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John Moriello

Sports Editor

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John Moriello started covering sports in 1982, began digital publishing in 1995, and joined Sports7 in 2020. A graduate of St. John Fisher University, he finds inspiration in the underdogs and the fascinating stories sports can tell (both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat). John expertly covers all aspects of NASCAR. Beginning with his 2014 coverage at Fox Sports of the aftermath of the dirt-race tragedy in which Kevin Ward Jr. died after being struck by a car driven by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, John has excelled as a journalist who specializes in the motorsports world. He previously spent more than three decades covering high school sports and worked as a beat writer covering Big East football and basketball, but NASCAR is now where the true expertise falls. John is a member of the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame (2013), the President of the New York State Sportswriters Association, and a two-time Best of Gannett winner for print and online collaborations whose work has appeared on FoxSports.com and MaxPreps.com.

Articles by John Moriello (2948)

Mark Cuban Is Glad He Didn't Make This Big Mistake

Already the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban has tried branching out over the years into another favorite sport without success. Cuban, who grew up following the Pittsburgh Pirates, tried to buy two Major League Baseball teams between 2008-10 and considered bidding on a third in 2012. None of those efforts panned out. […]

John Moriello 18 Feb 2020
Bettors Can Profit From the Astros' Pain

Sportsbooks are accepting bets on how many times pitchers pluck Houston Astros batters this season. The over/under is pretty high.

John Moriello 18 Feb 2020
The Giants Will Ban 1 Player From Their World Series Reunion

Aubrey Huff has two years to clean up his image if the former Major League Baseball star intends to earn an invitation to the reunion celebrating the San Francisco Giants’ 2012 World Series championship. However, the retired slugger can forget about rubbing elbows with former teammates and front-office employees this summer when the Giants hold […]

John Moriello 18 Feb 2020
You Can't Guess How the NBA All-Star Game Format Started

A college student's observation 15 years ago led to him developing the Elam Ending employed in the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago.

John Moriello 17 Feb 2020
Here's Why Mike Tomlin Went on ESPN to Blast the Network

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin went on ESPN to slam the network for the way it has treated one of his players.

John Moriello 17 Feb 2020
J.J. Watt's New Wife Is Also a Professional Sports Star

Houston Texas defensive end J.J. Watt has had a busy month, hosting a national TV show and marrying Kealia Ohai.

John Moriello 17 Feb 2020
Did Tim Tebow Make a Mistake by Saying No to His Latest Offer?

Tim Tebow has been playing minor-league baseball since 2016 with mixed results. That's why a chance to return to football may have been enticing.

John Moriello 17 Feb 2020
Was Robert Kraft Convicted After His Arrest Last Year?

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's arrest in Florida in 2019 triggered a constitutional question in the courts.

John Moriello 17 Feb 2020
How Much Do Minor-League Baseball Players Make?

Minor-league baseball players are receiving raises in 2020, but the salaries for most remain shockingly low.

John Moriello 16 Feb 2020
Do Alex Rodriguez, J. Lo Have a Plan to Shake up New York?

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have the money and connections if the retired MLB star really intends to submit a bid for the New York Mets.

John Moriello 15 Feb 2020