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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)

Why 1 Day Is Costing Kris Bryant Millions of Dollars

Kris Bryant has lost his grievance, meaning the Chicago Cubs star will have to wait an additional year to test the free-agent market.

John Moriello 01 Feb 2020
Mookie Betts Makes Too Much Sense for This 1 NL West Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are in the hunt to land Mookie Betts in a trade with the Boston Red Sox.

John Moriello 31 Jan 2020
Here's How the 49ers Are Being Super Generous to Their Employees

The San Francisco 49ers are flying all of their employees to Miami for Super Bowl LIV.

John Moriello 30 Jan 2020
You Know Joe Montana, but Which Other QBs Played for Both the Chiefs and 49ers?

Joe Montana and Alex Smith stand apart from the rest of the NFL quarterbacks who have played for both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

John Moriello 30 Jan 2020
Joe Staley Travels Back in Time to Prepare His San Francisco 49ers Teammates

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley is up to the challenge of blocking out distractions this week, not surprising for a veteran professional athlete and the only member of the San Francisco 49ers active roster who played in the team’s most recent previous Super Bowl.

John Moriello 29 Jan 2020
Is Patrick Mahomes the NFL’s version of Michael Jordan?

Patrick Mahomes could be on his way to becoming the face of pro football in the same fashion that Michael Jordan ruled the NBA.

John Moriello 29 Jan 2020
Patrick Mahomes' High School Coach Landed a Super Bowl Ticket From an Unexpected Source

Patrick Mahomes' high school football coach will attend Super Bowl LIV thanks to the quarterback's former college coach.

John Moriello 29 Jan 2020
This May Be the Definitive Michael Jordan Collectible

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is going to auction off the actual plaques used to enshrine some the greatest names in the sport – including Michael Jordan.

John Moriello 29 Jan 2020