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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)

A Young Kobe Bryant Felt Insulted by Michael Jordan's Advice

Kobe Bryant initially misunderstood Michael Jordan's advice about staying aggressive when the Los Angeles Lakers star was just 19 years old.

John Moriello 27 Jun 2023
Nashville Winners and Losers: Ford Resumes its Cup Series Cratering

Ford teams had shown some recent momentum, but the optimism crashed to a halt in Nashville.

John Moriello 26 Jun 2023
Denny Hamlin vs. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Who’s Had the Better Career?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin have competed in the same number of Cup Series races as of Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.

John Moriello 26 Jun 2023
Roger Clemens Won 162 More Games After the Red Sox Declared He Was Washed Up

Roger Clemens recorded 162 more MLB victories after Boston Red Sox GM Dan Duquette said the pitcher was in the twilight of his career.

John Moriello 26 Jun 2023
Trading All-Time Home Run King Hank Aaron ‘Wasn’t That Big of a Deal'

Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron began his MLB career in Milwaukee. A 100-year-old former general manager explained how the slugger was able to conclude his career there.

John Moriello 26 Jun 2023
NASCAR Mailbag: Which Winless Driver Will Break Through Before the Cup Series Playoffs?

There are 10 shots remaining for drivers to win their way into the Cup Series playoffs.

John Moriello 25 Jun 2023
Tony Stewart Connects Gambling to $1 Million in NASCAR Penalties

Tony Stewart says NASCAR has had to change the way it goes about punishing teams to avoid affecting race outcomes.

John Moriello 24 Jun 2023
Kyle Larson Returns Fire Like a ‘Pro’ After Being Called Out for Chasing Dirt Track Money

Kyle Larson didn't tolerate asinine criticism on Twitter and got an apology for his trouble.

John Moriello 23 Jun 2023
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Frankie Muniz’s Predicament Explains Perfectly How Tough the Racing Business Is

Frankie Muniz is second in the ARCA Menards standings, but the ‘Malcolm in the Middle' star says his car isn't fully funded this season.

John Moriello 23 Jun 2023
Dale Jr.: Stewart-Haas Racing’s Latest Move Is ‘Almost Kind of Like Cheating’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is only joking when he suggests Stewart-Haas Racing cheated by signing Josh Berry, but his point is well taken.

John Moriello 22 Jun 2023