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Biography

John Fennelly is a blogging pioneer, covering sports on the internet since 1997. After a 25 year career in the financial industry, John went back to college to earn a degree in new media/journalism from Queens College. He is widely considered one of the premier sports bloggers on the net, covering the NFL, MLB, boxing, horse racing and golf over the course of two decades. His first novel, DIRTY WHITE BOY, about a New York City playground basketball whiz in the 1970s, was published in January 2018. John was born, raised and lives in New York City and is a longtime member of the Pro Football Writers of America.

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Total articles 4748

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  New York Giants have been among NFL's worst drafting teams in Rounds 1-3 over past decade

  By John Fennelly

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  New York Giants holding private workouts with QBs Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe

  By John Fennelly

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Former New York Giants TE Don Hasselbeck dead at age 70

  By John Fennelly

  Apr. 15, 2025

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USA Today

USA TODAY is a prominent American daily newspaper and multi-platform news organization, established on September 14, 1982, by Al Neuharth under Gannett Co. Based in McLean, Virginia, its mission is to foster national dialogue through accessible and visually engaging storytelling across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The flagship print newspaper, launched in 1982, quickly gained popularity, exceeding 1 million copies in circulation by 1983. USA TODAY also offers a robust digital platform, USATODAY.com, which provides continuous updates on news, sports, finance, and lifestyle, along with interactive content and reader engagement features. The organization has successfully expanded into mobile applications, achieving over 18 million downloads, and offers breaking news alerts and specialized newsletters. USA TODAY collaborates with institutions like Harvard School of Public Health and Gallup for national surveys, covering a wide range of topics. With a diverse audience, USA TODAY serves middle-market readers through its print and digital offerings, attracting millions of unique visitors monthly and providing valuable advertising opportunities across its platforms.