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Joe DePaolo’s Biography

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I am a New York based freelance writer who has written about sports and entertainment for; The New York Times, ESPN.com, and a host of other print and Internet outlets. I also spent several years working as a producer of news and business talk radio for two national networks.

In 2013, I have published two longform profile pieces at SB Nation; "No Finish Line," on the comeback of Hall of Fame Thoroughbred jockey Gary Stevens, and "The Importance Of Being Francesa," a rare look inside the world …

Joe DePaolo’s Journalist Portfolio

No Finish Line

No Finish Line

"No Finish Line" is a longform profile of Thoroughbred jockey Gary Stevens - who made history by winning the …

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The Importance Of Being Francesa

The Importance Of Being Francesa

"The Importance of Being Francesa," is a longform profile of pioneering sports radio personality Mike Frances…

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Michelle Wie struggles to find success on the LPGA tour

Michelle Wie struggles to find success on the LPGA tour

An in-depth look at former child golf prodigy Michelle Wie, 10 years after her emergence on the national scen…

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Paynter Captures Haskell Invitational

Paynter Captures Haskell Invitational

"Paynter Captures Haskell Invitational" is a 750 word game story written on a 40 minute deadline for *The New…

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Tactical Switch Pays Off for Front-Running Alpha in Jim Dandy

Tactical Switch Pays Off for Front-Running Alpha in Jim Dandy

"Tactical Switch Pays Off for Front-Running Alpha in Jim Dandy," is a game story written on a 60 minute deadl…

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A Son of the Game: Mariano Rivera III tries to make a name for himself in baseball

A Son of the Game: Mariano Rivera III tries to make a name for himself in baseball

Officially, the box score will say that there are 180 people gathered around the diamond at City Park in New …

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‘Did You Accomplish Anything?’ CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Confronts Hakeem Jeffries on Jared Kushner Meeting Original

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CNN’s Wolf Blitzer pressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) about taking a secret meeting with Jared Kushner — a meeting for which Jeffries has faced blowback from progressives. In an interview on CNN’s The Situation Room Tuesday, Blitzer questioned Jeffries about the sitdown with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law — which Jeffries defended in a video posted on social media Monday night.
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Just in: Fox's ‘The Five' announces new co-host

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Screenshot The highest-rated show in cable news is officially getting a new co-host. In a Monday afternoon announcement, Fox News revealed that Emily Compagno is permanently joining the cast of The Five — filling the chair that has been technically vacant since Jeanine Pirro departed the show in May 2025. A rotating roster of contributors, including Compagno, have occupied that seat for the past 15 months. But on Monday, the network announced that the job is now Compagno's for good.
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JUST IN: Fox’s ‘The Five’ Announces New Co-Host Original

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The highest-rated show in cable news is officially getting a new co-host. In a Monday afternoon announcement, Fox News revealed that Emily Compagno is permanently joining the cast of The Five — filling the chair that has been technically vacant since Jeanine Pirro departed the show in May 2025. A rotating roster of contributors, including Compagno, have occupied that seat for the past 15 months. But on Monday, the network announced that the job is now Compagno’s for good.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has greatly hurt the beat reporter, but it has dramatically helped the growth of longform.

What's your favorite social network?

I love Twitter. I think it is an incredibly powerful tool that has changed, and will continue to change our business.

Who do you wish followed you?

Mark Singer. I aspire to write profiles for The New Yorker one day. And I think that Singer is the gold standard.