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Mike Thomas

Sports Editor

About

Mike Thomas spent 23 years on staff and 16 years as the sports editor at The Herald News in Fall River, Mass., before joining Sportscasting in 2020. Mike has a deep knowledge of and passion for the NFL and NBA, and he excels at interviewing sports celebrities to find out their Super Bowl picks. A New England Newspaper and Press Association award-winning columnist and an avid sports memorabilia collector, Mike enjoys keeping up with all the sports news and the works of former Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly. You can find more of Mike's work on Muck Rack.

Articles by Mike Thomas (3373)

Patriots Receiver Kendrick Bourne May Have Tipped Off a Plan for Week 1 That Doesn’t Bode Well for N’Keal Harry

If Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is right, N’Keal Harry can’t be too happy.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Aug 2021
Rocky Colavito, Former Cleveland Indians Slugger, Finally Gets His Statue, but It’s Not Where It Belongs

Rocky Colavito has finally gotten a statue, but it isn’t where it belongs.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Aug 2021
Although Still Effective, Michael Jordan Was ‘a Luxury Car and No Longer a Sports Car’ in His Later Years

Michael Jordan had a tough time letting go. Who can blame him? He was arguably the greatest player ever to play in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan retired from the league three times. As he returned after his second retirement, he slowed down but was still one of the game’s […]

Mike Thomas  •  13 Aug 2021
Larry Bird Worked for Everything He Achieved but Said He Had 3 ‘God-Given’ Traits

Larry Bird was one of the hardest workers in the NBA because he had to be.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Aug 2021
Bill Belichick Developed His Wealth of Football Knowledge From His 2 Heroes – His Dad and a Heisman Winner

Steve Belichick was one of his son Bill Belichick’s two heroes.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Aug 2021
Lawrence Taylor Was Even Ferocious in the Film Room, Just Ask Bill Belichick

Lawrence Taylor was one of the best in the business.

Mike Thomas  •  10 Aug 2021
Larry Bird’s Comment to Agent Bob Woolf After Signing Richest Rookie Deal Was Classic Larry Bird

After some tough negotiations, Larry Bird settled in nicely with the Boston Celtics and Red Auerbach.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Aug 2021
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Was NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver 15 Straight Years and Gives His Opinion Why His Dad Won It Just Once

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave his thoughts as to why his father was named Most Popular Driver just one time.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Aug 2021