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)

Charles Barkley of the Philadelphia 76ers stretches on the court.

Charles Barkley Was an Angry Basketball Player Thanks to His Father and Ms. Gomez

Charles Barkley blamed his father and Ms. Gomez for his anger issues early in his NBA career.

Mike Thomas • 28 Jul 2021

Simon Biles of USA falls before retiring from the event during the gymnastics artistic Women's Team Final.

Simone Biles a Big Winner After Doing Something Much More Important Than Capturing a Gold Medal

Simone Biles struggled on the vault, but still came out a winner.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jul 2021

Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls in 1996.

Scottie Pippen Developed a Reputation for Being Soft After 2 Unfortunate Incidents With the Chicago Bulls

Scottie Pippen had a reputation for not being tough early in his NBA career.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jul 2021

Boston Celtics' Larry Bird is guarded by the Lakers' James Worthy and Michael Cooper.

Larry Bird Once Revealed the Only Player ‘Who Can Really Shut Me Down’

Larry Bird said there was only one player who could shut him down.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jul 2021

LeSean McCoy of Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the New York Giants.

LeSean McCoy Explains the Major Change in NFL Players Over the Last 12 Years: ‘Everybody’s Entitled’

LeSean McCoy has seen many changes in the NFL over the last 12 years.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jul 2021

Tom Brady shakes the hand of owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots before a game against the Miami Dolphins.

Tom Brady Reveals Who Taught Him the Most During His NFL Career

Tom Brady revealed who taught him the most during his NFL career.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jul 2021

Dan Marino throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dan Marino Never Won a Super Bowl, but He Had His Opponents Applauding Him in the Game That Got Him to One

Dan Marino is one of the all-time best quarterbacks despite never winning a Super Bowl.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jul 2021

Tim Grover works with some young athletes.

Renowned Trainer Tim Grover Just Revealed the Biggest Compliment Michael Jordan Ever Gave Him

Legendary trainer Tim Grover recently revealed the biggest compliment Michael Jordan ever gave him.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jul 2021

Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls calls time out after his rebound.

Dennis Rodman’s Recipe for Rebounding Success Was Desire, Video, and a Little Extra: ‘I Could Tell You but Then I’d Have to Kill You’

Nobody worked harder at finding a way to get a rebound than Dennis Rodman.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jul 2021

Larry Bird applauds his teammates from the bench.

Larry Bird Once Bought His Brother Eddie an Expensive Gift but Snagged It Right Back

Larry Bird was close to the people within his circle, but extremely shy otherwise.

Mike Thomas • 25 Jul 2021