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)

Former NBA player Jay Williams visits Build Series at Build Studio on July 24, 2018.

Why Is Jay Williams No Longer Working in the ESPN Booth at the NBA Finals?

Jay Williams will not be in the ESPN booth the rest of the NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 17 Jul 2021

Denver Broncos Players take a moment of silence before the singing of the National Anthem in honor of former Denver Broncos halfback and hall of fame player Floyd Little before the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in January.

The NFL Just Assured Itself of a Ratings Drop Before the Season Even Begins

Expect the NFL to see its ratings tumble this season.

Mike Thomas • 17 Jul 2021

LeBron James throws a football before a Wisconsin vs. Ohio State football game in 2013.

LeBron James Wasn’t Going to Play High School Football as a Junior, but the Death of a Young Celebrity Changed Everything

The death of a young celebrity is what made LeBron James play a second full season of high school football.

Mike Thomas • 17 Jul 2021

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots signals to teammates during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans.

Patriots DT on Tom Brady’s Return to Foxboro: ‘We Ain’t Welcoming Him Back’

Tom Brady returns to Foxboro on Oct. 3, 2021.

Mike Thomas • 16 Jul 2021

Julian Edelman warms up prior to a game with the San Francisco 49ers in 2020.

Julian Edelman Had a 3-Word Message After Cassius Marsh Blasted Bill Belichick and the Patriots

Julian Edelman had a short response when Cassius Marsh said players don’t have fun in New England.

Mike Thomas • 16 Jul 2021

Kurt Busch celebrates his win in Atlanta on Sunday.

Kurt Busch Not Only Shook Up His Brother Kyle in Atlanta, but He Also Shook Up the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Picture

Kurt Busch got himself into the Cup Series playoffs.

Mike Thomas • 15 Jul 2021

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a shot in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Politely Answers Why He Left Early in the 1st Quarter of Games 3 and 4

Where did Giannis Antetokounmpo go early on during the last two games of the NBA Finals?

Mike Thomas • 15 Jul 2021

Oscar Robertson waves to the crowd in Milwaukee.

Oscar Robertson, the Milwaukee Bucks Legendary Guard, Had His Biggest Assist 23 Years After His NBA Career Ended

Oscar Robertson led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first and only NBA title in 1971.

Mike Thomas • 14 Jul 2021

LeBron James as a rookie with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James Said the ‘Best Present I Got’ for High School Graduation Was the 1 Endorsement He Really Wanted

LeBron James wanted one particular endorsement when he was younger.

Mike Thomas • 14 Jul 2021

Max Muncy takes a swing during a game against the Washington Nationals.

Max Muncy Fans Getting Case of Deja Vu After Mind-Blowing Coincidence During MLB Draft

Max Muncy fans were scratching their heads Sunday during the 2021 MLB Draft.

Mike Thomas • 13 Jul 2021