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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)

Larry Bird Always Focused on 1 Banner in the Rafters During the National Anthem, and It Wasn’t a Boston Celtics One

Larry Bird wasn’t the most athletic, but he was determined and focused, even before the game began.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jul 2021
Young Michael Jordan Was Fuming When the Chicago Bulls Traded for an NBA Legend: ‘Just Say I am Unhappy’

Michael Jordan had a problem with the Chicago Bulls bringing in a veteran in 1985.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jul 2021
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Security Guard Debacle Draws Response From Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway responded after Dale Earnhardt Jr. complained about a security guard last weekend.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jul 2021
Miki Sudo, Women’s Defending Hot Dog Eating Champ, Sitting Out Sunday for Good Reason

Miki Sudo will not be taking part in the hot dog eating event on Sunday,

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jul 2021
Nick Wehry Explains What It’s Like Facing Joey Chestnut in a Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut is like the Michael Jordan of competitive eating. Nick Wehry, ranked sixth in the world, explains what it’s like to go up against him.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jul 2021
Jeremy Mayfield Reveals How Dale Earnhardt Reacted to the Bump and ‘Rattle His Cage’ Comment at Pocono

Jeremy Mayfield talked about life after NASCAR and his famous win over Dale Earnhardt in 2000.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jul 2021
How Much Are the Milwaukee Bucks Worth?

How much are the Milwaukee Bucks worth?

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jul 2021
Michael Jordan Blew Off Marv Albert Before Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, and the Result Was His Famous Shrug

Michael Jordan’s famous shrug came after he blew off broadcaster Marv Albert earlier in the day.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jul 2021
Jeremy Mayfield Likens Current State of NASCAR to High School NFL

Was Jeremy Mayfield right when he said today’s NASCAR is like a high school version of the NFL?

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jul 2021
Chad Johnson Had an Expensive Way of Showing He Has Some Basketball Skills

Chad Johnson had a unique way of revealing his basketball talent.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jul 2021