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)

Alex Bowman waits before the start of Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race.

Alex Bowman Forced to Postpone NASCAR Celebration After ‘Strangest Win’ Ever

Alex Bowman won Saturday’s NASCAR race in dramatic fashion but had to hold off on his celebration.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jun 2021

Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs an autograph for a fan.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sure Has Grown Up a Lot: ‘If This Happened 10 Years Ago… You’d Never See Me Again’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has come a long way since his shy and awkward days.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jun 2021

Michael Jordan stands on third base with manager Terry Francona coaching third.

Michael Jordan Has Competition in the Competitive Department, According to His Former Baseball Manager, Terry Francona

Michael Jordan has some competition when it comes to the most competitive athletes, according to Terry Francona.

Mike Thomas • 27 Jun 2021

Jalen Rose sits in studio.

Jalen Rose Takes Swipe at Jay Williams for Getting ‘Hacked’

Jalen Rose took a swipe at fellow analyst Jay Williams.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jun 2021

Former Red Sox player Dustin Pedroia and Ric Flair get ready to embrace Friday night at Fenway Park.

Dustin Pedroia ‘Completely Shocked’ by Ric Flair Fenway Park Appearance

Wrestling legend Ric Flair “completely shocked” former Boston Red Sox player Dustin Pedroia.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jun 2021

Brad Johnson throws a pass during Super Bowl 37.

Brad Johnson Was Cool Winning a Super Bowl and Now Just as Calm Watching Son Max Quarterback LSU

Brad Johnson doesn’t appear to know the meaning of being nervous.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jun 2021

Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers celebrated during a Green Bay Packers game.

Davante Adams’ 1 Key Word Sends Packers Fans Into a Frenzy Regarding Aaron Rodgers Situation

Davante Adams said one word that has turned heads of Packer fans.

Mike Thomas • 25 Jun 2021

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he had to issue an apology after last weekend's race in Nashville.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Explains Why He Needed To Issue an Apology After Last Weekend’s NASCAR Race in Nashville

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his broadcasting debut for the 2021 NASCAR season last weekend.

Mike Thomas • 25 Jun 2021

Brad Johnson now gets to spend time the sport he really loves.

Brad Johnson, Super Bowl-winning QB, Admits Basketball Is His True Love and He’s Now Showing Why

Brad Johnson enjoyed a 15-year career in the NFL even though basketball was his first love.

Mike Thomas • 24 Jun 2021

Jay Williams set out a foolish tweet on Wednesday, then followed it up with another.

For ESPN’s Jay Williams, the Excuse Is Far More Embarrassing Than the Tweet

ESPN basketball analyst made a simple mistake and is turning it into a much bigger issue.

Mike Thomas • 24 Jun 2021