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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)

Dear Minnesota Vikings: When You Couldn’t Find QB Brad Johnson Before Your Home Games, Here’s Where He Was

Brad Johnson would often disappear before home games when he was with the Minnesota Vikings.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2021
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Was Delivered a Late Surprise Last Weekend: ‘I About Threw Up’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. “about threw up” after getting a surprise last weekend.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics Also Weren’t Good off the Court, and the Washington Wizards Reportedly Ratted Them Out for It

The Washington Wizards reportedly complained to the NBA about the off-the-court actions of the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jun 2021
Phoenix Suns Fan Nick McKellar Has His Own Action Figure and the Bidding War Has Escalated to Insane Levels

Nick McKellar has become the talk of the Phoenix Suns after getting into a fight.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2021
Nick McKellar Continues to Build His Phoenix Suns Legacy After a Fight, 4 Fingers and 3 Words

Nick McKellar never thought he would reach celebrity status after getting into a fight at an NBA game.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2021
Boston Celtics Dysfunction Reportedly Hit Its Peak With the Kyrie Irving Logo Stomp

There is a lot going on with the Boston Celtics and not much of it is good.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2021
The 76ers Passed on Jayson Tatum, and It’s Been Nothing but Playoff Frustration Since

It’s been nothing but postseason frustration since the 76ers passed on Jayson Tatum in the 2017 draft.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jun 2021
Longtime New England Patriots Coach Gives Honest Answer About Malcolm Butler’s Absence in Super Bowl 52

A longtime New England Patriots coach gave an honest answer about Malcolm Butler’s absence in Super Bowl 52.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jun 2021
Denny Hamlin’s Success Goes Beyond the NASCAR Tracks as the Father of 2 Girls

Denny Hamlin is having fun balancing racing, NASCAR ownership, and being a daddy.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jun 2021
It Wasn’t Much, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. Got Exactly What He Wanted on His 1st Father’s Day

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was happy with his not-too-glamorous first Father’s Day gift.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jun 2021