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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)

Michael Jordan Had 1 Small Problem With UNC Coach Dean Smith

Michael Jordan had one small problem with Dean Smith, his North Carolina coach.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Apr 2021
Michael Jordan Proved Leroy Smith Was No Myth by Giving Him a Hall-Of-Fame Shoutout

At his Hall-of-Fame speech, Michael Jordan addressed not making his varsity team, saying it was not a myth.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Apr 2021
Michael Jordan’s Sister Fueled His Competitive Fire With an Important Early Victory

Michael Jordan’s younger sister helped fuel his competitive fire with an important early victory.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Apr 2021
Boston Celtics Coach Brad Stevens Makes Shocking $70 Million Decision

Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently made a stunning $70 million decision.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2021
Michael Strahan Still Fueled by a San Francisco 49ers Scout’s Pre-Draft Comment

Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan still hasn’t forgotten what a San Francisco 49ers scout said to him before the 1993 NFL draft.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2021
Terrell Owens Reveals Why He Can’t Stand Cris Carter: ‘I’ll Never Forget It’

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens reveals why he’s not a big fan of Cris Carter.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2021
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Raced Charles Barkley and Explained How It Went: ‘He Wasn’t Turrible’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. once raced NBA legend Charles Barkley and the NASCAR star said Barkley “wasn’t turrible.”

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2021
Meet Zach Von Rosenberg, the Most Interesting Player in the 2021 NFL Draft

LSU punter Zach Von Rosenberg is the most interesting player eligible in the 2021 NFL draft.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2021
Kevin Garnett Once Blasted an Autograph-Seeking Ball Boy, Dragging Osama bin Laden Into the Mix

Kevin Garnett NBA Hall of Famer once blasted an autograph-seeking ball boy and dragged Osama bin Laden into the mix.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2021
Michael Jordan Helped Numb the Pain After Matt Doherty’s Devastating UNC Resignation in 2003

Michael Jordan helped his former teammate Matt Doherty when Doherty was forced to resign from his dream job.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2021