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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)

James Harden Fires a Shot at Former Celtics Star With ‘No Credibility’

James Harden blasts a former Celtics All-Star who said the Celtics were smart not trading for Harden at the trade deadline.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Mar 2021
Why Aren’t Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft Talking?

There are a lot of questions surrounding the Patriots after a rare losing season. Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft aren’t answering them.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Mar 2021
The 1994 San Diego Chargers Super Bowl Team Marred by 8 Deaths

The San Diego Chargers had a special season and went to the Super Bowl in 1994. Since then, the team has been marred by tragedy.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Mar 2021
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s True Role Models Were Inspired by a Gift From His Mother

Although he was from a huge racing family, Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his role models growing up weren’t drivers.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Mar 2021
A.J. Foyt Was Scarred for Life After Witnessing the Horrific Death of His Friend in Fiery Indy 500 Crash

When he was a rookie, A.J. Foyt witnessed the horrific death of his friend Pat O’Connor during the first lap of the race.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Mar 2021
The NFL Takes Step Toward Tackling Its Diversity Issue With Hiring of Maia Chaka

The NFL takes a major step it tackling its diversity issue with the hiring of Maia Chaka as an on-field official.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Mar 2021
Jeremy Mayfield’s Long List of Problems Included a $1 Million Loss Because of 5 Dogs

A failed drug test in 2009 led to a long list of problems for NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Mar 2021
Was Michael Jordan or John Elway the Better Baseball Player?

Michael Jordan and John Elway both had Hall-of-Fame careers and both also played one year of Minor League Baseball. Who had the better season?

Mike Thomas  •  05 Mar 2021
Aaron Jones Could Force the Packers Into Doing Something They Haven’t Done in 11 Years

The Green Bay Packers might be forced into doing something they haven’t done in 11 years if they want to retain Aaron Jones.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Mar 2021
Furious Rudy Gobert Blasts Refs in Expletive-Laced Rant After Joel Embiid Goes Off

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was furious after Wednesday night’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and blamed the officials.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Mar 2021