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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)

Jim Kelly Doesn’t Give a Damn About His Buffalo Bills Records

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly doesn’t care about his team records being broken by Josh Allen.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jan 2021
Brian Shaw Was Riddled With Guilt After the Tragic Deaths of His Parents, Sister

Former NBA player and coach Brian Shaw was riddled with guilt after his parents and sister were tragically killed in 2013.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jan 2021
Bills Mafia Excited and ‘Infuriated’ During Team’s Playoff Run

The Buffalo Bills passionate fan base, known as the Bills Mafia, was unable to witness first-hand the success of the Bills this season.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jan 2021
The New York Yankees Had a Devastating 2020 With the Deaths of 16 Former Players

The New York Yankees were dealt quite a blow this past year. The franchise saw 16 former players and their part owner pass away in 2020.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jan 2021
Who Is Payton Pritchard and Why is He Suddenly a Boston Celtics Fan Favorite?

Who is Payton Pritchard and why is he suddenly becoming a fan favorite with the Boston Celtics?

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jan 2021
The New England Patriots Are Linked to Three Blue-Chip Quarterbacks

The big-named quarterbacks are already being linked to the New England Patriots to take over next season.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jan 2021
The Green Bay Packers Are Getting a Boost for Their Playoff Opener

The red-hot Green Bay Packers are hoping for a huge boost before their first postseason game.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jan 2021
The Tragic Story of ‘Schmirler the Curler’ Who Died From ‘the Cancer From Mars’

The tragic story of Sandra Schmirler, known as ‘Schmirler the Curler,’ who died in 2000 from ‘the cancer from Mars.’

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jan 2021
Philip Rivers, Tyler Lockett Got Candid About Sunday Scoreboard Watching

Colts quarterback Philip Rivers and Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett got candid about their scoreboard-watching last Sunday.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jan 2021
Rachel Nichols Was Devastated By the Death of Friend, Mentor Craig Sager

Rachel Nichols had a tough time gaining her composure before going on the air in 2016 after learning about the death of Craig Sager.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jan 2021