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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)

The Tragic Death of Charles Martin, the Man Known for Body-Slamming Jim McMahon

In 1986, Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Charles Martin body-slammed Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Dec 2020
What Is Turf Toe and Why Do So Many Athletes Get It?

Many professional athletes, especially those in the NFL have suffered from turf toe. What is the cause of it?

Mike Thomas  •  20 Dec 2020
Melissa Stark Didn’t Let a Football to the Head Throw Her Off Her Game

NFL sideline reporter Melissa Stark didn’t let an errant football to the back of the head throw her off her game back in 2018.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Dec 2020
Who Is Lindsay Czarniak?

Lindsay Czarniak will be doing the sideline reporting for the Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos game on Saturday afternoon.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Dec 2020
The Tragic Death of All-Star Catcher Gary Carter

Gary Carter was a Hall-of-Fame catcher who played mainly for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. He died at the young age of 57 in 2012.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Dec 2020
NASCAR Legend Alan Kulwicki’s Fatal Plane Crash Capped Long List of Family Tragedies

NASCAR legend Alan Kulwicki’s fatal plane crash in 1993 capped a long list of family tragedies for the racecar driver.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Dec 2020
Jon Gruden’s Hat Stole the Show Thursday Night

Las Vegas head coach Jon Gruden saw his hat get some extra air time during Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Dec 2020
Cam Newton Reveals How Seriously He Has Taken Football in 2020

Former NFL MVP and current New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton addresses how seriously he’s taken football in 2020.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Dec 2020
Austin Ekeler Can Thank Melvin Gordon for His New Beginning

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler can thank Melvin Gordon for the opportunity he’s taken advantage of.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Dec 2020
Bill Belichick Was Very Blunt with Sean McVay After the Patriots’ Loss to the Rams

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was very blunt with Rams coach Sean McVay after last Thursday’s football game.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Dec 2020