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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 Drags Eddie Lacy Back in the News for All the Wrong Reasons

Houston Rockets guard James Harden drags former Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Dec 2020
Stefon Diggs Reveals the Reason He Wanted Out of Minnesota

Buffalo Bills standout wide receiver Stefon Diggs reveals the reason he wanted out of Minnesota.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Dec 2020
‘Zero Chance’ Spring Training Begins in February, Says One MLB Owner

One American League team owner said that there is “zero chance” MLB spring training will begin in February.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Dec 2020
Did Jayson Tatum Really Grow Two Inches Since Last Season?

Did Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum really grow two inches since last season? Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Tatum is now 6-foot-10.

Mike Thomas  •  15 Dec 2020
Danny Ainge Explains Why The Boston Celtics Passed on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Danny Ainge reveals the reason why the Boston Celtics passed on Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2013 NBA draft.

Mike Thomas  •  15 Dec 2020
Le’Veon Bell’s One-Word Tweet Riles Up Pittsburgh Steelers Fans

Kansas City Chiefs backup running back Le’Veon Bell posted a one-word tweet that riled up many fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mike Thomas  •  15 Dec 2020
Is Cam Newton Washed Up? ‘Injury Has Changed Him’

New England Patriots Cam Newton has had a rough go in the passing department this year. Is the former MVP washed up?

Mike Thomas  •  15 Dec 2020
Is Baker Mayfield’s First Name Really… Baker?

Is Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield’s name really Baker or is it a nickname?

Mike Thomas  •  14 Dec 2020
How Did the Baltimore Ravens Get Their Nickname?

How did the two-time Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens get their nickname?

Mike Thomas  •  14 Dec 2020
Why Howard Cosell Was Reluctant to Announce John Lennon’s Death 40 Years Ago

Legendary sports broadcaster Howard Cosell was reluctant to announce the death of John Lennon on Monday Night Football.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Dec 2020