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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)

Mike Tyson Anxious To Get Back in the Ring After ‘Life Beat Me Up’

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson said that life has beaten him up as he gets ready for Saturday’s fight with Roy Jones Jr.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Nov 2020
Mike Tyson Reveals the NFL Hall of Famer Who Inspired His Boxing Comeback

Mike Tyson revealed he was inspired to return to the boxing ring at the age of 54 because of an NFL Hall of Famer.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Nov 2020
The Tragic Death of Former Chicago Bulls Star Orlando Woolridge

Orlando Woolridge came into the NBA as an athletic, high-scoring forward with the Chicago Bulls. He died way too early at 52.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Nov 2020
DeAndre Hopkins Continues to Troll the Houston Texans

Arizona Cardinals standout wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins continues to troll his former team, the Houston Texans.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Nov 2020
Mike McCarthy Just Showed Why This Might Be His Final Season With the Cowboys

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy just showed why his first season in Dallas may also wind up being his last.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Nov 2020
Why Did Washington Redskins QB Joe Theismann Wear a Single-Bar Facemask?

Former Washington Redskins quarterback and 1983 NFL MVP Joe Theismann has a strange reason for wearing his single-bar facemask.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Nov 2020
When Was the Last Time the Dallas Cowboys Didn’t Play on Thanksgiving?

When is the last time the Dallas Cowboys didn’t play a football game on Thanksgiving Day?

Mike Thomas  •  26 Nov 2020
It Was a Thriller the Last Time the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions Met on Thanksgiving

It was a thriller in overtime the last time the Houston Texans traveled to face the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Nov 2020
Joey Harrington Was Depressed With the Detroit Lions and Billy Joel Later Cheered Him Up

Former first-round pick, quarterback Joey Harrington, was depressed with the Detroit Lions and Billy Joel later helped cheer him up.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Nov 2020
When Did the NFL Add a Third Game to the Thanksgiving Day Menu?

When did the NFL add a third game to the Thanksgiving Day menu?

Mike Thomas  •  25 Nov 2020