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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)

Nick Swisher Isn’t the Only Player Ozzie Guillen Had a Problem With

Former Major League Baseball player Nick Swisher isn’t the only Chicago White Sox player Ozzie Guillen had a problem with.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Aug 2020
Being a Virtual Fan is Much More Challenging Than Being a Real One

Being a virtual fan at Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets game was much more challenging than being a real fan.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Aug 2020
Is Shohei Ohtani on the Path to Becoming a Major League Baseball Bust?

Is Shohei Ohtani, the Angels hyped-up and oft-injured two-way player, on the path to becoming a Major League Baseball bust?

Mike Thomas  •  06 Aug 2020
Brett Favre Finds a New Way to Deal With His Aches and Pains

Former Green Pay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has found a new way to deal with all of his aches and pains.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Aug 2020
Are Race Car Drivers Athletes? Mario Andretti Gives His Thoughts

Are race car drivers considered athletes? Mario Andretti, the best in the business, gives his thoughts on the topic.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Aug 2020
Matthew Stafford, on Reserve/COVID-19 List, Said He Was Very Careful During Quarantine

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, said he was very careful during quarantine.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Aug 2020
Dan Le Batard’s Tasteless Poll is Another Black Eye for ESPN

Dan Le Batard’s tasteless poll regarding the season-ending knee injury to Jonathan Isaac is another black eye for ESPN.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Aug 2020
Jonathan Isaac Has Shown That Standing for the Anthem Is a Popular Move

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac stood during the playing of the national anthem and then saw his jersey sales soar.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Aug 2020
Mike Tyson’s Next Opponent Better Not Take a Bite Out of His Ear

Things could get very ugly if Mike Tyson’s next opponent takes a bite out of his ear as Tyson did to Evander Holyfield.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Aug 2020
Brett Favre Was as Much a Gunslinger in Baseball as He Was in Football

Green Bay Packers Hall-of-Fame quarterback Brett Favre was a much a gunslinger in baseball as he was in football.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Aug 2020