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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 Responds to George Foreman’s Comments About Upcoming Fight

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson responds to George Foreman’s comments about his upcoming fight.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Aug 2020
Who Is Nick Nelson and What Did the Yankees Give Him After His Performance Saturday?

Who is Nick Nelson and what did the New York Yankees do to reward him after his strong performance Saturday?

Mike Thomas  •  02 Aug 2020
Larry Bird’s Lookalike Is… a Tomato?

Former Boston Celtics star and NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird is in the news because there is a tomato that sports a resemblance to him.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Aug 2020
Oklahoma City Thunder Players Blow Off Lawmaker Threat and Kneel During Anthem

Oklahoma City Thunder players blew off a lawmaker’s threat and continued to kneel for the national anthem Saturday.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Aug 2020
Going to See J.J. Watt on Halloween Isn’t a Good Idea Anymore

Heading over to Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt’s house on Halloween probably isn’t a good idea anymore.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Aug 2020
Charles Barkley Admits Struggling to Realize Why Pro Athletes Are Important

NBA Hall of Famer and current basketball analyst Charles Barkley admits to struggling to realize who pro athletes are so important.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Jul 2020
Shane Bieber, No Relation to Justin, Is Quickly Making a Name for Himself

Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber, no relation to popular singer Justin Bieber, is quickly making a name for himself.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Jul 2020
Miami Marlins COVID-19 Outbreak Means Sacrifices for Miami Dolphins Players

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 among Miami Marlins players and staff is forcing the Miami Dolphins to make some sacrifices.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Jul 2020
Roy Jones Jr. Prepared for Anything Mike Tyson Throws His Way

Roy Jones Jr. is preparing himself for anything Mike Tyson throws his way when the two get in the ring on Sept. 12.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Jul 2020
Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans Talk of United Kneeling During Anthem Drawing Mixed Reviews

The talk of Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans getting together to take a knee during Thursday’s anthem is drawing mixed reviews.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Jul 2020