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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)

Roy Jones Jr. Was Beyond Petrified of Roy Jones Sr. While Growing Up

Roy Jones Jr. was petrified of his father when he was growing up after dealing with excessive mental and physical abuse.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jul 2020
‘Washington Redskins’ Might Be Offensive, but ‘Washington Football Team’ is Ridiculous

The Washington Redskins might be offensive, but Washington Football Team is an embarrassing new low for the franchise.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jul 2020
How Aaron Judge Came to Realize He Was Adopted

When he was about 10 years old, Aaron Judge asked why he didn’t look like his parents. They told him he was adopted and it’s never fazed him.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jul 2020
John Daly Recalls Having a Gun Pointed at His Head by His Father

John Daly described his poor relationship with his father and recalled the time when he had a gun pointed at his head by dad.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jul 2020
Kevin Garnett Once Told the Late Craig Sager to Go Home and Burn All His Clothes

NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett once told the late sports reporter Craig Sager to go home and burn all his clothes.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jul 2020
Who Is Dion Rich and Why Was He Hoisting Dallas Cowboys Coach Tom Landry After a Super Bowl Win?

Who is Dion Rich and how was he able to sneak his way into 35 different Super Bowls and many other big-time events?

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jul 2020
Milwaukee Brewers Opponents Tell Crazy Stories of Staying in Haunted Hotel

Opponents of the Milwaukee Brewers tell their haunting stories when they have stayed at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jul 2020
Larry Bird Was So Hot Against Atlanta, Hawks Players Got Fined for Cheering Him On

Former Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird was in such a groove against the Atlanta Hawks that Hawks players began cheering him on.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jul 2020
The Tragic Story of Doug Flutie’s Parents Who Died After Suffering Heart Attacks One Hour Apart

The tragic story of former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie’s parents who died after suffering heart attacks one hour apart.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020
Daniel Snyder Wants to Be Jerry Jones ‘When He Grows Up’ Says Former NFL Executive

Daniel Snyder, owner of the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins, wants to be like Jerry Jones, according to former NFL executive.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020