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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)

Jim Kelly’s Late Son Hunter Still Providing Hope and Inspiration to Many

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly’s late son Hunter is still providing hope and inspiration 15 years after his death.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020
For Russell Wilson, Children’s Hospital Visits Are Bigger Than Football

For Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, his frequent visits to children’s hospitals are bigger than football.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020
Jovan Belcher’s Chilling Murder-Suicide Remains Fresh in Some Minds

Former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher’s murder-suicide during the 2012 season remains fresh in some minds.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020
Archie Manning Nearly Quit Football After the Shocking Suicide of His Father

Legendary quarterback Archie Manning nearly gave up on football after the shocking suicide of his father in 1969.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020
Deion Sanders’ Suicide Attempt in 1997 May Have Saved His Life

Deion Sanders, a former two-sport professional athlete, may have had his life saved by his suicide attempt back in 1997.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jul 2020
Larry Bird or Magic Johnson? Olden Polynice Explains Who’s Better

Who was the better player in the 1980s, Larry Bird or Magic Johnson? Veteran center, Olden Polynice, gave his take.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jul 2020
The Tragic Death of Robert Traylor, Basketball’s Gentle Giant

Robert ‘Tractor’ Traylor was a big body on the basketball court and a gentle giant off it. Traylor died of a heart attack in 2011 at age 34.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jul 2020
The Bizarre Downfall of CBS Analyst Pat O’Brien Included Alcohol and Sex Messages

Pat O’Brien was on top of the world as a sportscaster and he was at rock bottom as an alcoholic. He’s hoping to stay on the road to recovery.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jul 2020
Yasiel Puig Tests Positive for Coronavirus and Is Now a Free Agent Again

Yasiel Puig just agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, but failed a COVID-19 test and is back on the free-agent market for now.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jul 2020
Rob Gronkowski Said Change of Scenery Was a Big Factor in NFL Return

Former New England Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski said a change of scenery was a big factor for him coming out of retirement.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jul 2020