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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)

Charles Barkley Reveals the One Trade That ‘Wrecked’ His 76ers Career and It Didn’t Even Involve Him

Former NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley reveals the one trade that ‘wrecked’ his 76ers career and it didn’t involve him.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jul 2020
Jack Nicklaus’ Grandson, Raiders TE Nick O’Leary, Recovering After Heart Attack

Hall-of-Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus’ grandson, Oakland Raiders tight end Nick O’Leary, has football on hold after a heart attack.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2020
When Did the Tradition of Showering Coaches With Gatorade Begin?

A big part of winning is the celebration. A big part of the celebration is the traditional Gatorade shower, but when did it all start?

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2020
Jerry Jones Once Said the Redskins Name is ‘Complimentary’ and ‘One of Pride’

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones once said that the Washington Redskins nickname is complimentary and one of pride.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2020
If You Think ‘Redskins’ is Bad, Wait Until You Hear About Those ‘Fightin’ Whites’

If you think the Redskins nickname is bad, wait until you hear about the intramural basketball team that was called the Fightin’ Whities.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Jul 2020
Something’s About to Go Down in Washington and It Appears Worse Than a Redskins Name Change

Some cryptic tweets from local media in Washington, DC imply that something is about to go down with the team formerly known as the Redskins.

Mike Thomas  •  15 Jul 2020
Larry Bird’s Mother Was a Huge Fan of Her Son’s Rival

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird’s mother was a very big fan of one of her son’s biggest rivals on the basketball court.

Mike Thomas  •  15 Jul 2020
Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes Shouldn’t Be Mentioned in the Same Sentence

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same sentence as Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes.

Mike Thomas  •  15 Jul 2020
Saquon Barkley’s Madden Rating Has New York Giants Fans in an Uproar

New York Giants’ workhorse running back Saquon Barkley’s Madden rating has raised some football fans’ eyebrows.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Jul 2020
Kawhi Leonard Offers His Thoughts on Social Justice Statements on Jerseys

Los Angeles Clippers all-star forward Kawhi Leonard offered his thoughts on players having messages on their jerseys.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Jul 2020