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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)

Larry Bird Reveals The Best Player He’s Ever Played With

Boston Celtics legendary forward Larry Bird revealed to Magic Johnson the best player he’s ever played with.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Jul 2020
Michael Jordan Did Fear One Player on the Basketball Court

Michael Jordan struck fear in his opponents, but a former teammate said Jordan feared one man on the basketball court.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Jul 2020
Dean Smith Bought Dinner for his Former Players After His Death

Legendary North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith bough dinner for all his former players after he died in 2015.

Mike Thomas  •  13 Jul 2020
Was Jack Tatum a Hard-Nosed or a Dirty Football Player?

Was former Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum a hard-nosed football player or was he considered a dirty player?

Mike Thomas  •  13 Jul 2020
Muhammad Ali Credited His Swagger to Wrestling Hall of Famer Gorgeous George

Muhammad Ali gives all the credit in the world to professional wrestling Hall of Famer Gorgeous George for Ali’s swagger and trash talk.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Jul 2020
The Tragic Death of Justin Strzelczyk After High-Speed Crash Was Linked to CTE

The tragic death of former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Justin Strzelczyk after a bizarre high-speed chase was linked to CTE.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Jul 2020
Scott Hall’s Wrestling Career Marred by Drugs and Alcohol, but He’s Getting Another HOF Call

Scott Hall, also known as Razor Ramon, had a wrestling career marred by drugs and alcohol, but he’s getting his second Hall-of-Fame call.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Jul 2020
Scottie Pippen Explains Why Kobe Bryant Was Better Than Michael Jordan

Former Chicago Bulls standout Scottie Pippen says he believes Kobe Bryant was a better basketball than Michael Jordan.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jul 2020
Kamaru Usman Riding Christian Okoye’s Trademarked Nickname Through UFC 251

Kamaru Usman will be riding former Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye’s trademarked nickname through UFC 251.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jul 2020
Who Is Amanda Ribas and Why Is She so Successful?

Amanda Ribas comes into Saturday’s UFC 251 on Fight Island as the biggest favorite on the main card, but exactly who is she?

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jul 2020