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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)

Diehard Fans With Washington Redskins Tattoos Find Themselves in a Dilemma

With the Washington Redskins likely to change their nickname soon, what do all those diehard fans do with their tattoos?

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jul 2020
The Chicago Blackhawks Make It Clear There Will Be No Name Change

With several professional teams under the microscope for their nicknames, the Chicago Blackhawks insist their name is here to stay.

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jul 2020
Here’s What Mike Tyson Thinks of The Washington Redskins Name

With lots of controversy surrounding the nickname of the Washington Redskins, Mike Tyson offered his opinion on the matter.

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jul 2020
LeBron James Changes Tune and Is Now ‘Ready for This Moment’

LeBron James hasn’t said much as the NBA gets ready to restart its crazy season. His Los Angeles Lakers teammates, however, have and they’ve said that he’s “ready for this moment” as he seeks his fourth NBA title. James’ stance is a far cry from March when he said he wouldn’t play if there weren’t […]

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jul 2020
DeSean Jackson’s Anti-Semitic Posts Blasted by Former Eagle

One former member of the Philadelphia Eagles blasted the anti-Semitic comments shared by wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jul 2020
All This Patrick Mahomes Talk is Making Chicago Bears Fans Cringe

All this talk of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signing a record extension is making Chicago Bears fans cringe.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jul 2020
Darren Daulton’s Tragic Death Sparked Concern Over Link Between Cancer and Baseball

It could just be pure coincidence, but there might also be something to it. Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher and fan-favorite Darren Daulton died of brain cancer in August of 2017. He was just 55 years old. Daulton is one of many former Major League Baseball players who have died of glioblastoma at a relatively young […]

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jul 2020
Stephen Jackson Can No Longer Be Taken Seriously After Saying DeSean Jackson Is ‘Speaking the Truth’

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson can no longer be taken seriously after backing anti-Semitic posts from DeSean Jackson.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jul 2020
Chicago Bears TE Ryan Wetnight Made a Difference Before His Death at Age 49

Former Chicago Bears tight end Ryan Wetnight battled through cancer and made a difference before his death at age 49.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jul 2020
You Can Call Bill Parcells ‘The Big Tuna’ but Just Don’t Call Him ‘Duane’

You can call two-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Parcells ‘The Big Tuna’ but just make sure you don’t call him ‘Duane.’

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jul 2020