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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)

The Tragic Death of Former Saints Running Back Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward

The tragic death of a young former NFL running back named Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward still hurts, but his son keeps on pushing along.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jul 2020
Fan Favorite Eric ‘Badlands’ Booker Will ‘Bring the Beast’ to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Major League Eating’s fan favorite Eric ‘Badlands’ Booker will ‘bring the beast’ to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jul 2020
Rick Pitino’s Providence Friars Rallied Around Their Coach After His Young Son’s Death

Legendary college basketball coach Rick Pitino’s Providence College Friars rallied around Pitino after the death of his young son in 1987.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jul 2020
Larry Bird Was a Great Basketball Player and a Not-So-Great Dad

Former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird was a legendary basketball player in college and the NBA, but he wasn’t the greatest father.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jul 2020
Bill Parcells’ View of Jerry Jones Is Different Than Most in the Football World

Hall-of-Fame football coach Bill Parcells’ view of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is different than most in the football world.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jul 2020
Cam Newton Will Be a Fan Favorite in New England Says Kemba Walker

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be a fan favorite in New England, according to Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Jul 2020
Emotional Isaiah Thomas Played for His Sister After Her Tragic Death

Former Boston Celtics all-star point guard Isaiah Thomas was playing for his sister after her death in a car accident in 2017.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Jul 2020
Whatever Happened to Former New York Jets Wide Receiver Al Toon?

Former New York Jets standout wide receiver Al Toon was forced into retirement at age 29 after being diagnosed with nine concussions.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Jul 2020
Leon Lett Is More Than Just a Guy Who Made Two Dallas Cowboys Blunders

Former defensive end Leon Lett is more than just a guy who made two blunders on national TV for the Dallas Cowboys.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Jul 2020
Shaq, Kobe Don’t Win First Title Together Without Blazers’ Epic Collapse

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant wouldn’t have won their first NBA title together if not for an epic collapse by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Jun 2020