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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)

Joe Namath’s Drunken Attempt to Kiss Suzy Kolber May Have Saved His Life

Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath’s embarrassing drunken attempt to kiss ESPN’s Suzy Kolber may have saved his life.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Moses Malone Shook His Family and the World of Basketball

The tragic and unexpected death of three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Moses Malone sent shockwaves through the world of sports in 2015.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Jun 2020
Richard Dent’s Teeth Helped Make Him an NFL Star With the Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears Hall-of-Fame defensive end Richard Dent’s teeth helped turn him into a big-time NFL superstar.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Jun 2020
Why Is Shaun Alexander Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Why is former Seattle Seahawks All-Pro running back Shaun Alexander not a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Mike Thomas  •  29 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Sacramento Kings Swingman Ricky Berry

Ricky Berry, a promising player for the Sacramento Kings with loads of potential, took his own life after one season in the NBA.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Jun 2020
When Did the Killers Realize It Was Michael Jordan’s Father They Murdered?

How long did it take for killers Daniel Green and Larry Demery to realize it was Michael Jordan’s father they murdered?

Mike Thomas  •  27 Jun 2020
The Tragic Boating Accident That Killed Cleveland Indians Teammates Tim Crews and Steve Olin

During an off-day of spring training in 1993, two Cleveland Indians pitchers, Tim Crews and Steve Olin, were killed in a boating accident.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Jun 2020
UFC: Mike Perry vs. Mickey Gall – ‘One of the Dumbest Fighters vs. One of the Smartest’

Mickey Gall says Saturday’s UFC fight with Mike Perry is “one of the dumbest fighters versus one of the smartest.”

Mike Thomas  •  27 Jun 2020
UFC’s Mickey Gall Graduated From Rutgers but Majored in Jiu-Jitsu

UFC’s Mickey Gall graduated from Rutgers with a degree in communications, but says he majored in jiu-jitsu.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Former Notre Dame and San Diego Chargers RB Rodney Culver

Former Notre Dame and NFL running back Rodney Culver had his career and life cut short at the age of 26 after a plane crash.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Jun 2020