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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)

Juan Marichal Ignited What Might Be the Most Horrific Brawl in MLB History

Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal ignited what might be the most horrific brawl in Major League Baseball history.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Jun 2020
Travis Roy Became a Quadriplegic 11 Seconds Into His College Hockey Career

Travis Roy, a freshman making his college hockey debut at Boston University, saw his life completely change 11 seconds into his first shift.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Former Trail Blazers Center Kevin Duckworth

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth was a second-round steal in the 1986 NBA draft who died too early at age 44.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Jun 2020
Oliver McCall’s Bizarre Meltdown in the Boxing Ring With Lennox Lewis

Former heavyweight boxing champion Oliver McCall had a nervous breakdown in the ring during a fight with Lennox Lewis.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Jun 2020
Former Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Shedding Poor Image With ‘New Heart’

Former Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro running back Larry Johnson is trying to shed his old image with his ‘new heart’ that God gave him.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Former New York Knicks Enforcer Anthony Mason

Former New York Knicks bruising forward and NBA All-Star Anthony Mason suffered a fatal heart attack in 2015 at the age of 48.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020
Ricky Williams Was Tackled Hardest by Social Anxiety While in the NFL

Former NFL running back Ricky Williams was tackled hardest by social anxiety disorder while playing in the NFL.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Steve McNair Still Causing Heartache for Family

The tragic death of former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair is still causing heartache for the family.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020
Marge Schott’s Huge Net Worth Was Overshadowed by Her Racist Remarks

Former Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott’s huge net worth at the time of her death is overshadowed by her racist remarks.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Former Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Steve Bechler

Steve Bechler had finally gotten a taste of what it was like to pitch under the bright lights of Major League Baseball. He was entering spring training with a focus on making the Baltimore Orioles roster and not playing in their farm system any longer. Bechler was 23 years old and entering his sixth year […]

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020