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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)

Shakur Stevenson’s Comparison to Floyd Mayweather Might Be a Stretch Despite Early Success

Shakur Stevenson’s comparison to boxing legend Floyd Mayweather might be a stretch despite the early success in his career.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020
Jerry Jones Gets 10 Times More for AT&T Stadium Naming Rights Than the Spurs Do for AT&T Center

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones get roughly 10 times more for AT&T Stadium naming rights than the Spurs do for AT&T Center.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Jun 2020
Kevin Love Details First Frightening Panic Attack Which Landed Him in the Hospital

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love details the first ever panic attack he had and it happened on the basketball court.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jun 2020
John Cappelletti’s Cancer-Stricken Little Brother Led to Heisman Trophy and Heartbreaking Movie

Former Penn State star John Cappelletti’s cancer-stricken little brother led to the Heisman Trophy and a heartbreaking movie.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jun 2020
The Tragic Ending to Joe Paterno’s Career and Life

Penn State’s legendary head football coach Joe Paterno spent more than 60 years at the school and his final one was a nightmare.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2020
George Floyd’s Tragic Death May Forever Change the Sports Landscape

George Floyd’s tragic death on May 25 may forever change the sports landscape, including team nicknames and the national anthem.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2020
What Will It Take for Eric Bieniemy to Score an NFL Head Coaching Job?

What will it take for Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to land an NFL head coaching position?

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2020
Larry Bird Was Numbed and Confused After the Tragic Death of His Father

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird was numbed and confused after the tragic suicide of his father while Bird was in college.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jun 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Father Still Serves as Inspiration After His Tragic Death

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father still serving as an inspiration after his unexpected death in 2017.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Former New Orleans Saints Defensive End Will Smith

Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was tragically gunned down in a road-rage incident in 2016.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jun 2020