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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)

Jeanie Buss Responds to Horrific Racist Letter from a Longtime Lakers Fan

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss response to a horrific racist letter from a longtime Lakers fan that was received on Monday.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jun 2020
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Was Allowed to Play for the Lakers During Jail Sentence

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was allowed to play NBA games while still in jail.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Jun 2020
What Happens If Colin Kaepernick Gets Waived?

How much of an uproar would there be if Colin Kaepernick is signed by a team and then waived before the season starts?

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jun 2020
Remembering Tom Gastall: How a Plane Crash Took the Life of a Promising Baltimore Orioles Catcher

Remembering Tom Gastall: How a plane crash in 1956 took the life of a young, promising Baltimore Orioles catcher.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jun 2020
Joe McKnight’s Tragic Death Was a Result of Road Rage, Not Racism, Sheriff Said

Former New York Jets running back Joe McKnight’s tragic death was a result of road rage and not racism, according to sheriff.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jun 2020
Otis Nixon Was Reported Missing in 2017 and We Still Don’t Know Where He Went

Former MLB base-stealing threat Otis Nixon was reported missing in 2017 and we still don’t know where he went.

Mike Thomas  •  19 Jun 2020
The New England Patriots Are Still the Favorite to Land Cam Newton

After losing Tom Brady to free agency, the New England Patriots remain the favorite to land unsigned quarterback Cam Newton.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jun 2020
Martellus Bennett Says NFL Is Racist Then Specifically Blasts White Quarterbacks

For a guy who’s been out of the league since 2017, Martellus Bennett is doing a whole lot of talking about the NFL lately. Bennett, who played for five teams, including the Dallas Cowboys and the New England Patriots, in his 10-year career, claims the NFL is racist. Not only did Bennett call the league […]

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of Former Miami Dolphins No. 1 Draft Pick David Overstreet

Former Miami Dolphins No. 1 draft pick David Overstreet never got a real chance to show what he could do in the National Football League.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jun 2020
Lenny Dykstra Is Now Claiming Ron Darling Faked His Cancer

Former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra now claims Ron Darling has faked his cancer.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jun 2020