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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)

Shane Mosley’s Fighter Mentality Began Early and Led to a Hall-of-Fame Career

‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley’s fighter mentality began at a very young age and it led to a Hall-of-Fame boxing career.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jun 2020
Dennis Rodman Was Forced to Apologize to Larry Bird for Racist Comments

Former Detroit Pistons rookie Dennis Rodman was once forced to apologize to Larry Bird for making racist comments aimed at him.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jun 2020
Chase Claypool’s Facebook Post Helped Him Become a Pittsburgh Steelers WR

Chase Claypool was in high school and his Facebook post eventually helped him become a second-round pick in the NFL draft.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jun 2020
David Robinson Still Dealing With Racism Well After His Basketball-Playing Days

Former San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson said some people assume the worst from him simply because of his skin color.

Mike Thomas  •  11 Jun 2020
Jerry Jones Is Finally Speechless and He’s Taking a Lot of Heat Because of It

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones usually has a lot to say, but he’s remained silent lately and he’s taking a lot of heat for it.

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jun 2020
Did Donnie Moore Really Kill Himself Because of a Home Run?

Did former California Angels pitcher Donnie Moore really kill himself because of a home run he gave up in the 1986 AL playoffs?

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jun 2020
Dalvin Cook Should’ve Learned His Lesson From Le’Veon Bell

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook should’ve learned his lesson from Le’Veon Bell’s holdout with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jun 2020
Colin Kaepernick Opened Eyes to Racial Injustice, but Should That Land Him an NFL Job?

Colin Kaepernick helped America open its eyes to racial injustice, but should that alone land him an NFL job?

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jun 2020
The New York Knicks Issue Statement on Inequality That Doesn’t Say a Whole Lot

The New York Knicks issued a brief statement regarding racial injustice Tuesday and it really didn’t say a whole lot.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jun 2020
Former NFL TE Konrad Reuland Met Rod Carew as a Kid and Later Wound Up Saving His Life

Former NFL tight end Konrad Reuland once met MLB Hall-of-Famer Rod Carew as a child and then later wound up saving his life.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jun 2020