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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)

Wayman Tisdale’s Smile Shined Through Basketball, Music, and Even the Cancer That Took Him at Age 44

Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale lived life to its fullest before cancer took him away at the young age of 44.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jun 2020
Should the National Anthem Continue to Be Played at Sporting Events?

Should the national anthem continue to be played before all sporting events?

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jun 2020
William Bedford, the No. 6 Pick in the 1986 NBA Draft: ‘I Hated Basketball’

William Bedford, the No. 6 player selected in the 1986 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, said he hated playing basketball.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jun 2020
LSU’s Derek Stingley Jr. Always Has His Late Grandfather on His Mind

LSU All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. always has his late grandfather on his mind when he takes the field.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jun 2020
After the NBA and Prison, William Bedford Is Now Focusing on His New Life

Former first-round draft pick William Bedford is now focusing on turning things around after life in the NBA and life in prison.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jun 2020
Darryl Stingley Never Hated Jack Tatum, the Man Who Paralyzed Him With a Vicious Preseason Hit

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley never hated Jack Tatum, the man who left him paralyzed after a vicious hit.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jun 2020
Jose Canseco Helped Clean up MLB’s Steroids Problem, but Could He Help Save America?

Former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco helped clean up Major League Baseball’s steroids problem, but can he help save America?

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jun 2020
Felicia Spencer Relishing Underdog Role Against Amanda Nunes in UFC 250

Felicia Spencer is relishing her role as a heavy underdog against Amanda Nunes in Saturday night’s UFC 250 featherweight bout.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jun 2020
Lyle Alzado’s Tragic Story of Lies, Steroids, and His Untimely Death at Age 43

Lyle Alzado’s tragic story of lies, steroid use, and his untimely death at age 43 after 15 seasons in the National Football League.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jun 2020
Gus Frerotte Laughs off the Touchdown Celebration That Left Him in a Neck Brace

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Gus Frerotte laughs off the touchdown celebration that left him in a neck brace.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Jun 2020