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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)

Dwight Gooden Held a Loaded Gun to His Head a Day After Being Suspended From Baseball

Former New York Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden held a loaded gun to his head one day after being suspended from baseball.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Jun 2020
Colin Kaepernick Has Always Believed in His Dreams on and off the Athletic Field

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has always believed in his dreams on and off the athletic field.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jun 2020
Dwight Gooden Threw His No-Hitter When His Dad Was Hospitalized Awaiting Open-Heart Surgery

Former New York Yankees and Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden threw his no-hitter when his father was in a hospital awaiting open-heart surgery.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jun 2020
Lenny Dykstra Blasts Dale Murphy After Murphy’s Son Was Shot in the Eye During Protest

Lenny Dykstra blasts former teammate Dale Murphy after Murphy’s son was shot in the eye during a recent protest.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Jun 2020
Can Drew Brees and the Saints Recover After Teammates Turn Backs on Their QB?

What is next for the New Orleans Saints after teammates turn their backs on franchise quarterback Drew Brees?

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jun 2020
Let’s Not Give Ryan Leaf Credit For Cleaning Up His Act Just Yet

Let’s not give former San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf a lot of credit for cleaning up his act just yet.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jun 2020
Alex English Might Be the Most Underrated and Underappreciated Player in NBA History

Former Denver Nuggets forward Alex English just might be the most underrated and underappreciated player in NBA history.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jun 2020
What Really Did Happen to Thurman Thomas’ Helmet During Super Bowl XXVI?

Former Buffalo Bills equipment manager Dave Hojnowski theorizes what happened to Thurman Thomas’ missing helmet in Super Bowl XXVI.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jun 2020
David Justice’s Sons Are Making Names for Themselves in Football

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice’s sons are making names for themselves in the world of football.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Jun 2020
Nick Bosa Helped Bring an Unhappy Trent Williams to San Francisco

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa helped bring in an unhappy Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jun 2020