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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)

Chuck Muncie Battled Demons in the NFL Before Using Them to Help Others

Former New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers running back Chuck Muncie battled demons in the NFL before using them to help others.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jun 2020
Patrick Mahomes’ Road to the NFL May Have Gotten a Boost From Mother Nature

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes’ road to the NFL may have gotten a boost from Mother Nature.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jun 2020
The Tragic Story of Ricky Bell, the Former No. 1 NFL Pick Who Died at Age 29

Ricky Bell, the top pick in the 1977 NFL draft, was a talented, young running back whose life was cut way too short at the age of 29.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jun 2020
Bo Jackson Said His Hip Injury Prevented Raiders Fans From Hating Him

Former two-sport professional athlete Bo Jackson said his hip injury prevented Raiders fans from hating him for life.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Jun 2020
James Conner Making the Most of His Second Chance After Being Told He Had a Week to Live

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is making the most of his second chance after being told he had one week to live.

Mike Thomas  •  31 May 2020
It’s so Unfair to Compare Bronny James to LeBron James, but It’s Happening

It’s so unfair to compare a 15-year-old Bronny James to his father, NBA legend LeBron James, but it’s happening.

Mike Thomas  •  31 May 2020
If Bo Jackson Was a Young Athlete Today, Football Wouldn’t Be in His Plans

If former two-sport professional star Bo Jackson was a young athlete today, football would not be in his plans.

Mike Thomas  •  30 May 2020
For Derek Jeter, Playing for the Yankees and Dating Mariah Carey Were Dreams Come True

For MLB Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter, playing for the New York Yankees and dating singer Mariah Carey were dreams come true.

Mike Thomas  •  30 May 2020
John McKay Was a Legendary Football Coach and a Quote Machine

John McKay of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the University of Southern California was a legendary football coach and a quote machine.

Mike Thomas  •  30 May 2020
Can Baker Mayfield Really Keep His Mouth Shut?

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said he is going to let his actions on the field do the talking for him this year.

Mike Thomas  •  29 May 2020