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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)

The Night Derek Jeter Became Mr. November

He’s always been clutch. He usually came up big in the postseason. Since the nickname Mr. October was already taken by former New York Yankee outfielder Reggie Jackson, it only seemed fitting that Derek Jeter would become Mr. November after his walk-off home run in Game 4 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. […]

Mike Thomas  •  29 May 2020
Derek Jeter’s ‘Flip’ Against the Athletics Still One of the Best Defensive Plays Ever

New York Yankees Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter’s flip against the Oakland Athletics remains one of the best defensive plays ever.

Mike Thomas  •  29 May 2020
Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Doing His Part to Help Local Restaurants During Pandemic

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is taking to Twitter to do his part to help local restaurants during the pandemic.

Mike Thomas  •  28 May 2020
University of Minnesota Severs Ties With Minneapolis PD for Large Events, Including Football

After the tragic death of George Floyd, the University of Minnesota severs ties with the Minneapolis Police Department.

Mike Thomas  •  28 May 2020
Kevin Seitzer Autographs Baseball for Fan 33 Years After Historic Day

Former Kansas City Royals third baseman Kevin Seitzer autographs a baseball for a fan 33 years after his historic day.

Mike Thomas  •  28 May 2020
Leon Spinks Lucky to Have His Wife Brenda in His Corner

Former heavyweight boxing champion Leon Spinks is very lucky to have his wife Brenda in his corner as his health declines.

Mike Thomas  •  27 May 2020
The Biggest Sports Icon in Los Angeles Isn’t Even an Athlete

According to the readers of the Los Angeles Times, the biggest sports icon in Los Angeles isn’t even an athlete.

Mike Thomas  •  27 May 2020
Joe Theismann’s Gruesome Leg Injury Helped Change His Image for the Better

How former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann’s gruesome leg injury helped change his image for the better.

Mike Thomas  •  27 May 2020
The Death of Stephen Jackson’s Friend George Floyd Isn’t the First Trauma in His Life

The death of former NBA star Stephen Jackson’s friend George Floyd isn’t the first time he’s dealt with trauma in his life,

Mike Thomas  •  27 May 2020
Damian Lillard Ready to Take the Selfish Approach When NBA Returns

We’re all looking forward to watching live sports once again. The NBA and NHL are slowly putting pieces together about returns this season. The NFL has said it is going to play and is expecting to play in full stadiums, although that may be a stretch. While the NBA hasn’t quite figured out if it […]

Mike Thomas  •  26 May 2020