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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)

Floyd Mayweather’s $18M Watch Illustrates His Crazy Spending Habits

Floyd Mayweather’s $18 million watch is just one piece that illustrates the legendary boxer’s crazy spending habits.

Mike Thomas  •  21 May 2020
Aaron Rodgers Said He’s Glad He Never Bet Michael Jordan on the Golf Course

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he’s happy he never bet Michael Jordan while on the golf course.

Mike Thomas  •  21 May 2020
Bobby Knight’s Warmth Busted Though for Paralyzed Indiana Player Landon Turner

On July 26, 1981, life changed drastically for promising Indiana University basketball player Landon Turner. Turner, who along with future NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas, helped guide Indiana to the NCAA title in 1991, lost control of his vehicle and crashed. The accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Turner, a 6-foot-10 freak of an […]

Mike Thomas  •  21 May 2020
Tony Hawk Just Won the Internet With a Heartwarming Gesture for a Young Fan

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk just won over social media after a heartwarming gesture for one of his young fans.

Mike Thomas  •  20 May 2020
Former Dallas Cowboys DL Josh Brent, on Probation for Intoxication Manslaughter, Had Breakdown in June

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent, on probation for intoxication manslaughter, had a mental breakdown in June.

Mike Thomas  •  20 May 2020
Deep in Addiction, Dexter Manley Had One Prison Visitor Who Changed His Outlook

Deep in addiction, former Washington Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley had one prison visitor who changed his outlook.

Mike Thomas  •  20 May 2020
Mike Tyson’s Former Trainer Unimpressed With Boxer’s Comeback Workout

Teddy Atlas, the former boxing trainer for Mike Tyson, is not overly impressed with the boxer’s comeback workout.

Mike Thomas  •  20 May 2020
Marvin Hagler’s Boxing Career Began Because of a Man Only Known as ‘Mister Joe’

Hall-of-Famer Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s boxing career began because of a man only known to him as Mister Joe.

Mike Thomas  •  19 May 2020
Rodney Rogers, Paralyzed From the Shoulders Down, Is Still Ever the Optimist

Former NBA power forward Rodney Rogers, paralyzed from the shoulders down, still remains ever the optimist.

Mike Thomas  •  19 May 2020
‘Last Dance’ Revisited: Should LeBron James Feel the Heat After the Michael Jordan Piece?

The GOAT debate: Should LeBron James feel any added heat after ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries on Michael Jordan?

Mike Thomas  •  19 May 2020