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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)

Isiah Thomas Reflects on Larry Bird’s Series-Turning Steal in 1987 Eastern Conference Finals

Former Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas reflects on Larry Bird’s series-turning steal in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Mike Thomas  •  19 May 2020
Earnest Byner Has Finally Stopped Letting ‘The Fumble’ Define Him

Former Cleveland Browns running back Earnest Byner finally has stopped letting ‘The Fumble’ in the 1987 AFC title game define him.

Mike Thomas  •  18 May 2020
Floyd Mayweather Turned $1 Backflips Into $1 Billion Punches

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather turned $1 backflips as a child into $1 billion punches as a professional boxer.

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
John Stockton Was One Tough Dude, Just Ask Chris Webber

Utah Jazz Hall-of-Fame point guard John Stockton was one tough dude on the basketball court, just ask Chris Webber.

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
Charles Barkley Gives John Stockton the Credit He Deserves

There was nothing flashy about John Stockton. The former Utah Jazz point guard got the job done without the flashy no-look passes and the behind-the-back assists. Stockton played a major role in getting the Jazz to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in the late 1990s but doesn’t usually get all the credit he deserves. NBA Hall […]

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
Michael Jordan Lit It Up, but Luc Longley Said the Bulls Were Built on Defense

While Michael Jordan lit it up offensively for the Chicago Bulls, center Luc Longley said the team was built on defense.

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
Michael Jordan’s ‘Guarantee’ Came True in Game 7 of ‘98 Eastern Conference Finals

It may not have technically been a guarantee, but Michael Jordan said the Bulls were going to win Game 7 against the Pacers in 1988.

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
Karl Malone’s First Chance at an NBA Title Was Stolen by Michael Jordan

Utah Jazz Hall-of-Fame power forward Karl Malone had his first chance at an NBA title stolen by Michael Jordan.

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
Karl Malone Always Turned It up a Notch Against the Dallas Mavericks

NBA Hall-of-Famer Karl Malone said he always turned it up a notch against the Dallas Mavericks because he felt they lied to him.

Mike Thomas  •  17 May 2020
Jeff Hornacek’s Advice on Guarding Michael Jordan: ‘Don’t Make Him Mad’

Former Utah Jazz shooting guard Jeff Hornacek offered some advice on guarding Michael Jordan: Don’t make him mad.

Mike Thomas  •  16 May 2020