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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)

Muhammad Ali Didn’t Quit Because Trainer Angelo Dundee Wouldn’t Let Him

Former heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali didn’t quit because his trainer, Angelo Dundee, wouldn’t allow him to.

Mike Thomas  •  06 May 2020
Remember Joe Charboneau, the Cleveland Indians’ Quirky One-Hit Wonder Who Once Ate Six Lit Cigarettes?

Whatever happened to Joe Charboneau, the Cleveland Indians’ one-hit wonder who once ate six lit cigarettes to win a bet?

Mike Thomas  •  06 May 2020
Marshawn Lynch Once Brought up Cereal and Cockroaches When Discussing His Money

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch once brought up cereal and cockroaches while discussing his money.

Mike Thomas  •  05 May 2020
Former Dallas Cowboys RB Joseph Randle’s Drastic Fall: From Stealing Underwear to Suspicion of Rape

Former Cowboys RB Joseph Randle was living large, but a series of arrests, followed by a rape accusation, turned his life upside down.

Mike Thomas  •  05 May 2020
Baseball Prospect Blake Bivens Learned His Family Was Murdered Through Social Media Post

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Blake Bivens learned his family was murdered while reading a social media post on an airplane.

Mike Thomas  •  05 May 2020
Emotional Mike Tyson Breaks Down During Podcast with Sugar Ray Leonard, Says ‘I’m Nothing’ Anymore

Former Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Mike Tyson gets emotional during a recent podcast, saying he’s ‘nothing’ anymore.

Mike Thomas  •  04 May 2020
Growing Up Bronny: The Circus Basketball Life of the Son of LeBron James

At just 15 years old and a freshman in high school, Bronny James is handling the hype of being the son of the legendary LeBron James.

Mike Thomas  •  03 May 2020
When Michael Jordan Left for Baseball, Scottie Pippen Was No Leader for the Bulls

When NBA legend Michael Jordan left to play professional baseball, Scottie Pippen showed he was no leader for the Chicago Bulls.

Mike Thomas  •  03 May 2020
Derrick Rose Reflects on Meeting Michael Jordan as a High Schooler, Talks ‘Last Dance’

Growing up in Chicago and being a high school basketball star sure had its perks. Derrick Rose was a high school basketball phenom who caught the eyes of big-time college scouts while he was playing at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. One of those perks Rose was able to get was the chance to meet […]

Mike Thomas  •  03 May 2020
A Derrick Rose Reunion With the Chicago Bulls Isn’t out of the Question

A Derrick Rose reunion with the Chicago Bulls isn’t out of the question, but it might have to wait a little while.

Mike Thomas  •  03 May 2020