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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)

Andy Dalton a Good Fit to Back up Dak Prescott With the Dallas Cowboys

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is a good fit for the Dallas Cowboys to back up Dak Pescott.

Mike Thomas  •  02 May 2020
Toni Kukoc Got Some Sweet Revenge After Arrogance, Cockiness from Reggie Miller

Former Chicago Bulls sixth man Toni Kukoc got sweet revenge in 1994 after some arrogance from Reggie Miller.

Mike Thomas  •  02 May 2020
First-Round Bust Akili Smith Blames Cincinnati Bengals for Losing Culture

Former first-round NFL bust Akili Smith accepts some blame, but said the Cincinnati Bengals are ultimately at fault for their losing culture.

Mike Thomas  •  02 May 2020
Death Threats, Depression Haunted Former Green Bay Packers TE Brandon Bostick Since Botched Onside Kick

Death threats on social media, depression haunted former Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick after botch onside kick in 2015.

Mike Thomas  •  02 May 2020
Mike Tyson Has a Brother Who’s a Surgeon, Said He’s a ‘Weird Dude’

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has a brother who’s a surgeon and the boxer refers to him as a ‘weird dude.’

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020
If You Think Michael Jordan Burned Craig Ehlo, Here’s What Larry Bird Did to Him

If you think Michael Jordan embarrassed Craig Ehlo when he hit ‘The Shot,’ here is what Larry Bird did to him.

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020
Joe Burrow Grew Up a Saints Fan Despite His Ohio Roots

Despite growing up in Ohio, LSU starting quarterback Joe Burrow grew up idolizing New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020
Former Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Brian Bosworth Apologizes to Cashier 30 Years Later

Former Seattle Seahawks flamboyant linebacker Brian Bosworth issues an apology to a cashier 30 years later.

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020
Geno Auriemma’s Interesting Idea Would Give College Seniors One More Chance

UConn’s legendary women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has an idea that would give college seniors one more chance.

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020
Brain Surgery Helped Turn Dexter Manley’s Life in the Right Direction

Unexpected brain surgery helped turn former Washington Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley’s life in the right direction.

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020