Author image

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)

How Dennis Rodman Helped Bubba Wells Make His Way Into the NBA Record Books

How Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls helped little-known Dallas Mavericks guard Bubba Wells get into the NBA record books.

Mike Thomas  •  01 May 2020
Craig Ehlo Battled Michael Jordan on the Court and Then Addiction off It

Former NBA player Craig Ehlo battled Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan on the basketball court and fought addiction off it.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Apr 2020
Craig Ehlo, Mark Price Don’t Recall Ron Harper’s Request to Guard Michael Jordan on Last-Second Shot

Craig Ehlo, Mark Price don’t recall former teammate Ron Harper’s request to guard Michael Jordan on last-second shot back in 1989.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Apr 2020
‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley Said He Had to Retire From Boxing Because of Botched Surgery

‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley was 45 years old, but he still had some fight in him. The former world champion boxer still had a few more bouts lined up. He knew he could still box into his late 40s, but then ‘fate’ stepped in. Fate came in the form of arthroscopic surgery on his elbow that […]

Mike Thomas  •  30 Apr 2020
Meet Brian Gutekunst, the Man Behind the Green Bay Packers’ Bizarre Draft

Meet Brian Gutekunsk, the young general manager behind the Green Bay Packers’ bizarre decisions in the NFL draft of 2020.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Apr 2020
The Baltimore Ravens Aren’t Denying Interest in Troubled Wide Receiver Antonio Brown

When pressed on the situation, the Baltimore Ravens haven’t said no to the possibility of signing troubled wideout Antonio Brown.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Apr 2020
Dennis Rodman Wanted to Feel Pain When He Was on the Basketball Court

Former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons player Dennis Rodman wanted to feel pain when he was on the basketball court.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Apr 2020
Shaquille O’Neal’s Generosity Shown Again as He Pays For Funeral of Young Boy Killed in Car Crash

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal’s generosity is shown once again as he pays the funeral costs for a young boy killed in car crash.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Apr 2020
The Sad Story of Lenny Cooke — the High School Prospect Rated Higher Than LeBron James

The sad story of Lenny Cooke, who was once billed as a higher-rated high school prospect than LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Apr 2020
Bob Costas Made Tons of Money on TV Ever Since His Baseball Coach Told Him He Couldn’t Hit His Weight

Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas made a lot of money calling games ever since his high school coach told him he couldn’t hit his weight.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020