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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)

A Month Ago, the Kansas City Chiefs Didn’t Have Enough Salary Cap Space to Buy a Ticket to Their Own Game

Before the NFL draft, the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have enough salary cap space to buy a ticket to their own game.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020
Of Aaron Rodgers’ 364 Career TD Passes, Just One Has Been Caught by a First-Round Draft Pick

Of Green Bay Packer quaterback Aaron Rodgers’ 364 career touchdown passes, only one has been caught by a first-round draft pick.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Has Shown Who’s Boss Since Firing the Legendary Tom Landry

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always shown who is boss and it all began immediately when he fired legendary coach Tom Landry.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020
Derrick Thomas and the Tragedy That Took a Legend’s Life Too Soon

Former Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro linebacker Derrick Thomas had his life tragically cut short in a car accident 20 years ago.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020
Chris Washburn’s Son Julian Appreciated NBA Life Unlike His Dad

Former NBA player and draft bust Chris Washburn’s son Julian appreciated his short time in the NBA, unlike his father.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020
Indianapolis Colts’ New Logo: Coincidence or Stolen?

The Indianapolis Colts unveiled a new secondary logo on Monday and the look has one former Indiana high school coach petty upset.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Apr 2020
The Phoenix Suns Passed on Kawhi Leonard Because He Sweated Too Much

In the 2011 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns passed on future star Kawhi Leonard because he sweated too much during the interview process.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Apr 2020
Reggie Jackson’s Expensive Vintage Car Collection Began With a Glass of Kool-Aid

Former New York Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson’s expensive vintage car collection began with a glass of Kool-Aid.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Apr 2020
Michael Jordan’s Father Was the Reason His Tongue Was Always Sticking Out

Michael Jordan once said it was because of watching his father work that he developed his habit of sticking out his tongue.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Apr 2020
Reaction to Michael Jordan’s Hatred for the Detroit Pistons is Being Directed at the Wrong Isiah Thomas

Michael Jordan’s hatred for the Pistons as shown in Sunday’s episode of “The Last Dance,” is being directed at the wrong Isiah Thomas.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Apr 2020