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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)

Babe Ruth Once Punched an Umpire, Opening the Door for a Wild No-Hitter

Babe Ruth played for both the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees and had power at the plate and a rocket arm on the mound. Ruth spent 22 seasons in the big leagues and was as dominant a player as there ever was. He could hit for power, slugging more than 50 home […]

Mike Thomas  •  27 Apr 2020
Mike Tyson Could Always Find the Humor in His Lisp

Former heavyweight champion and boxing legend Mike Tyson could always find the sense of humor in his speech impediment.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Apr 2020
Joe Frazier Was an Inspiration for ‘Rocky’ But Said the Movie was Sad to Him

Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier was an inspiration for “Rocky,” but said the movie was sad to him.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Apr 2020
Dennis Rodman Got His Rebounds on the Court and Some Steals off It

Former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons star Dennis Rodman got his rebounds on the court and got some steals off it.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Apr 2020
Ted Williams Took Hitting Advice From a 14-Year-Old Kid and It Paid Off

Boston Red Sox legendary hitter Ted Williams once took hitting advice from a 14-year-old kid and it worked.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Apr 2020
Mike Tyson’s Former Trainer Said He’s Not a Top-10 Boxer of All-Time

Boxing legend Mike Tyson’s former trainer Teddy Atlas said Tyson shouldn’t be considered one of the top-10 boxers of all-time.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Apr 2020
Shaquille O’Neal vs. David Robinson ‘Beef’ Hit a High 26 Years Ago When The Admiral Scored 71

The Shaquille O’Neal vs David Robinson ‘beef’ hit an all-time high in 1994 when The Admiral scored 71 points to win the scoring title.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Apr 2020
Mike Tyson Wasn’t Allowed to Box in the 1984 Olympics, Then He Got His Revenge

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson wasn’t allowed to participate in the 1984 U.S. Olympics, but soon after he got his revenge.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Apr 2020
Brett Favre Says Aaron Rodgers Isn’t Going Anywhere Soon

Former Green Bay Packers Brett Favre says quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t going anywhere soon despite the team drafting a quarterback.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Apr 2020
Tom Brady’s Life in Tampa Includes Trespassing and Now ‘Breaking and Entering’

Tom Brady’s early life in Tampa so far includes trespassing and now ‘breaking and entering’ as he adjusts to his new surroundings.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Apr 2020