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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)

The Mysterious Death of Boxer Sonny Liston: Natural Causes, Overdose, or Murder?

They mysterious death of boxer Sonny Liston: Was it natural causes, heroin overdose, or was he murdered by the mob?

Mike Thomas  •  18 Apr 2020
The New England Patriots Once Pulled out a Win With the Help of a Convict

The New England Patriots once pulled out a late victory over the Miami Dolphins with the help of a convict.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Apr 2020
Whatever Happened to Timmy Smith, the Redskins RB Who Made Super Bowl History?

Former Redskins running back Timmy Smith set a Super Bowl rushing record in 1988 that still stands today, but where is Timmy Smith now?

Mike Thomas  •  18 Apr 2020
Jim Kelly, After Battling Cancer, Is Living His Life the Same Way He Played Football

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly has battled cancer, but is living his life the same way he played football.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2020
Scottie Pippen Fired by Chicago Bulls, Offers Perfect Parting Shot

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen said he was fired as an ambassador of the Chicago Bulls and offered a perfect parting shot.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2020
Antoine Walker’s Generosity Contributed to Him Losing More Than $100 Million

Former Boston Celtics star Antoine Walker’s generosity contributed to him losing more than $100 million during his career.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2020
Allie Quigley Shocked Chris Paul in H-O-R-S-E, but Who Exactly Is She?

Allie Quigley of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky defeated Chris Paul in the first round of ESPN’s H-O-R-S-E tournament on Sunday.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2020
Before Colin Kaepernick, There Was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Who Shunned the National Anthem

Before Colin Kaepernick, there was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf of the Denver Nuggets who shunned the national anthem.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2020
Mike Tyson’s Former Trainer Was Terrified When the Boxer Locked Him in a Cage With His Tiger

Mike Tyson’s friend and former trainer Jeff Fenech said he was terrified when Tyson once locked him in a cage with his tiger.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2020
Caron Butler: From Dealing Drugs at 11 to Making Millions as an NBA All-Star

Two-time NBA All-Star Caron Butler went from dealing drugs at the age of 11 to making millions of dollars in the NBA.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Apr 2020