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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)

Former Houston Astros Owner Drayton McLane Once Rewarded a Pitcher With a Bulldozer

Former Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane once rewarded pitcher Roy Oswalt with a bulldozer for earning a key victory.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Apr 2020
Brian Bosworth’s Name Makes Seahawks Fans Cringe Over Who They Could’ve Had

Brian Bosworth’s name makes Seattle Seahawks fans cringe over what else they could’ve had in the supplemental draft in 1987.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Apr 2020
Larry Bird May Have Stayed a Garbage Man If Not for a Man Named Bill Hodges

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird may have remained a garbage man in college if it wasn’t for a man named Bill Hodges.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Apr 2020
Chris Johnson Regrets Both Signing With the New York Jets and Being a Running Back

Former 2,000-yard rusher Chris Johnson says he wishes he never signed with the New York Jets as a free agent back in 2014.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Apr 2020
Allen Iverson’s Short Stint With the Grizzlies Gives Him a Unique Distinction in HOF

Philadelphia 76ers legendary guard Allen Iverson’s short stint with the Memphis Grizzlies gives him a unique distinction in the Hall of Fame.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Apr 2020
The Day Steve Bartman Reunited With His Chicago Cubs Family

The day Steve Bartman was able to reunite with his Chicago Cubs family and get himself a World Series ring.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Apr 2020
LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? HOF Guard Isiah Thomas Weighs In

LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? Former Detroit Pistons Hall of Fame guard Isiah Thomas gives his thoughts.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Apr 2020
The Indiana Pacers’ Return to Detroit After Malice at the Palace Might Have Been Scarier Than the Fight

The Indiana Pacers’ return to Detroit after the Malice at the Palace might have been even scarier than the fight.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Apr 2020
Luka Doncic Issues Immediate Apology for Sharing Racist Tweet

Dallas Mavericks young phenom Luka Doncic immediately apologizes for sharing a video involving racist remarks.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Apr 2020
Allen Iverson Let Basketball Get in the Way of His Path to the NFL

Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame point guard let basketball get in the way of his path to a career in professional football.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Apr 2020