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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)

Vinny Pazienza May Have the Greatest Comeback in All of Boxing

Vinny Pazienza may own the greatest comeback in boxing history after returning from a broken neck suffered in a car accident.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Apr 2020
Mike Utley Went From Football Player to Paraplegic on One NFL Play

Former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley went from a football player to a paraplegic on one play in November of 1991.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Apr 2020
Before Michael Jordan Was a Mega Star, He Was a Pretty Good April Fools’ Prankster

Before Michael Jordan was a major star with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA, he was a pretty good April Fools’ prankster.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Apr 2020
Whatever Happened to Jim McMahon, the ‘Punky QB’ of the Chicago Bears?

Whatever happened to Jim McMahon, the ‘punky QB’ and offensive leader of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears?

Mike Thomas  •  01 Apr 2020
The Dallas Cowboys Owned Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers

The Dallas Cowboys owned Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, especially in games played in Texas.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Apr 2020
Maurice Clarett: From Football Player to Prisoner to Motivational Speaker

Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett has gone from football star to prisoner to motivational speaker.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Mar 2020
Darko Milicic Fires Back at Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony for Their Comments

Former NBA second-overall pick Darko Milicic fires back at Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony for their comments about him.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Mar 2020
A Look Back at Brian Jordan, the ‘Other’ Two-Sport Star

Brian Jordan, who played professionally for the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, is always the forgotten two-sport athlete.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Mar 2020
Chris Paul Once Purposely Tossed an Airball From the Foul Line and Walked off the Court

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul once deliberately threw up an airball from the foul line and then walked off the court.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Mar 2020
What Happened to the Bat Roger Clemens Allegedly Threw at Mike Piazza?

What eventually happened to the baseball bat Roger Clemens allegedly threw at Mike Piazza during the 2000 World Series?

Mike Thomas  •  30 Mar 2020