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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)

In 1977, Lusia Harris Was the First and Only Woman Drafted in the NBA … or Was She?

In 1977, Lusia Harris was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz, making here the first and only woman drafted in the NBA…or was she?

Mike Thomas  •  29 Mar 2020
Darius Miles: The Rise and Fall of a Basketball Phenom

Former prep basketball phenom and NBA player Darius Miles made a lot of money playing basketball and saw it all go away quickly.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Mar 2020
Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence Once Snubbed a Kid for an Autograph Because of His Shirt

Dallas Cowboys star DE DeMarcus Lawrence once snubbed a young fan asking for his autograph because of the shirt he was wearing.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Mar 2020
Doris Burke Opens Up About Her Positive Test for Coronavirus

NBA television analyst Doris Burke opens up about her recent two weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Mar 2020
Mike Piazza Reflects on His On-The-Field Issues With Roger Clemens

Former MLB All-Star catcher Mike Piazza reflects on his on-the-field issues with pitcher Roger Clemens during the 2000 season.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Mar 2020
Pete Rose Offers Insight and Advice to Players Who Will Have a Delayed 2020 Season

Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose offers advice and insight to players who will have a delayed start to the 2020 season.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Mar 2020
Charles Barkley Once Said Michael Jordan Was Rich Because He Was so Cheap

Charles Barkley once went on the air and said the reason why Michael Jordan is so rich is because he is so cheap.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Mar 2020
Whatever Happened to MLB’s One-Handed Pitcher Jim Abbott?

Remembering one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott’s no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians and finding out what he is doing today.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Mar 2020
Since When Did Manny Pacquiao Become a Member of the Boston Celtics?

Since when did 5-foot-6 legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao become a ‘member’ of the Boston Celtics basketball team?

Mike Thomas  •  26 Mar 2020
Ja Morant Crushing Zion Williamson in ESPN Straw Poll for Rookie of the Year

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is running away with the Rookie of the Year Award over Zion Williamson, according to an ESPN straw poll.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Mar 2020