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)

Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers and Willis Reed of the New York Knicks go after a rebound.

On Second Thought, Wilt Chamberlain Is the NBA’s GOAT

After further review, Wilt Chamberlain should be considered the GOAT of the NBA.

Mike Thomas • 24 Feb 2023

76ers center Wilt Chamberlain (13) fights Boston Celtics star Bill Russell for a rebound.

The Most Iconic Photo of Wilt Chamberlain Was Taken By an Off-Duty Pulitzer Prize Winner

The iconic photo of Wilt Chamberlain after scoring 100 points was shot by an off-duty Associated Press photographer.

Mike Thomas • 24 Feb 2023

Wilt Chamberlain, of the Philadelphia Warriors, accepts the congratulations of Detroit Pistons General Manager Nick Kerbawy.

Wilt Chamberlain Won 4 MVPs, but None Came During His Most Spectacular Season as Bill Russell Got the Last Laugh

Wilt Chamberlain put up the best numbers of his Hall of Fame career during the 1961-62 season and somehow didn’t win MVP.

Mike Thomas • 23 Feb 2023

Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass.

Fran Tarkenton Proves That Stories Do Get Embellished as Time Passes

On Tuesday, former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton proved that stories do get embellished as time passes.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics after hitting a 3-pointer.

Jayson Tatum Heads Into the Second Half of the Season After Completing a Unique NBA Trifecta

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum completed a rare trifecta during his performance at the NBA All-Star Game.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives past Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry Shows Jayson Tatum the Difference Between a Superstar and a Star

Stephen Curry continues to dominate when the Golden State Warriors need him the most.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023

Jaylen Brown #7 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics talk over a play in the second quarter.

Boston Celtics: Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay Perfectly Sums up the Difference Between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in 1 Tweet

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum needs a little bit of Jaylen Brown in his game.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Golden State Warriors.

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum Helped His Team Get Over the Hump, but His Stock Took a Serious Hit in the Postseason

A tough showing in the NBA Finals will only fuel Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023

Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics speak to the media

Jayson Tatum Gets Advice From Reggie Miller After Ugly NBA Finals Showing

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics couldn’t get it done against the Golden State Warriors.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics high fives head coach Brad Stevens.

Boston Celtics: Brad Stevens Puts Jayson Tatum’s Finals Struggles in Perspective

Brad Stevens put things into perspective after Jayson Tatum’s ugly showing in the 2022 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 22 Feb 2023