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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)

Rick Mahorn Was Much More Than Detroit’s Baddest of Bad Boys Who Got Fined $5K for ‘Love Taps’

Rick Mahorn was more than just a Bad Boy on the Detroit Pistons.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Jul 2024
The Tragic Death of John Marzano, Who Died Unexpectedly After Devastating Fall

John Marzano was a backup catcher but, as a jokester, always did what he could to get some TV time. Marzano died tragically in 2008 at 45.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Jul 2024
All Too Familiar With Racism, Doc Rivers Delivers Emotional Message After Jacob Blake Shooting

Like most people, Doc Rivers has had enough with racism. Rivers, the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, has had a front-row seat to racism throughout his life. Rivers delivered an emotional message regarding the shooting of Jacob Blake after the Clippers soundly defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. He has seen it all […]

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Andy Dalton May Have Saved the Dallas Cowboys Season With One Throw

Filling in for the injured Dak Prescott, backup quarterback Andy Dalton may have saved the Dallas Cowboys’ season with one throw.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Anthony Davis Has Perfect Explanation for No Social Justice Message on His Back

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis offers the perfect explanation on why he won’t have a social justice message on the back of his jersey.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Carl Weathers Was an Oakland Raider Before He Was Apollo Creed

Legendary actor Carl Weathers was a member of the Oakland Raiders before he became Apollo Creed the boxer.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Dak Prescott’s Gruesome Injury Shows Why NFL Players Hold Out

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s devastating ankle injury shows why NFL players hold out during contract disputes.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Dak Prescott Viewed Jerry Jones as ‘Another Doubter’ During His Rookie Season

Quarterback Dak Prescott viewed Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as just ‘another doubter’ during his rookie season.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Gardner Minshew Hoping to Feed off Experienced Coaching Staff With Jaguars

Young Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew is hoping to feed off the team’s experienced, offensive-minded coaching staff.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024
Jalen Hurts, His Backpack, and a Young Fan Might Be NFL’s Top Feel-Good Story

While 2020 has been a disaster for most people so far, Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts gave us a feel-good story.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Jul 2024