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 Sports7 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)

Earvin Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball.

A Despondent Magic Johnson Eventually Admitted What Held Him Back During the Crushing Loss to the Boston Celtics in the 1984 Finals

Magic Johnson had a tough time accepting the loss to the Boston Celtics in the 1984 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 06 Oct 2023

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics gives an interview during Boston Celtics Media Day.

What Boston Celtics Member Has the Most Pressure on Them Ahead of the 2023-24 NBA Season?

The Boston Celtics are all in to put up Banner 18 this season.

Mike Thomas • 05 Oct 2023

Los Angeles Lakers guard Magic Johnson and Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird during break at the 1985 NBA Finals.

K.C. Jones Once Explained How Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Were the Complete Opposite Despite Constant Comparisons

While there were plenty of similarities between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, K.C. Jones once explained why they were different.

Mike Thomas • 05 Oct 2023

Team owner, Richard Petty, stands on pit road during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Would Richard Petty Be ‘Canceled' If His Controversial Comments About Danica Patrick Were Made Today?

Would NASCAR legend Richard Petty be on the ‘canceled' list had his controversial comments about Danica Patrick been said today?

Mike Thomas • 04 Oct 2023

Dennis Johnson of the Boston Celtics drives on James Worthy of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics Continued Their Mental Dominance Over the Lakers in the 1984 Finals During a Sauna-Like Game 5

It took a lot, but the Boston Celtics battled back to stun the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 04 Oct 2023

Pete Maravich of the LSU Tigers takes instruction from head coach and father, Press Maravich.

The Biggest Criticism of Press Maravich, the Father of the Legendary Pete Maravich? ‘He Loved His Son Too Much'

Pete Maravich played all three years at LSU under the direction of his father, Press Maravich.

Mike Thomas • 04 Oct 2023

Larry Bird bites takes it all in during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavilers.

Larry Bird's Unselfishness Hit a Peak in 1992 When He Surrendered Millions to the Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics star Larry Bird forfeited plenty of cash when he walked away from the game in 1992.

Mike Thomas • 03 Oct 2023

Larry Bird of the United States Olympic basketball team, known as The Dream Team, plays in a quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico.

With Michael Jordan & Co. On Hand, Larry Bird Had the Perfect Response After Being the Forgotten Man on the Dream Team

Larry Bird was lost among a sea of stars on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team.

Mike Thomas • 03 Oct 2023

Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas and Los Angeles Lakers guard Magic Johnson kiss before meeting in the NBA Finals.

Larry Bird Was Brutally Honest About His Reaction When He Saw Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas Kiss Before Their Finals Matchup

The Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers met in the NBA Finals for the first time in 1988.

Mike Thomas • 01 Oct 2023

Head coach Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Boston Celtics.

Sparked By a Collapse to Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in the 1984 Finals, Pat Riley Used 2 Words to Motivate His Lakers in '85

Pat Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers got their revenge against the Boston Celtics in 1985.

Mike Thomas • 01 Oct 2023