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)

Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to drive pass Dennis Johnson of the Boston Celtics.

Magic Johnson and Dennis Johnson: From Friends to Enemies After D.J.'s Trade to the Boston Celtics in 1983

Magic Johnson and Dennis Johnson often socialized in the offseason, but that all changed after D.J.'s trade to the Boston Celtics in 1983.

Mike Thomas • 26 Sep 2023

Jeff Malone of the Washington Bullets drives on Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics.

A ‘Ticked Off' Larry Bird Quickly Grabbed the Leadership Role After the Boston Celtics Revolted Against Bill Fitch in 1983

While many Boston Celtics players turned against head coach Bill Fitch in 1983, Larry Bird took charge after an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Mike Thomas • 26 Sep 2023

Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall of the New York Jets celebrate.

The New England Patriots 15-Game Win Streak Over the Jets Could've Been 19 if Not for Bill Belichick’s Bizarre Call In 2015

The New England Patriots have now beaten the New York Jets 15 straight times after an ugly victory Sunday.

Mike Thomas • 25 Sep 2023

Gerald Henderson of the Boston Celtics passes the ball by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Boston Celtics Had No Business Winning the 1984 Finals Against the Lakers, and Magic Johnson Revealed the ‘Most Crushing Part' of the Loss

The Boston Celtics had no business beating the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 23 Sep 2023

Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins celebrates his touchdown with teammates.

Tyreek Hill Already Thinking Christmas After War of Words With Dallas Cowboys Standout Micah Parsons

Heading into Week 3, Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is already talking Week 16.

Mike Thomas • 22 Sep 2023

Robert Griffin III, of the now-Washington Commanders, meets with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2014

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Priceless JV Basketball Photo Clearly Proves He Picked the Right Sport

NASCAR 2021 Hall-of-Fame inductee Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JV basketball photo shows he definitely picked the right sport.

Mike Thomas • 22 Sep 2023

Larry Bird and Michael Jordan stand by to be filmed for a McDonald's "Nothing But Net" television commercial.

Michael Jordan Helped Set the Record Straight on Larry Bird and His Place Among the NBA Greats

Michael Jordan is unquestionably a top-five NBA player of all time. Is Larry Bird?

Mike Thomas • 22 Sep 2023

Trevon Diggs of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates an interception against the New York Jets.

The Dallas Cowboys Hit With Devastating News Ahead of Week 3 Matchup With the Cardinals

The Dallas Cowboys have been cruising, but they took a big hit at practice Thursday.

Mike Thomas • 21 Sep 2023

Running back Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals.

How Long Is Saquon Barkley Out for the New York Giants?

Can the New York Giants muster any type of running game without Saquon Barkley?

Mike Thomas • 21 Sep 2023

Magic Johnson drives past Larry Bird.

At One Point, Larry Bird Actually Felt Sorry for Magic Johnson During Their Heated NBA Rivalry

There was a time when Larry Bird actually felt sorry for his biggest rival, Magic Johnson, during their playing days.

Mike Thomas • 21 Sep 2023