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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 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)

Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown,
NFL
Antonio Brown and Mike Tyson Explain How They Had a Much Different Way of Handling Their Money

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was a recent guest on Mike Tyson's podcast.

Mike Thomas • 14 Sep 2023
Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 IMSA GTO Throwback Toyota, walks on stage during driver intros for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 01, 2019
NASCAR
Matt DiBenedetto Isn't the Only NASCAR Driver to Lose a Shocking Amount of Weight During a Race

Matt DiBenedetto lost nearly 10 pounds in a single race back in 2019.

Mike Thomas • 13 Sep 2023
Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets passes as he warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL
How Is Aaron Rodgers Financially Impacted by His Season-Ending Injury?

Although Aaron Rodgers is sidelined for the rest of the season, he won't see much of a financial impact.

Mike Thomas • 13 Sep 2023
Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the New York Giants.
NFL
Jerry Jones, Terry Pegula Respond to Alleged Racist Claims in Lawsuit vs. the NFL

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was mentioned in a lawsuit against the NFL for allegedly making racial comments.

Mike Thomas • 13 Sep 2023
Aaron Rodgers and David Bakhtiari of the Green Bay Packers walk to the line.
NFL
David Bakhtiari Doesn't Hold Back In Blasting the NFL After Aaron Rodgers Injury

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari had plenty to say after his former teammate, Aaron Rodgers, went down with a season-ending injury Monday.

Mike Thomas • 12 Sep 2023
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets is tended to after being sacked by Leonard Floyd of the Buffalo Bills.
NFL
The Green Bay Packers Took a Hit, Too, When Aaron Rodgers Suffered His Season-Ending Injury

Aaron Rodgers played just four snaps with the New York Jets before going down with a season-ending injury.

Mike Thomas • 12 Sep 2023
Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers rolls out of the pocket.
NFL
NFL Week 1 Rewind: Chargers, Bears, and Bills Emerge as Biggest Disappointments

Justin Herbert couldn't get it done when it counted against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Mike Thomas • 12 Sep 2023
Chauncey Golston of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants.
NFL
Are the Dallas Cowboys for Real This Time?

We've heard this plenty of times before, but are the Dallas Cowboys for real this time?

Mike Thomas • 11 Sep 2023
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks with Jerry Jones.
NFL
Jerry Jones Reacts to Dak Prescott Being Sedated for 11 Hours To Get Tattooed

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys begin the 2023 season with a Sunday night game against the New York Giants.

Mike Thomas • 10 Sep 2023
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics squares to the basket.
NBA
Larry Bird Explained Why He's Proud of His Iconic Towel-Waving Photo

Larry Bird's iconic towel-waving photo from the Boston Celtics bench means a lot to him.

Mike Thomas • 10 Sep 2023