Mahaney Sports

Thomas Lake, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, joined us to discuss the process of identifying, researching, and writing about the amazing stories that emerge from the world of sports. In this 45-minute interview we covered the following with Thomas: Tell us about the origins of your love for (sports) writing. [2:36] How did you come to work for Sports Illustrated as a senior writer? [6:39] Of the articles you’ve written thus far, which have been your favorite? Why? [11:26] Your most recent article is an extended piece on Tim Tebow; tell us about the process of putting that together. [13:29] Discussion of Thomas’ article, “A Letter to Michael Jordan: Shame on You for Refusing to Help Pop” [23:11] Tell us about the events that led up to you bailing Pop Herring out of jail. [27:03] Discussion of Thomas’ article, “The Legacy of Wes Lenard.” [28:50] Discussion of Thomas’ article, “What Happened to the Boy Rae Carruth Tried to Kill.” [34:13] What them