Exclusive | Legendary bookie dishes on sports ‘fixes’ — like the time Mike Tyson got knocked out because of gonorrhea

Exclusive | Legendary bookie dishes on sports ‘fixes’ — like the time Mike Tyson got knocked out because of gonorrhea

In February 1990, world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, boasting a record of 37 wins and no defeats, faced up against James ‘Buster’ Douglas in Tokyo, in what every boxing expert agreed would be another one-sided bout.  Certainly, the bookies agreed.  For those bookmakers who did offer odds, Tyson was a massive favorite — you had … Read more

Bitter Phil Mickelson-Alan Shipnuck feud reignites after Jon Rahm report

Bitter Phil Mickelson-Alan Shipnuck feud reignites after Jon Rahm report

Phil Mickelson and Alan Shipnuck continue to be like oil and water. The years-long feud was reignited in recent days when Shipnuck, Mickelson’s biographer, reported that the golf legend has “has been telling folks” that Jon Rahm leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf is a “done deal.” Mickelson responded to the report on X, writing, … Read more

Paige Spiranac kicks off British Open with Phil Mickelson ‘eye contact’ joke

Paige Spiranac kicks off British Open with Phil Mickelson ‘eye contact’ joke

Paige Spiranac kicked off the 151st Open Championship this week by cracking a joke at the expense of one of golf’s biggest stars. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, the “Playing A Round” podcast host, 30, shared a photo of Phil Mickelson taking in a practice round at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, where the 2013 British … Read more