Golf fans finally found out on Thursday how much The Match between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods will cost to watch. Hours later, Mickelson used an interview during a Los Angeles Lakers game to try and sell people on another aspect of the Nov. 23 exhibition that will make the $19.99 worth it: side bets.
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Golf's ultimate showman/pitchman joined TNT's Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller during the broadcast (Turner Sports is producing the event) to promote the upcoming showdown between the two golf legends at Las Vegas' Shadow Creek, including an example of how the side betting — in addition to the winner-take-all $9 million purse — will work. Have a listen:
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The best part is how Mickelson just casually says “fifty” at first when referring to a potential $50,000 bet on a putt. He then clarifies that he means “fifty Gs” to Harlan, who seem..

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Bill Belichick is not running for a probate judge position in a pair of small Connecticut towns, but many people believe he is. And the confusion is (somewhat) understandable.
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While Belichick, 66, has no plans to trade in his hoodie for a robe, a 60-year-old attorney named Bill Bilcheck (See the subtle difference?) hopes to win the upcoming election. And he's openly admitting that he's trying to use his similar-sounding name (Side note: I've never had to double-check the spelling in a post so much) to his advantage.
“We’re in New England Patriots territory,” he told For The Win, “and if you saw my sign — I’m no dummy — they look like New England Patriots colors.”
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They sure do, Bill. Although, those are America's colors as well. . .
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Allen BerezovskyKobe Bryant, perhaps more than any other athlete, has built a reputation on his ultra-competitiveness. As in, he actually helped build that reputation by creating his own nickname/alter-ego, “Black Mamba” while going through his off-the-court, um, troubles in 2003 and 2004. Bryant said “Kobe” would handle those challenges while “Black Mamba” would take care of business on the court — and his opponents “may get demolished in the process.” Apparently, the Black Mamba also shows no mercy on other species.
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Check out this wild story involving former Lakers teammate Brian Shaw via Bleacher Report's Thomas Duffy:
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“They gotta pay the price for getting caught.” Amazing. And. . . pretty sick. Especially from someone who supposedly loves sharks.
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This is not exactly new for Leonard, who is probably (definitely) the best two-way player in the league and has two Defensive Player of the Year awards to show for it. He's so good that he's now inventing new ways to steal the ball, because just plain jumping in the passing lane to pick one off is too boring. Here's Leonard on Wednesday against t..