I was interviewed for a major men’s magazine last year but the editors decided internet gambling was a little too hot button so the entire piece was scrapped, well not the entire piece the editors allowed the portions involving the Las Vegas sportsbooks. Let’s hope the climate changes for the positive in the next year or so for the Online Sportsbook community. So I decided if the magazine wouldn’t run the interview I figured I might as well.  I won’t name the magazine but I will give its initials, GQ.

Have a read.

Q: The first questions I have are regarding what I call “The Best Moments in Sports Betting History (if not necessarily in Sports History).”  For instance, the most famous example is Chris Duhon’s shot against Uconn in the 2004 NCAA tournament when he nailed a thirty-eight foot three pointer at the buzzer to bring the score to 79-78.  Duke didn’t win but, with that last shot, they did cover.  Do you remember this game?

If so, what was your reaction?

Rory Gold: I remember watching this game very well; Okafor went to the line and missed his foul shot, Read the rest of this entry »

Rosi Sexton breaks the stereotypes of what the casual fan expects a top woman’s MMA star should be, Rosi is tough as nails but she’s quite shy and describes herself as a geek, she’s a beautiful woman but won’t exploit it to gain fans or matches and probably the smartest woman in MMA. Rosi Sexton owns a doctorate in the math sciences from the prestigious Cambridge University and not being satisfied she’s currently 3/5’s of the way through earning a degree in osteopathy. Currently she owns a 9-1 record with her only defeat coming to Gina Carano. Carano incidentally came into the fight over the 135lbs limit.

I had the privilege of chatting with Ms. Sexton about her life and her career let’s have a look.

Rory Gold: I have to admit, while I was was researching your background I was so caught up in your doctorate, your other educational pursuits and the fact you are doing it all while raising a young son I forgot I was writing an MMA article. Honestly, I’m amazed at how you balance it all, do you have any secrets you can let me in on. Read the rest of this entry »

Minnesota Martial Arts Academy is home to UFC Champion Brock Lesnar but the MMAA is also home to another star, one of the best young fighters not in the UFC, the last man to hold the BodogFight Title, welterweight Nick “The Goat” Thompson.

Thompson holds a record of 38-10-1 in 49 fights, winning 22 by submission and another 10 coming via the TKO. Read the rest of this entry »