Ed Scimia

Ed Scimia

Sports Writer  |  BETHEL, CT

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Ed Scimia covers gaming industry matters related to sports betting, and is the author of seven books – including Catching Fish: Your Practical Guide to Beating $1/$2 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Games, Gambling Essentials: The Knowledge You Need to Play Popular Casino Games, and So Bad It’s Good: More than 50 Great Films for Your Bad Movie Night. Ed has previously covered chess for About.com, poker for CardsChat News, and is coach of the Yale University curling team.

The United States won the Women’s World Cup for the second straight time and the fourth time overall. (Image: Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

United States Beats Netherlands 2-0 to Win 2019 Women’s World Cup Title

The United States won its fourth Women’s World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the tournament final on Sunday. The win makes the United States only the second nation to win back-to-back Women’s World Cup championships, joining Germany, which accomplished the feat in 2003 and 2007. […]

England will try to rebound from a disappointing semifinal loss to win the third-place match vs. Sweden at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday. (Image: Sky Sports)

Women’s World Cup: England, Sweden Must Regroup for Third Place Game

England and Sweden won’t have much time to get over their disappointing semifinal losses before they meet in the third-place match at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday in Nice. England suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the United States on Tuesday, while Sweden lost 1-0 to the Netherlands after […]

Jon Jones (left) will defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos at UFC 239 on Saturday. (Image: MMAFighting.com)

UFC 239: Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes Look to Defend Titles in Las Vegas

Two of the most prolific champions in mixed martial arts will put their titles on the line on Saturday, as both Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes will face serious challengers at UFC 239 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event features Jones taking on Thiago Santos for […]

Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2019 Copa America on Tuesday, and will now face Chile or Peru in the final. (Image: Washington Alves/Reuters)

Brazil Shuts Down Argentina, Messi to Reach Copa America Final

Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino each scored to help lead Brazil to a 2-0 victory over Argentina in their Copa America semifinal match on Tuesday night. The victory will send Brazil through to the final on their home soil, while also continuing Argentina’s drought of over 25 years in international […]

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty is hoping to follow up her French Open title with a second Grand Slam win at Wimbledon. (Image: Getty)

Top Seeds Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty Face Stiff Competition for Wimbledon Titles

Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty are entering Wimbledon as the top-ranked players in the world, the No. 1 seeds, and the favorites to win London’s grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic started his campaign to defend the Wimbledon men’s singles championship on Monday, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to earn […]

Christian Pulisic and the United States are heavily favored to get past Curacao in the Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. (Image: Bruce Kluckhorn/USA Today Sports)

United States Wary of Dangerous Curacao Side in Gold Cup Quarterfinals

The United States is heavily favored in its Gold Cup quarterfinal match against Curacao in Philadelphia on Sunday night, but that doesn’t mean the US men are looking past their next opponent. The Americans are the defending champions in the Gold Cup, and are perfect so far in the tournament, […]