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 Seattle Mariners traded outfielder Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies for a minor leaguer and cash considerations. (Image: Getty)

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Outfielder Jay Bruce from Seattle Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies added power and depth to their outfield on Sunday as they picked up former All-Star Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners. Philadelphia sent minor league third baseman Jake Scheiner and cash considerations to Seattle in exchange for the outfielder. Bruce Could Start in Herrera’s Absence Bruce is […]

Andy Ruiz Jr. stunned the world by defeated world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua by knockout in the seventh round of their fight at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

Andy Ruiz Jr. Shocks Anthony Joshua to Win Three Heavyweight Titles

Andy Ruiz Jr. knocked out Anthony Joshua in the seventh round on Saturday night to capture three of the major heavyweight championships in one of the biggest upsets in recent boxing history. Ruiz knocked down Joshua twice in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden before referee Michael Griffin stopped […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says that there have been conceptual talks about adding a midseason tournament to the league’s schedule. (Image: Gerry Broome/AP)

Adam Silver Considering Adding Midseason Cup Tournament to NBA Schedule

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there could be an appetite for format changes to the NBA season, with the possibility of a soccer-style cup competition being among the most likely possibilities. Silver talked about the possibility of adding a new prize for NBA teams to play for during a phone […]

Chelsea and Arsenal are traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan to play for the Europa League trophy. (Image: Getty)

Chelsea, Arsenal Traveling to Azerbaijan for Europa League Final

Chelsea and Arsenal will travel across Europe to play each other in Baku, as the two English sides meet up in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The fact that the match is taking place in Azerbaijan has overshadowed the anticipation of the on-the-field action, as the remote location has […]

Simon Pagenaud edged Alexander Rossi to win the 2019 Indianapolis 500 by just over .2 seconds. (Image: Jenna Watson/Indianapolis Star)

Pagenaud Outduels Rossi to Win Indianapolis 500 in Dramatic Finish

Simon Pagenaud and Alexander Rossi exchanged the lead five times over the final 13 laps before Pagenaud ultimately came out on top to win the 2019 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Pagenaud won the 103rd running of the race by just 0.2086 seconds, the seventh-smallest margin of victory in history. Win […]

All Elite Wrestling will hold its first pay-per-view, Double or Nothing, on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (Image: AEW)

All Elite Wrestling Premieres Saturday with Double or Nothing PPV in Las Vegas

After months of speculation, signings, and hype, All Elite Wrestling will put on Double or Nothing, its first pay-per-view show, this Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Filled with numerous independent wrestling stars – if not the household names dotting the World Wrestling Entertainment roster – there is […]