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.

Conor McGregor is reportedly the subject of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Ireland. (Image: Julio Cortez/AP)

Conor McGregor Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault in Ireland

The New York Times reported on Tuesday that UFC superstar Conor McGregor was facing an investigation for an alleged sexual assault in Dublin, Ireland. That report came less than a day after McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in a Twitter post. Police Won’t Confirm McGregor’s Involvement According […]

Jacob deGrom has agreed to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension with the New York Mets. (Image: AP)

Jacob deGrom Signs Five-Year, $137.5M Contract Extension with New York Mets

Defending National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year extension with the New York Mets that will pay him $137.5 million over the life of the contract. The extension – which was first reported by SNY – includes a full no-trade clause, and allows deGrom to […]

Conor McGregor announced his retirement in a post he made to Twitter on Tuesday morning. (Image: Fox Sports Asia)

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement from MMA on Twitter, Again

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor announced early Tuesday morning that he was planning to retire from professional mixed martial arts, telling fans of his decision on Twitter. The unexpected announcement came hours after McGregor made an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” in which he told Fallon that […]

Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday after a nine-year career with the New England Patriots. (Image: NBC Sports Boston)

New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski Announces Retirement from NFL

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday, putting an end to a nine-year career during which he was one of the most dominant offensive weapons in the NFL. Over his nine years, all spent with the Patriots, Gronkowski made four All-Pro teams […]

TJ Dillashaw has voluntarily given up his bantamweight title after receiving a one-year suspension from the NYSAC. (Image: Noah K. Murray/USA Today Sports)

TJ Dillashaw Voluntarily Surrenders UFC Bantamweight Title After NYSAC Suspension

TJ Dillashaw will no longer be the UFC bantamweight champion, as the 135-pound fighter announced he was “voluntarily relinquishing” the title after the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) and the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed him of an “adverse finding” on a drug test taken before his last bout. […]