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.

Derek Jeter (left) posts with Victor Victor Mesa, Victor Mesa Jr., and Michael Hill (right) at a press conference announcing the Miami Marlins’ signing of the Mesa brothers. (Image: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald)

Miami Marlins Sign Mesa Brothers from Cuba in International Player Push

The Miami Marlins made a splash in international free agency on Monday, signing prized outfielders Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. from Cuba. The Marlins were seen as the likely destination for the Mesa brothers, thanks to Miami’s large Hispanic and Cuban populations. Marlins Want to Target International Markets […]

The Dallas Cowboys traded a first-round draft pick in exchange for talented Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper. (Image: John Hefti/AP)

Amari Cooper Traded to Dallas Cowboys for 2019 First-Round Draft Pick

The Dallas Cowboys traded for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper on Monday, giving up a first-round draft pick in order to add another weapon to their struggling passing game. The trade gives Oakland three first-round picks in 2019, as the franchise looks to rebuild under new head coach Jon […]

The Chargers are struggling to attract fans since their move to Los Angeles, a situation that has left some owners wondering about the team’s long term viability in the city.  (Image: San Diego Union-Tribune)

Popular or Not, Chargers Stuck in LA at Least until 2039

The Chargers may be having trouble attracting fans since their move to Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be moving out of their new home city anytime soon. According to a report by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the Chargers are locked into a 20-year lease at the new […]

Canelo Alvarez signed an 11-fight, five-year deal with streaming service DAZN that will earn him a minimum of $365 million. (Image: Getty)

Canelo Alvarez Signs 11-Fight, $365 Million Streaming Deal with DAZN

Canelo Alvarez announced Wednesday that he had signed a five-year, 11-fight deal with sports streaming service DAZN that will earn him a minimum of $365 million over the course of the agreement. The contract begins with a Dec. 15 fight at Madison Square Garden, in which Alvarez will take on […]

Clayton Kershaw celebrates after striking out Jesus Aguilar to get out of a bases loaded jam in the third inning of Game 5 of the 2018 NLCS. (Image: Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers, Red Sox Move One Game Away From Reaching World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox won their respective Championship Series games on Wednesday night, moving each of those teams just one game away from reaching the World Series. The Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 behind a dominant performance from starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw to take a […]

Mary Bono resigned as interim president of USA Gymnastics after just four days, following criticism from gold medalists Simone Biles and Aly Raisman. (Image: USA Gymnastics)

Mary Bono Resigns as President of USA Gymnastics After Four Days on Job

Mary Bono, the former congresswoman who was chosen to become the interim president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, announced on Tuesday that she was resigning from the post in the wake of heavy criticism by Olympic gymnasts. Bono had only been on the job for four days when she decided […]

Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt scored twice on Friday in a friendly for the Central Coast Mariners, a team in Australia’s A-League. (Image:  Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE)

Usain Bolt Receives Contract Offer from Maltese Professional Soccer Team

According to an ESPN report, former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has received a contract from Maltese soccer club Valletta FC that could see him play with the Champions League hopefuls for two years. The deal comes just days after Bolt made headlines by scoring two goals during a preseason friendly […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov (left) lands a punch on Conor McGregor (right) during their UFC 229 lightweight title fight in October 2018. (Image: Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

Mayweather, Nurmagomedov Start Planting Seeds for Potential Crossover Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Floyd Mayweather have begun to build momentum for a potential fight between the two champions, suggesting that Nurmagomedov might want to follow in the footsteps of rival Conor McGregor in taking on one of boxing’s greats. Nurmagomedov recently scored a dominating submission victory over McGregor at UFC […]

Aric Almirola celebrates his first victory of the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season after winning on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. (Image: Matt Sullivan/Getty)

Aric Almirola Wins at Talladega to Move Into Next Round of NASCAR Playoffs

Aric Almirola earned his first victory of the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday, winning at Talladega Superspeedway and guaranteeing himself a spot in the next round of NASCAR’s playoffs. Almirola was part of a dominant performance by Stewart-Haas Racing, with team members winning every stage of the race […]