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 Warriors will be without Steph Curry for the first round of the NBA playoffs, putting more pressure on Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, and Kevin Durant, among others. (Image: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle)

NBA Playoffs: Breaking Down the Contenders and Pretenders

The Minnesota Timberwolves scored a 112-106 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night to capture the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and finalize the field for the NBA playoffs. While 15 of the 16 playoffs teams had been determined before the final night, Minnesota (47-35) and […]

Arsenal is looking to follow up on their 4-1 home victory last week that has put them in excellent position to qualify for the Europa League semifinals. (Image: AP)

Europa League Underdogs Eager to Recreate Roma Miracle Comeback

On Tuesday, Roma pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, coming back from three goals down to eliminate Barcelona and advance to the semifinals. On Thursday, there will be at least one squad looking to recreate that magic as they head into the second leg of […]

The New York Mets are off to a 9-1 start this season, and wrapped up a sweep over division rivals the Washington Nationals Sunday night. (Image: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Red Hot New York Mets Off to Best Start in Franchise History

The New York Mets rallied on Tuesday night to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-6, continuing what is now the best start in the history of the team. The Mets are now 9-1, and have won seven straight games. That’s the best record through the first 10 games of the season […]

Roma celebrates after defeating Barcelona 3-0 to complete one of the most unlikely comebacks in Champions League history. (Image: Ettore Ferrari/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutt)

Roma Stuns Barcelona to Advance to Champions League Semifinals

Roma scored one of the most shocking upsets in Champions League history on Tuesday, defeating Barcelona 3-0 to knock the Spanish powerhouse out of the tournament. Barcelona headed into the second leg of the quarterfinal match with a 4-1 aggregate lead after a dominating performance at home. But while that […]

Xander Bogaerts exits Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with an injured ankle that will keep him out for about two weeks. (Image: Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Red Sox Lose Xander Bogaerts for Two Weeks with Ankle Fracture

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to miss about two weeks after cracking a bone in his left ankle. The injury occurred during the seventh inning of Boston’s 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Bogaerts slid awkwardly down the steps into the Rays’ dugout while […]

Liverpool will look to end Manchester City’s Champions League hopes on Tuesday following their 3-0 victory at Anfield last week. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA/AP)

Second Leg of Champions League Quarterfinals Begin Tuesday

Manchester City will try to climb out of a deep hole on Tuesday when they host Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Man City will be coming into the game trailing 3-0 on aggregate after Liverpool once again proved to be their most difficult English opponent […]

Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, continuing a historically poor start for the reigning NL MVP. (Image: Kathy Willens/AP)

Yankee Fans Boo Giancarlo Stanton After Historically Bad Start

Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in Sunday’s 8-7 loss by the New York Yankees to the Baltimore Orioles, prompting even more boos from Yankee fans who are quickly tiring of the slugger’s poor start. Although the season is only 10 games old, Stanton has already accomplished a major […]

Atletico Madrid will take on Sporting CP as they look to inch closer to their third Europa League title in the past decade. (Image: Denis Doyle/Getty)

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid Headline Europa League Quarterfinals

The Europa League might play second fiddle to the Champions League, but that won’t matter on Thursday, as some of the most prestigious clubs on the European continent will battle in the quarterfinals of the international tournament. The eight remaining teams come from eight different leagues across the continent, from […]

Brandin Cooks is being traded to the Los Angeles Rams, with the Patriots picking up a first-round draft pick in exchange. (Image: AP/Michael Dwyer)

Patriots Trade WR Brandin Cooks to Rams for 1st Round Draft Pick

The New England Patriots have sent wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a first round pick in this year’s NFL draft. The deal will see New England get the 23rd overall pick in the draft, along with the Rams’ sixth-round pick. Meanwhile, Los Angeles will […]

Lionel Messi and Barcelona want to start their Champions League quarterfinal off strong when they host Roma on Wednesday. (Image: Manu Fernandez/AP)

Europe’s Best Set to Clash in Champions League Quarterfinal Matches

Eight of the best teams in European soccer are in action this week as the UEFA Champions League reaches the quarterfinal round. The eight remaining sides come from the four strongest leagues in Europe. Three play in Spain, while two each hail from England and Italy. The final team, Bayern […]

The Canelo vs. GGG rematch is in doubt following an official Nevada State Athletic Commission complaint. (Image: Golden Boy Promotions)

Canelo vs. GGG Rematch Unlikely After Nevada Officials File Drug Complaint

One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year now appears unlikely to go forward after the Nevada State Athletic Commission has made a formal complaint against Canelo Alvarez for his failed drug tests. Alvarez tested positive twice in February for clenbuterol, a performance-enhancing drug that is banned by […]

Jalen Brunson was named player of the year by the AP, but he is just one of many offensive weapons Villanova brings into the national championship game. (Image: Elsa/Getty)

Villanova Huge Favorite Against Michigan in National Championship Game

The Villanova Wildcats will be looking to earn their second national championship in three years when they take on the Michigan Wolverines Monday night in the finals of the NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio. While March Madness has been full of surprises throughout the tournament, Villanova (35-4) […]

Loyola-Chicago has been the biggest story of the NCAA Tournament so far, but Michigan will hope to end their run in the Final Four. (Image: AP/David Goldman)

Michigan Hoping to End Loyola-Chicago Cinderella Story in Final Four

Another chapter will be written in one of the most memorable Cinderella stories in recent NCAA Tournament history on Saturday, as Loyola-Chicago takes on the University of Michigan at the Final Four in San Antonio. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (32-5) may have come into the tournament as the South region’s No. […]