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.

Ons Jabeur will become the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final when she takes on Elena Rybakina in the Wimbledon final on Saturday. (Image: Toby Melville/Reuters)

Ons Jabeur Favored Over Elena Rybakina in Historic Wimbledon Final

Neither Ons Jabeur nor Elena Rybakina had ever advanced past the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament before entering Wimbledon. Now, one will walk away with their first major title when they meet up in the final at the All England Club on Saturday. DraftKings sees Jabeur as the slight […]

Alexander Volkanovski (pictured) reasserted himself as the clear champion in the featherweight division after defeating Max Holloway at UFC 276. (Image: AFP)

MMA Notebook: Volkanovski, Adesanya Defend Titles at UFC 276; Cerrone Retires

While Alexander Volkanovski owned two victories over Max Holloway, there was still doubt over his dominance heading into UFC 276. That won’t be the case after their third fight. Volkanovski (25-1) scored an overwhelming unanimous decision victory over Holloway (23-7) in the co-main event of UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto says he is day-to-day after suffering a minor calf injury on Sunday. (Image: Jerome Miron/USA Today Sports)

MLB Injury Report: Juan Soto, Jacob deGrom, Xander Bogaerts Updates

Juan Soto left the Washington Nationals’ Sunday game against the Miami Marlins with calf tightness, but appears to have avoided major injury. The Nationals superstar told reporters that an MRI on his left calf showed no damage. Soto able to hit, not run, on Monday Soto was then able to […]