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.

Former MLB pitcher Mike Bolsinger wants the Houston Astros to forfeit $31 million in bonuses because of the team’s cheating scandal. (Image: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports)

Former MLB Pitcher Mike Bolsinger Suing Astros Over Sign-Stealing Scandal

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mike Bolsinger filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday seeking to force the Houston Astros to forfeit $31 million in charity due to the team’s sign-stealing scandal. Bolsinger, who also spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays, says the […]

Champion Jon Jones (left) and challenger Dominick Reyes (right) will square off for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 247 on Saturday. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa)

Jon Jones Faces Undefeated Dominick Reyes in UFC 247 Main Event

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his title on the line one again when he battles Dominick Reyes on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 247 at Houston’s Toyota Center. Jones continues to be one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history, while Reyes is an […]

Pete Rose sent a petition to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred asking for his lifetime ban from baseball to be lifted. (Image: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer)

Pete Rose Cites Astros Scandal, Steroid Era in Appeal for MLB Reinstatement

Pete Rose remains on Major League Baseball’s ineligible list more than 30 years after being banned for gambling on baseball while he was the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Now, Rose is asking to have that ban overturned, saying his punishment is disproportionate when compared to the discipline handed out […]

Clint Capela moved from Houston to Atlanta as one of the key pieces in a huge 12-player, four-team NBA trade. (Image: Jason Getz/USA Today Sports)

Clint Capela, Robert Covington Among 12 Players Moved in Four-Team NBA Trade

The Houston Rockets worked out a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, and Denver Nuggets on Tuesday that will see 12 players move to new teams in one of the most complex deals in recent NBA history. The Rockets picked up Timberwolves forward Robert Covington, with Houston center Clint […]

The Red Sox traded Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three-team deal. (Image: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports)

Dodgers Become World Series Favorites Following Trade with Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a trade that will send Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple media reports. The Red Sox will receive outfielder Alex Verdugo back from Los Angeles, part of a package of players that has yet to be […]

Patrick Mahomes opened as the favorite to win the 2020 NFL MVP award at the WestGate Las Vegas SuperBook. (Image: Ronald Martinez/Getty)

Patrick Mahomes Pegged as Early Favorite to Win 2020 NFL MVP

Patrick Mahomes won the 2020 Super Bowl MVP award less than 48 hours ago after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Now, he’s already the favorite to pick up the league’s Most Valuable Player honor next season as well. The Westgate Las […]

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty has been cleared of any wrongdoing after police investigated an alleged incident in which he was accused of punching a young fan. (Image: Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire/Getty)

Free Gritty! Philadelphia Flyers Mascot Cleared of Assaulting Fan

Philadelphia police officials announced Monday that Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty did not commit assault against a 13-year-old boy during a November event at the Fargo Center. Flyers season ticket holder Chris Greenwell had accused Gritty – or, rather, the person portraying the mascot – of punching his son, Brandon, after […]

Sofia Kenin defeated Garbine Muguruza to win the Australian Open and earn her first Grand Slam title on Saturday. (Image: Lee Jin-man, AP)

Kenin Wins Australian Open, Still Not Getting Love From Oddsmakers

Sofia Kenin defeated Garbine Muguruza in three sets to earn her first career Grand Slam title by winning the Australian Open on Saturday. The 21-year-old American came back after dropping the first set to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Kenin Silences the Doubters at Australian Open Kenin found herself in danger […]

The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced the cancellation of multiple esports competitions. (Image: Getty)

Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of ESports Events in China

Escalating concerns over the recent coronavirus outbreak have caused the postponement or cancellation of several esports events in China, including multiple homestands for the upcoming Overwatch League season. The Overwatch League cancelled homestands throughout February and March in an effort to protect the health of both players and fans. Overwatch […]

Jake Paul defeated AnEsonGib via first-round TKO on Thursday, and wants to take on KSI in his next bout. (Image: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing)

Jake Paul Scores First-Round TKO vs. AnEsonGib (Video)

YouTuber Jake Paul dominated fellow social media star AnEsonGib (Ali Eson Gib) in the boxing ring on Thursday night, knocking him down twice on the way to a first-round stoppage in Miami. The fight marked the professional debut for both Paul and AnEsonGib, each of whom had previously fought in […]