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.

Bernie Sanders met with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss a proposal that would eliminate 42 minor league baseball teams. (Image: Getty)

Bernie Sanders Discusses Plan to Scrap Minor League Teams With Rob Manfred

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) met with MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred in New York on Monday to talk about a proposed plan to eliminate 42 minor league teams across the country after the 2020 season. Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president, has been an outspoken opponent of the […]

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 on Sunday, and are now the undisputed Super Bowl betting favorites. (Image: Patrick Smith/Getty)

Ravens Fly Past Patriots to Take Over as Super Bowl Betting Favorites

A Baltimore win combined with a disappointing performance by the New England Patriots has made the Ravens the consensus Super Bowl betting favorites at sportsbooks across the country. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Justin Tucker, while the Patriots offense struggled yet […]

Liverpool extended its lead in the Premier League title race with a 2-1 victory over Brighton on Saturday. (Image: Action Images/Reuters)

Premier League Title Race May Already be Over: Liverpool Lead by 11

Liverpool held on to a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Premier League, despite seeing goalkeeper Alisson sent off with a red card. The victory expanded Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points. The Reds saw their advantage […]

A draw between Liverpool and Napoli left both European powerhouses still with work to do if they want to advance to the Champions League knockout stages. (Image: Michael Regan/Getty)

Eight Teams In, Eight Spots Still Open for Champions League Knockout Stage

With only one round of matches remaining in the Champions League group stage, eight of the 16 teams that will advance to the knockout rounds have already been determined, while eight spots will be determined on the tournament’s final pool play matchday. European giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and […]

Jon Jones (pictured) will defend his light heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes in the main event of a UFC show in February. (Image: Sean M. Haffey/Getty)

Jon Jones Will Fight Dominick Reyes for UFC Light Heavyweight Title

UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN that Jon Jones will face rising star Dominick Reyes for the UFC light heavyweight championship on Feb. 8 in Houston. Jones (25-1) is the current light heavyweight champion, having won the title over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232 in Dec. 2018. Jones Among […]

Luka Doncic is leading the Dallas Mavericks to surprising success in the early season, and cashing plenty of prop bets for gamblers who are backing him. (Image: David J. Phillip/AP)

Luka Doncic Keeps Putting Up Huge Numbers, Cashing Prop Bets for Gamblers

Luka Doncic has been lighting up the NBA in his sophomore season, putting up historic performances seemingly on a nightly basis over the past two weeks. That success hasn’t just been welcomed by the Dallas Mavericks, but also by bettors who have been backing Doncic to put up big numbers […]

Manchester City hosts Chelsea in a match that both sides need to keep pace in the Premier League title race. (Image: Reuters)

Manchester City Favored vs. Chelsea in Premier League Title Chase

A faltering Manchester City faces a red-hot Chelsea side at the Etihad in a critical matchup between two clubs that are desperately trying to stop Liverpool from running away with the Premier League title. Chelsea is currently in third place after having won six straight EPL matches, while defending champions, […]

Suspended linebacker Vontaze Burfict told The Athletic that he thinks some NFL games are rigged by referees. (Image: Justin Casterline/Getty)

Vontaze Burfict: Some NFL Games are Rigged, Questions Referee Integrity

Vontaze Burfict won’t be playing in any more NFL games this season, and in a recent interview with The Athletic, the Oakland Raiders linebacker made it clear he isn’t happy with how the league handled his suspension. That aside, Burfict dropped another nugget in his interview that could grab the […]

Antonio Brown issued an apology to Robert Kraft on Instagram on Tuesday, leading to speculation that he might be angling for a return to the Patriots. (Image: David Santiago/Miami Herald/Getty)

Antonio Brown Apologizes to Robert Kraft, Sparking Rumors of Patriots Return

Antonio Brown took to Instagram to apologize to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday, saying that he regretted the “bad media and the drama” that he brought with him during his brief stint with the team. Brown played just one game with the Patriots this season before being […]