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 XFL has announced media partnerships that will see the league’s games broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and FOX. (Image: @XFL2020/Twitter)

XFL Inks Broadcast Partnerships with Disney, FOX Ahead of 2020 Season

The XFL will boast some impressive television partners when the spring football league begins play next year, as it will have games broadcast on networks like ABC, Fox, and ESPN. The partnership, which was announced on Monday, will ensure that the startup football league will have a large number of […]

Al Iaquinta (pictured) will take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Fight Night 151. (Image: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today Sports)

UFC Fight Night 151: Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone Face Off in Ottawa

Two veterans of the lightweight division will look to position themselves for a potential title opportunity as Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone fight in the main event of UFC Fight Night 151. The Saturday night card will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada, and features a […]

Andy Ruiz Jr. will challenge Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden on June 1. (Image: Yong Teck Lim/Getty)

Andy Ruiz Steps Up on Short Notice to Fight Anthony Joshua on June 1

Andy Ruiz Jr. will get a shot at three of the four major heavyweight boxing championships on June 1, when he steps into the ring against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Ruiz took the fight on short notice after the original challenger, Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, was suspended by […]

Barcelona has clinched the La Liga title, and will now turn its eyes to facing Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals. (Image: Pau Barrena/AFP)

Barcelona Seeks Decisive Home Win vs. Liverpool in Champions League Semifinal

Barcelona hosts Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie on Wednesday, with both sides knowing that the winner will emerge as the favorite in the competition final. The Spanish side is seeking its first Champions League title since 2015, while Liverpool hasn’t won the top European […]

Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek died on Thursday at the age of 79. (Image: Rich Pilling/NBAE/Getty)

Boston Celtics Legend and Hall of Famer John Havlicek Dies at 79

Former Boston Celtics superstar and eight-time NBA champion John Havlicek died on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, at the age of 79. The Celtics announced Havlicek’s passing in a statement released Thursday evening. Havlicek had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, though no specific cause of death was given in the announcement. […]

Conference commissioners say that the College Football Playoff won’t be expanding anytime soon. (Image: Jamie Squire/Getty)

Commissioners Discuss College Football Playoff, But Expansion Not in the Cards

The College Football Playoff spring meetings took place on Wednesday, and as always, the format of the playoff was a topic of discussion. But while conference commissioners talked about the protocols used to select teams, there was no serious discussion about expanding the postseason field. According to several media reports, […]