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 USFL kicked off the new version of its spring football league last weekend, a year ahead of the XFL’s planned return. (Image: AP)

Spring Football Wars: In Battle Between USFL and XFL, Can Anybody Win?

The modern version of the USFL kicked off its inaugural season this past weekend, attracting the usual solid ratings and curiosity that comes with every new spring football league. But even if the USFL remains successful throughout its first season, the XFL looms as a rival ready to launch in […]

Errol Spence Jr. (left) says he wants a knockout against Yordenis Ugas (right) in their welterweight title fight on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (Image: Amanda Westcott/Showtime)

Errol Spence Jr. Wants WBA Welterweight Title, Knockout vs. Yordenis Ugas

WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. will come into his title unification bout against WBA champion Yordenis Ugas as a heavy favorite on Saturday. But the undefeated Spence wants more than just a win: he’s seeking to show fans that he can deliver entertainment and knockouts against some […]

Justin Thomas enters the RBC Heritage as the favorite after a strong performance at the Masters last weekend. (Image: Matt Slocum/AP)

Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa Lead Field into 2022 RBC Heritage

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is taking a well-deserved week off after winning his first major last weekend. But many of the players who were chasing him at Augusta are back in action this week for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. Five of the top-10 […]

Steven Kwan came out of the gates hot, putting together one of the best first weeks of any player in MLB history. (Image: Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports)

MLB Hot Starts: Rookies Steven Kwan, Seiya Suzuki Make Their Marks

Steven Kwan started his MLB career with a blistering first week, with just his first five games being enough to launch him into the conversation for AL Rookie of the Year. As of Wednesday evening, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Kwan as the +650 third choice to win the AL Rookie of […]

Clayton Kershaw threw seven perfect innings against the Twins on Wednesday before manager Dave Roberts pulled him from the game. (Image: Bruce Kluckhohn/USA Today Sports)

Roberts Pulls Clayton Kershaw After Seven Perfect Innings, Dodgers Win 7-0

Clayton Kershaw retired the first 21 batters he saw against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon, putting him within two innings of a perfect game. But Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t give the 34-year-old lefty the opportunity to finish the job. Roberts pulled Kershaw after seven innings of […]

Roki Sasaki threw a perfect game while striking out 19 batters on Sunday for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball. (Image: Kyodo News/AP)

Roki Sasaki: When Can Bettors Expect to See the Japanese Phenom in MLB?

Over the weekend, Roki Sasaki threw one of the most astounding games of any pitcher in baseball history. It’s the kind of performance that gets the attention of MLB teams, fans, and bettors. But, you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for the 20-year-old to make his way over to the […]

Aljamain Sterling won a close split decision victory over Petr Yan to unify and retain the bantamweight title at UFC 273. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa)

MMA Notebook: Sterling, Volkanovski Retain Titles at UFC 273

Two champions came into UFC 273 looking to retain their titles at the pay-per-view event in Jacksonville. Both left with their belts secured, one as a substantial underdog. Aljamain Sterling won a split-decision victory over Petr Yan to unify the UFC bantamweight title and erase much of the doubt over […]

The Atlanta Dream will likely take Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft. (Image: AP)

Fever Reloading with Four First-Round Picks in 2022 WNBA Draft

The Atlanta Dream will pick first in the 2022 WNBA Draft, but it’s the Indiana Fever who may get the most out of their selections on Monday night. Indiana holds four of the 12 first-round picks, including the second overall selection in the 2022 WNBA Draft. Howard, Smith among top […]

Tiger Woods shot a 1-under-par 71 in his return to competitive play at the Masters on Thursday. (Image: Charlie Riedel/AP)

Masters: Sungjae Im Leads After Round 1, Tiger on the Prowl at 1-Under

Tiger Woods impressed in his return to competitive golf on Thursday, shooting a 1-under 71 at Augusta National to sit in a tie for 10th place at the 2022 Masters after one round. Woods started by carding pars on the first five holes before birdieing the sixth. Woods in contention […]