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.

Lonzo Ball was the biggest draw at the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where he led the Los Angeles Lakers to the tournament championship. (Image: NBA.com)

NBA Summer League Betting Grows in Popularity with Basketball Fans

The NBA Summer League was once an afterthought for basketball fans, a dumping ground where incoming rookies, marginal talents, and a few hopefuls trying to play their way onto rosters would compete in sparsely attended games for a couple weeks each year. But that perception has changed in a big […]

The NFL denied an appeal by New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who will be suspended for four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy. (Image: Getty)

Arbitrator Denies Julian Edelman Appeal of Four-Game PED Suspension

The New England Patriots will likely have to do without wide receiver Julian Edelman for the first four games of the upcoming NFL season, as his appeal of the punishment was denied by the arbitrator who heard the case. Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has long been a mainstay at Real Madrid, but rumors say he could be leaving for Juventus this summer. (Image: AFP/Jiji)

Cristiano Ronaldo Rumored to be Headed for Juventus in Colossal Transfer

European media outlets are reporting that Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could be moving from Real Madrid to Italian champions Juventus for the 2018-19 season. Neither side has confirmed these rumors, but various reports have suggested everything from the transfer being a done deal to Juventus having yet to even make […]

Roger Federer had little trouble in his first round match against Dusan Lajovic at the 2018 Wimbledon tennis tournament in London, England. (Image: AFP)

Roger Federer, Petra Kvitova Are Top Picks to Smash It at Wimbledon

Roger Federer has won eight titles at Wimbledon during his long and storied career, and comes into this year’s tournament as a favorite to take home his record-extending 21st Grand Slam championship. Federer, who is the No. 1 seed in the Wimbledon men’s tournament despite being ranked No. 2 in […]

Swedish players celebrate after Andreas Granqvist (left) scores the second goal in the team’s 3-0 win over Mexico at the 2018 World Cup. (Image: Martin Meissner/AP)

Switzerland, Sweden Prepare for Defensive Battle in World Cup Round of 16

An increasingly confident Sweden will face off against Switzerland’s golden generation at the World Cup on Tuesday, with the winner moving on to the quarterfinals. Both sides fared well in the group stages, with Sweden topping their group ahead of Mexico and Switzerland finishing behind Brazil with a win and […]

Best known for his time at Manchester United, Wayne Rooney played for his boyhood club Everton in the 2017-18 season. (Image: Rui Vieira/AP)

Wayne Rooney Completes Transfer from Everton to DC United in MLS

Former England superstar Wayne Rooney will be taking his talents to the United States, as he has completed a move from English Premier League club Everton to DC United of Major League Soccer. Both clubs confirmed that a transfer agreement had been reached on Thursday, with the Washington Post reporting […]

Daniel Cormier stands during a light heavyweight championship fight against Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 220. (Image: Gregory Payan/AP)

UFC 226: Miocic and Cormier Hope to Break International Fight Week Curse

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will challenge Stipe Miocic for his heavyweight title at UFC 226 on July 7, with Cormier hoping to become only the second person in the company’s history to hold two championship titles at the same time. That is, of course, assuming that the bout […]

Oregon State players celebrate after Trevor Larnach’s ninth inning home run gave the Beavers a 5-3 lead in Game 2 of the 2018 College World Series. (Image: Nati Harnik/AP)

Oregon State 9th Inning Rally Forces College World Series Game 3 (Video)

Arkansas was one defensive play away from earning the school’s first College World Series championship. Instead, they’ll have to try again on Thursday, as Oregon State rallied to score three runs in the ninth inning for a 5-3 win to force a decisive Game 3. Three Razorbacks defenders had a […]