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.

Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t enough to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Kansas City Royals. (Image: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)

Ohtani Goes Deep Twice, Knocks in Eight; Angels Still Lose to Royals

During Shohei Ohtani’s historic 2021 season, a popular meme lampooned the fact that no matter what he and fellow superstar Mike Trout accomplished, the Los Angeles Angels just kept losing. On that note, Ohtani hit two home runs and knocked in eight runs on Tuesday night as the Angels lost […]

The Las Vegas Aces hold the best record in the WNBA, and are the favorites to win the league championship in 2022. (Image: Ethan Miller/Las Vegas Aces)

Las Vegas Aces Find Winning Hand Early in 2022 WNBA Season

Becky Hammon came to the Las Vegas Aces with the intention of coaching her team to a WNBA Championship. So far, the Aces are on track to meet that goal. Las Vegas is off to a 13-2 start this season, and DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Aces as the +120 favorite […]

The Dodgers placed Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list due to a cracked right rib after he collided with Cody Bellinger on Wednesday. (Image: Mark J. Terrill/AP)

MLB Injury Report: Betts, Machado Injuries Shake Up NL West Race

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list Sunday after the superstar suffered a cracked right rib last week. Betts sustained the injury after colliding with outfielder Cody Bellinger on Wednesday in a 4-1 win over the Angels. Betts injury worse than initially feared The […]

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez leads the AL Rookie of the Year race thanks to his offensive production and elite speed. (Image: Steph Chambers/Getty)

Rookie of the Year Odds: Rodriguez, Gore Take Over as Strong Favorites

Julio Rodriguez has planted himself firmly in centerfield for the Seattle Mariners, quickly becoming one of their most dependable offensive weapons. If he keeps it up, Rodriguez might just claim the AL Rookie of the Year award, too. Rodriguez ranks as the +100 favorite to win AL Rookie of the […]

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 to take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Image: John Locher/AP)

Burakovsky OT Goal Gives Avalanche Early Lead in Stanley Cup Final

Andre Burakovsky scored the game-winning goal 1:23 into overtime to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. The Avalanche are now -270 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Burakovsky nets […]

Rory McIlroy enters the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline as the favorite to win for the second straight week. (Image: Getty)

Tour Divisions Take Backseat to Golfing Greatness at US Open

Last week, the golfing world focused on the battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. This week, all of the world’s top players will be in one place as they descend on The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts for the US Open. Rory McIlroy comes in off his win […]

Serena Williams will play in Wimbledon after the All England Club awarded her with a wild card entry. (Image: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty)

Wimbledon Awards Wild-Card Entry to Perennial Tournament Favorite Serena Williams

Serena Williams didn’t appear on the entry list for Wimbledon when the tournament released its initial fields earlier this month. But, organizers have given the seven-time champion a wild-card entry that will put her straight into the main draw as one of the tournament favorites this July. DraftKings Sportsbook lists […]