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 New York Yankees are finalizing a trade for outfielder Joey Gallo, according to media reports. (Image: Joshua Bessex/Getty)

Yankees Acquire Joey Gallo Ahead of Trade Deadline in Playoff Push

Multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night that the New York Yankees have traded for Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo in an effort to get themselves back in the playoff race. ESPN and The Athletic were among those reporting the deal. The Rangers scratched Gallo from their lineup ahead of a […]

Qatar will take on the United States in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Thursday. (Image: Omar Vega/Getty)

USA Faces Special Guest Qatar in CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals

The three most prominent CONCACAF nations – regional powers Mexico and the United States, along with rising contender Canada – all advanced to the semifinals of the 2021 Gold Cup. But they’ll be joined by an unusual opponent in the final four: Qatar, which is participating in the tournament as […]