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.

Jarred Kelenic will make his debut for the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, likely starting in left field. (Image: Abbie Parr/Getty)

Top Prospect Jarred Kelenic Debuting for Seattle Mariners Thursday Night

Jarred Kelenic has spent much of the last three years as one of the most hyped prospects in Major League Baseball. On Thursday night, he’ll make his long-awaited debut for the Seattle Mariners as they take on the Cleveland Indians. Kelenic ranks as the No. 4 prospect in baseball, according […]

Bryson DeChambeau comes into the Byron Nelson as the betting favorite after taking the lead in the FedEx Cup standings. (Image: Getty)

Byron Nelson Odds: FedEx Cup Leader Bryson DeChambeau Favored in Dallas

On Friday, Bryson DeChambeau thought he had missed the cut at the Wells Fargo Championship. Now, after another top-10 finish, DeChambeau enters the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship as the favorite to win his third title this season. DeChambeau flew back to Charlotte from his home in Dallas after finding out […]

Forbes named Conor McGregor the highest-paid athlete of the past 12 months, largely on the strength of the sale of his stake in Proper No. Twelve whiskey. (Image: Proper No. Twelve)

MMA Notebook: McGregor Highest Paid Athlete, Silva Likely to Retire

Forbes released its list of the highest-paid athletes in the world on Wednesday, and UFC star Conor McGregor topped the list with $180 million in earnings over the past 12 months. McGregor finished ahead of Lionel Messi ($130 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($120 million), and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ($107.5 […]

Anthony Joshua (pictured) and Tyson Fury are closing in on an August date for their heavyweight title unification bout. (Image: Getty)

Hearn: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Will Fight this August in Saudi Arabia

The long-awaited heavyweight title unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury appears ready to go, with Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, saying it will take place this August in Saudi Arabia. Hearn told Sky Sports that organizers are still determining a final date, but that most of the specifics for […]

Rory McIlroy says he has no interest in joining the proposed Premier Golf League. (Image: Getty)

Examining the Pros and Cons of the Proposed Premier Golf League

Heading into the Wells Fargo Championship, one topic dominated the discussion at the pre-tournament press conferences: the breakaway Premier Golf League. While the idea is only in the planning stages, it has already caused controversy among fans, players, and organizations like the PGA Tour and European Tour. But what exactly […]