Welcome back to Top of the Order, where every Tuesday and Friday I’ll be starting your baseball day with some news, notes, and thoughts about the game we love. On Tuesday, I wrote about how the Brewers have been able to leverage largely unheralded depth into an excellent start to their season. In a conversation…
After a disappointing end to last season, the Philadelphia Eagles made drastic changes to the coaching staff and roster. Yet, the franchise isn’t done making moves. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is often praised for his ability to rebuild Philadelphia’s front office. Roseman has watched several of his top executives depart in recent years, but…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, June 1, 2024 Felix Auger-Aliassime has faced the game’s greatest champions on the biggest stages in the sport. Few shrink safe space as quickly as Carlos Alcaraz, but Auger-Aliassime has big ambition ahead of their French Open fourth-round showdown. Rublev: I Kill Myself A resurgent Auger-Aliassime wrapped up…
According to Sportbladet, Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion will face off this summer for the signing of Eric Smith from St. Pauli. Smith left Belgian pro League team Gent to play for St Pauli, where he has spent the previous three seasons. The 27-year-old began his professional career with Halmstads BK in his home…
J.J. Redick is still a “viable candidate” to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. This despite news that the Lakers are “eager to close” Dan Hurley on Friday. Redick was rumored to be the front runner for the position earlier in the week. Mike…
Summer is almost here — the first day is officially June 20 — which means it’s time to start filling your wardrobe with gear that will keep you cool in the hot temperatures. Well, to give you a hand, we’ve compiled this list of bucket hats that are perfect for the golf course. If you’re…
World No 1 Iga Swiatek has stamped her authority on the French Open, where she has not lost a match since 2021, by storming through her past 3 matches in barely 3 hours, including a ruthless defeat of Coco Gauff in Thursday’s semi-final. On the verge of a 4th Roland Garros title, which would become…
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) The 2023 season went haywire for the Philadelphia Eagles despite their hot start to the year. While it looked like the Eagles were the team to beat in the NFC at the beginning of the season, they fizzled out as the year went on. After their midseason collapse, the Eagles…
Indiana Fever/X Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale addressed complaints about WNBA physicality, suggesting that those offended should watch golf instead. After being fouled hard by Aces forward Alysha Clark, Ogunbowale commented on the increased physicality, hinting at public reactions to fouls on Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. “I don’t know how long you’ve been around the…
With national squads for this summer’s European Championship being finalised today, ahead of the tournament beginning next Friday, we’ve taken a look at a best XI of players who won’t be playing for their country in Germany. To be eligible for selection, players must have made 20 or more appearances in Europe’s top five leagues…
