[ad_1] Welcome back to Top of the Order, where every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I’ll be starting your baseball day with some news, notes, and thoughts about the game we love. At 13-16, the Arizona Diamondbacks have started their season with something of a whimper. The biggest reason for that, in my opinion, has been…
[ad_1] According to sources Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic, Kevin Durant never felt comfortable playing alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in the Phoenix Suns’ offense. Durant had “persistent issues” with his role in the offense, feeling relegated to the corner with the focus on pick-and-rolls rather than his own strengths. Teammates…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic‘s former coach, Goran Ivanisevic, presented what he thinks might be causing the Serbian’s recent slump. After making history again last year, the 24-time major winner struggled to replicate the same level so far this year. He’s played a few events and made the semi-final at two of them but went empty-handed in…
[ad_1] Manchester United’s dismal season continued on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by 19th placed Burnley in the Premier League at Old Trafford During the Sheffield United game, it looked like maybe Erik ten Hag was ditching his high-transition style for more of a possession-based approach with Jason Wilcox keen to…
[ad_1] 27 Manchester United fans had to endure another stuttering, frustrating performance as their side drew 1-1 with Burnley at Old Trafford this afternoon. The Red Devils eventually scored in the 79th minute when Antony netted after an error in the Burnley backline. However, United then threw away another late lead when Andre Onana clumsily…
[ad_1] Decisions made during the offseason can often reverberate throughout the entire season, sometimes even beyond. Such is the case with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to let Zach Hyman walk in free agency, a move that has seen the forward flourish with the Edmonton Oilers since joining the team in the 2021-22 NHL season….
[ad_1] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the projections that label the White Sox as a mediocre team, sophomore slumps, ballplayer dirt consumption, replay review protocol, promotion and relegation in professional baseball, the definition of “getaway day,” the value of pitcher fielding, intentional bad performance by big leaguers, pitch selection giveaways on pickoff throws, MLB…
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz began his 2024 Madrid Open journey with a remarkable win, despite not feeling completely at ease. Alcaraz had been struggling with an arm issue leading up to the Madrid Open. He had to withdraw from the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open due to injury, causing a lot of pain. His participation…
[ad_1] One glaring issue stands out in the ongoing playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins: the Maple Leafs struggle on special teams. The Bruins have capitalized on their power-play opportunities through three games, scoring five goals on ten chances. At the same time, the Maple Leafs have only managed to…
[ad_1] Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored only four points in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s 111-101 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Tatum started Game 2 off strong, scoring 14 points in the opening quarter. The five-time All-Star ended his outing with 28 points, eight rebounds,…
