Tage Thompson is leading the way for the Sabres, but they need Alex Tuch to come through if they are going to end their ...

This player is the true X-Factor of the Los Angeles Kings as they look to overcome postseason demons in 2025-26.

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Cristopher Sanchez (2.50 ERA and 212 strikeouts in 32 starts) is having a breakout season; Ranger Suarez is healthy and ...

It's no longer an obvious answer as to which member of the Arizona Cardinals might be the most impactful contributor. In past seasons, it's been the obvious in-house candidates. But ahead of 2025, ...

Many believed the New York Jets had found their feature running back of the future after a breakout year in 2023. Fast forward to the week before the start of the 2025 NFL season and there is ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo says Cole Anthony will be Milwaukee’s X-factor and “the surprise of the year” for 2025-26.

Nathan MacKinnon is an Avalanche key player. But this player is the Avalanche X-factor that could guide them in the 2025-26 ...

The Seattle Seahawks have no shortage of young talent on the roster with a handful of potential Pro Bowl-caliber players under the age of 25. Names like Devon Witherspoon, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and ...

The Carolina Panthers’ defense was nothing short of horrific in 2024. One of its biggest issues was also a problem the previous season. In 2023, the club finished dead last in the league with 27 sacks ...