Lions’ X-factor for Week 9 divisional tilt against Vikings

The Lions are looking to get a big win coming off their bye week. They need to lean on one X-factor player to get past the ...

'Pure X-factor': Cleary rates Walsh up with best of all time when it comes to game-breaking ability

Nathan Cleary has declared that his Kangaroos' teammate Reece Walsh has a 'pure X-factor' talent which rugby league has ...
Sports Illustrated

MLB Playoffs Power Rankings: One X-Factor for All 12 Teams

All right teams, pencils down. The race for MLB’s 12 playoff spots came down to the final day. The American League East and Central divisions were claimed by the Blue Jays and Guardians, respectively, ...
Yahoo! Sports

Wild’s X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Kirill Kaprizov

The Minnesota Wild are coming off a playoff berth in 2024-25, and after re-signing Marco Rossi, the focus has been on the Wild extending Kirill Kaprizov. While Kaprizov is important to the future of ...

ALDS, NLDS X-factors: One element that could swing Dodgers vs. Phillies, Yankees vs. Blue Jays and more

This is a classic strength-on-strength situation. The Mariners ranked third in the majors in both stolen base volume and efficiency during the regular season; conversely, the Tigers allowed the fifth ...