Dylan Larkin is the captain of the Detroit Red Wings, but he is not the team's X-Factor heading into the 2025-26 season.

The Chiefs need one position group to come through if they want to get a road win against the Jaguars on Monday.

The Illini defense has struggled situationally the last two weeks, and it is up to defensive coordinator Aaron Henry to right ...

The LIV Golf star is being embraced by his teammates this week and could dazzle the New York crowds with his very first tee ...

The Blues used a 12-game winning streak to make the playoffs in 2024-25, led by Robert Thomas, but the team has a new X-factor in 2025-26.

Jack Nelson of nba.com previewed the upcoming season for San Antonio. Even with Wembanyama being the best player on the team, Nelson believes that he will be the x-factor on this team as well. He said ...

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

Martinez has a 4.72 ERA as a starter this season and a 2.89 ERA as a reliever. He has saved the Reds’ pitching staff multiple ...

Everyone knows the story of the recent Toronto Maple Leafs. The regular season hums along, the team piles up points, the top ...

There are some players who are obviously going to be central to any success -- or lack thereof -- that their team has in the ...

The Ottawa Senators are looking to take another step towards winning a Stanley Cup in 2025-26, and this year's X-factor will play a key role.

A little-used lefty reliever could be one of the Seattle Mariner's most valuable weapons as they prepare to battle for their ...