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LaMelo Ball: Wacky or Winner?
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquisition LaMelo Ball is an NBA enigma; he’s more known for his on-court whimsy than for any one playoff performance—because he’s never even played a playoff game. Ball is a founding father of Gen Z basketball culture, where discourse celebrates one-legged 30-foot pull-ups and reminisces over high school mixtapes. But Ball’s loosey-goosey […] The post LaMelo Ball: Wacky or Winner? appeared first on The Lead .
Rhamondre Stevenson Has a Case for Greatest Patriots RB
When thinking of the all-time great Patriots running backs, some of the strong runners from the dynasty years like Kevin Faulk, Corey Dillon and LeGarrette Blount may come to mind. Or even the franchise’s all-time leading rusher, Sam Cunningham. However, Rhamondre Stevenson is making an underrated bid to be considered one of the best backs […] The post Rhamondre Stevenson Has a Case for Greatest Patriots RB appeared first on The Lead .
Caleb Downs Is Transforming the Cowboys Defense
In just three games, Caleb Downs is already showing fans and coaches why he was worth the hype. Through the first three games of his rookie season, Downs has recorded 21 total tackles, one sack, and three forced fumbles. Downs has already played 196 of 204 available defensive snaps. Only cornerback Daron Bland has played […] The post Caleb Downs Is Transforming the Cowboys Defense appeared first on The Lead .
Yaxel Lendeborg Impresses in Team Minicamp
One of the biggest X Factors heading into the Golden State Warriors’ season is rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Golden State will need to rely on the young forward without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, who will miss the first few months. If his showing in Butler’s minicamp was any sign of how well he can contribute, […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Impresses in Team Minicamp appeared first on The Lead .
Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
Last season went about as well as possible for the Charlotte Hornets. After finishing 19-63 the year prior, expectations were low. When Charlotte started 4-14 last season, it looked like 2025-26 would be more of the same. However, Charlotte began to catch fire. They won 10 of their last 11 games before the All-Star Break, […] The post Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Los Angeles Clippers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
No franchise enters the 2026-27 NBA season with a bleaker future than the Los Angeles Clippers. The Kawhi Leonard Era is over, but not without its consequences. The Clips will be down all their first-round picks from 2029 through 2033. The NBA suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year. Several other front-office members face a […] The post Los Angeles Clippers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
How Can the New York Yankees Roster Succeed in the Wild Card?
Major League Baseball’s new three-game Wild Card format leaves little room for error. Two bad games can spell the end of a team’s season. With the Yankees and Red Sox set to square off for the second straight year in the first round, the Yankees just released their roster for the series. Here’s the role […] The post How Can the New York Yankees Roster Succeed in the Wild Card? appeared first on The Lead .
Celtics Believe In ‘Big Fella University’ as a Position of Strength
As the Boston Celtics deconstructed their 2024 championship core during the 2025 offseason, their center rotation became the team’s biggest question mark. At Monday’s Media Day, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens highlighted how far the group has come, calling it a “position of strength.” Their centers appear equally optimistic. Neemias Queta, who broke […] The post Celtics Believe In ‘Big Fella University’ as a Position of Strength appeared first on The Lead .
Is the NHL Going Too Far With the Jersey Tuck Rule?
The game of hockey is constantly changing, in terms of money, pace, skill and, of course, the rules. One of the newest rules reintroduced this season, and already making waves, is Rule 9.5. Also known as the tuck rule, prohibiting players from starting a shift with their jerseys tucked into their waistbands. The official rulebook […] The post Is the NHL Going Too Far With the Jersey Tuck Rule? appeared first on The Lead .
Same Old Chargers? Nightmare Start Raises Familiar Questions
The Los Angeles Chargers traveled to Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday to take on the Buffalo Bills at the new Highmark Stadium. Despite a much-improved defensive effort that forced five Bills turnovers, the Chargers fell in a 24-16 loss. After starting the season 0-2, the Chargers looked to flush the previous two weeks and […] The post Same Old Chargers? Nightmare Start Raises Familiar Questions appeared first on The Lead .
Jimmy Butler’s NBA Finals Bubble Run Remains Iconic 6 Years Later
What makes an NBA title quest so legendary? Is it merely a player’s on-court production? Their fight in moments of adversity? Perhaps it is the circumstances surrounding their history-making. Jimmy Butler’s 2020 bubble run was a hallmark example of all three at the highest level. Six years since he led the Miami Heat to the […] The post Jimmy Butler’s NBA Finals Bubble Run Remains Iconic 6 Years Later appeared first on The Lead .
The Braves’ Pitching Staff Will Carry Them Into October
A familiar foe returns for Braves fans as the Phillies head back into town Tuesday for the National League Wild Card Series. The first round of the postseason has been a thorn in the Braves’ side, ending their season in each of the last two times they made the playoffs, but this team is different […] The post The Braves’ Pitching Staff Will Carry Them Into October appeared first on The Lead .
Can the Blackhawks Survive the Start of the Season Without Connor Bedard?
The Chicago Blackhawks play their first game of the 2026-27 season tonight. They will be without their captain, Connor Bedard. Bedard is still dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in training this summer. Head Coach Jeff Blashill recently confirmed that he is not ready to return to practice with the team. https://twitter.com/ByScottPowers/status/2102824765580804146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2102824765580804146%7Ctwgr%5Ec017db3c2ed23752b11b8fae6239630c4c2e7e09%7Ct...
Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Dallas Mavericks’ season last year started out wild. After the basketball gods blessed them with winning the NBA draft lottery with just a 1.8% chance in 2025, the Mavericks selected future Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg with the first pick. Analysts started dreaming right away. ESPN saw a 41-win season coming. Flagg alongside Anthony […] The post Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Houston Rockets’ Finals hopes last season seemingly vanished before the first tip-off. After acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, many viewed Houston as a true contender. But nearly a month before the regular season, former All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet tore his ACL. The injury crippled the Rockets, leaving them without a court […] The post Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Who Will Win Each MLB Wild Card Series?
Can you feel it in the air? The marathon is complete. Each team has played 162 games. Now, it’s time to prove those wins meant something. After a unique and unpredictable season, the 2026 Major League Baseball Postseason has arrived. Tonight, eight Wild Card teams begin a sprint to win two games, all to survive […] The post Who Will Win Each MLB Wild Card Series? appeared first on The Lead .
The Atlanta Braves Must Answer Two Questions in the Postseason
Through all the trials and tribulations, the Atlanta Braves won over 90 games this season and are locked into the third seed in the National League. They will face the Philadelphia Phillies starting Tuesday in the Wild Card series and will host their first home playoff game since 2023. It will be difficult to get […] The post The Atlanta Braves Must Answer Two Questions in the Postseason appeared first on The Lead .
NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division?
The Atlantic Division is a gauntlet. There are no easy points won. Every team in this division expects to make the playoffs and to perform well. Each team at the top is capable of winning the division. The playoff race will be close all season long. In part one, we broke down the bottom four […] The post NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division? appeared first on The Lead .
How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?
The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals. This extends the team’s longest playoff drought since 2000. Cardinals fans were excited about the team before the All-Star break, sitting […] The post How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season? appeared first on The Lead .
How Will the 2026-2027 NHL Season Play Out?
After a long three-month hiatus, the NHL season is finally here. Training camp and preseason games are winding down, and the regular season begins next week. Every season brings excitement, intrigue, and storylines. The 26-27 campaign is no different. Every new season brings questions about who makes the playoffs, who wins the Stanley Cup, and […] The post How Will the 2026-2027 NHL Season Play Out? appeared first on The Lead .
Training Camp Will Massively Improve the New York Knicks’ Depth
Early predictions, media days, and roster adjustments are all signals that the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner. For the defending champion New York Knicks, training camp will provide an opportunity to figure out what works to address the roster’s depth. These next two to three weeks will serve as the foundation for […] The post Training Camp Will Massively Improve the New York Knicks’ Depth appeared first on The Lead .
Despite All the ‘Last’s, CT Sun Players Are Just Getting Started
Often in basketball, if a team is up by 10 or more in the fourth quarter, the stands slowly empty out before the buzzer even hits zero. That wasn’t the case for the Connecticut Sun’s final victory, 95-81 vs. the Toronto Tempo on September 24. With the loudest “Go Sun” chants and the strongest “boo”s […] The post Despite All the ‘Last’s, CT Sun Players Are Just Getting Started appeared first on The Lead .
The Best Moments of the Phillies’ Recent Postseasons
It took longer than anyone wanted, but the Philadelphia Phillies officially punched their ticket to the 2026 MLB Postseason. By narrowly avoiding a disastrous late-season collapse, they extended their run of consecutive postseason appearances to five. They haven’t reached the heights of 2022, when they came within two wins of their third World Series title. […] The post The Best Moments of the Phillies’ Recent Postseasons appeared first on The Lead .
Denver Nuggets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The 2025-26 season was a disappointing season for the Denver Nuggets. After a solid playoff run the year prior, and after the addition of Cameron Johnson, expectations were through the roof. However, Denver was ravaged by injuries all season, and some of their key players, including Johnson and Christian Braun, struggled to get going. Those […] The post Denver Nuggets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Defense Clutches Up in High-Scoring Steelers Win
After two weeks of offensive ineptitude, the Pittsburgh Steelers scored 30 points to upset the Cincinnati Bengals. Jaylen Warren exploded for 176 total yards, and Aaron Rodgers tossed three scores to three different receivers. The offense looked night and day from last week, especially after changes on the right side of the offensive line. The […] The post Defense Clutches Up in High-Scoring Steelers Win appeared first on The Lead .
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