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Who Are the Biggest Fantasy Football Surprises So Far?
The NFL season is three weeks deep and has already delivered plenty of surprises. The same is true for fantasy football. Some players have fallen short of expectations, while others have exceeded them. One universal truth in fantasy football is that you can’t always predict who’s going to break out. This year, three players have […] The post Who Are the Biggest Fantasy Football Surprises So Far? appeared first on The Lead .
How Can Dailyn Swain Earn Minutes in Chicago?
The Chicago Bulls drafted Dailyn Swain 15th overall and spent July pretending Summer League was a job interview for point guard of the future. He went 4-31 from the field, and the internet lost its mind. Now camp is open, Coach Tiago Splitter is calling him “night and day” from Las Vegas, and the same […] The post How Can Dailyn Swain Earn Minutes in Chicago? appeared first on The Lead .
Eli Manning: The Hall of Famer?
“For most of my life, people have called me ‘Easy.’ Believe me, there is nothing easy about today. Wellington Mara always said, ‘Once a Giant, always a Giant.’ For me, it’s only a Giant.” On Friday, January 24, 2020, Eli Manning officially hung up his helmet and headed for the exit on a truly one-of-a-kind […] The post Eli Manning: The Hall of Famer? appeared first on The Lead .
What Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look Forward to This Season?
The biggest off-season news was the signing of two Anaheim Ducks powerhouse forwards: 22-year-old Cutter Gauthier and 21-year-old Leo Carlsson. After being traded to the Anaheim Ducks two years ago in 2024, Cutter Gauthier was finally signed on for another six years on an $81 million contract. There was concern about whether Anaheim could come […] The post What Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look Forward to This Season? appeared first on The Lead .
Logan Henderson Compliments Misiorowski Perfectly for Brewers
There isn’t much hype around pitchers in the Milwaukee Brewers’ starting rotation other than Jacob Misiorowski. But there should be, as Logan Henderson has been impressive in his own right. He doesn’t have the flashy, overpowering fastball like Misiorowski. Nothing about Henderson is eye-popping. He’s a bit old school. He throws a 93-94 mph fastball, […] The post Logan Henderson Compliments Misiorowski Perfectly for Brewers appeared first on The Lead .
Kawhi Leonard Makes Toronto a Contender Again
With the summer of 2026 coming to a close, Kawhi Leonard has officially joined the Toronto Raptors after months of agonizing waiting. Now, with Leonard on the team alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors have put together a very solid foursome capable of scoring, facilitating, and defending well. Adding a […] The post Kawhi Leonard Makes Toronto a Contender Again appeared first on The Lead .
Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 season with a problem most NBA teams would love to have: too many stars. After years of trying to build a championship roster around Joel Embiid, Philadelphia completely flipped the script this summer. Paul George, Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Andre Drummond are out. Jaylen Brown is in, […] The post Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
The Commanders’ Season Isn’t Dead After All
When Jayden Daniels went down on the last play before halftime against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, many Washington Commanders fans saw flashes of last season, RGIII’s injury saga and a future of winless football. Since then, Commanders fans have caught multiple breaks and maybe even a little hope for a season of compelling football. Sunday’s […] The post The Commanders’ Season Isn’t Dead After All appeared first on The Lead .
What Should San Jose Sharks Fans Look for in Season Opener?
The long wait is finally over. San Jose Sharks hockey is back—and with it comes their most anticipated season in a while. The expectation is no longer to simply be competitive, catch teams by surprise, or play spoiler; it’s to return to the postseason and be a constant threat all year long. On Thursday, Oct. […] The post What Should San Jose Sharks Fans Look for in Season Opener? appeared first on The Lead .
Can the Los Angeles Chargers Recover From an 0-3 Start?
The Chargers entered the year with high expectations after a disappointing end to their previous season, losing to the New England Patriots in the Wild Card Round. Los Angeles made a major addition to its coaching staff this offseason by bringing in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, fueling optimism that his offensive expertise […] The post Can the Los Angeles Chargers Recover From an 0-3 Start? appeared first on The Lead .
5 Things We Learned From the Bears’ Statement Win Over the Eagles
The Chicago Bears completely controlled the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. After a loss to the Vikings a week before, this Week 3 matchup was expected to be a major test for the Bears. However, Chicago delivered one of its most impressive performances of the young season, defeating the Eagles 27-7 at […] The post 5 Things We Learned From the Bears’ Statement Win Over the Eagles appeared first on The Lead .
Never Count Out the Pittsburgh Steelers
Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers have proven that they cannot be counted out. After one of the worst games in recent memory, scoring just three points, the Steelers regrouped and bounced back, scoring 30 points in a win. Bengals Come to Pittsburgh Undefeated https://twitter.com/Steelersdepot/status/2102818445754806301?s=20 After starting 2-0, everyone was hyping up the Cincinnati Bengals, rightfully […] The post Never Count Out the Pittsburgh Steelers appeared first on The Lead .
Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season with revitalized energy and focus after a disappointing 2026 playoff exit. After another up-and-down year for the Wolves, injuries hit during the postseason run and decimated their chances of true contention. Finishing the regular season 49-33 was largely underwhelming, given the hype and expectations swirling entering the season. […] The post Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Can Frank Nazar Drive His Own Line Amid Bedard’s Absence?
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season was another disappointing one. They finished second-to-last in the league and last in the Central Division by 10 points behind the Winnipeg Jets. Connor Bedard had a successful season, tallying 30 goals and 75 points in 69 games. But an upper-body injury in December didn’t help create hope for Chicago […] The post Can Frank Nazar Drive His Own Line Amid Bedard’s Absence? appeared first on The Lead .
Post-Mortem: The Baltimore Orioles Disappointed Again
Just over three years ago, Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias fielded a weak grounder and fired to first to retire Trevor Story. This was the final out of the Orioles’ 100th win of the season, as well as the division clincher. The team had gone from 110 losses to 101 wins in two seasons. What […] The post Post-Mortem: The Baltimore Orioles Disappointed Again appeared first on The Lead .
NHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise?
In part one of The Lead’s Pacific Division preview, one team rose even more after last year. In a weak division, there was a noticeable shake-up in who will make the playoffs. That said, what’s to come for the anticipated playoff teams? The Golden Knights still seem to be a fixture in the division. The […] The post NHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise? appeared first on The Lead .
How Is the Rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers Experience Going?
Aaron Rodgers rejoined the Pittsburgh Steelers this past offseason in what is expected to be the 42-year-old’s final NFL season. After a season in which Rodgers led the Steelers to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title, general manager Omar Khan retooled the roster with Rodgers as the focus. After Mike Tomlin ditched the […] The post How Is the Rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers Experience Going? appeared first on The Lead .
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 .
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