MLB Wild Card Series X-factors: One key that could determine Yankees vs. Red Sox, Dodgers vs. Reds and more

Knowing that fact and nothing else, it makes sense that the Red Sox's strike rate against the Yankees was lower than their ...

X-ray technique provides a new tool for nuclear forensics investigations

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are experts in nuclear forensics: the art and science of ...
Daily Mail

Diana Vickers: My X-Factor reunion with Dermot O'Leary was spoilt by an X-rated confession

A confession about Diana Vickers snogging her gay best friend left Dermot O'Leary so uncomfortable that he walked away from his former X-Factor co-star, Jack Guinness has revealed. Guinness, a fashion ...
Digital Spy

How Downton Abbey star knew it was going to be a hit because of The X Factor

Ahead of the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in cinemas this week, Laura Carmichael has revealed how she knew the show would be a hit. "I remember being so excited that they must have ...
Sports Illustrated

Mets' rookie phenom smartly named 'X-factor' down the stretch

The New York Mets have a lot of work to do in a short period of time if they are going to catch the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East race. With 19 games remaining in the season, the ...
MLive

Kearsley’s ‘X-factor’ a one-man show in 8-7 victory

FLINT - It certainly wasn’t an offensive masterclass by any means, but it was the Riley Lewis show on Friday night as Flint Kearsley defeated Bay City Central 8-7 at Kearsley High School. Coming off a ...
The Mirror

X Factor's Tom Mann 'loved-up' with girlfriend who is spitting image of tragic fiancee

Just three years after the tragic death of his fiancé, X Factor star Tom Mann found love again with new girlfriend Danielle Dolder. And it looks as though their relationship is going from strength to ...
Medical Xpress

Blood on demand: New freezing method slashes thaw time for emergency blood transfusions

A transformative new method for freezing human red blood cells has been developed by researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Leeds. The technique, created with industry partners CryoLogyx, ...
The New York Times

Canada’s X-factor: At 38, Sidney Crosby remains the ‘advantage’ for Olympic hockey

CALGARY — As Team Canada’s prospective men’s Olympic hockey team gathered over three days last week, there was no shying away from how real the threats are to its dominance in best-on-best ...
ESPN.com

Each AFL finalist's biggest X-Factor for September action

You hear the phrase "X-Factor" a lot more around this time of an AFL season. Why? Because finals aren't just the continuation of the football we've spent six months already watching. The game goes to ...
Radio Times

NFL on 5: TV coverage details, schedule and game show featuring X Factor host

British NFL fans will be treated to more live free-to-air TV coverage in 2025 with 5 set to show multiple games per week across its channels. 5 will broadcast the Super Bowl, NFL London and Ireland ...
Yardbarker

X Marks The Spot! X-Factor Matchup: Buccaneers vs Falcons

The kickoff to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season is upon us. Their week one opponent is a team that beat the Bucs twice last year in the Atlanta Falcons. This is a key divisional matchup that should set ...