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Will is a writer for Cavs Lead, CFB Lead and NHL Lead. He grew up in NY as an athlete and fan of a variety of sports. Over time, he became an expert at using film, stats, and more to detect what teams/players stand out. Will has other sports-related experience as a host, producer, writer, social media manager, broadcaster and beat reporter in NY area. When he's not writing for The Lead, he works as a Virtual Ads Operator for TGI Sport. Favorite Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, NY Rangers, LuHi Basketball, NY Yankees, St. John's Basketball, NY Jets, NY Liberty

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Sep 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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Victory Vaka Mistreatment Must Lead to Punishment for WKU, NCAA

College sports have been full of controversy from day one. Schools used to take advantage of athletes. Now, with NIL (Name, Image and...

August 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) hoist the Stanley Cup after game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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The Florida Panthers Will Win Their 3rd Stanley Cup In 4 Years

The Florida Panthers’ injury-riddled 2026 season left what seemed like a power vacuum in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Entering the 2026 season, they...

July 31, 2026
Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice are seen taking questions during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
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Which NHL Franchises Have the Best Front Offices? Part 2

In part one, the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes took spots four through seven in our ranking of the...

July 15, 2026
Nov 30, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill (right) presents left wing Jamie Benn (14) with a plaque commemorating Benn scoring his 400th goal before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Which NHL Franchises Have the Best Front Offices? Part 1

Of the 32 NHL teams, several front offices stand out amongst the rest. These organizations consistently make moves to put their teams in...

July 7, 2026
The Penn State Nittany Lions run onto the field to play Minnesota in a White Out game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College. Penn State won, 45-17. Credit: Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Which 5 College Football Teams Have Best Home Field Advantage?

College football possesses by far the most raucous crowds in mainstream American sports. The largest stadiums in the United States are all college...

June 17, 2026
Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) celebrates to the crowd in the closing seconds of a win against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
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Which 5 NBA Teams Have the Best Home Court Advantage?

Home court can provide a decisive advantage to any team in the NBA. The home team, which plays 50 percent of its games...

June 2, 2026
Apr 24, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild fans "go crazy" to Prince's hit song "Let's Go Crazy" each time the Wild score one of four goals during the third period Minnesota Wild Dallas Starsin game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. The Stars win 5-4 over the Wild. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports
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Which Teams Have the NHL’s Top 10 Goal Songs?

After last week’s article covering the NHL’s top 10 goal horns, it’s only fitting that we cover the top 10 goal songs this...

May 26, 2026
May 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period against the Montréal Canadiens in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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Who Has the NHL’s Top 10 Goal Horns?

Goal horns are a critical part of the hockey experience. When a team scores a goal, the players and fans get to briefly...

May 15, 2026
Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA referee Scott Foster (48) runs on the court in the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs during a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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How Can the NBA Fix Its Fouling Problem?

The NBA has a foul problem. Players foul-bait to get to the free-throw line or get opponents in foul trouble. Players also intentionally...

May 4, 2026
Apr 15, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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What Is the New York Rangers’ Dream 3-Year Gameplan?

Just two seasons ago, the New York Rangers won the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy after finishing the regular season with the league’s best record....

April 23, 2026
Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 4

Three parts down, two games to go. Eight games have clawed their way into the countdown of the top 10 championship sports games...

April 21, 2026
Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) holds up the trophy after the win over the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 3

After parts one and two, we’re halfway through the top 10 championship games since 2010. Games from three different sports have made the...

April 6, 2026
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 2

In part one, I began counting down the best sports championship games since 2010. The 2026 Olympic men’s hockey gold medal game and...

March 30, 2026
June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 1

The past year alone has had some stellar championship sports games. The Olympics featured some amazing gold-medal hockey games; both college football and...

March 23, 2026