How an unlikely X Factor cover helped bring Biffy Clyro to the UK masses

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England's X-factor has 'hill to climb' - will Palmer go to World Cup?

Does Cole Palmer still have hope of making England's World Cup squad? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the Chelsea star's chances.

X Factor’s Chico arrives at court wearing cowboy hat & says cough syrup ‘could have sent him over drink-drive limit’

X FACTOR star Chico may have exceeded the drink-drive limit because he took cough medicine before being breathalysed, a court ...
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England star Jofra Archer delivers early wicket and 'X-factor' on long-awaited test return

LONDON (AP) — England pace bowler Jofra Archer made an immediate impact in his first test match in 4 1/2 years, taking a wicket off his third ball to deliver on his “X-factor” billing at Lord's on ...
The New York Times

England yearn for an X factor as India expose a lack of bowling options

The sight of Jofra Archer receiving a standing ovation from the Hollies Stand as he walked around the boundary on 12th man duty said everything about the limitations of an England attack that has ...

X Factor's Chico dons cowboy hat and fur coat as he appears in court

The X Factor star Chico, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, wore a fur coat and cowboy hat to court after being charged ...

Former X Factor star Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving during court appearance

Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving. Chico, whose real name is ...