ALCS preview: Yanks one game away from the pennant

Chelsea suffered another defeat under Enzo Maresca as Aston Villa secured a late 2-1 victory, with Marco Asensio scoring the winning goal after Filip Jörgensen's goalkeeping error. The result was a blow to Chelsea's Champions League hopes, as they now have four defeats in their last five games. Villa's win was their first in the Premier League since January, moving them within a point of Chelsea in the table. Full Article

Kyle Kuzma returned to Washington as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 19 points in a 104-101 victory over his former team, the Wizards. Kuzma reflected on his time with the Wizards fondly but acknowledged the trade was necessary due to the team's rebuild. With key players like Bobby Portis Jr. and Damian Lillard unavailable, Kuzma's performance for the Bucks was crucial in their win, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo fouling out early in the game....

Canada's 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston drew an impressive 9.3 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing the viewership of the most-watched NHL game since 1995. In Canada, the game averaged 5.7 million viewers and peaked at 7.3 million when Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal. The tournament showcased the demand for best-on-best hockey, with the next stop being the Olympic Games in Cortina-Milan next year. Full Article

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Rams executive James Gladstone as their new general manager, replacing Trent Baalke. Gladstone, who worked with the Rams for nine seasons, brings experience in scouting strategy and player evaluation. His appointment comes after a thorough interview process led by Jaguars owner Shad Khan, signaling a new era for the team's leadership under Gladstone, alongside coach Liam Coen and executive VP Tony Boselli. Full Article

Cesar Hernandez, a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com, reports that Spain and Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos will make his Liga MX debut for Monterrey, wearing the captain's armband in his first match since May. Manager Martin Demichelis confirmed Ramos will start and praised his skills and leadership qualities. Ramos, Monterrey's key winter signing, will wear the No. 93 jersey and expressed excitement for the upcoming challenge, as Monterrey looks ahead to the 2025 Club...

NASCAR's top three national series will be in action at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, with the Truck and Xfinity Series racing for the second time in the 2025 season. Cup qualifying will take place at 11 a.m. ET, with Kyle Busch returning to the truck series to defend his title. The Xfinity race, starting at 5 p.m., will feature Georgia native Austin Hill looking to repeat his success from last year's races at his...