The Sounders’ seven-goal outburst in their Leagues Cup opener continues a goal-scoring trend since the FIFA men’s Club World Cup in June.
Leagues Cup: Sounders eye another scoring outburst vs. Santos Laguna
Gabby Williams’ recent resurgence proves she’s ‘vital’ to Storm’s success
One of Gabby Williams’ best halves of the season in Connecticut proved that “when she’s playing this type of basketball, we’re a different team.”
Kelly Osbourne Honors Dad Ozzy Osbourne With NSFW Post Days After His Funeral
Kelly Osbourne is paying tribute to her father, Ozzy Osbourne, just days after his funeral.
On Friday (Aug. 1), the 40-year-old TV personality shared an NSFW photo on her Instagram Story in memory of the rock legend, who passed away on July 22 at the age of 76.
The outdoor image featured a beautiful display of purple flowers arranged to spell out “Ozzy F—ing Osbourne,” set beside a serene pond surrounded by a rolling hill and trees.
In a second post, Kelly shared a heartfelt clip from The Osbournes, the MTV reality series that aired from 2002 to 2005. The snippet shows Ozzy lying in bed with
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful’ after Kosovan president grants her citizenship
Singer Dua Lipa has said she is “feeling grateful” after being awarded citizenship of Kosovo by the country’s president.
The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovan-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country’s capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15.
In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: “Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president vjosaosmani.”
Kosovo’s president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying “welcome home Dua”.
She added: “Special honour that today, by
Federal agency opens inquiry into ex-special counsel Jack Smith over Trump investigations
The US office of special counsel, an independent federal agency, confirmed to NBC News on Saturday that it is investigating former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith for possible violations of the Hatch Act.
Smith led investigations into Donald Trump’s part in January 6 US Capitol riot and alleged mishandling of classified documents.
The confirmation of an investigation comes after Arkansas senator Tom Cotton, a Republican, requested last week that Smith, 56, be investigated for “unprecedented interference in the 2024 election”.
The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal employees. Trump, along with other prominent Republican lawmakers, have argued that Smith’s investigations into Trump amounted
How Huskies plan to support Russell Davis II through another injury layoff
UW edge rusher Russell Davis II is facing a third significant injury layoff, this time for the entire season. Here’s how the Huskies plan to keep him involved.
Mariners’ playoff odds on the rise after trade deadline | M’s extra
The Mariners saw their playoff probability make a significant jump at the trade deadline, second in MLB behind only the San Diego Padres.
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested on domestic violence offense at airport
Reigning 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Richardson was arrested Sunday on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense, according to a police report obtained by the Associated Press. On Thursday, she ran in the opening round of the women’s 100m at US track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon. She has an automatic bye to the world championships in September in Tokyo as the defending champion.
The 25-year-old Richardson was booked into the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines, Washington, at 6.54pm last Sunday and released Monday at 1.13pm.
“USATF is aware of the reports and is not commenting
Luka Dončić signs $165m max extension to stay with LA Lakers through 2028
Luka Dončić is staying in Los Angeles. The five-time All-NBA guard has agreed to a three-year, $165m maximum contract extension with the Lakers, ESPN reported Saturday. The deal includes a player option for the 2028–29 season and replaces his prior contract, which featured a player option for 2026–27.
Dončić, 26, now avoids free agency next summer and positions himself for an even larger deal in 2028, when he would be eligible for a projected five-year, $417m contract worth 35% of the salary cap.
“This is just the beginning,” Dončić said in a team statement. “I’m excited for what’s ahead and to keep building something special with this team.”
The Lakers acquired Dončić
Tour de France Femmes: Ferrand-Prévot closes on home glory after dazzling win
The Olympic mountain bike gold medallist Pauline-Ferrand Prévot took a commanding overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes after an extraordinary solo victory at the summit of the Col de la Madeleine.
The 33-year-old from Reims crushed the hopes of the defending champion Kasia Niewiadoma and 2023 winner Demi Vollering on the steep, narrow road to the 2,000m mountain top, in the Haute Savoie region.
The pivotal moment came 12 kilometres from the top of the Madeleine when the Australian climber Sarah Gigante pulled clear of the favourites, with Pauliena Rooijakkers and Ferrand-Prévot in pursuit.
But the French rider benefited from her Visma-Lease-a-bike team’s tactics, of having Marion Bunol in the