Seattle

Tackling a New, Personal Challenge | Paul Allen

Tacoma man pulls gun on bartender, drunkenly drives away, police say | The News Tribune

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MLS

Martino skips handshake with Armas: "I like coaches with a low profile" | MLSsoccer.com

Stejskal: The details of Albert Rusnak's new mega-deal with Real Salt Lake | MLSsoccer.com

USA

More details of rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo come to light - Black & White & Read All Over
Rape allegations from 2009 involving Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo came back to light this weekend, with German magazine Der Spiegel publishing a pair of articles with updated and incredibly detailed information.

US men's national team announce roster for October friendlies | MLSsoccer.com

U-17 MNT to Face Mexico, Argentina and Chile in Four Nations Tournament - U.S. Soccer
Four Sounders Academy players make the 20-man roster.

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays buys Tampa Bay Rowdies
Purchase comes with control of the stadium the Rowdies play in, which the baseball club tried to build a stadium on a decade ago.

World

After a raging and wild World Cup, Diego Maradona is all business in Sinaloa
Last time we saw Diego Maradona, he was partying his way across Russia. Now, he's much more focused as he tries to resurrect his managerial career.

theScore - Former Italy striker Rossi avoids doping ban

Bundesliga reinvigorated as Dortmund leapfrog Bayern – ProSoccerTalk
Borussia Dortmund doesn't want to provoke Bayern Munich, at least not yet.

Barcelona board split over pursuit of Manchester United's Paul Pogba - sources
Barcelona are divided on whether to move for Paul Pogba, but are confident they have the financial clout to land the Manchester United midfielder.

Mourinho continues to spread blame around instead of taking responsibility – ProSoccerTalk
Jose Mourinho again failed to admit responsibility for his side's poor form, instead saying everyone shares in the defeat and disappointment.

Manchester City signing Kylian Mbappe from PSG 'not going to happen' - Pep Guardiola
Reports suggested that Manchester City were planning a £200 million move for Mbappe with the French champions potentially facing FFP issues.

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo will 'suffer a little' in Serie A - Cafu
Brazil legend Cafu expects Cristiano Ronaldo to "suffer a little" in Serie A after his league-record move to Juventus this summer.