The Rapids are set to face off against Liga MX champions Club América in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals after overcoming three challenging matches, prevailing despite significant adversity. Coach Chris Armas emphasizes the team's readiness to confront the formidable challenge, highlighting the necessity to be physically and emotionally prepared. Both teams are coming off late-game victories, with América showing strong finishing ability. Midfielder Cole Bassett notes the importance of capitalizing on chances amidst a highly competitive atmosphere against a hostile crowd.

Rapids Prepare for Leagues Cup Quarterfinal Against América

Seattle, WA

LAFC have El Tráfico, their cross-city rivalry with the LA Galaxy. Seattle Sounders FC have the Cascadia Cup, with no love lost for the Portland Timbers or Vancouver Whitecaps FC. But do these Western Conference clubs also share a rivalry?. Key players on both sides believe so, expressing as...

Seattle vs. LAFC rivalry meets Leagues Cup: "These are always tight games"

Thiago Motta hinted Weston McKennie could stay at Juventus as he hailed the American as a "useful" player ahead of their Serie A opener.

'Weston McKennie is useful' - Juventus boss Thiago Motta backs USMNT star to stay after summer full of transfer rumors

New York City, NY

Reigning MLS champions Columbus reached the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup on Saturday with a 4-3 win on penalties over New York City FC after the game ended 1-1. Just 14 seconds into the game, visitors New York took the lead when Alonso Martinez robbed Crew defender Rudy Camacho and burst into the box before slotting home.

Shootout win over NYCFC sends Columbus to Leagues Cup semis

Kansas City, MO

FanSided

Kansas City Current, with their confidence high and their fans on their side, ended the International Summer of Soccer in style by lifting The Women's Cup trophy. It was a deserved victory, the result of a solid performance and the brilliance of Debinha, the Brazilian star who made the difference as early as the 12th minute. With a millimetre pass from Temwa Chawinga, Debinha was unforgiving and sent the ball into the back of the net, securing the title for Current.

Kansas City Current lifts The Women's Cup, Debinha shines and the team ends the summer on a high note

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

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After back-to-back Elite Eight appearances, the Oregon Ducks are trading the familiar Pac-12 for the highly competitive Big Ten Conference. With a roster overhaul due to the departure of seven seniors, Head Coach Matt Ulmer faces the task of rebuilding a

Oregon Ducks Volleyball: Transfers Display Skills in Annual Green-Yellow Scrimmage

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Pittsburgh, PA

JJ Watt has recruited brother TJ to the Burnley cause, with the Clarets getting more promotion in NFL circles at a Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game.

JJ Watt recruits brother TJ! More NFL promotion for Burnley as Pittsburgh Steelers star sports personalised Clarets jersey ahead of preseason clash

Manchester City star Chloe Kelly posted a photo of her beloved dog Otis turning four with a special birthday cake.

Lionesses and Man City star Chloe Kelly posts cute birthday pictures as beloved dog Otis turns four

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

New Jersey State

Los Angeles, CA

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Salem, OH

The Salem Lady Quakers soccer team opened their 2024 campaign with a 4-0 win over United. Captain, Karlie Sampson (Jr) led the way scoring twice. Emilee Lewis (Jr) and Gabby Coletta (Jr) contributed the other two goals. Assists were provided by Delaney Callahan (Jr) with two, Emmy Kemats (Jr), and Sarah Sinsley (So). Captain, Paige Menough (Jr) provided the shutout in goal making 10 saves on the night.

Salem Girls Varsity Soccer opens season with 4-0 win over United

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Colorado State

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

North Miami, FL

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In a landmark real estate transaction, Vilma Vilarino Knips, owner of Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine Restaurants, and her husband James Knips, who owns the Christmas Palace decoration store, have sold their newly built mansion on Biscayne Bay for a staggering $20.75 million. This sale has set a new record for North Miami, surpassing previous high-water marks in the city's real estate market.

Florida Mansion Sold for Record $21 Million by Restaurant Owner

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Leagues Cup: Colorado Rapids stun heavily-favored Club America, Giroud and LAFC advance

The Rapids' unbelievable run continues as they've beaten three...

Leagues Cup: Colorado Rapids stun heavily-favored Club America, Giroud and LAFC advance

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