Liverpool Ownership Tension: A fans’ group, Spirit of Shankly, is pressing Liverpool for clarity as a Bezos-led consortium nears a deal for a major minority stake, arguing supporter control is “fundamental.” WNBA Culture War: Stephen A. Smith says there’s a “simple” fix to the league’s transgender athlete controversy after the Sophie Cunningham/DiJonai Carrington flare-up and related fallout. Seattle Sports & Local Accountability: Seattle council members demand answers over the mayor’s delayed post–food festival shooting communications, while a separate report questions whether Washington’s police decertification law is actually keeping misconduct cases from slipping through. NFL Injury Updates: Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is out 4–6 months after knee surgery, reshaping their secondary plans. Seattle Seahawks Brand Moment: Seattle’s throwback uniforms are set to return for a primetime matchup at Denver. Music Spotlight: Seattle-born Shabazz Palaces announces its new album, It’s a Style Sport, with a lead single out now. Yakima Weekend Picks: Downtown Summer Nights returns with free all-ages concerts, plus Pioneer Power Show and other vintage-history events around the Yakima Valley.