Chargers LB Denzel Perryman arrested on weapons charges and remains in jail

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been arrested on weapons charges during a traffic stop for vehicle code violations. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officials said Perryman was arrested Friday evening. Deputies discovered five firearms, including two assault weapons, in Perryman's vehicle. Perryman was cooperative during the stop. He was booked on felony charges and is being held without bond at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station. His agent confirmed he has not been released. Perryman is scheduled to appear at Inglewood Court on Tuesday. The Chargers said they are aware of the situation and are gathering information.

Another sex toy gets thrown onto the court during a WNBA game

CHICAGO (AP) — A sex toy was tossed onto the court during a WNBA game for the second time this week. Video showed the sex toy out of bounds under a basket after a whistle was blown to stop play during the third quarter of the Golden State Valkyries’ 73-66 victory over the Chicago Sky. An official then kicked it aside before it was picked up and removed. A similar incident occurred Tuesday during the Valkyries’ 77-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream in College Park, Georgia.

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson arrested at Washington airport on a domestic violence offense

Reigning 100-meter world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A police report obtained by The Associated Press shows Richardson was arrested Sunday on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense. She ran in the opening round of the women’s 100 meters at U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday. She has an automatic bye to the world championships in September in Tokyo as the defending champion. USA Track and Field said it is aware of the situaton. Richardson’s agent did not immediately reply to an email request for comment.

Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Food Network star Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah, Georgia, restaurant she started with her two sons nearly three decades ago. Deen said in a statement Friday on her website and on social media that she and sons Jamie and Bobby Deen had made a “heartfelt decision” to close The Lady & Sons, which they opened in downtown Savannah in 1996. She also shut down an attached takeout business called The Chicken Box. No reason was given. Deen said four restaurants she owns in Tennessee, South Carolina and Missouri will remain open. Deen's flagship Savannah restaurant helped launch her to fame. Her Food Network show premiered in 2002 and ran for a decade.

Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — State media outlets in Saudi Arabia say that the collapse of an amusement park ride has left more than 20 people injured, and has prompted authorities to close the park and order an investigation. The accident occurred in the city of Taif on Wednesday, when the “360 Big Pendulum” ride snapped in two, sending the part carrying people crashing to the ground. Video footage posted on social media showed the pendulum swinging riders, who were strapped into their seats, in a wide arc several times before the pendulum arm snaps, sending the passenger section crashing to the ground.

Justin Timberlake says he's been diagnosed with Lyme disease

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Timberlake has announced on Instagram Thursday that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. The former NSYNC singer shared the news in a post commemorating his two-year Forget Tomorrow tour, which wrapped in Turkey on Wednesday. His post says the disease “can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.” Representatives for Timberlake did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment. Lyme disease is transmitted by Ixodes ticks, also known as deer ticks. Lyme can cause flu-like conditions, neurological problems, joint paint and other symptoms. In the vast majority of cases, Lyme disease is successfully treated with antibiotics.

White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has announced that construction on a new $200 million ballroom will begin in September. President Donald Trump has said the White House doesn't have enough space for large events, and he doesn't like hosting guests in tents on the lawn. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will be located where the East Wing currently sits and hold 650 people seated. The East Wing is home to several offices, including the first lady's. Those offices will be temporarily relocated during construction. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president and other donors have committed to raising the money needed for construction.

Conor McGregor loses appeal against civil jury's finding he sexually assaulted a woman

LONDON (AP) — Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has lost his legal appeal against a civil court's finding that he sexually assaulted a woman at a Dublin hotel. In November, a jury found McGregor liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018. He was ordered to pay nearly 250,000 euros in damages and about 1.3 million euros in legal costs. Hand successfully sued McGregor after prosecutors declined to bring charges. McGregor alleged the encounter was consensual and appealed, but judges dismissed the appeal on Thursday. McGregor also faces a lawsuit in Florida for allegedly assaulting a woman during a 2023 NBA finals game.

Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A teacher who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park has bounced between four school districts in three states. Andrew James McGann is charged with two counts of capital murder in the killing Saturday of 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink. He is being held without bond and briefly appeared before a judge Friday morning at the Washington County Detention Center. He has been assigned a public defender and scheduled for an arraignment on Aug. 25. The Associated Press has left messages at numbers listed for McGann.

Recall issued over energy drinks mistakenly containing vodka

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Energy drinks that mistakenly contain vodka are being recalled in more than a half dozen states. High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs because some contain cans with vodka inside that were mislabeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink. The company says the cans contain vodka seltzer and were mislabeled as “sparkling blue razz”-flavored Celsius Astro Vibe energy drinks. The packs were distributed to retailers in Florida, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin. The company says a shared packaging supplier mistakenly shipped empty Celsius energy drink cans to High Noon. People who purchased the drinks with the specified production lot codes are encouraged to dispose of them.