Associated Press News & Breaking Stories

Popular parenting advice YouTuber arrested for child abuse charges after her starving child escaped and sought help from neighbors.

Star wide receiver Cooper Kupp's availability for the Rams' season opener remains uncertain due to a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

John Isner's career ended with a final-set tiebreaker, losing in the U.S. Open second round to Michael Mmoh.

The Economic Community of Central African States condemns the use of force in Gabon and calls for a return to constitutional order.

Minnesota Vikings sign tight end T.J. Hockenson to contract extension. Hockenson had an impressive season in 2020 and is expected to start in the season opener.

The sentencing for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, convicted of orchestrating the group's attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been delayed. Prosecutors are seeking 33 years behind bars.

West Florida High School alum Kalia Davis has made the 53-man roster for the San Francisco 49ers.

Andy Murray secures a spot in the second round of the US Open with a win against Corentin Moutet, marking his 200th major victory.

Hurricane Idalia strengthens to Category 4 storm, threatening Florida's Big Bend region with storm surges and rainfall. Evacuations ordered.

Venus Williams suffers a lopsided loss in her 100th U.S. Open match, marking her third consecutive opening-round loss.

Michelle Obama paid tribute to tennis icon Billie Jean King at the US Open, honoring her fight for equal pay in tennis.

Simone Biles wins her record eighth U.S. Championship, solidifying her status as the greatest gymnast of all time.

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Daewood Davis released from hospital after suffering concussion during preseason game.

Ryan Palmeter, 21, identified as the gunman behind racist mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, using a swastika-painted gun.

Viktor Hovland dominates the Tour Championship with a 6-shot lead going into the final round, eyeing an $18 million prize.

The Arizona Cardinals rally in the second half to beat the Minnesota Vikings 18-17 in their final preseason game.

Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland Browns on back-to-back touchdown drives in a close exhibition finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sprinter Noah Lyles mocks US sports after winning the 200-meter sprint double at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary.

Navy and Notre Dame kick off the 2023 college football season in the Aer Lingus Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Bronny James, son of LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest due to a congenital heart defect but is expected to fully recover.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson shows promise in preseason win against Philadelphia Eagles. Steelers dominate Falcons in preseason shutout.

Stephen Strasburg, former Washington Nationals pitcher and World Series MVP, has announced his retirement from baseball due to ongoing injuries. Strasburg was known for his dominant pitching and was a key player in the Nationals' championship win in 2019. Despite a promising start to his career, injuries cut it short.

Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a major injury.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner private military company, is presumed dead after a plane crash in Russia.

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis announced he is stepping away from football to spend more time with family.

No, Dodger Stadium was not flooded by Tropical Storm Hilary. Rumors were spread through false posts on social media.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their second child, a baby boy whose name has not yet been revealed. The couple's first child is named RZA Athelston Mayers, and it is speculated that the second child's name will also begin with an "R."

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh will serve a three-game suspension for NCAA recruiting infractions, self-imposed by the university.

Tropical Storm Hilary brings heavy rains and warnings of life-threatening flooding to California, prompting evacuations and states of emergency.

Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico's Baja California as Tropical Storm Hilary moves into Southern California, with flash floods expected as far north as Idaho.

Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico's Baja California as Tropical Storm Hilary moves ashore, bringing torrential rain to Southern California.

Lionel Messi scores in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win, despite initially being booed by the crowd.

Patrick Mahomes shines in the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals, throwing for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll showed off his throwing skills during a team practice, impressing fans and players alike. The Seahawks jokingly suggested that Carroll should star in a football-themed movie.

The Baltimore Ravens have signed edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to their defense, providing pass rushing help for the team.

Los Angeles Angels call up Nolan Schanuel, the 11th overall pick in this year's draft, after impressive minor league performance.

Lionel Messi expresses happiness with his decision to join Inter Miami in the MLS, enjoying the warm welcome and adapting well to his new surroundings.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks suffers a potential setback after injuring his left leg during practice with the Minnesota Vikings.

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy deny claims made by Michael Oher that they profited off him and accuse him of attempting to extort $15 million from them.

Michael Oher, the former NFL player who inspired "The Blind Side," accuses adoptive parents of lying and seeks termination of conservatorship.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died of a brain tumor at age 21, two years after being diagnosed.

Trey Lance, the backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, is facing competition from Sam Darnold for the No. 2 spot.

Former NFL tackle Michael Oher, known for the movie "The Blind Side," has filed a petition accusing his adoptive parents of lying to him and seeking a full accounting of the money earned from his name and story. He also asks to be paid what he is due, along with interest, and for the Tuohys to be sanctioned and required to pay damages. Oher wants the conservatorship to be terminated.

Major League Baseball is investigating social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco, causing speculation about his absence from a recent game.

Stetson Bennett impresses in his first NFL game, passing for 191 yards and a touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams.

Derek Carr shines in preseason debut as Saints defeat Chiefs 26-24 with a last-minute field goal.

Félix Hernández is inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame after pitching his entire 15-year career with the team.

The United States men's basketball team enters the World Cup as the No. 2 ranked nation, with a chip on their shoulder and a desire to prove doubters wrong.

Tom Jones, the lyricist, director, and writer of "The Fantasticks," the longest-running musical in history, has died at 95.

Damar Hamlin, a Buffalo Bills safety, is set to make his first appearance in a competitive setting since going into cardiac arrest and being resuscitated on the field.