Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola of Rancho Cucamonga killed in Kabul airport bombing  —  A third Marine from Southern California has been identified as among the 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, according to multiple media reports.

Former MLB player Juan Encarnacion accused of sexually assaulting daughter  —  Former Major League Baseball player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of committing sexual assault against his daughter, the attorney general's office in the Dominican Republic's National District province has confirmed.

Redondo Beach Pier reopens after shooting leaves 2 injured, suspect dead  —  Police fatally shot a man who was shooting at people on the Redondo Beach Pier on Wednesday night, Aug. 26, which left a man and a boy injured and the popular destination closed for the investigation, police said.

Residents forced to evacuate as Chaparral fire near La Cresta is seen across 3 counties  —  Firefighters were battling a brush fire that grew to 1,200 acres near the southwest edge of the La Cresta community in Riverside County on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.  —  Show Caption  —  of

Sinking NY Mets waste quality start from Carlos Carrasco, get swept by Giants  —  NEW YORK — When you look back at the 2021 Mets' season, regardless of when or how it ends, you will likely remember this stretch of 13 games against two West Coast teams as the pivotal point in the schedule.

Mike Moustakas exits Cincinnati Reds game vs. Miami Marlins with right hip tightness  —  MIAMI - Mike Moustakas exited Saturday's 6-1 loss against the Miami Marlins after striking out in the second inning with right hip tightness.  —  Moustakas, the Cincinnati Reds' third baseman …

Sources: Houston Astros, Washington Nationals first MLB teams to mandate vaccine for nonplaying employees  —  The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals have mandated that all nonplaying full-time employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the first two teams in Major League Baseball …

Keller exits with shoulder discomfort  —  SEATTLE — The lack of fastball command that caused Brad Keller to throw 79 pitches into the fifth inning against the Mariners wasn't as worrisome as the final pitch the Royals starter threw Thursday night.  —  After a sinker down the middle led …

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale joins Sandy Koufax as only pitchers on record with 3 immaculate innings  —  BOSTON — Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings when he struck out the side on nine pitches in the third inning …

Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — After 16 innings that took 5 hours, 49 minutes to play, featuring 489 pitches by 19 pitchers who stranded a combined 35 baserunners, the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers finally got to celebrate.

Philadelphia Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins (abdomen tear) to have season-ending surgery  —  MLB, Philadelphia Phillies  —  The Philadelphia Phillies placed slugger Rhys Hoskins back on the injured list Thursday with an abdomen tear that will cause him to miss the rest of the season.

Little League World Series: Torrance falls in no-hitter by South Dakota's Gavin Weir  —  The left-handed ace earns a 1-0 win and fans 14 against Torrance, which plays Ohio in an elimination game Thursday  —  SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Facing a team that has surrendered just one hit in two games …

Chicago pitcher Adbert Alzolay struggles in first rehab outing with Iowa Cubs  —  Adbert Alzolay returned to the mound Wednesday night for his first start of a rehabilitation assignment with the Iowa Cubs.  —  The way things went, it may not be his last.  —  Alzolay struggled through …