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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dodgers outlast Padres to win 16-inning marathon  —  SAN DIEGO — You stay out that late in the Gaslamp Quarter, somebody is going home with regrets.  —  The Dodgers and San Diego Padres played for 16 innings Wednesday night into Thursday morning.  The longest game in baseball's 'Free …

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 …

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 …

Miguel Cabrera talks retirement on ESPN: ‘Two more years and I am done’  —  St. Louis, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera has said it before, that he planned to honor his contract with the Tigers and retire.  But perhaps not as definitively as he expressed it in an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele Wednesday morning.