Houston Mitchell is an assistant sports editor, writer of the Dodgers Dugout newsletter and editor of all of the sports newsletters for the Los Angeles Times. Mitchell was born in Redondo Beach and has lived in the Los Angeles area his entire life. He has worked for The Times since 1991 and hopes no one ever figures out that he gets paid to watch and write about sports for a living.
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The Clippers played unsightly basketball Sunday night during a disheartening loss to an underwhelming Atlanta Hawks.
March 18, 2024
The Chargers traded their longest-tenured player, moving Keenan Allen to Chicago in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
March 15, 2024
The Sacramento Kings fully have the Lakers’ number, one team completely dominating the other over the last two seasons.
March 14, 2024
The Dodgers make a classic blunder by moving their star player (Betts) to accommodate a lesser player (Lux).
March 13, 2024
Kawhi Leonard leaves at halftime because of back spasms as Clippers go on to lose to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
March 13, 2024
The Lakers are majestic. The Lakers are mediocre. The Lakers are … no one really knows what they are?
March 12, 2024
Anthony Davis became the first NBA player to have at least 27 points, 25 rebounds, seven steals, five assists and three blocks in a game.
March 11, 2024
Shohei Ohtani exchanged handshakes and hugs with former teammates before Tuesday’s Dodgers-Angels game.
March 6, 2024
Former Dodgers catcher (and Angels manager) Mike Scioscia has agreed to answer selected questions from readers.
March 5, 2024
The Lakers look like a threat in the playoffs during a 116-104 victory over the Western Conference-leading Thunder.
March 5, 2024