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Dylan Hernández

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Dylan Hernández is a sports columnist with the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he was the Dodgers beat writer. Hernandez grew up in South Pasadena and graduated from UCLA in 2002, after which he worked at the San Jose Mercury News for five years.

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Lakers

Hernandez: Lakers have a flair for making the extraordinary look routine

Lakers

Hernandez: Lakers have a flair for making the extraordinary look routine

After surviving the past week’s gauntlet of tough games, the Lakers are proving they are capable of reaching historic heights this season.

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Lakers’ Anthony Davis is named NBA Western Conference player of the week

Alex Caruso shows his value when Lakers run out of ‘quarterbacks’
USC Sports

Hernandez: USC just isn’t USC if it doesn’t pursue football excellence

USC Sports

Hernandez: USC just isn’t USC if it doesn’t pursue football excellence

By retaining Clay Helton as football coach, USC President Carol L. Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn demonstrate they’re fine with mediocrity.

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Markazi: Mike Bohn’s first big play as USC’s athletic director results in a turnover

Status for some USC football assistants remains uncertain
Rams

Hernandez: Jared Goff looks, sounds like a leader. Now he has to play like one

Rams

Hernandez: Jared Goff looks, sounds like a leader. Now he has to play like one

The Rams desperately need Jared Goff to perform like a franchise quarterback they are paying him to be.
Sports

Hernandez: So long as football thrives, the Kevin Ellisons will pay the toll

Sports

Hernandez: So long as football thrives, the Kevin Ellisons will pay the toll

Americans are enamored with violence, football provides plenty of it, and players will pay the price with brain trauma, Dylan Hernandez writes.

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A troubled ex-USC football star died at 31. His family hoped that studying his brain for CTE would help others
Lakers

Hernandez: Lakers about to get a reality check after feasting on the NBA’s stragglers

Lakers

Hernandez: Lakers about to get a reality check after feasting on the NBA’s stragglers

The Lakers’ 10-game winning streak, which ended Sunday, came against teams with losing records. The upcoming schedule will determine their place in the NBA hierarchy.

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Lakers’ 10-game winning streak crumbles in mistake-filled loss to Mavericks
USC Sports

Hernandez: UCLA sticks it to rival USC by losing, which will delay Clay Helton’s departure

USC Sports

Hernandez: UCLA sticks it to rival USC by losing, which will delay Clay Helton’s departure

Clay Helton needs to be fired, but the coach’s departure isn’t imminent after a 52-35 victory over rival UCLA kept USC’s Rose Bowl hopes alive.

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With Clay Helton’s future in doubt, Trojans end Bruins’ bowl hopes as Kedon Slovis sets record

UCLA coach Chip Kelly deflects criticism for battered defense
Chargers

Hernandez: As Chargers and Chiefs learned, NFL fans in Mexico City aren’t just curious onlookers

Chargers

Hernandez: As Chargers and Chiefs learned, NFL fans in Mexico City aren’t just curious onlookers

American football won’t overtake soccer as Mexico’s most popular pastime, but it’s a part of the culture. And people here wear Chargers jerseys.

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Red-zone woes and turnovers: Chargers’ loss to Chiefs looks familiar

Chargers keep Patrick Mahomes in check but still lose to Chiefs
Chargers

Hernandez: At 4-7 and sinking in AFC West, did Chargers lose more than postseason hopes?

Chargers

Hernandez: At 4-7 and sinking in AFC West, did Chargers lose more than postseason hopes?

Now, the Chargers’ season is over. And their next one might already be too.

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Philip Rivers’ four interceptions doom Chargers in loss to Chiefs

Photos: Chargers vs. Chiefs in Mexico City
Dodgers

Column: Yu Darvish is conflicted over Astros sign-stealing allegations

Dodgers

Column: Yu Darvish is conflicted over Astros sign-stealing allegations

As reports surfaced detailing how the Houston Astros used electronic equipment to steal signs in 2017, former Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish wasn’t upset. He was conflicted.
Lakers

Hernandez: Anthony Davis’ impact on LeBron James apparent even when he doesn’t play

Lakers

Hernandez: Anthony Davis’ impact on LeBron James apparent even when he doesn’t play

Anthony Davis has played a valuable role in helping LeBron James turn back the clock on his game and showcase an elite level of consistency and production.

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Lakers continue their hot start in dominant win over injury-depleted Warriors

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