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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While the Galaxy and Red Bulls lacked the starpower of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the MLS Cup finalists are emblematic of model franchises.
While the MLS broadcasting deal with Apple TV could be good for the league’s bottom line, it might be a bad move when it comes to tapping fan interest.
USC’s loss to Notre Dame confirmed coach Lincoln Riley is short on playmakers and has blocked Trojans fans from even dreaming of championships.
The financial considerations that previously kept the Dodgers from pushing all-in on an annual basis suddenly feel as if they’re behind them.
Justin Herbert continues to show he’s one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but the Chargers’ struggles at running back and wide receiver are costing them.
The No. 5 Bruins rout top-ranked South Carolina at Pauley Pavilion, showing coach Cori Close has the championship contender she’s always envisioned.
Justin Herbert had an extraordinary first half before the Chargers slumped and blew a 21-point lead to the Bengals, but the quarterback was clutch in the end.
Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers have done well against lesser teams such as the Titans, but tougher games ahead will test their playoff potential.
Much like Kirk Gibson in 1988, Freddie Freeman will hold a special place in the hearts of Dodgers fans for decades after his 2024 World Series performance.
The title marked an appropriate end for the greatest individual season in Dodgers history, one in which Ohtani became the first player in history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases.