Benjamin Royer

Benjamin Royer is a spring intern for the Los Angeles Times, where he writes for the Sports section. Royer previously worked for The Times as a freelance sports reporter, covering primarily high school sports, UCLA gymnastics and USC women’s basketball. His bylines can additionally be found in the New York Times and UCLA Blueprint. An Angeleno, he graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in communication and will soon earn a master’s degree in specialized journalism from USC. Royer is happiest when enjoying a hickory burger and banana cream pie from the Apple Pan on Pico Boulevard.

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Dodgers

Paul Skenes wins duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers extend losing streak

Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five innings but surrendered three runs and the team’s bats were quiet during a loss to the Pirates on Friday.
April 25, 2025
Sports

Rookie Ingrid Lindblad holds off the field to win the LPGA’s JM Eagle LA Championship

Ingrid Lindblad has six birdies Sunday to win the LA Championship in only her third career LPGA start.
April 20, 2025
UCLA Sports

UCLA gymnastics doesn’t win a title, but celebrates hard-earned return to NCAA podium

Jordan Chiles delivered the best all-around score, but UCLA gymnastics finished second behind Oklahoma during the NCAA team championship Saturday.
April 19, 2025
UCLA Sports

Jordan Chiles secures another uneven bars title as UCLA advances to NCAA final

Jordan Chiles captures another NCAA title on the uneven bars and Brooklyn Moors wins the floor exercise crown as UCLA gymnastics advances to the NCAA final.
April 18, 2025
Dodgers

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw throws three scoreless innings in rehab start

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw threw three scoreless innings in his first rehab start in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
April 16, 2025
UCLA Sports

Chae Campbell’s strong performance helps lift UCLA gymnastics to NCAA championships

Chae Campbell finishes second in the all-around as UCLA gymnastics returns to the NCAA championships for the second time in three years under coach Janelle McDonald.
April 5, 2025
UCLA Sports

How gymnast Katelyn Rosen got back in her zone, lifted UCLA teammates in the process

Katelyn Rosen struggled during her sophomore campaign after a stellar freshman season, but rallied in recent meets to give UCLA gymnastics depth and experience in the postseason.
April 3, 2025