Benjamin Royer is an Assistant Sports Editor with a focus on local sports in the Los Angeles area. He writes for Yardbarker and the Daily Bruin, covering a range of sports including basketball, football, volleyball, and water polo. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated.
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By: Jonathan Wolfe, Benjamin Royer
University of California, Los Angeles officials had tolerated an encampment for several days but warned Tuesday night that protesters face consequences if they stay.
By: Myka Fromm, Benjamin Royer
In 2023, she formed a formidable duo with Olympian Jordan Chiles — surging the Bruins to nationals for the first time since 2019.
By: Benjamin Royer, Cecilia Schmitz
UCLA has a handful of two-sport athletes, with three across its 21 chartered sports. Most recently, Gabriela Jaquez became the third, with the women’s basketball sophomore forward joining UCLA softball’s roster ahead of the NCAA tournament. In the spirit of versatility, the Daily Bruin Sports editors debate which athlete would excel in a second sport, and what that second sport would be.
By: Yejee Kim, Benjamin Royer
From week zero to bowl season, the “who” is at the center of any team’s game plan. Becoming the “who,” however, is a reverse study.
By: Benjamin Royer
Azura Stevens returned from arm surgery and Dearica Hamby led all scorers, but the ailing Sparks lost at home to the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday night.
By: Benjamin Royer
Paris marked new territory in U.S. beach volleyball history. The men and women donning the red, white and blue departed the Olympics with
After the U.S. failed to earn an Olympic medal in beach volleyball for the first time, the Olympians are driven to win the AVP Manhattan Beach Open.
By: Benjamin Royer
Manhattan Beach is still Crabb country. A year after his younger brother claimed AVP Manhattan Beach Open glory, it was Trevor Crabb's turn to hoist another pier plaque.
A year after his brother won the Manhattan Beach Open, Trevor Crabb claimed the title with partner Theo Brunner with a victory over a pair of Olympians.
Just two weeks ago, Banning High's weight room was its training ground.
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