Benjamin Royer
@thebenroyer.bsky.social
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Benjamin Royer
@thebenroyer.bsky.social
· Aug 26
Orange County Register 🤝 Benjamin Royer 🤝 Los Angeles Times
Honored to hold the lead story of both Southern California newspapers’ sports sections today.
Honored to hold the lead story of both Southern California newspapers’ sports sections today.
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🎙️PODCAST: We're back again ahead of a game being played in the 2025 season.
I'm joined today by UCLA beat reporter @thebenroyer.bsky.social to do a deeper look at the UCLA Bruins.
Let's get this season going ...
www.ksl.com/article/5136...
I'm joined today by UCLA beat reporter @thebenroyer.bsky.social to do a deeper look at the UCLA Bruins.
Let's get this season going ...
www.ksl.com/article/5136...
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Game week! A deeper look at UCLA w/ beat reporter Benjamin Royer
The college football season begins for Utah in two days in an intriguing matchup against former Pac-12 foe UCLA in the Rose Bowl.
www.ksl.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🎙️PODCAST: We're back again ahead of a game being played in the 2025 season.
I'm joined today by UCLA beat reporter @thebenroyer.bsky.social to do a deeper look at the UCLA Bruins.
Let's get this season going ...
www.ksl.com/article/5136...
I'm joined today by UCLA beat reporter @thebenroyer.bsky.social to do a deeper look at the UCLA Bruins.
Let's get this season going ...
www.ksl.com/article/5136...
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This is horseshit. She’s really really good at her job. Players respect her. She’s not the reason a change needed to be made.
NEWS: ABC/ESPN has demoted Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted Tim Legler, sources tell @andrewmarchand.bsky.social.
Legler will pair Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson.
Read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Legler will pair Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson.
Read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
August 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is horseshit. She’s really really good at her job. Players respect her. She’s not the reason a change needed to be made.
Orange County Register 🤝 Benjamin Royer 🤝 Los Angeles Times
Honored to hold the lead story of both Southern California newspapers’ sports sections today.
Honored to hold the lead story of both Southern California newspapers’ sports sections today.
August 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Orange County Register 🤝 Benjamin Royer 🤝 Los Angeles Times
Honored to hold the lead story of both Southern California newspapers’ sports sections today.
Honored to hold the lead story of both Southern California newspapers’ sports sections today.
Dangerous. CC: @thepressbox.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Dangerous. CC: @thepressbox.bsky.social
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a source has informed me that IATSE Local B-192, the Dodger Stadium Tour Guide union, is planning to leaflet outside Gate A at Dodger Stadium this Friday. IATSE Local B-192 is negotiating with the Dodgers for fair wages (the leaflet states tour guides make $17.87/hour) and benefits.
August 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
a source has informed me that IATSE Local B-192, the Dodger Stadium Tour Guide union, is planning to leaflet outside Gate A at Dodger Stadium this Friday. IATSE Local B-192 is negotiating with the Dodgers for fair wages (the leaflet states tour guides make $17.87/hour) and benefits.
Nature is healing.
this weekend has been the most extreme renom roulette we've had in a long time, but I'm glad this cast has normalized saying renom rather than backdoor, when it's not a targeted backdoor plan.. it's the little things 🙌 #bb27
August 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Nature is healing.
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When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
I quite liked my lede from my UCLA football fall training camp dispatch today.
Take a read of my latest covering UCLA football for the Orange County Register: www.ocregister.com/2025/08/02/u...
Take a read of my latest covering UCLA football for the Orange County Register: www.ocregister.com/2025/08/02/u...
August 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I quite liked my lede from my UCLA football fall training camp dispatch today.
Take a read of my latest covering UCLA football for the Orange County Register: www.ocregister.com/2025/08/02/u...
Take a read of my latest covering UCLA football for the Orange County Register: www.ocregister.com/2025/08/02/u...
Hey can we stop acting like IMDB ratings mean anything.
July 27, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Hey can we stop acting like IMDB ratings mean anything.
I wasn’t able to get to Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Day, but today marks a partnership between myself and @ocregister.bsky.social, helping out with UCLA football coverage.
My first for SCNG on DeShaun Foster’s polished remarks and a 👋 to Nico Iamaleava: www.ocregister.com/2025/07/24/u...
My first for SCNG on DeShaun Foster’s polished remarks and a 👋 to Nico Iamaleava: www.ocregister.com/2025/07/24/u...
UCLA football brings a new message at Big Ten Media Day
Coach DeShaun Foster, one year after a rough conference media debut, speaks hopefully about recruiting and new Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
www.ocregister.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I wasn’t able to get to Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Day, but today marks a partnership between myself and @ocregister.bsky.social, helping out with UCLA football coverage.
My first for SCNG on DeShaun Foster’s polished remarks and a 👋 to Nico Iamaleava: www.ocregister.com/2025/07/24/u...
My first for SCNG on DeShaun Foster’s polished remarks and a 👋 to Nico Iamaleava: www.ocregister.com/2025/07/24/u...
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Vince is a dangerous player. His ability to cater what he says to the person he is talking to, spinning them in circles, or towing a line on what they already (incorrectly) think and adding on to it, he is one to watch closely. #BB27
July 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Vince is a dangerous player. His ability to cater what he says to the person he is talking to, spinning them in circles, or towing a line on what they already (incorrectly) think and adding on to it, he is one to watch closely. #BB27
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Dozens of Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Sunday as they tried to get food aid, according to local health authorities, one of the deadliest days in recent months for those seeking assistance.
By Joe Hernandez, @danielestrin.bsky.social and Anas Baba
By Joe Hernandez, @danielestrin.bsky.social and Anas Baba
Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say
Dozens of Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Sunday as they tried to get food aid, according to local health authorities, one of the deadliest days in recent months for those seeking assistance.
n.pr
July 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Dozens of Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Sunday as they tried to get food aid, according to local health authorities, one of the deadliest days in recent months for those seeking assistance.
By Joe Hernandez, @danielestrin.bsky.social and Anas Baba
By Joe Hernandez, @danielestrin.bsky.social and Anas Baba
Part one: Performance-enhancing drugs in baseball created an MLB epidemic, tearing through the fabric of the game as we know it.
Pitchers’ arms could do the same. I spoke to trainers, coaches, historians and doctors about it for @latimes.com
In Sunday print: www.latimes.com/sports/story...
Pitchers’ arms could do the same. I spoke to trainers, coaches, historians and doctors about it for @latimes.com
In Sunday print: www.latimes.com/sports/story...
Pitching injuries continue to be an issue in MLB. How it's impacting pitchers at all levels
The quest of youth pitchers to emulate their heroes, such as Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom, has caused them to need the same surgeries as the pros.
www.latimes.com
July 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Part one: Performance-enhancing drugs in baseball created an MLB epidemic, tearing through the fabric of the game as we know it.
Pitchers’ arms could do the same. I spoke to trainers, coaches, historians and doctors about it for @latimes.com
In Sunday print: www.latimes.com/sports/story...
Pitchers’ arms could do the same. I spoke to trainers, coaches, historians and doctors about it for @latimes.com
In Sunday print: www.latimes.com/sports/story...
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NEW: Pete Hegseth sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday announcing that the Department of Defense will allow DHS to detain immigrants on two military bases: Fort Atterbury in Indiana and Fort Dix in New Jersey.
There is no further detail at this time as to when or how this will be done.
There is no further detail at this time as to when or how this will be done.
July 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW: Pete Hegseth sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday announcing that the Department of Defense will allow DHS to detain immigrants on two military bases: Fort Atterbury in Indiana and Fort Dix in New Jersey.
There is no further detail at this time as to when or how this will be done.
There is no further detail at this time as to when or how this will be done.
Enjoyed this read from probably the best women’s sports writer around, @mingemi.bsky.social:
Valkyries finish first half squarely in WNBA playoff race. Can they make history? | @sfchronicle.com
www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
Valkyries finish first half squarely in WNBA playoff race. Can they make history?
The Golden State Valkyries have far different late-summer stakes than were anticipated when their inaugural season began. Anything short of a postseason berth will be a disappointment.
www.sfchronicle.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Enjoyed this read from probably the best women’s sports writer around, @mingemi.bsky.social:
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Breaking: AG Pam Bondi tells SF jails to hand over noncitizen inmate list sfstandard.com/2025/07/17/a...
Pam Bondi tells SF jails to hand over noncitizen inmate list
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has requested that San Francisco jails hand over a list of noncitizen inmates.
sfstandard.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Breaking: AG Pam Bondi tells SF jails to hand over noncitizen inmate list sfstandard.com/2025/07/17/a...
Kelley tells Ava & Will that people are saying she's throwing the blockbuster comp & volunteered as a pawn but won't say who. Ava & Will laugh about it after she leaves. 😂
Ava: Tell me I'm wrong about her.
Will: America, I have no idea what she's doing. #BB27
Ava: Tell me I'm wrong about her.
Will: America, I have no idea what she's doing. #BB27
July 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Two pastrami sandwiches. I’m in Jewish deli heaven.
Katz’s and 2nd Ave.
Choose your (incredibly delicious) warrior:
Katz’s and 2nd Ave.
Choose your (incredibly delicious) warrior:
July 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Two pastrami sandwiches. I’m in Jewish deli heaven.
Katz’s and 2nd Ave.
Choose your (incredibly delicious) warrior:
Katz’s and 2nd Ave.
Choose your (incredibly delicious) warrior:
Car Seat Headrest on the D Line only makes sense.
July 13, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Car Seat Headrest on the D Line only makes sense.
My plain baked potato gets a groan.
BlueSky: tell me your food crimes
for example, I eat string cheese by just biting right into the stick
for example, I eat string cheese by just biting right into the stick
July 10, 2025 at 5:39 AM
My plain baked potato gets a groan.
This is good stuff.
Before Superman comes out, David caught us up on Clark Kent’s career as a reporter.
He’s an awards-grubber, a collector of honorary professorships, and has a good working relationship with his editor.
Full pod here: open.spotify.com/episode/2hWJ...
He’s an awards-grubber, a collector of honorary professorships, and has a good working relationship with his editor.
Full pod here: open.spotify.com/episode/2hWJ...
July 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is good stuff.
USC media law professor Jonathan Kotler told me when I started my master’s degree program, a year ago today, that this Supreme Court was going to disintegrate the constitution as we know it.
BREAKING: the Supreme Court *grants* the Trump administration's emergency plea in DHS v. D.V.D. to resume deporting non-citizens to third countries. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Jackson dissent at length. The majority cites no reasons for granting the government's request.
June 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
USC media law professor Jonathan Kotler told me when I started my master’s degree program, a year ago today, that this Supreme Court was going to disintegrate the constitution as we know it.
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Hey look, climate change discussion from @thebenroyer.bsky.social in an @latimes.com Dodgers article! www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
June 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hey look, climate change discussion from @thebenroyer.bsky.social in an @latimes.com Dodgers article! www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
Looking for #book recommendations. Wanting non-fiction recommendations in the journalism/curiosity leading to obsession in interesting topics realm.
Recently read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill.
Recently read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill.
June 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Looking for #book recommendations. Wanting non-fiction recommendations in the journalism/curiosity leading to obsession in interesting topics realm.
Recently read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill.
Recently read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill.