PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway with the tournament kicking off Thursday in Mexico. For the United States, their World Cup journey starts Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Many here in the Coachella Valley will be watching, supporting the stars and stripes, but few can say they have
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — We have continuing coverage ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to start in just two days. All this week we have been celebrating the sport, highlighting soccer stories here in our community. One of them is the journey of Alex Pimentel, from player to coach. “I see myself in those
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A local teenager has qualified for nationals in junior tennis. 16-year-old Chance Rozpedski, who was featured on News Channel 3 for winning the Ojai Tennis Tournament, has earned his way to the USTA National Championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Known in the tennis community as “Nationals at the Zoo,” this tournament features
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley All-Star Baseball Classic was played Monday night at Palm Springs Stadium, featuring a number of local high school seniors. This exhibition game gives student-athletes a chance to compete and have fun, while also honoring them for their hard work and commitment to the sport. It also gives
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — “Going into this season we knew that we wanted it more than ever,” said Addison Grey, member of Desert Elite Mavericks “Renegades” team. “We brought three of our four elite teams and they all placed in the top five in the nation with our Renegades taking the top honors, beating
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert standout golfer Luke Ringkamp continues to shine, adding another win to his impressive young career. The 18-year-old just won the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Rising to the top of one of junior golf’s deepest fields. 🔥Luke Ringkamp wins the #TeamTaylorMade Invitational at
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — After a season-ending loss on Wednesday against the Colorado Eagles in the Pacific Division Finals, the Firebirds were back at Acrisure Arena Friday. The team had exit interviews, gathered their belongings and addressed the media one final time before taking off for the offseason. Sports Director Blake Arthur was at
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Loveland, CO (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds had their season come to an end Wednesday night at Blue FCU Arena in Colorado. The Eagles defeated the Firebirds 3-2 in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Finals. pic.twitter.com/Z5UfBDkbXG— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 21, 2026 The Firebirds started the game with 2-0 lead,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — After dropping Game 3 on Sunday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to face-off against the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday, May 20 in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Finals. This is must-win game for the Firebirds, trailing 2-1 in this best-of-5 game series. Coachella Valley is 4-0 in elimination
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — After losing Game 1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night, the Firebirds responded with a 4-0 victory in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 Pacific Division Finals at 1-1. The Firebirds scored all four goals in the third period and Nikke Kokko earned the shutout, stopping all 33 shots from
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Battle of the Birds got underway Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena with Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals between the No. 2 Colorado Eagles and No. 4 Coachella Valley Firebirds. The visiting Eagles defeated the Firebirds by a final score of 3-0. Colorado improves to 6-1 in the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — After 36 holes at SilverRock Resort in La Quinta, College of the Desert men’s golf came in second place as a team in the 3C2A Men’s Golf State Tournament. The Roadrunners earned the runner up finish behind College of the Canyons, who secured their third straight state title. Click HERE
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Following a double-overtime victory on the road in a winner-take-all Game 5 over the Ontario Reign, the Coachella Valley Firebirds soar into the third round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Firebirds, who are 4-0 elimination games this postseason, will now face the Colorado Eagles
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds are not done just yet. Coachella Valley kept their season alive with a 6-2 victory in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Semifinals over the Ontario Reign on Thursday night at Acrisure Arena. After the Reign scored the first goal, the Firebirds responded with four unanswered from J.R.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds suffered a difficult defeat to the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series, meaning that Coachella Valley will face elimination in Game 4 on Thursday. Following the Firebirds’ loss
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. A pivotal game for both teams with the series tied, Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series. pic.twitter.com/C5R1A18940— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 6, 2026
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds square off against the Ontario Reign tonight in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals at Acrisure Arena. LIVE on location. Pivotal Game 3 tonight between the Firebirds and Reign with the series all square at 1-1. We'll have the coverage throughout the night. @KESQ @Tarp1969
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a special season for the College of the Desert baseball program, winning a conference title and finishing the year with the most wins in program history. “This was such a fun year. I couldn’t be more proud of these guys,” said Sam DiMatteo, COD baseball head coach. The
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — After taking Game 1 against top-seeded Ontario on Wednesday night at Toyota Arena, the Coachella Valley Firebirds knew they’d get a response from the rival Reign on their home ice. The regular season division champions did just that, scoring five unanswered goals on Friday night, en route to a 5-1
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds traveled on the road and took Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs. The Firebirds beat the No. 1-seeded Ontario Reign 3-0 at the Toyota Arena Wednesday night. It was a slow game to start when it came to burying shots for either team. The
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