COCOACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have sealed their spot in the Calder Cup Playoff after the Tucson Roadrunners fell to the Henderson Silver Knights 5-4 in regulation. There were three scenarios the Firebirds could have to reach the postseason, just needing one to come true on Saturday. Another option was for
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The La Quinta Blackhawks are looking for a Desert Empire League title this year, and they’re on track to be able to reach it. The Blackhawks haven’t finished first in the DEL since the 2022-23 season. The Blackhawks mercy ruled the Palm Desert Aztecs in the fifth inning with a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sayuri Toledo is a senior pitcher for Cathedral City High School softball and she is the latest student-athlete of the week. “She doesn’t give up,” Israel Diaz, head coach, said. “She’s very strong. There’s no end to her.” Toledo has been playing softball since she was four years old, and
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Easter Bowl, hosted at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, just wrapped up another year of hosting junior champions in the desert. The tournament closely follows the BNP Paribas Open, giving juniors in the USTA Level 1 tournament the chance to play on the same hard courts as the professionals. Ellery
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have evolved into a solid and strong team in the last few games, especially defensively. The Firebirds have now won five straight games and swept the No. 3 San Jose Barracuda with a win on Sunday 4-1. The game at Acrisure Arena started tense, much like Saturday
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have earned a four-game winning streak after defeating the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday 4-2. The Firebirds came into the game ranked No. 6 in the Pacific Division facing the No. 3 Barracuda. Nikke Kokko was a defensive powerhouse for the Firebirds at Acrisure Arena, making 40
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Aryna Sabalenka has continued her dominancy on the hard court with a Miami Open women’s singles title win against Coco Gauff on Saturday. Sabalenka came into the Miami Open full of confidence and excitement after her recent engagement, a new dog and winning her first-ever title at the BNP Paribas Open
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Francisco 49ers will be taking on the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia this fall at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, according to the NFL on Wednesday. The NFL has been slowly announcing its international matchups for the 2026-27 season, with eight other games yet to be announced. The 49ers
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have ignited a three-game winning streak and started their four-game homestand on top. The Firebirds took on the Calgary Wranglers at Acrisure Arena, defeating the Wranglers 5-2. The Wranglers started the game out on top and even with the Firebirds in terms of offensive opportunities, as
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Mark Morocco has been a Dodgers fan for his whole life. He says his love for the team came from his mother who was born in the Pasadena area, down the street from Dodgers Stadium and he grew up going to the game since he was around four or five
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Alyssa Lopez, a senior distance runner for La Quinta High School track and field is this weeks student-athlete of the week. A title her head coach Brian Ansley says is well deserved. “She deserves it all because she really works hard in the classroom, and of course, on the track,” Ansley
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Oscar Fisker Mølgaard was on fire for the Coachella Valley Firebirds Sunday, propelling them to a win agains the Colorado Eagles 4-3. Fisker Mølgaard assisted the first two goals of the night and then netted two for himself. His last in overtime took the win for the Firebirds as he
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Christian Academy hockey went from first to, well, first. In their first year as a program, the Conquerors are national champions after taking the title at the Chipotle-USA Hockey High School National Championships in Plymouth, Minnesota on Sunday. In their first year, Desert Christian Academy are national champions. Pretty incredible
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles Saturday Night at 5-2. The Firebirds cruised through the game at Blue Arena, scoring four times in the opening period. The Firebirds came into the game ranked No. 6 in the Pacific Division. The win over the No. 2 Eagles boosted the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Professional Bull Riders event is ready for its fourth year at Acrisure Arena with fans gearing up for its excitement. The competition is a part of the nationally televised Unleash The Beast, Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour and Touring Pro Division. It showcases 35 riders, 42 bulls and eight mini bulls
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Hockey Academy is a first-year program in the Coachella Valley, affiliated with Desert Christian Academy. The Conquerors already have a state championship under their belt and now they’re gearing up for a new stage at nationals. “There’s something special a little bit when you’re first starting something out,”
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Zachary Berntsen, a senior right-handed pitcher for Rancho Mirage High School, is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “On and off the field, he does what’s right even when nobody’s watching,” Head Coach David Shaw said. Berntsen is the type of player and person who leads the Rattlers with his actions and
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final at the BNP Paribas Open. Interview with 2026 BNP Paribas Open champion Jannik Sinner, after defeating Daniil Medvedev (7-6, 7-6) for his first tournament title in Indian Wells. The World No. 2 is also the first Italian man to win
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley has completed a series sweep agains the Pacific Division No. 1 ranked Ontario Reign. The Firebirds beat the Reign 3-2 on Friday at Acrisure Arena and completed the series on the road in Ontario with a 4-3 win on Saturday. Eduard Sale had the first goal for the
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The men’s singles championship is set for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. It’s two elite athletes, each battling for their first-ever BNP title. Daniil Medvedev came into the matchup with Carlos Alcaraz as an underdog, but it doesn’t discount the top-level tennis he played
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