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Local fighter Brandun Lee trying to reach 20-0 with new fight expected in October

September 14, 2020 3:28 PM Blake Arthur

La Quinta native Brandun Lee has been one of boxing’s top prospects since he started fighting professionally in 2017. Boom Boom Brandun! 🥊💥 Local pro fighter @Brandun_Lee wins fight in Atlanta with 30-second KO in first round! @lqathletics @LQBlackhawks @LQ_Birdcage @COD_Athletics #boxingnews #boxing pic.twitter.com/LgEa1jDaC2— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 16, 2017 The 21-year-old was expected to

Mirim Lee wins first major title at ANA Inspiration

September 13, 2020 3:14 PM Taylor Begley

Mirim Lee won her first major championship title on Sunday at the 2020 ANA Inspiration. After an eagle on 18 to force a three-way playoff, Lee defeated Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda, the co-leaders into the final round. “I don’t consider majors any different from regular tournaments and moving forward, whenever I go to a

Henderson, Korda share lead into final round at ANA Inspiration

September 12, 2020 4:58 PM Taylor Begley

HENDERSON, KORDA LEAD WITH ONE ROUND TO GO AT ANA INSPIRATION The leaderboard at the ANA Inspiration is absolutely packed with power names and inspiring stories heading into Sunday’s final round. Young stars Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda are tied for the lead at -12 with one round to go. Lexi Thompson, seemingly always in contention on the Dinah Shore Tournament

Giants, Padres postponed due to COVID-19

September 11, 2020 10:57 PM Blake Arthur

The Padres-Giants game Friday in San Diego was postponed following a positive test for COVID-19 in the San Francisco organization. pic.twitter.com/zvi73dab1b— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 12, 2020 Update from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/cOm4nLoY06— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 12, 2020 MLB also says Saturday’s game has been postponed. You can find more on this

Korda keeps lead, carries two-shot advantage into weekend at ANA Inspiration

September 11, 2020 9:55 PM Blake Arthur

NELLY KORDA LEADS THROUGH 36 HOLES AT ANA INSPIRATION First-round leader Nelly Korda continued her solid play on Friday, carding a bogey-free 67 to take a two-stroke lead at -11 midway through the second round of the 2020 ANA Inspiration. After starting on No. 10, Korda recorded par saves at holes 2 and 3 from

Korda leads ANA Inspiration after opening round 64

September 10, 2020 9:54 PM Blake Arthur

NELLY KORDA LEADS THROUGH 18 HOLES AT ANA INSPIRATION Rolex Rankings No. 3 Nelly Korda’s game was as hot as the weather on Thursday in the Coachella Valley. With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and expected to break 100 in the coming days, Korda carded a 6-under 66 on Thursday and holds a one-stroke

A new view for Mission Hills Country Club members at the 2020 ANA Inspiration

September 10, 2020 2:31 PM Taylor Begley

The 2020 ANA Inspiration is underway in Rancho Mirage with no spectators. Members of the host Mission Hills Country Club are adapting to a new view this year. It was very important for Mission Hills to still be able to accommodate their members and give them some sense of normalcy during this very strange year.

2020 ANA Inspiration: Two former champions address media Wednesday

September 9, 2020 11:29 AM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

Two former champions, Pernilla Lindberg (2018) and Stacy Lewis (2011), address the media on Wednesday at the 2020 ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, as practice rounds continue. Lindberg reflected on how much this tournament means to her. “I probably think back to that week at some point each and every day,” she said. The 2018

From past to present, Poppie’s Pond awaits amidst pandemic at 2020 ANA Inspiration

September 9, 2020 4:19 PM Blake Arthur

Complete preview of the 2020 ANA Inspiration It’s time for the legendary winner’s leap into Poppie’s Pond. This week marks the return of major championship golf to Mission Hills Country Club with the 49th playing of the ANA Inspiration. The 104-player field, including 17 players in the top 25 of the Rolex Women’s World Golf

Charley Hull withdraws from Ana Inspiration after testing positive for coronavirus

September 8, 2020 4:21 PM Jesus Reyes

British golfer Charley Hull announced that she is withdrawing from the Ana Inspiration in Rancho Mirage after testing positive for coronavirus. Hull wrote on Twitter that she was informed of the test results Tuesday morning. “I didn’t feel great yesterday and I put it down to jet lag, the heat, and my asthma playing up,”

2020 ANA Inspiration: Everything you need to know for the 49th edition amidst a global pandemic

September 7, 2020 3:59 PM Blake Arthur

The ANA Inspiration is here. Despite the ongoing global pandemic, the esteemed major championship will be played this week, Sept. 10-13 at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage. 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 is upon us.It's time for the 49th ANA Inspiration 💙#ANAInspiration | #InspirationStartsHere pic.twitter.com/3v9ypwsuwo— The Chevron Championship (@Chevron_Golf) September 7, 2020 The tournament will be

Tyson Miller talks big league debut, fulfilling lifelong dream

August 19, 2020 6:30 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

Former Shadow Hills baseball standout Tyson Miller made his major league debut on Monday, starting in the second game of a doubleheader for the Chicago Cubs against the rival St. Louis Cardinals. Miller’s final line was two innings, 42 pitches, two earned runs off one hit and three walks. Miller gets to keep the ball

Former Shadow Hills standout Tyson Miller makes MLB debut in start for Chicago Cubs

August 17, 2020 3:36 PM Blake Arthur

Tyson Miller has taken the mound hundreds of times in his baseball career but Monday was his first time doing so in the major leagues. Miller, a former Shadow Hills high school star, made his big league debut for the Chicago Cubs in the second game of the doubleheader against the rival St. Louis Cardinals.

Local athletes, fans impacted by Pac-12, Big Ten postponing fall sports season

August 12, 2020 6:34 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

It sent shock-waves through the sports world on Tuesday. The Pac-12 and Big Ten postponed their fall sports season, which includes football. “It’s annoying because I sacrificed the rest of high school to come in, in January and I really did feel myself getting better and I knew that I could work my way up

Shortage of high school football officials continues to be problem, hurting local sports community

August 11, 2020 5:42 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

“I still love it, missing it right now. I think once somebody tries it, they find that they do have a passion for it, and will really like it,” said Rick Sherwood. Rick Sherwood has been officiating high school sports in the Coachella Valley for over 40 years. Like Sherwood, most referees are from the

2020 ANA Inspiration rescheduled for next month in Rancho Mirage without spectators

August 7, 2020 10:32 AM Taylor Begley

The 2020 ANA Inspiration has been rescheduled for September 10 through 13 at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, without spectators. It will be the first women’s U.S. Major of the year and mark the return of professional sports to the Coachella Valley. The LPGA event was postponed from its traditional March date due to

Riverside County allowing youth sports to resume with social distancing

August 5, 2020 3:43 PM Jesus Reyes

New guidelines issued by state health officials now allow youth sports to return for some limited participation. Advisory-Letter-re-State-Guidelines-on-Youth-Sports_8.5.20-1Download Youth sports are now allowed to take place when the following two criteria are met: Physical distancing of at least six feet between participants.Stable cohort, such as a class or team when the participants remain the same, that

Brooks Kriske in the Bigs: Former PDHS standout called up by New York Yankees

July 27, 2020 3:23 PM Blake Arthur

From Palm Desert to pinstripes, Brooks Kriske has made it to the Big Leagues. The 26-year-old right handed pitcher was called up Sunday, July 26 by the New York Yankees from the team’s alternate training site in Moosic, PA. Following tonight's game, the Yankees optioned OF Clint Frazier and RHP Ben Heller to the Alternate

California’s first boxing card since March will be held tonight in Indio

July 24, 2020 1:46 PM City News Service

California’s first boxing card since the coronavirus outbreak in March will be held today at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio without a live audience. The California State Athletic Commission approved emergency regulations this week allowing for professional boxing, mixed martial arts and other combat sports to resume in the state during the COVID-19

Dodgers defeat Giants in season opener behind Hernandez’s career game

July 23, 2020 11:26 PM Blake Arthur

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their season by scoring seven times in their last two at-bats to whip the San Francisco Giants, 8-1. Kike Hernandez was 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and five RBIs to lead the Dodgers’ 11-hit attack. Win No. 1 #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/n1q4VjFOmP— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 24,