More of the world’s top-ranked golfers have committed to playing The American Express tournament in La Quinta this January. World No. 5 and 2021 U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm, World No. 7 Will Zalatoris, World No. 13 Sam Burns and World No. 15 Tom Kim stated their intention to play in next month’s 64th edition
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History was made Sunday night. History! The puck has been dropped and professional hockey is officially underway in the desert! @Firebirds @KESQ @TheAHL pic.twitter.com/gGnPCp3a3R— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 19, 2022 The Coachella Valley Firebirds dropped the puck in their desert debut, playing their first home game inside brand-new Acrisure Arena. pic.twitter.com/d1VWU8EjGP— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds)
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The Desert Empire League showed up and showed out in the inaugural Desert Elite All-Star game in defeating the Desert Valley League, 49-0, on Saturday night at Shadow Hills high school. The game featured the very best players from each respective league and the DEL was coached by long-time Palm Desert coach Pat Blackburn, while
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The Firebirds wrapped up their 22-game road trip away from Acrisure Arena with a 8-1 win over the San Diego Gulls on Friday night. Jesper Froden netted a hat trick in Coachella Valley’s 14th win of the season. Joey Daccord finished the game with 17 saves as the Firebirds went 1-for-5 on the powerplay and
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Local boxing legend Timothy Bradley Jr. is headed to the Hall of Fame. Great to catch up with the Champ! After a 33-2-1 career record with 5 world titles in 2 divisions, @Timbradleyjr is headed to hall of fame, headlining the 2023 class this summer. At 39, he’s living the good life – working for
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The Firebirds earned a hard-fought, comeback victory Wednesday night, 4-3 over the Tucson Roadrunners. Carsen Twarynski, Luke Henman, and Ryker Evans each netted goals in the final frame to propel Coachella Valley to their 13th win of the season. Christopher Gibson made 22 saves in the win as the Firebirds move to 13-5-3-0 on the season.
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The World Cup final is set! Argentina will take on France Sunday in Lusail, Qatar. You’ll be able to watch the game on Fox 11 Palm Springs and Telemundo 15 at 7:00 a.m. PT Argentina 🆚 FranceThe #FIFAWorldCup Final is SET! 🇦🇷🇫🇷— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 14, 2022 France is looking to win back-to-back
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There has been a star brewing on the basketball court here at Xavier Prep over the last few years. If you don’t know the name Genna Wienecke, now you do. “It’s different, she has a fluidity and a movement about her game that’s not common to girls basketball,” said Xavier Prep head coach Thadd Bosley.
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Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach died following complications from a heart condition, the school announced on Tuesday. He was 61. Leach enjoyed a long career, with head coaching stops at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State. But for one year, he called the Coachella Valley his home, working as a linebacker coach for
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The Firebirds hit their home ice Monday morning for their first skate on the main rink at Acrisure Arena ahead of their home opener on Sunday, Dec. 18. The Firebirds, 12-4-3 through their first 19 games have been on the road since the start of their inaugural season. That continues Tuesday as the team travels
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History was made Friday night in San Jose as the Firebirds scored a franchise record 8 goals in their 8-3 victory over the Barracuda. Kole Lind led the way, scoring his second hat trick of the season, while captain Max McCormick netted two goals in his 400th AHL appearance. ON FIRE! 🔥- Franchise record 8
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Palm Desert dominated rival La Quinta in their first dual of the season, winning 76-8. Safe to say @PalmWrestling is going to win another league title this year. They dominated rival LQ in their first league dual. The reigning DEL and @CIFSS champs are coming for more this year after finishing 4th at @CIFState. Look
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The first wave of player commitments for the 2023 American Express golf tournament have been announced. Fans can see reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, SoCal native Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffle, and Tony Finau competing in the 64th edition of the tournament, set to be here in Coachella Valley in January. “Together, the four American teammates
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We have kicked off to winter sports and soccer is one of the highlights. Especially with the World Cup going on. Here at Desert Mirage high school, there has been a senior standout, a phenom leading the girls soccer team – Amerie Felix. “She is a club player and has been playing for a long
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Clayton Kershaw will be back on the mound for the Dodgers next year, with the team announcing today it has signed the three-time Cy Young Award winner to a one-year contract worth $20 million. 22's here to stay. Welcome back, @ClaytonKersh22! pic.twitter.com/FGaKuBO15b— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 5, 2022 Kershaw, 34, had a 12-3 record
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds pick up their 11th win of the season in a 3-2 shootout win over the Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday night. POTURALSKI WITH THE WINNING SHOOTOUT GOAL pic.twitter.com/pSjV0Stgvn— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 4, 2022 After overtime concluded, the Firebirds entered their first shootout of the season. Tye Kartye, Shane Wright,
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HENDERSON, NV (December 2, 2022) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds secured their first win over the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday night thanks to a 26 save shutout by goaltender Joey Daccord and late goal from Austin Poganski. Joey Daccord made 26 saves for the first shutout in Coachella Valley Firebirds history. With the win,
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Following their best regular season in recent years, COD football falls short in the SBCC Beach Bowl 44-23 to Santa Barbra City College on Saturday. Respect to @COD_Athletics 🏈 on a bounce-back season 🌴🏜️ Few highlights from the #BeachBowl courtesy of @MikeKlanTV! @KESQ https://t.co/ffQ2QMZiIA pic.twitter.com/nRkFMMTTGF— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) November 27, 2022 Beach BowlFINAL: Santa Barbara
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The last two fall sports programs still competing found themselves running against the best in the state on Saturday. Shadow Hills and Xavier Prep girls cross country both had impressive performances at Woodward Park. 🏆 The 35th CIF State Cross Country Championships were highlighted with repeat winners and new records set at Woodward Park!Recap 🔗https://t.co/WnoL3cnFXuResults
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La Quinta high school football Isaiah Alvarado is what I would coin a La Quinta OG. The senior running back has been around the school and football program since he could remember. “Growing up I use to come to the games with my sister, she came here. I would see Turbo, Bengy, I grew up
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