By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free-agent first baseman has agreed to a $162 million, six-year contract with the Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because
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RAFA ROLLS ON Rafa Nadal keeps it rolling in 2022, staying perfect on the season. Undefeated 💪@RafaelNadal becomes just the second men's player to start a season 18-0, securing a 7-6(3), 7-6(5) win over Reilly Opelka in the fourth round #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/Uv3kU9yIeQ— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 16, 2022 Nadal, now 18-0 on the year,
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Briana DeAztlan is a local woman tasked with making sure Tennis Paradise lives up to its name. One of four flower walls on site at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. A graduate of La Quinta high school and the esteemed Parsons School of Design in New York, she’s a successful business woman in charge of bringing
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Southern Caifornia native Taylor Fritz is feeling right at home. The 24-year-old American standout is advancing at this year’s BNP Paribas Open after a gutsy performance over Jaume Munar on Tuesday inside Stadium 2. Taylor Fritz moves on 6-4 2-6 7-6(2) huge ace on match point 💪🏼 🇺🇸 local ties! Fritz heatin up 🔥 #TennisParadise
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World No.1 Jin Young Ko (2019) and World No.3, Lydia Ko (2016) head a list of ten Champions already entered into The Chevron Championship, taking place March 31 – April 3, 2022 at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Defending Champion Patty Tavatanakit, Mirim Lee, (2020) Pernilla Lindberg, (2018) So Yeon Ryu, (2017), Brittany Lincicome, (2015, 2009)
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MONFILS UPENDS MEDVEDEV Daniil Medvedev is done in the desert. The top seed and World No. 1 was upset in the Round of 32 on Monday at the BNP Paribas Open, losing to Gael Monfils in three sets. 🇫🇷 Magnifique Monfils 🇫🇷@Gael_Monfils defeats a World No.1 for the second time in his career (Nadal 2009),
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The Annalee Thurston Award Reception honored Tennis Hall of Famer and Social Activist Billie Jean King who spearheaded the Original 9 women who fought for equality in the 70’s and signed a $1.00 contract to start women’s professional tennis known as the Virginia Slims. Honored to receive the Annalee Thurston award from my friend Rosie
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Wrapping up the first week of the BNP Paribas Open with some hard hitting matches and exciting news from the WTA. On the courts were fan favorites and a plethora of players representing the stars and stripes. Night Cap Former World No. 1 and 2015 BNP champion Simona Halep battled Coco Gauff inside Stadium 1.
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It was yet another stunning day at Tennis Paradise, on and off the court. The tournament is in full swing and Saturday featured numerous of the top men and women’s players. Rafa Gets Tested (4) Rafael Nadal played his first match of the tournament and across the net was the talented young American Sebastian Korda.
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Friday was filled with play at the BNP Paribas Open as the tournament is starting to ramp up. AMERICANS ADVANCING It was a nice Friday for American players, including the valley’s very own Desirae Krawczyk. Krawczyk and her new doubles partner Demi Schuurs came in to the tournament as the 6 seed in the draw. They
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2018 tournament champion and 2-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka is moving on in Indian Wells following her comeback win over American Sloane Stephens. A dazzling start ✨@naomiosaka grabs her first career win over Sloane Stephens, fighting past the American 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in Round 1 #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/mY1pRBrOQS— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 11, 2022
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The first round of play is underway at Indian Wells! Both men’s and women’s singles matches were taking place throughout a busy Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open. Round 1 action is in full swing 🎾Follow all the results ➡️ https://t.co/cYxrIFCSfp#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/lObTE8FyMa— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 10, 2022 For seeded players like Rafa Nadal,
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Wednesday is always fun at Indian Wells with the top tennis players in the world addressing the media, talking tennis and much more. Top-ranked men’s player Daniil Medvedev said that being the top seed brings pressure but also motivation, as he seeks his first tournament title at Indian Wells. Wednesday Media Day @BNPPARIBASOPEN 12 –
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World No. 2 Novak Djokovic will not be in Indian Wells for this year’s BNP Paribas Open. The tennis star has withdrawn from the tournament. During the men’s draw on Tuesday, Djokovic drew the No. 2 seed. However, tournament officials said despite him being listed on the player list, they were still not sure if
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The Eisenhower Cup returned to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Tuesday night, which was also 2022 International Women’s Day. The field of players consisted of all women, with Amanda Anisimova outlasting the rest to take the title and grand prize of $150,000 dollars. Congratulations to our 2022 Eisenhower Cup champion, @AnisimovaAmanda 🏆#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/V0yOpuAu9z— BNP
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Yucca Valley lost to Imperial on Tuesday night in the Division 4 CIF State regional final, ending their season in disappointment. Tough loss but a great season. Division 4 Girls State Regional FinalsYucca Valley 46Imperial 52Final— Coach Johnson (@CoachJohnsonYV) March 9, 2022 However, as undefeated DVL champions and making it to the state final of
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The La Quinta High School Swim Team is celebrating the unveiling of a new scoreboard. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the scoreboard, which has been in the works for several years. Fundraising for the scoreboard began over four years ago. The new scoreboard includes an electronic timing system required by CIF as well
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Update – 3/9/22: Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open due to the CDC not changing its travel regulations for unvaccinated Non-Residents. Full Details: Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open Original Report – 3/8/22: Speculation continues over whether World No. 2 Novak Djokovic will be at Indian Wells for the 2022
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By ARNIE STAPLETON ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the
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World No. 2 Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open due to an elbow injury. Check Out Our BNP Paribas Open Section For More Coverage “I am extremely disappointed and sad to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open. I was looking forward to playing in Indian Wells very much but unfortunately, I won’t
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