Excitement is building for the arrival of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, our local American Hockey League team! Construction is moving along quickly for its new arena in Thousand Palms. The team expects to have a “topping out” ceremony in February. The team’s first home game is expected to be held in December 2022. And while eager
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Odell Beckham Jr., safety Jordan Fuller and seven of their Los Angeles Rams teammates went on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday amid the latest expansion of their virus outbreak. Defensive backs Terrell Burgess and Juju Hughes, tight end Brycen Hopkins, tackle Alaric Jackson and injured
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. each caught a touchdown pass and the Los Angeles Rams held on for a 30-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will have to wait at least one more
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Brandun Lee continues his rise as one of the top prospects in the sport of boxing. Making his Showtime Championship Boxing debut on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, the 22-year-old La Quinta native improved to 24-0 after his knockout win over Juan Heraldez. WELCOME TO THE SHOW @Brandun_Lee 😳The rising ⭐
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The USA Pickelball National Championships were in full swing at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this week, and championship Sunday was a sight to see. Call it, Pickleball Paradise. https://twitter.com/baileyarredondo/status/1470145664961040384?s=20 These weren’t just casual players, these were the best in the world competing for gold medals. “Two huge factors because this is the biggest pickleball
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This is the only game where the guys playing in the game would die for the millions watching the game – how cool is that? “Yep, exactly. And that’s very true. That’s the quote that comes to my mind, too. The people on the field playing in the game game, all of them would die
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“From when the first time I saw her to now, her level of play is just amazing,” said Indio soccer head coach Mark Nicacio. “She’s a very good player.” Senior captain Valeria Sanchez has been at the front of the Indio girls soccer program for the past 2 years. She’s worked hard to be one
Continue Reading “Once I smell blood, it’s game over.” 22-year-old La Quinta native Brandun Lee is a rising star in the sport of boxing, boasting a perfect 23-0 record that includes 21 knockouts. Fighting as a junior welterweight, the next challenge for Lee is Juan Heraldez (16-1-1). This fight is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, at Dignity
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The DEL basketball season is underway in the valley, the first of a 15-game schedule this season. On the boys side – Shadow Hills, Palm Springs and Xavier Prep came away as winners. Buley a bucket. @PSBasketball1 looks dominant in Desert Empire opener against @HoopsAztec. We got this game and the two others in the
Continue ReadingBy Travis Caldwell, CNN The collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ union expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, leading to the first official work stoppage in professional baseball since the 1994-95 seasons. The lockout will prevent players from using team facilities as well as free agents from signing new contracts
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The DEL basketball season tips off with a first-ever 15-game schedule. All games are expected to start at 6:30 p.m. and will be played on Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year. NOTE: The GIRLS schedule is the same match-up as the boys but played in the opposite gym, except for Xavier Prep since Thadd Bosley
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Lakers star Lebron James has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, meaning he will miss Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. At this time, there is no word on whether James has tested positive for COVID-19. He will be out for at least 10 days unless he tests negative twice within a 24 hour
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson, CNN In an exclusive interview with Golf Digest, Tiger Woods spoke publicly about his golfing future for the first time since his car crash earlier this year. “I think something that is realistic is playing the tour one day, never full time, ever again, but pick and choose, just like Mr. (Ben)
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Standing on the top rim of the venerable Coliseum on a 76-degree autumn Monday, Lincoln Riley took a glance behind him at the Los Angeles panorama stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Hollywood sign to the gleaming downtown skyscrapers. “Wow. Is this real?” Riley
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All-star shortstop Corey Seager is leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN’s Jeff Passon reports that Seager is signing a 10-year, $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers. BREAKING: Star shortstop Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a 10-year, $325 million deal, sources familiar with the situation tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan)
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Local tennis star Desirae Krawczyk was back home this week taking part in world team tennis at Indian Wells. And given that it’s the week of Thanksgiving, she’s the perfect person to profile. They say gratitude is the best attitude. That’s Desirae Krawczyk, genuinely happy and thankful, appreciative for what’s been the most successful season
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PGA West announced today that its Golf Academy lead instructor, Bryan Lebedevitch, was named one of the top 100 Teachers in America by Golf Magazine. The list is released every two years and is based on evaluations from an independent committee of golf instructors across the United States, according to officials. “I’m humbled and honored
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High school hoops season is finally here and there is a lot of buzz coming out of La Quinta. Malachi Murrell, regining 1st-team all DEL, has been waiting for his senior season. He’s approaching the game from a different perspective. “I played, but I didn’t work out or anything. I just played for fun. But
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By TIM REYNOLDS LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been suspended for one game and Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart was suspended two games for their roles in an ugly incident during Sunday’s Lakers-Pistons game. The NBA announced the suspensions Monday, and both will affect games on Tuesday. James will not play when the Lakers
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