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Former Palm Desert star pitcher Jeremiah Estrada impresses in MLB debut for Chicago Cubs

August 30, 2022 7:14 PM Blake Arthur

Jeremiah Estrada lived out his dream on Tuesday night, making his Major League Baseball debut in an impressive performance as a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Let’s go! @Jeremiah13Estra making his @MLB debut for the @Cubs! Epic! @KESQ @pdhsalumni @PDAztecsports @pdhsofficial pic.twitter.com/mGKm7qp3GB— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 31, 2022 The 23-year-old Estrada tossed a scoreless

La Quinta’s Calvin Miller earns most votes, wins play of the week

August 29, 2022 8:34 PM Blake Arthur

La Quinta senior wide receiver Calvin Miller won play of the week for week 2 of the season. Miller earned the most votes over the weekend for his sensational catch in the team’s win on Thursday over Carter. Be sure to stay with Sports Director Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo throughout the season for complete coverage

Former Palm Desert RHP standout, Jeremiah Estrada, called up to Cubs

August 28, 2022 7:15 PM Bailey Arredondo

What a climb for Jeremiah Estrada. Drafted in 2017 by the Chicago Cubs, Estrada barely pitched until 2021 after recovering from Tommy John surgery. But Estrada kept his head down and went from High-A to the big leagues in the same season. Dear Heavenly Father… WE DID IT🙏🏽☝🏽💙🐻— Jeremiah Estrada (@Jeremiah13Estra) August 28, 2022 The

High school football rolls on with Week 2 of the season

August 25, 2022 4:36 PM Blake Arthur

Following a fun first week, we are on to week 2 of the high school football season with a number of local teams in action, starting on Thursday. FRIDAY 8/26 Dixie – 24@Palm Desert – 14FOntario Christian – 45@Xavier Prep – 15FCitrus Hill – 0@Shadow Hills – 56FRancho Mirage – 0@Aliso Niguel – 26FPalo Verde

BLSS: Play of the Week nominees for Week 2

August 27, 2022 12:08 AM Jesus Reyes

Check out the highlights from this week’s games:

Angels owner Arte Moreno explores selling franchise

August 23, 2022 11:06 AM Associated Press

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said Tuesday he is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise, a move that surprised superstar slugger Mike Trout and was welcomed by Hall of Famer Rod Carew. Moreno purchased the team for $184 million in 2003, a year after it won its first World

CV sophomore Aaron Ramirez earns play of the week honors for 3 touchdown game

August 22, 2022 6:44 PM Blake Arthur

Arabs sophomore star Aaron Ramirez had three touchdowns in the team’s win on Friday night and was voted as our the play of the week winner for Week 1 of high school football. Be sure to stay with Sports Director Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo throughout the season for complete coverage of local high school

Tickets for the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ Seattle-based games now on sale

August 22, 2022 3:48 PM Jesus Reyes

The Coachella Valley Firebirds’ inaugural season kicks off soon and you can now secure your tickets for two Seattle-based games! The Firebirds will kick off their season in the Seattle area while construction on Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms is finished. Check Out Our Special Firebirds Section for More Updates This is the first public

Brandun Lee survives and stays perfect, 26-0, with UD over Will Madera

August 20, 2022 7:19 PM Bailey Arredondo

Bounce back Brandun. After getting knocked down for the first time in his career, La Quinta’s Brandun Lee defeats Will Madera with UD in 10 rounds to improve to 26-0 in Hollywood, Florida. "Death before dishonor."@Brandun_Lee never gives up 💯#FigueroaLipinets #LeeMadera pic.twitter.com/eUWl9PlrVu— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) August 21, 2022 Over a thousand punches were thrown during

Week 1 of high school football features the Mayor’s Cup, other local teams starting the new season

August 18, 2022 4:53 PM Blake Arthur

The 2022 high school football season is back! Below is the week 1 schedule for our area teams, headlined by our game of the week, the Mayor’s Cup between Shadow Hills and Indio. Friday 8/19 *Game of the Week Shadow Hills – 28Indio – 13F Shadow Hills defending the Mayor’s Cup to kick off their

BLSS: Play of the Week nominees (Week 1)

August 19, 2022 11:37 PM Jesus Reyes

Rep. Raul Ruiz honors Coachella boxing legend Lee Espinoza

August 18, 2022 12:04 PM Tatum Larsen

Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. honored local boxing legend Librado “Lee” Espinoza at the Coachella Valley Boxing Club today. A crowd gathered to honor Lee Espinoza, who is known as Coachella’s own “godfather of boxing”, as the Hall of Fame inductee received a Congressional Record of his life story from Congressman Ruiz, MD. Lee Espinoza is

Lebron James signs two-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers

August 17, 2022 12:34 PM Jesus Reyes

LeBron James has signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers, multiple sources, including ESPN, report. The contract runs through the 2024-25 season, with the deal worth $97.1 million. Sources: Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, taking him under contract through

Firebirds announce details for four Seattle-area games in October

August 15, 2022 10:55 PM Blake Arthur

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, announced the schedule for the team’s four game stint in Seattle, WA this season. Seattle game locations released🔥🐙More details here –>https://t.co/uXrxpqX1Vt #AHL #IgniteTheSeason #SeattleGames #CVFirebirds #Hockey #BringTheHeat pic.twitter.com/BzkPrNOWUG— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) August 15, 2022 CVF will host the Abbotsford Canucks for two games beginning

High school football team preview: 29 Palms

August 14, 2022 4:52 PM Bailey Arredondo

The Wildcats of 29 Palms conclude our team previews. 29 Palms made it further than any local team last year in the post season. They come into this season with a new head coach and new starting quarterback, but the same Ohana culture. “We have a lot of heart,” said senior Dylan Todd. “If you

High school football team preview: Yucca Valley

August 13, 2022 4:32 PM Bailey Arredondo

We round out our team previews with the high desert this weekend. Yucca Valley went 3-4 in league last season, with two of their losses coming by five points or less. The Trojan family has been dialed in this summer on making a statement to the rest of the desert. “We want to win it

High school football team preview: Desert Hot Springs

August 12, 2022 6:45 PM Blake Arthur

It’s more than football at Desert Hot Springs high school. This is a culture, a team beyond just helmets and cleats, and it starts at the top. “We have a lot of first year senior football players. Because we went onto our campus and found those kids who couldn’t play their first three years because

La Quinta native Brandun Lee’s fight re-scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 in Miami

August 12, 2022 4:54 PM Blake Arthur

Undefeated local boxing star Brandun Lee was scheduled to fight Will Madera last weekend at Madison Square Garden. But that fight was called off because the main event was canceled. BREAKING: Brandun Lee’s Aug. 6th fight at Madison Square Garden CANCELED. Showtime Boxing calls off entire event due to Main Card weight issue. https://t.co/e8aF3llmvw— KESQ News

San Diego Padres’ star Fernando Tatis Jr suspended 80 games for PED violation

August 12, 2022 4:13 PM Jesus Reyes

Fernando Tatis Jr of the San Diego Padres has been suspended for 80 games for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy, MLB announced. Fernando Tatis Jr. will be suspended for 80 games, MLB announced. The suspension will cover the remainder of this season and will render him ineligible for the postseason. It will continue

High school football team preview: Cathedral City Lions

August 11, 2022 5:23 PM Blake Arthur

Cathedral City lost a lot of their top talent to graduation but the Lions are out to prove they can still compete in the DVL this season. “Compared to stuff posted about us I feel highly disrespected about how we were placed after the year that we had last year,” said Dylan Le Vences. “I feel