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NFL legend and local resident Tom Flores finally gets call into Pro Football Hall of Fame

February 6, 2021 5:49 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

Four-time Super Bowl Champion and Coachella Valley resident Tom Flores will be enshrined in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF/status/1358258684455919618 https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF/status/1358262962688061440 He spent 60 years in professional football, as a player and coach. He and Mike Ditka, a Hall of Famer, are the only people in NFL history to win a Super

NFL’s first openly gay player opens up about struggles & triumphs

February 5, 2021 4:54 PM Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

The emotional story of a Palm Springs man who was the very first openly gay NFL player. David Kopay made history when he came out in 1975. He was a respected running back, who over nine years played on six NFL teams. The 78-year-old says he spent years hiding his sexuality, terrified that being gay

Tom Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl in his first year with the Buccaneers at age 43

February 7, 2021 9:03 PM CNN Newsource

New team, no offseason to prepare, no problem. Tom Brady has taken things to another level not seen before: Winning a Super Bowl at age 43, in his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and making history by being part of the first team to appear in a Super Bowl in its home stadium

Tom Flores, NFL legend and local resident, hopeful to finally be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

February 5, 2021 12:26 PM Blake Arthur

Tom Flores spent 60 years in professional football, winning 4 Super Bowl championships. He is the only player in NFL history other than Mike Ditka to win a Super Bowl as a head coach, assistant coach and a player. “I’ve been in the business so long. It was my passion and still is my passion.

Student-Athlete of the Week – Aidan Scott

February 1, 2021 11:16 PM Blake Arthur, Taylor Begley

Aidan Scott has played soccer all his life. “I honestly had my best memories with my friends and my family, just through the sport of soccer,” said Scott, a senior at DCA. “On the field, he’s quite the man. Everyone looks to him and tries to play the ball to him. He’s the creator, he

California Latino Legislators call for Tom Flores to be inducted into 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame

February 1, 2021 4:45 PM Blake Arthur

Flores is the first NFL Latino quarterback, first minority head coach, general manager, and a 4-time Super Bowl champion. (Sacramento, CA) – California Latino Legislators are urging the Hall of Fame Coach Committee to finally induct National Football League (NFL) legend, Tom Flores, into the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame. On Monday, February 1,

Home Court Advantage: Palm Springs High School upgrading gymnasium

January 29, 2021 3:33 PM Taylor Begley

The Palm Springs Indians will have a new home next season. Basketball coach Chris Howard tweeted out a photo of the school’s gym undergoing renovations. By next xmas we will have a brand new home to defend our back to back league titles in. @DesertSunSports @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/KUUs2Wuy0n— Chris Howard (@PSBasketball1) January 29, 2021 Howard’s tweet

Student-Athlete of the Week – Aubrey Bostick

January 26, 2021 6:04 PM Blake Arthur, Taylor Begley

Rancho Mirage Basketball and Volleyball Aubrey Bostick is synonymous with the word leader. “Basketball, I’m more of a, you could say, more aggressive because it is a more aggressive sport, but for volleyball it’s a little bit more older sister type of energy. But I feel like the leadership for both just has to be

Running in the right direction: Cross-country could resume soon as State returns to purple tier

January 25, 2021 7:44 PM Blake Arthur

Given the latest from Gov. Newsom, lifting the stay-at-home order on Monday, we could potentially see a return of high school sports competition. However, these sports will be limited and operate under strict safety guidelines per the California Department of Public Health. Right now, the only sport that would be allowed to compete is cross-country.

Si Woo Kim outlasts Patrick Cantlay, takes title at 62nd American Express

January 24, 2021 4:15 PM Blake Arthur, Taylor Begley

Si Woo Kim has done it in the desert. Kim, ranked 96th in the OWGR, outlasted Patrick Cantlay to win the American Express at 23-under par. Si Woo Kim claims another Stadium. 🏆The 25-year-old wins @TheAmExGolf, his 3rd TOUR title. pic.twitter.com/DITKIETVut— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 25, 2021 The 25-year-old Korean shot a final round 64,

American Express: Three-way tie heading into Sunday’s final round

January 23, 2021 5:12 PM Taylor Begley

A new day and new names atop the leaderboard at the American Express. World No. 22 Tony Finau, California-native Max Homa and Si Woo Kim are tied for first at -15 heading into Sunday’s final round. “Be patient tomorrow and then try to relax and not be too aggressive. Those are my goals tomorrow,” Kim

Sungjae Im in first, Mickelson misses cut after historic round at the American Express

January 22, 2021 5:53 PM Blake Arthur

The cut line (-4) been drawn at the American Express after two rounds in La Quinta. Different than past years, the cut was established after 36 holes with no pro-am and La Quinta Country Club not in the course rotation. It’s all a ripple effect due to the ongoing pandemic and part of PGA TOUR

Number of American Express volunteers down a quarter from previous years

January 22, 2021 12:06 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

Many things are different about this year’s American Express tournament, including the number of volunteers. Head volunteer Rob Appel said his committee normally has 45 to 50 people to help with crowd control and player security. This year there are only 9. Most volunteers in his committee are veterans, with two rookies, Appel said. “We’re

Student-Athlete of the Week – Chris Pacheco

November 17, 2020 9:35 PM Blake Arthur, Taylor Begley

Twentynine Palms Football “It means a lot that people see me as a leader,” said Chris Pacheco, Twentynine Palms senior football captain. “Chris is the type of kid that every coach wants to coach,” said Michael Usher, Twentynine Palms defensive coordinator. Chris Pacheco is currently the only named captain on the Twentynine Palms football team.

Student-Athlete of the Week – Jayson Bittner

January 12, 2021 7:39 PM Blake Arthur, Taylor Begley

“You wouldn’t think it, but like, I’m a band nerd and also a baseball player,” said RMHS senior baseball player Jayson Bittner. Jayson Bittner does it all. The Rancho Mirage baseball captain prides himself on being a utility player. “I don’t want to just have my mind set on one thing. It’s good to be

Student-Athlete of the Week – Caroline Wales

January 5, 2021 9:11 PM Blake Arthur, Taylor Begley

“I just have the inner desire… I’m like… when I want to achieve something I’m going to do it…” Caroline Wales grew up a two sport athlete — golf and gymnastics. She says that combination has made her mentally strong. ((Kaitlyn Ellis – PD Golf Coach)) “To be able to coach Caroline Wales is such

Brandon Hagy, Rahm’s replacement, leads American Express after firing 8-under 64

January 21, 2021 8:05 PM Blake Arthur

Brandon Hagy wasn’t supposed to play this week. He wasn’t in the player field. However, after 2018 tournament champion, 2021 tournament favorite and World No. 2 Jon Rahm withdrew on Monday, Hagy was given his spot as an alternate. And boy, is he making the most of it. After Round 1 of @TheAmExGolf: 1. @BrandonHagy

Mark Wilson withdraws from American Express after testing positive for COVID

January 21, 2021 2:36 PM Jesus Reyes

Former American Express winner Mark Wilson has withdrawn from this year’s tournament after testing positive for coronavirus. According to a news release from the PGA Tour, the positive test was discovered before the first round of competition began on Thursday. Wilson will self-isolate. He will be replaced in the field by the first alternate, Matt

‘Charity is everything’ Tony Finau, Phil Mickelson talk American Express Charity Challenge

January 20, 2021 1:56 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

For the first time ever, the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta will not have the three-day pro-am. In its place was the first-ever Charity Challenge. Two of the top 30 golfers in the world, alongside celebrity partners, battled it out on the back nine of the PGA West Pete Dye Stadium course. The

American Express: Brooks Koepka making desert debut, Matthew Wolff playing with perspective

January 19, 2021 6:17 PM Blake Arthur

Player press conferences have started in La Quinta at the American Express with play scheduled to start Thursday at PGA WEST – the Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course, with La Quinta Country Club not in the rotation this year as part of the safety protocols on the PGA TOUR. Featured Groups for this week's