It all started at First Tee for Shadow Hills golf captain Trinity Hernandez. Now, she’s looking ahead to college golf. “Having a new challenge every day is what really keeps me going because, with golf, one thing could be going really well, but then the next day it’s not working at all, so you always
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Desirae Krawczyk always dreamed of playing professional tennis. She just didn’t know it would be quite like this. “To be honest it hasn’t really hit me yet. I was just telling my boyfriend like ‘we just played in a grand slam final’ like it’s a dream. I’ve obviously wanted to be a professional tennis player
Continue Reading Palm Desert native Desirae Krawczyk’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final ended in a loss but the Cinderella run at Rolan Garros was anything but that. The 14th-seeded pairing of Krawczyk and Alexa Guarachi from Chile lost to the reigning champions and #2 seeded team of Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babo. Krawczyk and her partner
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Desirae Krawczyk and her doubles partner Alexa Guarachi continue their Cinderella run at Roland Garros, advancing to the Ladies’ Doubles Final at the French Open. “It’s been an amazing journey to get this far and get to play in our first Grand Slam final. We’re trying to soak it all in, move on, and get ready for the
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Dean Trombino absolutely loves football. “Even before game days, when you’re standing on the field, the feeling in your stomach, and that’s how I feel whenever I watch it, I get excited,” said Trombino, a Palm Desert senior linebacker. His love of the game started by watching and then ultimately playing. “I grew up watching
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Xavier Prep Volleyball Taylor Schein is a true student-athlete, encompassing all three requirements as an athlete on the volleyball court, strong student in the classroom and leader in her community. “I’ve always been a leader, in a way that I push people to be the best they can, whether or not I’m labeled a leader.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League’s top postseason seed and eighth straight West title Tuesday night with a 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. NL WEST CHAMPS.The #Dodgers win their eighth consecutive NL West title! pic.twitter.com/ndl3LdxzR9— Los
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Sebastian Camarena is known for his role on the Coachella Valley football team, playing on varsity since his freshman year… But this year, while rehabbing an injury, he picked up golf. “It was hard at first, but once I got good at it, I was like, I’m going to keep doing it and doing it,
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The Coachella Valley will soon be able to call a professional sports team their own. The American Hockey League (AHL) is coming to the desert, scheduled to drop the puck for its inaugural season in 2022-2023. This team, which does not have a name yet, will be the affiliate to NHL’s Seattle Kraken. The Kraken,
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Kyle Mendoza of the Farms Golf Club won the three-day event by two shots, finishing at 7-under par. He, along with a handful of others, including two players from Hideaway in La Quinta, have qualified for the 2021 PGA Professional Championship. Click HERE for complete results of the tournament.
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Associated Press The Seattle Kraken will split its players among several American Hockey League teams for its inaugural 2021-22 season with plans for their own AHL franchise in the Palm Springs area delayed by a year. Oak View Group and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation announced plans Wednesday to build a sports and
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Wednesday morning, officials revealed the plans to build a sports arena in downtown Palm Springs have been scrapped. Development company Oak View Group announced that it has its sights set on a location near Palm Desert instead. The company plans to lease land from the H.N and Frances C. Berger Foundation. The 10,000-seat arena is
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The heart of Henry Lopez’s success starts with his family. “They give me a lot of support. They’re always behind me and they’re always cheering for me at games. They’re very protective also,” Lopez said. His family even extends onto the football field, with Coach Dockery and his wife being Henry’s godparents. “Henry does a
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La Quinta native Brandun Lee has been one of boxing’s top prospects since he started fighting professionally in 2017. Boom Boom Brandun! 🥊💥 Local pro fighter @Brandun_Lee wins fight in Atlanta with 30-second KO in first round! @lqathletics @LQBlackhawks @LQ_Birdcage @COD_Athletics #boxingnews #boxing pic.twitter.com/LgEa1jDaC2— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 16, 2017 The 21-year-old was expected to
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Mirim Lee won her first major championship title on Sunday at the 2020 ANA Inspiration. After an eagle on 18 to force a three-way playoff, Lee defeated Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda, the co-leaders into the final round. “I don’t consider majors any different from regular tournaments and moving forward, whenever I go to a
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HENDERSON, KORDA LEAD WITH ONE ROUND TO GO AT ANA INSPIRATION The leaderboard at the ANA Inspiration is absolutely packed with power names and inspiring stories heading into Sunday’s final round. Young stars Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda are tied for the lead at -12 with one round to go. Lexi Thompson, seemingly always in contention on the Dinah Shore Tournament
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The Padres-Giants game Friday in San Diego was postponed following a positive test for COVID-19 in the San Francisco organization. pic.twitter.com/zvi73dab1b— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 12, 2020 Update from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/cOm4nLoY06— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 12, 2020 MLB also says Saturday’s game has been postponed. You can find more on this
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NELLY KORDA LEADS THROUGH 36 HOLES AT ANA INSPIRATION First-round leader Nelly Korda continued her solid play on Friday, carding a bogey-free 67 to take a two-stroke lead at -11 midway through the second round of the 2020 ANA Inspiration. After starting on No. 10, Korda recorded par saves at holes 2 and 3 from
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NELLY KORDA LEADS THROUGH 18 HOLES AT ANA INSPIRATION Rolex Rankings No. 3 Nelly Korda’s game was as hot as the weather on Thursday in the Coachella Valley. With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and expected to break 100 in the coming days, Korda carded a 6-under 66 on Thursday and holds a one-stroke
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The 2020 ANA Inspiration is underway in Rancho Mirage with no spectators. Members of the host Mission Hills Country Club are adapting to a new view this year. It was very important for Mission Hills to still be able to accommodate their members and give them some sense of normalcy during this very strange year.
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