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(Week 8) – Play of the Week nominees

October 8, 2021 11:09 PM Jesus Reyes, Bailey Arredondo, Blake Arthur

Check out our nominees for Play of the Week. Vote for your favorite below. The winner will be announced Monday at 6 PM on News Channel 3. Click here to see highlights and scores from Week 8

Palm Desert star Desirae Krawczyk wins in first round of BNP

October 8, 2021 12:23 PM KESQ News Team, Jennifer Franco

Update: 10:00 p.m. Desirae Krawczyk and her partner Alexa Guarachi won in a three-set tie-breaker against Heather Watson and Zheng Saisai. Original Report: Former Palm Desert Aztec and 3-time Grand Slam Champion Desirae Krawczyk is set to play at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells tonight. The doubles tennis star told News Channel 3

Palm Desert girls volleyball having dominant season, confident in chances for CIF-SS championship

October 8, 2021 4:08 PM Jesus Reyes, Blake Arthur

Palm Desert girls volleyball is one of the best pound-for-pound programs in the desert. Head coach Becca Brown has had some good teams before but calls this 2021 squad the best she’s ever had and maybe the best of all-time here in the valley. PD girls volleyball has dominated all year. They will take the

Desert Desirae: Local tennis star, three-time grand slam champion Desirae Krawczyk back home at BNP Paribas Open

October 7, 2021 4:13 PM Bailey Arredondo

“This area has just been home to me since I could ever remember,” said Krawczyk. A former Palm Desert Aztec, Krawczyk and tennis are rooted here in the desert. So many memories she still holds with her to this day. “My dad introduced me to tennis when I was two,” said Krawczyk. “He played at

BNP Paribas Open: Local star Desirae Krawczyk practices, men’s draw is revealed

October 5, 2021 6:42 PM Blake Arthur

The BNP Paribas Open continued on Tuesday with former Palm Desert high school standout Desirae Krawczyk making an appearance on the practice courts in front of family, friends and fans. Really cool to catch up local tennis star @desiraekrawczyk. The 3-time grand slam champion is a special talent competing in her backyard this week at

LPGA and Chevron to move ANA Inspiration from Coachella Valley after 2022

October 5, 2021 8:15 AM Jeff Stahl

The ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage is now The Chevron Championship in a move that will see the Coachella Valley losing one of its signature events. The LPGA and IMG announced Tuesday morning Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is the Rancho Mirage event’s new title sponsor and team up with ANA for this winter’s tournament at the Mission

BNP Paribas Open is back: Tennis tournament returns to Indian Wells after 31 months

October 4, 2021 9:18 PM Blake Arthur

After 932 days, the BNP Paribas Open is back. It's time.After 932 days away, professional tennis makes its return to Indian Wells 🌴 pic.twitter.com/XYpv0zjPE0— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) October 4, 2021 Normally in March, the two-week tennis tournament is taking place October 4-17 this year at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden after being cancelled

BLSS: Week 7 high school football highlights and scores

October 1, 2021 4:24 PM Jesus Reyes

Week 7 of the local high school football season featured the start of Desert Empire league play and one game postponed due to no lights! It’s over! Palm Desert’s streak of 23 straight league wins is done! Palm Springs goes on the road to earn a gutsy 10-7 win, taking down the reigning 4-time champs!

Cathedral City football forced to forfeit two wins due to ineligible player

September 30, 2021 2:45 PM Blake Arthur

Cathedral City has been forced to forfeit two of their wins after accidentally playing an ineligible player. The Lions, who were 5-0 overall, are taking losses in their games against Perris and 29 Palms. Unfortunately, that means they are now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in DVL play. Bummer about Cathedral City having to forfeit 2

Watch: 2021 Congressional Baseball Game

September 29, 2021 4:14 PM Jesus Reyes

The 2021 Congressional Baseball game was held today at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. is underway. Democrats and Republicans lawmakers faced off in a friendly game of baseball to raise money for charity. It was a close game but the Republican team came out with the win in a 13-12 game. Local Congressman Raul Ruiz

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open

September 29, 2021 11:41 AM KESQ News Team

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the first and only Fall-edition of the BNP Paribas Open, scheduled to be played October 4-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The announcement came via Twitter on Wednesday, just days ahead of the tournament’s start. I am sorry I won’t get to see my fans in Indian

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao announces retirement

September 28, 2021 10:14 PM Blake Arthur

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator has announced his retirement from the ring, Pacquiao says: “As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people for supporting Manny Pacquiao. Goodbye boxing.”

Student Athlete of the Week – Melanie Hernandez

September 28, 2021 3:23 PM Blake Arthur

Coachella Valley Volleyball Coachella Valley volleyball has had a star in the making for the past 4 years, Melanie Hernandez. The type of player this coaching staff has been waiting on. I remember after our banquet that year we went up to her and asked her if she is ready for this to be her

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu awarded wild card into BNP Paribas Open

September 28, 2021 12:42 PM Jesus Reyes

Reigning US Open Champion Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wild card into the 2021 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. A desert debut you won't want to miss.See you in #TennisParadise, @EmmaRaducanu 🌴 pic.twitter.com/NFHSwGaBfa— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) September 28, 2021 The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden starts on Oct.

Desert Empire League issues policy for football games cancelled due to COVID-19

September 27, 2021 5:30 PM Blake Arthur

According to the Desert Empire League, below is how the league will handle cancellations in the event of COVID-19. All league contests will award points for contests played. Breakdown as follows:● 3points for an outright win● 3points for a win in overtime● 1point for a loss in overtime If a game has to be cancelled

World No. 1 Ash Barty withdraws from 2021 BNP Paribas Open

September 27, 2021 12:50 PM Jesus Reyes

The world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player will not be at Indian Wells next week. Ash Barty has withdrawn from the 2021 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, tournament officials announced on Monday. Another star is out at this year’s BNP. More tonight on @KESQ in sports. https://t.co/47wjiink1l— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 27, 2021 There has

BLSS: Week 6 high school football highlights and scores

September 24, 2021 10:29 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo, Jesus Reyes

We’re all wrapped up with week 6 of the local high school football season. Check out scores and tune in at 11 p.m. for the full highlights. Indio – 21@Cathedral City – 28FLa Quinta – 50@Bloomington – 8F LQHS football is now 4-0. Blackhawk football defeats Bloomington High School 50-7! Ready for DEL! Let’s go

(Week 6) Play of the Week nominees

September 24, 2021 11:03 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo, Jesus Reyes

Help us crown our Play of the Week for week 6 of local high school. Vote for your favorite below. Watch News Channel 3 Monday at 6 p.m. as we announce the winner.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from the 2021 BNP Paribas Open

September 22, 2021 1:47 PM Jesus Reyes, Associated Press

One of the biggest names in tennis won’t be at the 2021 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. On Wednesday, officials announced that 2018 BNP Paribas Open champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of this year’s tournament. The tournament was set to start in two weeks. 2018 Champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from #BNPPO21.We look forward

Student Athlete of the Week – Oshea Wallace

September 21, 2021 11:56 AM Bailey Arredondo

Cathedral City Football Football and Oshea Wallace were meant to be together. A born natural athlete. This game and passion was love at first sight. “It was like when I was four or five, I went to one of my brothers games and he was going crazy and I told my Dad I wanted to