Local Sports Headlines Archives

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

High school football preview: Desert Mirage Rams

August 10, 2022 6:16 PM Blake Arthur

There is no denying the passion out in the east valley, specifically at Desert Mirage, home of the Rams. Every time they take the field, it’s an…

2022 high school football schedule for all desert area teams

August 1, 2022 5:28 PM Blake Arthur

The 2022 high school football season is around the corner. Below is the full schedule for all of our area teams. Week 1 – Friday 8/19 Rancho Verde at…

High school football team preview: Coachella Valley Arabs

August 9, 2022 6:02 PM Blake Arthur

The Mighty Arabs are after another title this year, following a DVL crown in 2021. CV says one championship is nice, but two, back-to-back, they want…

High school football team preview: Indio Rajahs

August 8, 2022 4:42 PM Blake Arthur

Indio enters the season under head coach Daniel Hayes for the second season, in the hopes of building off last year. The Rajahs are ready to rock and…

Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement

August 9, 2022 11:00 AM Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready…

High school football team preview: La Quinta Blackhawks

August 6, 2022 5:12 PM Bailey Arredondo

La Quinta football rounds out our DEL football previews. The Blackhawks have struggled in league in recent years. In fact, LQ hasn’t won a league…

High school football team preview: Palm Desert Aztecs

August 5, 2022 3:19 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Palm Desert has dominated desert football the last five years, earning five straight league titles with a 27-1 record against local opponents over…

Coachella Youth Golf finishes second summer season in the valley

August 4, 2022 11:08 PM Blake Arthur

Coachella Youth Golf had another successful season that wrapped up on Wednesday, concluding an eight-tournament schedule. CYG is a non-profit…

High school football team preview: Xavier Prep Saints

August 4, 2022 3:18 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Xavier Prep football put everybody on notice last year, earning a share of the DEL title, finishing 4-1 in league play. This season, the Saints won’t…