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Practice 1 complete at Thermal Club ahead of inaugural INDYCAR race Sunday
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The NTT IndyCar Series is in town for the second event of the 2025 season and the first-ever race at the Thermal Club. "This place is a cheese grater for tires." 🧀🛞@ArrowMcLaren driver @PatricioOWard on the track here at the Thermal Club for the inaugural @IndyCar Grand Prix this Sunday. Tire
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Firebirds fall to Silver Knights, drop 4th straight game for first time in franchise history
PALM DESERT, CA (March 19, 2025) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday night by the final score of 2-1. Firebirds fall yet again to the last-place Henderson Silver Knights, losing their 4th straight game. Coachella Valley is top 3 in the division but just 1-5 against Henderson this season.
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Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson meets fans at Agua Caliente
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) The 2022 Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson met fans at 360 Sports at Agua Caliente. Along with the meet and greet with the 7th-year driver, fans had the chance to take pictures and see one of the cars outside of the casino right at the front entrance. Ericsson is the 6th-ranked
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Student Athlete of the Week – Zach Gibbs
Palm Desert pitcher/ first baseman Zach Gibbs is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Zach Gibbs is quite a versatile player. He’s a pitcher, catcher, first base, and third baseman, but his versatility, well, that doesn’t define him as a baseball player. It is his competitive drive that makes him a one-of-a-kind player. “I’m going
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Rancho Mirage High School honors legacy of Dr. Jerry Argovitz
Rancho Mirage High School honored the legacy of Dr. Jerry Argovitz, a former NFL agent and team owner, who generously donated $1 million to the school’s athletic program. His contribution led to the creation of the Jerry Argovitz Sports Institute (JASI) in 2015, a program designed to support student-athletes both academically and athletically. JASI offers
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Desert Draper! Englishman Jack Draper defeats Holger Rune to take first Indian Wells title
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) Jack Draper is the 2025 BNP Paribas Open men’s singles champion. 2025 Men's Singles Champion – Jack Draper. @BNPPARIBASOPEN @KESQ #TennisParadise #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/LTVXhRprLE— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 16, 2025 Draper dominated No. 12 seed Holger Rune in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. Draper gets it done in the desert! The Englishman makes
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Teen Queen! 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeats Aryna Sabalenka to take Indian Wells title
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mirra Andreeva is the 2025 BNP Paribas Open women’s singles champion. TEEN QUEEN! 🎾👑On-court interview with 17-year-old phenom Mirra Andreeva, the 2025 BNP Paribas Open women's singles champion after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets. Impressive kid, to say the least. The future is now! @KESQ #TennisParadise #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/IZtc6iwUtG— Blake
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Draper stuns Alcaraz in BNP Paribas Open, Sets stage for men’s final
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) Down goes the defending back-to-back champion Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 13 seed Jack Draper upset the No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets 6-1, 0-6, 6-4. Down goes the defending back-to-back champion!The No. 13 seed Jack Draper upsets the No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets 6-1, 0-6, 6-4.@KESQ
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Honoring Mike Clifford: bringing golf to the valley for the past 39 years
PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) The Lakes Country Club honored Mike Clifford, who served as the director of golf for the past 39 years. Clifford is set to retire later this year. Mike Clifford whose been the director of golf at the Lakes Country Club for the past 39 years was honored today Clifford will be
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BNP Paribas to remain title sponsor of Indian Wells tennis tournament through 2029
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) РBNP Paribas announced the extension of its title sponsorship of the Indian Wells tennis tournament with a five-year contract that runs through 2029. BNP Paribas renews its title sponsorship of the BNP Paribas Open with 5-year contract through 2029. Jos̩ Placido, CEO of BNP Paribas USA and CIB Americas, says
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in women’s final
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) The women’s final is set after semifinal Friday in Indian Wells. 17-year-old tennis phenom Mirra Andreeva defeated two-time tournament champion Iga Swiatek in three sets to clinch her spot in the final. MAGIC MIRRA 🪄17-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeats defending champion Swiatek for the biggest final of her career!#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/01bXo4rbRk— BNP Paribas
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Semifinals set after busy Thursday of quarterfinal action at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Eight quarterfinals matches at the BNP Paribas Open were played Thursday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Holger & Daniil & Jack & Carlos 🎾#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/4qV0RhZLWv— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2025 Aryna & Madison & Mirra & Iga 🎾#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/6Dt6WBNuX4— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 14, 2025 Both
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John Daly among additions to 2025 Galleri Classic field
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – More fan favorite golfers are joining the field for the 2025 Galleri Classic, including two-time major champion John Daly. Notah Begay III, Boo Weekley and Billy Andrade were also announced as additions to the field. The Galleri Classic will be held from March 26-30 on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission
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Gauff, Fritz upset Wednesday in fourth round of BNP Paribas Open
Update 3/12/25 11:13 p.m. It was a star-filled Wednesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for day two of the round of 16. Two major upsets occurred at Stadium One, and both players were American. Wild card qualifier Belinda Bencic upset the number three seed Coco Gauff in three sets 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, and the
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Ball kids crew at BNP Paribas Open say on-court job ‘inspires me to play more’
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – This year, 336 kids joined the ball kids crew for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open, and organizers said over half of them were new. One of those new crew members is Kaiden Richter, a Coachella Valley local, who has been waiting for her chance to become a ball kid. Richter
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BNP Paribas awards scholarships to Indio High School tennis players
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The 10th Annual BNP Paribas Scholarship Awards are taking place at Indio High School. Four exceptional students will be awarded $20,000 college scholarships each, recognizing their academic and athletic achievements. The scholarship recipients, who demonstrated excellence both in the classroom and on the athletic field, will be honored by BNP Paribas executives,
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Rain temporarily delays fourth round play at BNP Paribas Open
Uptate 3/11/25 – 5:45 p.m. INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a suspension of play at around 4:00 p.m., players have returned to the court. According to the tournament’s inclement weather policy: “If one (1) match is completed or 90 minutes of play have taken place in any one session, that session is considered complete
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2025 BNP Paribas Open: American stars shine in third round at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) The strength of American tennis was on full display Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima all won their respective third round match to advance to the Round of 16. Taylor Fritz is the last American to
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Report: Dodgers, Dave Roberts agree to four-year, $32M contract extension
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – Fresh off his second World Series title as Dodger manager, Dave Roberts has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth more than $32 million, it was reported today. The Los Angeles Times reported Monday that the deal includes a record-setting $8.1 million annual salary. The newspaper quoted a source familiar
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