The Los Angeles Rams made their home city proud, pulling off a huge victory Monday night over the Minnesota Vikings to advance in the NFL Playoffs. The Rams won 27-9 in Glendale, Arizona. It was supposed to be a home game at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, but the NFL moved the game due to the
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The top two players in the world are out of the 2025 American Express tournament, taking place this week in La Quinta. On Monday, the PGA Tour announced that World No. 2 Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from the tournament. No reason has been given at this time. Schauffele will be replaced by Philip Knowles. World
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Chicago Wolves on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds trailed by one to open the first after Chicago’s Aleksi Heimosalmi scored his fourth goal of the season, but Logan Morrison responded with a goal of his own to make the game even at one. MO TIES IT UP 1-1
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Chicago Wolves 5-2 on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The Wolves held the Firebirds scoreless in the opening frame. In the fourth minute, Chicago scored the lone goal by Bradly Nadeau. In the second, the birds started to heat up. Daniel Sprong tallied his first goal of the season to
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced on Friday that the organization, along with One Valley Foundation, are pledging a $10,000 donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Our thoughts are with you LA ❤️ To support: https://t.co/3AXBmytKlZ@Firebirds pic.twitter.com/Sbhwf4zTdd— One Valley Foundation (@OneValleyFDN) January 11, 2025 The announcement includes, “This money will equip the LAFD member
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Due to the continuing wildfire crisis in the Southland, Monday night’s Los Angeles Rams playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, according to the NFL. Breaking: In the interest of public safety, the NFL announced the Jan. 13 Monday Night Football
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Wednesday was a jam-packed night of sports around the valley, headlined by American League Hockey and high school hoops. Birds of Foot defeat Birds of Flight. 4-1 the final tonight at Acrisure Arena. @RoadrunnersAHL ran away with it early taking a 3-1 lead after one period. The loss for CV snaps their 3-game win streak.
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Bicyclist John Henebry, Jr., 76, was struck by a vehicle while riding in Rancho Mirage on New Year’s Day, the coroner’s office confirmed. Henebry’s friends have identified him on social media as a world-renowned local photographer. According to his website, he was known for capturing and showcasing the beauty and subtleties of landscapes and golf
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Rancho Mirage center back Bryan Osorio is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “We’re blessed with the talent,” head coach Carlos Calixto said. “They love to play together. It makes our practice much easier because the level is there, and so our practices flow a lot better and faster.” Scoring 12 goals in the past
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Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked men’s golf player, announced he is withdrawing from the 2025 American Express, taking place next week in La Quinta. Check out our American Express Section for Continuing Coverage Scheffler, 28, injured his right hand on a broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner. The injury forced him to drop out of
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Diego Gulls 3-2 in overtime on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. In the first period, Mitchell Stephen scored the loan goal to give the Firebirds the 1-0 lead 14 minutes and 20 seconds into the game. Stephens gets us on the board 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iDIpDLHywz— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January
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The inaugural Cactus Cup wrapped up today at Acrisure Arena featuring a championship and a third placed game. The University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks and the UMass Lowell Riverhawks competed for the championship. Scoreless in the first two periods, UMass Lowell went on a three goal run with goals from Scout Truman and Jack Robilotti to
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign 4-3 on Saturday at Toyota Arena. The Firebirds got on the board first after Jani Nyman tallied his tenth goal of the season. we take the lead 1-0 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9Ku2QuMLGL— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 5, 2025 The Firebirds started out hot in the second period. On
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The first day of the Cactus Cup wrapped up at Acrisure Arena and both games came down to the final minutes. The first game of the inaugural two-day tournament was between the Michigan Tech Huskies and the UMass Lowell Riverhawks. Michigan Tech struck first and quickly as Elias Jansson scored two minutes and one second
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Bakersfield Condors 4-3 on Friday at Mechanics Bank Arena. After the Condors took the 1-0 lead, the Firebirds answered right back with a goal from Lleyton Roed. a look at roed's goal 😍 pic.twitter.com/bwredLGSPs— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 28, 2024 The game wouldn’t be tied for long as
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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — While Christmas Day is the most wonderful time of the year for many, Scottie Scheffler will remember his 2024 festivities for different reasons. To cap off a roller coaster year for the men’s golf World No. 1, Scheffler suffered an injury while preparing his Christmas dinner and will now
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League play for the boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons is almost here. This year, the common theme for boys’ basketball here in the valley is continuing the championship culture as Indio and Palm Springs High School both look to claim another league title. “Everyone’s going to try and knock us out like everyone wants what
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Here at Acrisure Arena, Firebirds fans know the players by their play on the ice, but how about off the ice? As the holiday is in full swing, I caught up with the team about their favorite traditions and so much more. “For sure, the Christmas story is a big one for me,” head coach Derek
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Cub Swanson recently earned a knockout victory over Billy Quarantillo. CUB SWANSON TURNS BACK THE CLOCK 😱@CubSwanson | #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/kOLMsAPr6C— UFC (@ufc) December 15, 2024 At 41 years old, he picked up his 30th win in likely the final fight of his career. But who knows. What we do know is that Cub is one
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The Desert Elite Showcase featured the very best varsity players from the entire Coachella Valley. Team West defeated Team East, 28-16, at Indio high school on Saturday night. The game did end early as the referees called the game after an all out fight broke out. The 7th and 8th grade game beforehand was a
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