LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — It was only a matter of time for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Making his 2026 season debut and sixth start at the American Express this week, Scheffler won the tournament by four shots, finishing at 27 under par. Scheffler shot rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66. The 29-year-old
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Blades Brown continues to stun in the American Express and stays at the top of the leaderboard after three rounds. Brown, an 18-year-old, shot a 68 on Saturday on the Pete Dye Stadium Course in the third round of the American Express. This comes after he set a course record in
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Ontario Reign in 3-2 in overtime on Friday at Acrisure Arena. John Hayden tied the game for Coachella Valley with 2:21 left in the third period to help force overtime and extend the team’s point streak to seven straight games. Nikita Alexandrov converted
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Blades Brown had himself the round of a lifetime on Friday. The 18-year-old shot a career-low 60 (12-under) on the Nicklaus Tournament Course in the second round of the American Express, setting a new course record in tournament history. Have a day, Blades Brown 👏 pic.twitter.com/LiaFZfVx34— The American Express ®
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – There are 1,200 volunteers who work the American Express Tournament and help to make sure all operations go smoothly. For each of them, they do their job with a smile, as they said the venues and proximity to players is unmatched. “I love the atmosphere. I love golf. I love
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif (KESQ) – Over 70,000 people are expected to attend the American Express Tournament through the four rounds of play at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. Fans did not disappoint with crowds for the first day as they followed their favorite players. For many fans, they said coming to the tournament
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world for a reason. Making his 2026 season debut on the PGA TOUR and sixth start at the American Express after missing last year’s tournament, Scheffler shot 9-under 63 at La Quinta Country Club on Thursday. Scottie Scheffler walks in to
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds are on fire. Coachella Valley defeated San Jose 4-3 on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena for their sixth straight win. Firebirds are on fire! 🔥 Coachella Valley wins their 6th straight game, defeating San Jose tonight 4-3, led by Carson Rehkopf's first professional hat trick.@KESQ @kendallkesq @Tarp1969 @AcrisureArena
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Sepp Straka is back in the desert, ready to defend his tournament title at the 67th edition of the American Express. Straka won the 2025 tournament by two shots, finishing at 25-under par, securing a check for $1.5 million dollars. The Champ is here! Sepp Straka is set to defend
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – After a Desert Sands Unified School District board approval Tuesday night, James Dockery is the new head coach for Indio High School football. The Rajahs welcomed Dockery in a pep rally Wednesday morning, with students cheering and holding “Welcome Coach Dockery” signs. Dockery said he didn’t take choosing a new school to
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is back in the desert, ready to start his 2026 season on the PGA TOUR. There he is. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler back in the desert for @theamexgolf after missing last year due to hand injury. Scheffler is the clear-cut favorite to win this
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — The PGA TOUR is back in town for the second stop of the season and the 67th playing of the American Express. The tournament starts Thursday, Jan. 22 and will finish on Sunday, Jan. 25. The 2026 American Express will feature 156 professionals, many of whom were on site Monday
Continue Reading
Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ) — The Carvana PPA Pickleball Tour finished the 4th edition of the Carvana Masters on Sunday at Mission Hills Country Club, featuring the best the sport has to offer. Dubbed the first slam on the pro pickleball tour, this was a major event for the sport and its fans. In women’s
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds are on fire of late, having won their last five games after taking down the reigning Calder Cup champion Canucks on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. In fact, the Firebirds finished the weekend with two straight shutouts, defeating the Gulls in San Diego 4-0, followed by a 3-0 victory
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Golden Boy Promotions put on a show Friday night at Acrisure Arena, hosting the first boxing event of its kind. Two local fighters were featured on the card, Manny Flores and Cayden Griffiths. Flores, co-headlining this historic event in his hometown, lost by unanimous decision to Jorge Chavez in a
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — James Dockery is preparing to take over the football program at Indio high school, pending DSUSD board approval. The board meeting is set for Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Dockery’s name is listed on the docket for the vacant head football coaching position at Indio high school. Sports Director Blake Arthur
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Express golf tournament has finalized its field for the 2026 event tournament, which will feature 156 players. Headlining the field is World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who returns to the Coachella Valley for the first time since 2024. The four-time major winner missed last year’s tournament due to
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Hockey League has announced that Firebirds’ forward Jagger Firkus and defenseman Tyson Jugnauth have been selected to the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO scheduled for Feb. 10-11, in Rockford, IL. Both Firebirds’ players have been featured this season on KESQ News Channel 3. ⭐️⭐️ OUR ALL-STARS ⭐️⭐️Jagger Firkus
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A pair of local fighters are set to take the ring this Friday for the first boxing event at Acrisure Arena. Golden Boy Promotions presents Rocha vs Curiel | Flores vs Chavez. This is Golden Boy’s first event of the 2026 fight calendar and will feature nine bouts. Coachella native
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Texas Stars 6-3 on Wednesday night in Cedar Park. Coachella Valley took two straight in Texas to earn the sweep over the Stars, scoring a combined 11 goals over the two game series. Click HERE to view the game’s full box score. The Firebirds have
Continue Reading