Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James is now the NBA’s all-time scoring king! After 39 years, the NBA has a new #ScoringKingSalute, @kingjames. pic.twitter.com/NSJqD1kobN— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 8, 2023 James broke the record with a mid-range fadeaway with just a few moments to spare in the third quarter. HISTORY.With this bucket, LeBron James
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Playoff time is here for boys and girls basketball and soccer, plus girls water polo in the CIF Southern Section brackets. CIF ➡️ @CIFSS Winter sports Playoff match-ups ⬇️🏀⚽️🤽🏼♀️Listed all our local teams across the 3 sports. The quest for a 💍starts this week! Breaking it all down tonight on @KESQ! @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/cL28gxNOEA— Bailey Arredondo
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“With over 850 players signing professional contracts out of the California Winter League over the last 13 years, I get excited when a new player gets to achieve a dream to become a professional,” said CWL President Andrew Starke. “For me its selfish that I am happy when they are happy.” If you like your
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds cruise by the San Diego Gulls, 4-0, on Saturday night inside Acrisure Arena for their 30th win of the season. pic.twitter.com/JfooeeV0ig— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) February 5, 2023 The Firbirds also displayed their pink jerseys for ‘Pink in the Rink’ themed night to honor Cancer Awareness. After their 30th win of
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will retire the number 34 in honor of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the team announced today. Fernandomania.Fernando's No. 34 will be retired on 8/11 to kick off a weekend of promotions honoring his legacy. For tickets, visit https://t.co/36IUWLzvoH. pic.twitter.com/IONs0jMaHk— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 4, 2023 The number will be retired during
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds found their way back into the win column with a 2-1 win over the San Diego Gulls at Acrisure Arena on Friday night. pic.twitter.com/8PRhBuCFGw— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) February 4, 2023 7,882 fans witnessed Carsen Twarynski’s goal with just 1:33 left in regulation propel the Firebirds to their 29th win of the season. The
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As we continue our coverage of local prep winter sports league championships both Palm Desert and Palm Springs added another banner to their respective programs. Boys Basketball Palm Springs beat rival Palm Desert on Thursday night to cap off a perfect 10-0 league season. Perfect 10-0 in league / DEL Champs! @PSBasketball1 Palm Springs 🏀
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The Thermal racetrack continues hosting INDYCAR testing ahead of the start of the 2023 season. Test drivers were out on the track Thursday. Drivers are able to make first contact with their crews, working with mechanics and engineers to work out possible bugs. “It’s a place that is actually very good for us in Indycar
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CV does it! Coachella Valley rode an early 3-0 lead to down Desert Mirage and take the outright Desert Valley League title. This was the Mighty Arabs first win over the rival Rams since December, 2013. One ball. One team. One family. ⚽️ 🚨 Coachella Valley beats Desert Mirage for the first time in nearly
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The Saints are queens of the pool in the desert. Xavier Prep won the girls water polo league title on Wednesday night, defeating rival Palm Desert 17-6 at Cathedral City high school. Special night in the pool for the Saints of Xavier Prep, securing a championship after defeating rival Palm Desert. This team has the
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After three seasons, Alex Esquibel is out as head coach at Shadow Hills high school. DSUSD confirmed this to KESQ on Wednesday, saying it was a mutual decision between the school and coach. Esquibel took over the program in 2020 during COVID, replacing Ron Shipley. BREAKING: Alex Esquibel to be named Shadow Hills head football
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The Aztec 11! A grand total of 11 student athletes inked their respective college commitment on Wednesday, signing their National Letter of Intent to continue their academic and athletic career at the next level. Athletes. 1️⃣1️⃣ @PDHS_Athletics seniors signing their NIL! ✍️ 3️⃣ – Division 1 3️⃣ – Division 25️⃣ – Division 3 / NAIA
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We’ll have desert representation at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic! Max McCormick, captain of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, was selected to represent the Pacific Division in the game. NEWS: #CVFirebirds captain Max McCormick has been named to @theAHL All-Star Classic! Congrats, Max! #LetsFlyy pic.twitter.com/qITjRh1lQ0— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) February 1, 2023 Check Out Our Firebirds
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Tom Brady says he’s done for good. The seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over, by posting a brief video lasting just under one minute on social media. Unlike
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The second annual Coachella Valley Invitational soccer tournament begins today at the Empire Polo Club in Indio with D.C. United facing Charlotte FC at 11 a.m. Charlotte FC was 13-18-3 during its inaugural 2022 Major League Soccer season, finishing ninth in the 14-team Eastern Conference. D.C. United was last in the conference with a league-worst
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The Blackhawks have gone back-to-back on the pitch. LQ clinched another DEL title on Tuesday with a win at Rancho Mirage. Their record sits at 7-1-1 with one league game remaining. Back-2-Back Blackhawks. LQ boys soccer claims 2nd straight league championship following win tonight. @scottmckee4 @lqathletics @LQBlackhawks @lqprincipal @LaQuintaCA @KESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes pic.twitter.com/dl7GHN8wVv— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)
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Dewayne Patterson is a walking bucket. The senior point guard for Rancho Mirage says he didn’t choose basketball, basketball chose him. “What’s there not to love,” said Patterson. “You bounce the ball and it bounces right back to you. It’s one of the most loyal things in the world.” Don’t normally shoot these anymore but
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The top two DEL girls basketball teams clashed in Indio, and Xavier Prep handed Shadow Hills its first league loss of the season, 44-38. “This is two years in a row that both games come down to these single possession games,” said Xavier Prep head coach Thaddis Bosley. “50/50 balls, working hard, and being aggressive.
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After seven seasons guiding Aztec football, Shane McComb is leaving the Coachella Valley and will be the next head coach at Oak Mountain high school in Birmingham, Alabama. Looks like @mccomb_shane is leaving @PdhsFootball. Thanks to coach for always being good to us. Best of luck in Alabama! Wonder who’s taking over…🤔@KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @PDHS_Athletics
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Iowa Wild on Thursday night at Wells Fargo Arena by the score of 3-2. OT WINNERS ONCE AGAIN🔥 #LetsFlyy pic.twitter.com/kx7jGrnTYQ— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 27, 2023 Andrew Poturalski and Ville Petman scored in regulation while Tye Kartye netted the overtime winner to extend the Firebirds’ win streak to six
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