Friday 1/6: Local high school basketball, soccer highlights and scores
Desert Empire League girls basketball and boys soccer was featured on Friday night.
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Brandun Lee (26-0, 22 KO) back in the ring Saturday, ready to rebound from knockdown in last fight
Watch the interview here La Quinta native Brandun Lee is set to fight Saturday. Lee (26-0, 22 KO) will take on Argentina’s Diego Luque in eight round super lightweight matchup at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Sports Director Blake Arthur caught up with Lee ahead of this fight, which can be watched via free live
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Watch the Coachella Valley Firebirds game live on the CW this Saturday at 5:30 PM
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have a big weekend ahead with two home games, one of which you’ll be able to watch live on our station! Saturday’s game will be aired live starting at 5:30 p.m. on the CW Palm Springs. It’s our second live broadcast of the season. The Firebirds are hot right now, winning
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Dodgers say Bauer ‘no longer part of organization’
By BETH HARRIS LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season. A person familiar with the situation said Friday that the 31-year-old right-hander
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Wednesday 1/4: Local high school basketball, soccer highlights and scores
The Desert Empire League debuted on Wednesday night for basketball and soccer. Watch highlights and scores from the top games around the valley. Stay with Sports Director Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo for coverage throughout the winter high school sports season.
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Firebirds stay hot, start 2023 with home victory and extend win streak to six games
The Firebirds continue to play well, even in the new year. CV earned a 4-2 win at home on Wednesday night over the Colorado Eagles, extending their win streak to six games. Birds are on fire! 6th straight win and first of the new year for CVF. That’s now 45 points on the season (21-6-3).
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Student Athlete of the Week – Brady Clemmer
This weeks featured student athlete is Mr. PD himself. Brady Clemmer has been patiently waiting for his senior year. Starting quarterback and point guard for the Aztec, Clemmer is an all-around example of hard work, dedication, and a love for the game. “When I first met him, he was wise beyond his years,” said Palm
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Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing on field; MNF game postponed
The Bills-Bengals Monday Night Football game has been delayed after Bills CB Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and received CPR. Hamlin, 24, took a hit in the chest area while making a tackle in the first quarter. Hamlin got up, appeared to adjust his face mask with his right hand then fell backward about
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Firebirds finish 2022 sweeping Barracuda, win 20th game of inaugural season
The Coachella Valley Firebirds close out the year with a series sweep over the San Jose Barracuda for their 20th win of the season. Ending the year with a win kind of feeling 🔥 #LetsFlyy pic.twitter.com/bBKTfOFWQ5— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 1, 2023 Coachella Valley beat San Jose 4-1 on Saturday night and shut-out the
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Firebirds roar back to beat Ontario Reign, 7-6, in-front of sell-out crowd
Acrisure Arena erupted after the Firebirds marched back down 5-2 in the second period, and beat the Ontario Reign, 7-6, on Wednesday night. Down 4-2 after the 1st period, the @Firebirds come roaring back and beat @ontarioreign 7-6!! Incredible atmosphere at @AcrisureArena 🔥 highlights on @KESQ tonight! 🏒 @Jesus_G_Reyes pic.twitter.com/D7SQyPwaaE— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) December 29,
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Rancho Mirage, Xavier Prep girls featured in Desert Holiday Classic basketball tournament
Nearly a hundred basketball teams flooded the Coachella Valley this week for the annual Desert Holiday Classic basketball tournament. You can find the tournament details and schedule HERE. A handful of our local teams are in the field and Xavier Prep girls beat Indio, 72-8, on Tuesday night. Rancho Mirage was tied with Templeton, 60-60,
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LA Chargers lock in a playoff spot after Monday night win over the Colts
The Los Angeles Chargers are going to the playoffs! The Bolts secured a place in the playoffs after beating the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football. The Chargers won on the road 20 to 3. FINAL: The @chargers are going to the #NFLPlayoffs! ⚡️ #LACvsIND pic.twitter.com/LDFSqCzaaZ— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2022 Running back Austin Ekeler
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Tis’ the season: Firebirds host teddy bear toss & ugly christmas sweater night
The Firebirds returned home and beat the Henderson Silver Knights, 1-0, at Acrisure arena on Friday night. Happy Holidays from @AcrisureArena 🎄🎅🏼🏒@Firebirds win and teddy bears were tossed! Love it. Game coverage and sights from Acrisure tonight on @KESQ! @Tarp1969 @Evan_Pivnick @grantfuhr @FuegoFirebirds pic.twitter.com/Ljb0o55s5e— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) December 24, 2022 Luke Henman scored the games
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National Champion Brook Sibrian talks Espinoza boxing club influence, rise to the top
Here in our desert there has been a National Champion crowned in the ring. Brook Sibrian, 29, has officially reached the No. 1 ranking in the USA Boxing 114 weight class. “I tried to tell everybody 3 years ago…but they didn’t listen.” National Champion Brook Sibrian out of Lee Espizona’s Boxing Club in @CityofCoachella is
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Student Athlete of the Week – Maricarmen Aceves
CV girls soccer is among the elite soccer programs in our desert. Don’t just believe me, believe three-straight DVL titles. Senior Maricarmen Aceves has been the leader for all three, and this year she wants a fourth. “Winning the league title is a very important thing. It’s happened three years already since I’ve been here
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Jon Rahm, Will Zalatoris, Sam Burns and Tom Kim commit to play in The American Express
More of the world’s top-ranked golfers have committed to playing The American Express tournament in La Quinta this January. World No. 5 and 2021 U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm, World No. 7 Will Zalatoris, World No. 13 Sam Burns and World No. 15 Tom Kim stated their intention to play in next month’s 64th edition
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Historic home opener: Coachella Valley Firebirds win first game at sold out Acrisure Arena
History was made Sunday night. History! The puck has been dropped and professional hockey is officially underway in the desert! @Firebirds @KESQ @TheAHL pic.twitter.com/gGnPCp3a3R— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 19, 2022 The Coachella Valley Firebirds dropped the puck in their desert debut, playing their first home game inside brand-new Acrisure Arena. pic.twitter.com/d1VWU8EjGP— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds)
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DEL dominates DVL in first ever “Desert Elite Showcase” 49-0
The Desert Empire League showed up and showed out in the inaugural Desert Elite All-Star game in defeating the Desert Valley League, 49-0, on Saturday night at Shadow Hills high school. The game featured the very best players from each respective league and the DEL was coached by long-time Palm Desert coach Pat Blackburn, while
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Firebirds rout San Diego Gulls 8-1 in final road game before historic home opener
The Firebirds wrapped up their 22-game road trip away from Acrisure Arena with a 8-1 win over the San Diego Gulls on Friday night. Jesper Froden netted a hat trick in Coachella Valley’s 14th win of the season. Joey Daccord finished the game with 17 saves as the Firebirds went 1-for-5 on the powerplay and
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Local boxing legend Tim Bradley Jr. sits down with Sports Director Blake Arthur; talks hall of fame, ESPN, family
Local boxing legend Timothy Bradley Jr. is headed to the Hall of Fame. Great to catch up with the Champ! After a 33-2-1 career record with 5 world titles in 2 divisions, @Timbradleyjr is headed to hall of fame, headlining the 2023 class this summer. At 39, he’s living the good life – working for
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