The first puck has yet to drop at Acrisure Arena, but the Coachella Valley Firebirds are already making history: Jessica Campbell has been named the first assistant coach and is the first female in this role in the American Hockey League. She brings years of experience on the ice as a coach and player. Jessica
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USC and UCLA announced a major move that will shake the foundation of college sports. The two schools announced that they leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten starting in 2024. On Thursday, ESPN reported that the schools’ applications to join the Big Ten were accepted. Sources: USC and UCLA have been notified that their
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Kevin Durant may be on his way out of the Brooklyn Nets. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Durant has requested a trade. As the Nets prepare to move one of the most valuable trade assets ever on the market, the entire roster will available to discuss in deals, sources tell ESPN. Teams have been calling
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither Westbrook — a past NBA MVP and one of the league’s top 75 all-time players
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“True champion material.” Irann Orozco is an 18-year-old skilled fighter from Desert Hot Springs. She’s been a student at Kihon MMA for years, but wasn’t introduced initially to mixed martial arts. “Days you don’t feel like going, keep going. Those could be your best days.” – @IrannNayeli 💪🏼Skilled fighter Irann Orozco is already turning heads
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Former Stanley Cup champion Dan Bylsma will be the first head coach in the history of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Team officials announced Bylsma’s hiring on Tuesday. Excited to have Dan apart of the team!🔥https://t.co/N1Ra8MtBHI#IgniteTheSeason #BuildingAnOasis #OneValley #Firebirds #CoachellaValley #AHL #Hockey #HeadCoach #BuildingATeam #HockeyTeam pic.twitter.com/IHbz6LT4R6— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 21, 2022 “We’re excited to name
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SoFi Stadium in Inglewood was chosen among a total of 10 stadiums to hold games during the 2026 World Cup in North America, FIFA announced today. Along with Los Angeles, U.S. cities set to host matches during the 2026 World Cup are: — Seattle; — San Francisco; — Kansas City; — Dallas; — Houston; —
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After losing two-straight, the Power bounce back with a 14-8 win over Orange County Pirates on Saturday night at Palm Springs stadium. Power Up! ⚾️ 💥 Summer desert baseball & triple digit heat 😮💨@PSPowerBaseball VS. Orange County Pirates Coverage at 10/11 ➡️ @KESQ! @PSCLbaseball22 pic.twitter.com/1N50X7bXKq— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) June 12, 2022 The Power’s offense got
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The last month for Brian Serven has been a dream come true. The Palm Desert alum was called up the Rockies on May 18th and since has appeared in 12 games with three home runs and a .303 batting average. ⚾️🚨Brian Serven – @RockiesSpoke with @PDAztecsports Alum BServ to catch up on what has been
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A former Palm Desert High School baseball player is enjoying success at the NCAA Division II World Series currently underway in Cary, North Carolina. Izayah Alvarez, a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, is playing for the World Series title. The Sea Lions are the first team to collect two wins at the national
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The Los Angeles Angels, mired in their longest losing streak since 2016, fired manager Joe Maddon today. The team announced the move with a two-sentence statement posted on social media, saying Maddon had been relieved of his duties. Third-base coach Phil Nevin was named interim manager. The Angels have relieved Joe Maddon of his duties
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All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is running it back with the defending Super Bowl champs, the Los Angeles Rams. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION @AARONDONALD97 IS BACK! 😏 pic.twitter.com/36qCNTaqtC— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 6, 2022 The Rams restructured Donald’s contract, guaranteeing him $65 million over the next two years and $95 million through the 2024 season,
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The Los Angeles Lakers formally introduced Darvin Ham as their new coach today, following general manager Rob Pelinka praising him for his character, approach and knowledge acquired from coaching three seasons in what is now the NBA G League and 11 in the NBA. “When someone begins his NBA coaching career at the G League level and
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by adding his name to the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Thursday outside London. Mickelson will be joining Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and three other former
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The Palm Springs Power is back! The Power will kicked off the 2022 season on Friday against the Orange County Legends. The Power won their first game back, beating the Legends 11-1. The 2022 schedule features familiar opponents such as the Inland Valley Bucs, Inland Valley Pirates, Orange County Waves, Long Beach Legends, and East
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The Los Angeles Lakers have hired their next coach. Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham will be the new head coach of the Lakers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers have hired Darvin Ham as coach, sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 28, 2022 ESPN reports that Ham agreed to a four-year deal with the
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“She was varsity her first year as a freshman, so right away she started contributing.” That was La Quinta track and field head coach Brian Ansley talking about senior sensation Alaysia Smoot. A do-it all athlete that fell in love with track and field. “It was my freshman year when I got involved and it was
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After a shortened 2021 season, Palm Springs Power is back in action for a full slate of summer games at Palm Springs Stadium. The @PSPowerBaseball are back in action full-time this summer! ⚾️💥Spoke with Manager @CaseyDill22 ahead of their summer start and I didn’t realize how much baseball history is here in the desert 🏜️Much
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Welcome to the Show! Palm Desert High School grad Brian Serven made his MLB debut on Wednesday for the Colorado Rockies. It’s Serven Szn 😤Brian got the call & will be making his MLB debut today! #Rockies pic.twitter.com/p9gM81yAGb— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) May 18, 2022 There’s truly nothing like making your MLB debut.Go be great, 6️⃣!
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Just a day after the Palm Desert High School boys golf team won the CIF-SS title, a rule violation has forced the team to forfeit it. A CIF-SS news release revealed that Palm Desert self-reported its violation of CIF bylaws. “CIF-SS bylaws 504.M and 2212 state: In order to provide at least one day of
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