“Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to play Indian Wells, Miami, and all the Grand Slams,” said Ramkumar Ramanathan. “And I’m slowly playing these tournaments and my next call will be to make the main draw of these tournaments.” Ramkumar, who left home at 15 to pursue tennis, lives the grind of an
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Coming back and playing in her backyard, Desirae Krawczyk had the local tennis eyes all over her this week. Not only because she has won three Grand Slams this year, but also because she puts on a show every time she steps on the court. But on Sunday afternoon her competition got the best of
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It’s a wrap for Week 8 of high school football. Check out highlights and scores from this week’s action. La Quinta – 0@Palm Desert – 37FXavier Prep – 20@Shadow Hills – 7FRancho Mirage – 27@Palm Springs – 19FTwentynine Palms – 15@Coachella Valley – 14FCathedral City – 52@Banning – 8FIndio – 16@Yucca Valley – 15FDesert Mirage
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Check out our nominees for Play of the Week. Vote for your favorite below. The winner will be announced Monday at 6 PM on News Channel 3. Click here to see highlights and scores from Week 8
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Update: 10:00 p.m. Desirae Krawczyk and her partner Alexa Guarachi won in a three-set tie-breaker against Heather Watson and Zheng Saisai. Original Report: Former Palm Desert Aztec and 3-time Grand Slam Champion Desirae Krawczyk is set to play at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells tonight. The doubles tennis star told News Channel 3
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Palm Desert girls volleyball is one of the best pound-for-pound programs in the desert. Head coach Becca Brown has had some good teams before but calls this 2021 squad the best she’s ever had and maybe the best of all-time here in the valley. PD girls volleyball has dominated all year. They will take the
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“This area has just been home to me since I could ever remember,” said Krawczyk. A former Palm Desert Aztec, Krawczyk and tennis are rooted here in the desert. So many memories she still holds with her to this day. “My dad introduced me to tennis when I was two,” said Krawczyk. “He played at
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The BNP Paribas Open continued on Tuesday with former Palm Desert high school standout Desirae Krawczyk making an appearance on the practice courts in front of family, friends and fans. Really cool to catch up local tennis star @desiraekrawczyk. The 3-time grand slam champion is a special talent competing in her backyard this week at
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The ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage is now The Chevron Championship in a move that will see the Coachella Valley losing one of its signature events. The LPGA and IMG announced Tuesday morning Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is the Rancho Mirage event’s new title sponsor and team up with ANA for this winter’s tournament at the Mission
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After 932 days, the BNP Paribas Open is back. It's time.After 932 days away, professional tennis makes its return to Indian Wells 🌴 pic.twitter.com/XYpv0zjPE0— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) October 4, 2021 Normally in March, the two-week tennis tournament is taking place October 4-17 this year at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden after being cancelled
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Week 7 of the local high school football season featured the start of Desert Empire league play and one game postponed due to no lights! It’s over! Palm Desert’s streak of 23 straight league wins is done! Palm Springs goes on the road to earn a gutsy 10-7 win, taking down the reigning 4-time champs!
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Cathedral City has been forced to forfeit two of their wins after accidentally playing an ineligible player. The Lions, who were 5-0 overall, are taking losses in their games against Perris and 29 Palms. Unfortunately, that means they are now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in DVL play. Bummer about Cathedral City having to forfeit 2
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The 2021 Congressional Baseball game was held today at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. is underway. Democrats and Republicans lawmakers faced off in a friendly game of baseball to raise money for charity. It was a close game but the Republican team came out with the win in a 13-12 game. Local Congressman Raul Ruiz
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Tennis great Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the first and only Fall-edition of the BNP Paribas Open, scheduled to be played October 4-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The announcement came via Twitter on Wednesday, just days ahead of the tournament’s start. I am sorry I won’t get to see my fans in Indian
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator has announced his retirement from the ring, Pacquiao says: “As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people for supporting Manny Pacquiao. Goodbye boxing.”
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Coachella Valley Volleyball Coachella Valley volleyball has had a star in the making for the past 4 years, Melanie Hernandez. The type of player this coaching staff has been waiting on. I remember after our banquet that year we went up to her and asked her if she is ready for this to be her
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Reigning US Open Champion Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wild card into the 2021 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. A desert debut you won't want to miss.See you in #TennisParadise, @EmmaRaducanu 🌴 pic.twitter.com/NFHSwGaBfa— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) September 28, 2021 The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden starts on Oct.
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According to the Desert Empire League, below is how the league will handle cancellations in the event of COVID-19. All league contests will award points for contests played. Breakdown as follows:● 3points for an outright win● 3points for a win in overtime● 1point for a loss in overtime If a game has to be cancelled
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The world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player will not be at Indian Wells next week. Ash Barty has withdrawn from the 2021 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, tournament officials announced on Monday. Another star is out at this year’s BNP. More tonight on @KESQ in sports. https://t.co/47wjiink1l— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 27, 2021 There has
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We’re all wrapped up with week 6 of the local high school football season. Check out scores and tune in at 11 p.m. for the full highlights. Indio – 21@Cathedral City – 28FLa Quinta – 50@Bloomington – 8F LQHS football is now 4-0. Blackhawk football defeats Bloomington High School 50-7! Ready for DEL! Let’s go
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