Tommy Lasorda was a baseball icon. The Dodgers Hall of Fame manager touched the lives of many, including those here in the Coachella Valley. Steve Garvey, a Palm Desert resident and Dodger legend in his own right, played for Lasorda, starting in the minor leagues for the Ogden Dodgers in 1968. “This must be Steve
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Change is inevitable in our new world amid an ongoing pandemic, especially here in California. Below are some of the key points in regards to the 2021 American Express golf tournament. Despite format changes, tournament contributions to local Coachella Valley charities will exceed those made in 2020Due to local COVID-19 circumstances, the tournament will be
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According to multiple reports, former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalized near his home in Indio. The Daily Beast reported Wednesday morning that the 77-year-old has been hospitalized multiple times since testing positive on Dec. 13 and is currently on oxygen. John, a left-hander, pitched for the Dodgers
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The wait for high school sports will continue until at least Jan. 25, 2021. This after the California Department of Public Health issued a new guidance on Monday, Jan. 14, 2020. CIF-SS issued a response on Wednesday following that release. The complete document is below. CIF Southern Section Update – December 16th, 2020 FULL LINK:
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“My name is Blake Fields. I’m 14 years old and I’m the Association Croquet US Open champion.” That he is. And in only his second year of playing the sport. “Winning the U.S. Open was a great title for me. It was my first win in championship flight and I’ve only been playing for two
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“It’s in my blood,” said Emma Svoboda. She’s not kidding… both of Emma Svoboda’s parents played Division I basketball. Now, she’s carrying on the tradition. “Yeah, it’s nice being tall, but in the end, at the end of the day, just having a strong work ethic is going to separate you from other people,” she
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The California Department of Public Health issued a new guidance on Monday, Dec. 14 stating that youth/prep sports will be on hold until at least the end of January. The guidance released which youth sports are permitted in what tier of reopening. Many of the low contact sports, like biking, golf, tennis and running are
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“Killer Cub” Swanson returned to the octagon after 14 months with a second-round knockout of Daniel Pineda in UFC 256 in the featherweight division. Killer @CubSwanson put the paws on Daniel Pineda. The claws are still sharp 🐻Stream #UFC256 on ESPN+ ➡️ https://t.co/WVX4zKCSVh pic.twitter.com/7ZNX9HsX7I— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 13, 2020 The Coachella Valley native made
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – The Los Angeles Rams clinched their fourth straight winning season with a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots. Not in our house 😏 pic.twitter.com/eoJzfpxEIM— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 11, 2020 Rookie Cam Akers rushed for 171 yards in a breakout performance, and Kenny Young returned an interception 79 yards
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CIF-SS Commissioner Rob Wigod fielded questions on Wednesday from student-athletes in regards to the state of high school sports. Why is CA not allowed to play but other states can? When will prep sports return? Are we even going to have sports this calendar year? Watch here. I’ll have recap tonight, highlighting key points. @KESQ
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“As a pitcher, man, I control the game,” said valley baseball standout Grant Kelly. For Grant Kelly, high school baseball is just the beginning. “He doesn’t lack confidence. That’s for sure,” said David Shaw, Rancho Mirage head baseball coach. “What stands out to me is he’s a fierce competitor,” said Darol Salazar, Palm Desert head
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The Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation took the proceeds from the 2020 American Express tournament to make donations to 14 Coachella Valley-based charity organizations. The PGA Tour event was held this past January at PGA West and the La Quinta Country Club. The event raised over $1 million which were distributed to the following charities:
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jared Goff first shook off his coach’s criticism and then led his team to the top of the NFC West. The Rams’ fifth-year quarterback bounced back from last week’s tough outing with one of his best games of the season, completing 37 of 47 passes for 351 yards and a touchdown
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. James’ agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new contract with Anthony Davis, who is also represented by Klutch CEO Rich
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The California Interscholastic Federation announced the postponement in the return of full practice and athletic competition for high schools through at least Jan 1, 2021. This comes after the California Department of Public Health delayed the issuance of its updated youth sports guidance due to the surge in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations going on across
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“I was like, ‘Wow, who is this kid?’ He was just head and shoulders above everyone, I mean, it was like, everybody was watching him. He was that good,” La Quinta High School’s Track & Field Coach Brian Ansley said. That kid was Trevor Plott. La Quinta High School’s Track & Field Coach Brian Ansley
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Saturday’s USC football game against Colorado at the Coliseum was canceled today because USC did not have the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game at a specific position group as a result of a number of positive COVID-19 cases, and the resulting isolation of additional players under contact tracing protocols. After being
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INDIO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL “I love these girls!” Martha Montejano said. Martha Montejano is a big sister at home… and on the court to the entire Indio girls volleyball team. “I feel like that wanting to be better is like what motivates me and keeps me on track to like lift up our team energy most
Continue Reading TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Jared Goff won a matchup against Tom Brady while helping the Los Angeles Rams retain a share of first place in the NFC West. Goff completed 39 of his 51 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams’ 27-24 victory at Tampa. Robert Woods, Van Jefferson and Cam Akers
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