La Quinta native Brandun Lee continues to shine in his young boxing career. On Tuesday, the 22-year-old was named Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year. Blessed to have received the “Prospect Of The Year” award from @ringmagazine 👊🏼🙏🏻 Looking forward to 2022!— Brandun Lee (@Brandun_Lee) December 29, 2021 Lee, a junior welterweight, has a perfect
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Legendary Raiders Head Coach John Madden has died at the age of 85. The NFL announced that Madden died unexpectedly Tuesday morning. “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach
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Just hours before kickoff, the SDCCU Holiday Bowl between UCLA and North Carolina State at San Diego’s Petco Park was abruptly canceled today due to COVID-19 issues within the Bruins football program. “We are extremely grateful to the Holiday Bowl, students, fans, sponsors and the people of San Diego for their support this week,” UCLA
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The Los Angeles Rams are giving fans a chance to win a pair of tickets to Super Bowl LVI, to be played Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium, the team announced today. Through Feb. 1, fans can go to www.therams.com/sbsweeps to enter the sweepstakes. Winners will be announced the following day. Fans will also have the opportunity
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Ari Munoz is a senior guard for Rancho Mirage and has developed over 4 years to be where she is now. The captain. And She loves the game. “I have an interesting way of playing. I feel like it’s me and the game more than anything else. It’s just me against myself. I really don’t
Continue ReadingWelcome back Tiger. After not knowing earlier this year if Tiger Woods would play golf again, let alone walk, he made his triumphant return for the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida. One of the great events of the years where pro’s and former pro’s compete with their child. This was Tiger’s second time playing with
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By BARRY WILNER The NFL has moved three games because of COVID-19 outbreaks: Las Vegas at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday; and Seattle at the Los Angeles Rams and Washington at Philadelphia from Sunday to Tuesday. Three people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press about the changes on Friday. The people spoke
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Modernism Week will be adding a golf tournament to its lineup of events in February, organizers announced today. The annual 11-day festival, scheduled for Feb. 17-27, will offer an 18-hole tournament at the Seven Lakes Golf and Country Club on Feb. 27, from 1-4 p.m. The tournament will conclude with an awards ceremony and cocktail
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The Palm Desert wrestling program proved why they’re one of the top teams in the state with their impressive win on Wednesday night over rival La Quinta. 84-0. Domination from start to finish for @PalmWrestling over rival LQ. @baileyarredondo was out there tonight to capture all the action. Be sure to check out the highlights
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Meet Melia Johnson. A natural-born athlete and a four-year starter at Desert Christian Academy. Melia has truly solidified herself as one of the best players in program history. “I think my goal this year is to just be the best that I can be and just try and develop more as this is my last
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Excitement is building for the arrival of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, our local American Hockey League team! Construction is moving along quickly for its new arena in Thousand Palms. The team expects to have a “topping out” ceremony in February. The team’s first home game is expected to be held in December 2022. And while eager
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Odell Beckham Jr., safety Jordan Fuller and seven of their Los Angeles Rams teammates went on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday amid the latest expansion of their virus outbreak. Defensive backs Terrell Burgess and Juju Hughes, tight end Brycen Hopkins, tackle Alaric Jackson and injured
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. each caught a touchdown pass and the Los Angeles Rams held on for a 30-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will have to wait at least one more
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Brandun Lee continues his rise as one of the top prospects in the sport of boxing. Making his Showtime Championship Boxing debut on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, the 22-year-old La Quinta native improved to 24-0 after his knockout win over Juan Heraldez. WELCOME TO THE SHOW @Brandun_Lee 😳The rising ⭐
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The USA Pickelball National Championships were in full swing at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this week, and championship Sunday was a sight to see. Call it, Pickleball Paradise. https://twitter.com/baileyarredondo/status/1470145664961040384?s=20 These weren’t just casual players, these were the best in the world competing for gold medals. “Two huge factors because this is the biggest pickleball
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This is the only game where the guys playing in the game would die for the millions watching the game – how cool is that? “Yep, exactly. And that’s very true. That’s the quote that comes to my mind, too. The people on the field playing in the game game, all of them would die
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“From when the first time I saw her to now, her level of play is just amazing,” said Indio soccer head coach Mark Nicacio. “She’s a very good player.” Senior captain Valeria Sanchez has been at the front of the Indio girls soccer program for the past 2 years. She’s worked hard to be one
Continue Reading “Once I smell blood, it’s game over.” 22-year-old La Quinta native Brandun Lee is a rising star in the sport of boxing, boasting a perfect 23-0 record that includes 21 knockouts. Fighting as a junior welterweight, the next challenge for Lee is Juan Heraldez (16-1-1). This fight is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, at Dignity
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The DEL basketball season is underway in the valley, the first of a 15-game schedule this season. On the boys side – Shadow Hills, Palm Springs and Xavier Prep came away as winners. Buley a bucket. @PSBasketball1 looks dominant in Desert Empire opener against @HoopsAztec. We got this game and the two others in the
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