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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will try to return to the Calder Cup finals for the third consecutive year . . .
11/07/2024

The Coachella Valley Firebirds will try to return to the Calder Cup finals for the third consecutive year . . .

The Firebirds will have a new head coach and plenty of new players in the team's third season

The rest of the schedule will be announced soon . . .
10/07/2024

The rest of the schedule will be announced soon . . .

The Firebirds will be looking for a third consecutive Western Conference championship under a new head coach

Meet The Desert Sun's Girls' Athlete of the Year. It's SIENNA RODRIGUEZ of Indio.Starter on undefeated volleyball and so...
07/07/2024

Meet The Desert Sun's Girls' Athlete of the Year. It's SIENNA RODRIGUEZ of Indio.
Starter on undefeated volleyball and softball teams AND A CIF-SS champion in water polo? What a year!

Rodriguez was a key part of the Rajahs' CIF-SS title-winning water polo team and started on undefeated volleyball and softball teams, too

Felan and his teammates won the 1957 Texas State championship in the face of rampant discrimination . . .
22/06/2024

Felan and his teammates won the 1957 Texas State championship in the face of rampant discrimination . . .

Lupe Felan and his San Felipe Mustangs golf team are the subject of “The Long Game,” a movie recently in theaters and now streaming.

Reiter, just 24, last played in the U.S. Open Championship in 2022 . . .
04/06/2024

Reiter, just 24, last played in the U.S. Open Championship in 2022 . . .

Reiter, a Palm Desert High grad, also qualified for the U.S. Open in 2022, missing the cut

Oh baby, Jeremiah Estrada!!! The Palm Desert grad is making MLB history with the Padres. 13 straight strikeouts ... and ...
29/05/2024

Oh baby, Jeremiah Estrada!!!

The Palm Desert grad is making MLB history with the Padres. 13 straight strikeouts ... and counting. Wow! Making the valley proud.

The Palm Desert grad is the talk of Major League Baseball after striking out a record 13 consecutive batters for the Padres

Lakers returning to Acrisure for not one but TWO NBA preseason games in October. They'll face the Timberwolves and Suns....
17/05/2024

Lakers returning to Acrisure for not one but TWO NBA preseason games in October. They'll face the Timberwolves and Suns.
Details:

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns will be the opponents as the Lakers begin their 2024-25 preseason at Acrisure Arena

A 63 gives Gonzalez the lead at The Galleri Classic
30/03/2024

A 63 gives Gonzalez the lead at The Galleri Classic

Gonzalez fired a remarkable 9-under 63 in the uncharacteristic rain, wind and cold of Rancho Mirage to take the lead of another PGA Tour Champions event.

Begay delivered his message of success for youths as he does at most events . . .
27/03/2024

Begay delivered his message of success for youths as he does at most events . . .

Begay turned 50 in September, making him eligible for the PGA Tour Champions

Sinner is now 16-0 in 2024 and back in contention at BNP Paribas Open . . .
14/03/2024

Sinner is now 16-0 in 2024 and back in contention at BNP Paribas Open . . .

Sinner says he hasn't changed his approach to tennis during his current winning streak

Fritz won the BNP Paribas Open in 2022 and is always happy to come back to the desert . . .
10/03/2024

Fritz won the BNP Paribas Open in 2022 and is always happy to come back to the desert . . .

Sporting new clothing apparel from a deal with Hugo Boss, Fritz survived a tight first set for a tiebreaker win, then waltzed to a victory.

Remember this guy?
22/02/2024

Remember this guy?

The two-time California state heavyweight champion finishes his high school wrestling career 87-0.

Inskter brought Bae to La Quinta and Tradition Golf Club . . . .
22/02/2024

Inskter brought Bae to La Quinta and Tradition Golf Club . . . .

Inkster hosted Jenny Bae, a two-time Epson Tour winner, at Inkster's winter home in La Quinta

The former La Quinta High School grad hasn't played competetive golf in 12 years, but is still in the minds of fans . . ...
26/01/2024

The former La Quinta High School grad hasn't played competetive golf in 12 years, but is still in the minds of fans . . .

The La Quinta High School grad had three PGA Tour wins before retiring at age 26. And if he does return would it be to the PGA Tour or LIV?

Have you heard about Palm Desert freshman Katelyn Gallagher? She's playing soccer and basketball simultaneously for the ...
25/01/2024

Have you heard about Palm Desert freshman Katelyn Gallagher? She's playing soccer and basketball simultaneously for the Aztecs. As in, she's in a varsity soccer game at 6:30 p.m. and then in a varsity basketball game at 6:35 p.m. Wild stuff for the talented frosh.

Katelyn Gallagher can be playing for the Palm Desert varsity soccer team one minute and the Aztecs varsity basketball team five minutes later

This was probably an inevitable decision, but it’s not a wrong decision either The American Express . . .
25/01/2024

This was probably an inevitable decision, but it’s not a wrong decision either The American Express . . .

Dunlap's win on the PGA Tour as an amateur came at the American Express Sunday

No one saw what the amateur is doing coming this week . . .
21/01/2024

No one saw what the amateur is doing coming this week . . .

Starting the day tied for third and two shots behind leader Sam Burns, Dunlap fired a 12-under 60 at La Quinta Country Club to reach 27-under par.

The round still resonates with fans in the desert and across the country The American Express . . .
20/01/2024

The round still resonates with fans in the desert and across the country The American Express . . .

Duval made 11 birdies and one eagle in the final round of the 1999 event to earn the victory.

62 was only good enough for a tie for first at The American Express . . .
19/01/2024

62 was only good enough for a tie for first at The American Express . . .

Johnson’s 10 birdies, including six in a row at La Quinta Country Club, gave him a share of the lead with Alex Noren.

The former La Quinta Blackhawk was a nuclear missile operator in the AIr Force before turning pro . . . The American Exp...
17/01/2024

The former La Quinta Blackhawk was a nuclear missile operator in the AIr Force before turning pro . . . The American Express . . . .

Tom Whitney’s only PGA Tour check in three career starts came in the 2018 American Express when he finished 67th and earned $12,095.

The number one player in the world tops this list for The American Express . . .
14/01/2024

The number one player in the world tops this list for The American Express . . .

The American Express field features 12 of the world’s top 30-ranked golfers.

Part of the uniqueness of The American Express is its three-course rotation
13/01/2024

Part of the uniqueness of The American Express is its three-course rotation

La Quinta Country Club swapped out greens on the front nine of its course this summer

Canadian tennis pro Genie Bouchard is not done playing tennis professionally, but in 2024 she’s also giving pro pickleba...
11/01/2024

Canadian tennis pro Genie Bouchard is not done playing tennis professionally, but in 2024 she’s also giving pro pickleball a try. Our story, with photos:

This year the 29-year-old Montréal native will become the first high-profile tennis player to attempt to juggle both sports simultaneously.

Talk about starting 2024 with a bang. 💥
01/01/2024

Talk about starting 2024 with a bang. 💥

Coachella Valley has struggled to score goals in recent weeks, which is what made Monday's New Year's Day win in Calgary especially noteworthy.

Readers still ripping on PGA Tour and LIV golf for greed and defections . . .
28/12/2023

Readers still ripping on PGA Tour and LIV golf for greed and defections . . .

The defection of Jon Rahm to LIV seems to have cemented some fans against both sides in the bickering

Roggin was on television in Los Angeles for more than four decades . . .
26/12/2023

Roggin was on television in Los Angeles for more than four decades . . .

Roggin is a member of the Southern California Sports Hall of Fame for his four decades at KNBC in Los Angeles

20/12/2023

From the cross country trails to the volleyball court and the swimming pools, golf courses and tennis courts in between, meet the top fall athletes

Time to reveal the best of the best from the fall sports season! Volleyball, girls' tennis, girls' golf, boys' water pol...
20/12/2023

Time to reveal the best of the best from the fall sports season!
Volleyball, girls' tennis, girls' golf, boys' water polo, girls' and boys' cross country. Here they are, The Desert Sun's Top Fall Athletes!

From the cross country trails to the volleyball court and the swimming pools, golf courses and tennis courts in between, meet the top fall athletes

12/12/2023

Harper, the Yucca Valley senior, is our MVP, while Coachella Valley's Ramirez and Xavier Prep's Cervello are offensive and defensive players of the year.

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Meet Ziere Revis. He’s No. 11 on our #Elite11 countdown of the top high school football players in the valley entering the 2021 season. Check out our full video interview with him and his photo gallery and other info at the link. https://bit.ly/2VKTp3e

Rancho Mirage has a surprise visitor at Friday night's football first-round playoff game! Glad to see you out and about Izzy!!! Showing support for the fam like always! Wishing you a speedy recovery from all of us at DesertSun.com!!!! https://bit.ly/36OFDNO

Elite 11 unveiling starts Monday
Elite 11 unveiling starts Monday

👀🏈 COMING MONDAY! We start to reveal our ELITE 11! Who's hyped? For more on the Elite 11 read this: https://bit.ly/2MSQNcM

Rancho Mirage Holiday Invitational dunk contest
Rancho Mirage Holiday Invitational dunk contest

Did you miss the dunk contest last night? Josh Christoper of Mayfair in Lakewood, California won it. Here is a taste of the action. For photos and the full story, click here: https://bit.ly/2QaEnLw

Tonight’s the night! No. 1 Palm Desert vs. No. 1 Shadow Hills. Lets break down what to expect in the big game together.

High school football chat take 2:

Fabrice Voyne is No. 1 in our Elite 11
Fabrice Voyne is No. 1 in our Elite 11

He's No. 1! He's No. 1! He's No. 1! Congratulations to FABRICE VOYNE of Xavier Prep who is our No. 1 player in this year's Elite 11. Voyne is a talented athlete who plays safety and WR for the Saints, he's already received DI and Ivy League offers. Don't forget to join us at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, on FB Live, where columnist Shad Powers and reporter Andrew L. John will discuss this season’s picks and take your questions. Congrats Fabrice! Check out his hype video here: desert.sn/2vR3YBR

No. 2 in our Elite 11 is Jack Queenen
No. 2 in our Elite 11 is Jack Queenen

JACK QUEENEN of Palm Desert is No. 2 in our Elite 11 countdown. The senior linebacker had 120 tackles last season and is back for 120 or so more. Congrats Jack! Check out his hype video here https://desert.sn/2Mt9WT3

No. 3 in our Elite 11 is Angelo Fitzgerald of Coachella Valley
No. 3 in our Elite 11 is Angelo Fitzgerald of Coachella Valley

ELITE 11 TIME! No. 3 in our Elite 11 is ... ANGELO FITZGERALD of Coachella Valley. The multi-talented player can score out of the backfield or as a receiver. Look for the Arabs to get the ball to him as much as possible this year. Good luck Angelo! Check out his hype video here: https://desert.sn/2MKJVLK

No. 4 in the Elite 11 is Manny Ridge of Desert Mirage
No. 4 in the Elite 11 is Manny Ridge of Desert Mirage

No. 4 in our Elite 11 is Manny Ridge of Desert Mirage. The talented running back rushed for more than 2,000 yards last season. What will he do for an encore? Check out his hype video here: https://desert.sn/2B9xYy1 #Elite11

No. 6 in our Elite 11 is Fred Massie
No. 6 in our Elite 11 is Fred Massie

No. 6 in our Elite 11 is ... FRED MASSIE of La Quinta. Massie is a tackling machine and he's back to do more damage. You might even see him in the offensive backfield this year. Congrats Fred! Check out his hype video right here: https://desert.sn/2MbbB0h

Kevin Johnson is No. 7 in our Elite 11
Kevin Johnson is No. 7 in our Elite 11

The No. 7 player in our Elite 11 is ... KEVIN JOHNSON of Shadow Hills. The talented receiver and cornerback uses his speed, size and leaping ability to seemingly grab every ball that comes his way. Congrats Kevin! Check out his hype video right here: https://desert.sn/2M6rjtk #Elite11

David Talley is No. in the Elite 11
David Talley is No. in the Elite 11

ELITE 11 TIME!! The No. 8 player in our Elite 11 is ... DAVID TALLEY of Rancho Mirage. All the talented senior does is lead his team to deep playoff runs. Can he do it again? Don't bet against him. Enjoy his hype video, right here: https://desert.sn/2vWEQZw

Jack Howard is No. 9 in our Elite 11
Jack Howard is No. 9 in our Elite 11

ELITE 11 REVEAL TIME! No. 9 in our list of the top football players is JACK HOWARD of Xavier Prep. The talented offensive and defensive lineman is only a sophomore, but he was All-DVL on both sides of the ball as a freshman. Wow! Check out his video here: https://desert.sn/2ntlDet

Donny Fitzgerald is No. 10 in our Elite 11
Donny Fitzgerald is No. 10 in our Elite 11

Have you seen the video yet for Coachella Valley's Donny Fitzgerald, the No. 10 athlete in our Elite 11. Give it a look and a listen, while you wait for the No. 9 athlete to be revealed at 4 p.m. today.

Elite 11 hype video for Mario Montalvo
Elite 11 hype video for Mario Montalvo

Have you seen Mario Montalvo's Elite 11 video yet? The Rancho Mirage linebacker is No. 11 in our countdown of the top desert football players. No. 10 will be revelaed at 4 p.m. today. #Elite11

2018 Elite Eleven
2018 Elite Eleven

The Elite 11 countdown starts Monday. Are you ready?

Best of the best from the winter season!
Best of the best from the winter season!

Introducing The Desert Sun's Top Winter Athletes! We've got CIF champions, history-makers and record-breakers. See the sensational seven right here https://desert.sn/2EdZU01 and hear them in their own words in the video. Congrats one and all!

Winter champs!
Winter champs!

High school playoff primer: A full schedule, predictions of who will go the furthest in each of the five sports and more. Read it all here http://desert.sn/2G82g1M after you enjoy the video compilation of winter league champions below 👇👇

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