Pickleball In Palm Desert: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Tickets Go On Sale For Coachella Valley Lakers’ Inaugural 2026-27 Season

The NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers will play 24 regular-season home games at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert.

New Hockey Coach Arrives In Coachella Valley: What To Know About Scott Ford

"I'm incredibly excited to join the Firebirds organization and become part of what has been built in the Coachella Valley," Ford says.

Coachella Valley Firebirds 2026/27 Schedule Released

The Firebirds, the American Hockey League affiliate team, shared their schedule for ticket hopefuls.

Library Director Throws Baseball Game's First Pitch To Promote Summer Reading Challenge

The Palm Springs Public Library Director will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday's Palm Springs Power SoCal Baseball League game.

Max McCormick, CV Firebirds Team Captain Retires From Professional Hockey

"I wish I could play forever, it's time to hang up the skates."

Lakers G League Team Moves To Palm Desert, Renamed Coachella Valley Lakers

The Coachella Valley Lakers will play home games of the 2026-27 season at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert.

Pickleball Tournament In Palm Desert: Fundraiser For American Heart Association

Here's how to register to play pickleball for a cause in May at the Palm Desert JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.

Youth Sports Grant Keeps Kids On The Field In Coachella Valley

Gear It Forward, Inc. will use the funds to launch a "1:1 Coaching and Youth Development Initiative" across 10 sports programs.

Parade To Honor Coachella Valley HS Girls Soccer On Championship Game

The Coachelal Valley High School girls' soccer team won their CIF Div. 5 championship, finishing second in the state championship.

BNP Paribas Champions: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Elena Rybakina in Final Match

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka retains her rank Monday after defeating Elena Rybakina in the women's final at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian We

Where To Watch Baseball In Palm Desert This Season

From a brand partner: From sports bars to local ballparks, here are a few places around Palm Desert to catch the game this season.

BNP Paribas Tournament Matchups, Stunning Upsets, 'Crazy Matches'

After a day of emotional highs and lows, the tennis world once again has eyes trained on the BNP Paribas courts in Indian Wells.

Main Draw Begins At Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open

Players leave Dubai, arriving in Indian Wells as the men and women's draws begin, and an Italian tennis player announced threats Monday.

BNP Paribas Qualifying Underway: Big Names, Main Draw Announcement Coming

The main draw matches begin Wednesday, and continue through March 15 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Venus Williams Set To Play At BNP Paribas Open In Coachella Valley

"I'm so excited to be heading back to Indian Wells and can't wait to return home to play in California," Williams said.

Where To Watch College Basketball In Palm Desert

Tournament time is more fun with friends — explore neighborhood favorites and popular hangouts to watch the action.

Kraken Prospect, Firebirds Forward Gets 20 Game Suspension

Coaches react as David Goyette tests positive for a performance enhancing substance in the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.

Release The Kraken! Coachella Valley Firebirds Nod To NHL Team Alliance Friday

"Kraken Night," presented by Alaska Airline, shines a spotlight on the shared commitment to player development and on-ice success.

Beloved Golfer Brings Home Nearly $10 Million In PGA Prize This Weekend

Over the weekend, h brought home the $9.2 million purse in The American Express PGA tournament by four strokes over four golfers.

PGA Returns To La Quinta, Drawing Golf's Greatest To The Tees

The $9.2 million The American Express PGA tournament was set to begin Thursday at three courses in La Quinta with 13 of the top 30 players.

Where To Watch The Big Game In Palm Desert: These Sports Bars Score The Extra Point With Area Diners

From casual bars to lively breweries, here are a few places to cheer, snack and settle in for the Feb. 8 showdown.

Where To Watch The Big Game In Palm Desert In 2026

Here are a few places in and around Palm Desert to cheer, snack and settle in for the Feb. 8 showdown.

BNP Paribas Open Returns In March 2026: What To Know When You Go

Feel the magic of tennis paradise in March, when Coachella Valley transforms into the tennis epicenter.

Inland Empire Woman's Flag Football Teams Joining SoCal League: What To Know, How To Try Out, Team Ownership

The Southern CA league's games are expected to be staged at top high school or junior college football stadiums in the eight counties.

Firebirds Come From Behind To Celebrate Pride Night Win

Victo Osman, Caden Price and Ian McKinnon were standout players in the game.

Coachella Valley Firebird Heads To The Winter Olympics In 2026

Firebirds forward Oscar Fisker Mølgaard has been named to an international roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Construction On 'Premier Pickleball Destination' To Begin In Palm Springs

Twenty-two new courts and one tournament court are coming to the Demuth Park Pickleball Courts in Palm Springs.

Coachella Valley Firebirds Announce $60K In Grant Funding For Coachella Valley Teachers

The grant money was provided through the team's One Valley Foundation.

Palm Springs Hockey Academy To Launch In Palm Desert

"We're thrilled to bring this level of hockey to the desert," academy President and co-founder Justin Reynolds said in a statement.

LGBTQ Adults Interested In Playing Hockey Have Opportunities In Coachella Valley

"Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association strives to be an avenue to create opportunities for LGBTQ+ athletes ... ."

Aztecs Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Palm Desert High School

From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Palm Desert.

Palm Desert To Host LA Lakers Preseason Play

The NBA's preseason play is scheduled in October. Tickets for the Lakers opener in Palm Desert go on sale June 6.

Coachella Firebirds Battle Canucks To Tie Up Playoff Series: 2025

Jacob Melanson scored five minutes into OT to tie the best-of-five series at 1-1. Read the full game recap.

Actor Anthony Anderson's Celebrity Golf Classic Coming To Palm Desert

The 7th annual event takes place at the Bighorn Golf Club. The tourney benefits inner-city kids via the Anderson Family Foundation.

Coachella Firebirds Seek Calder Cup: 2025 Series Vs. Calgary Wranglers

This is the 3rd consecutive year the Coachella Valley Firebirds and the Wranglers, the Flames' minor league team, have met in the playoffs.

Coachella Valley Firebirds Goaltender Earns 1st Shutout Of The Season

Goaltender Victor Ostman stopped all 29 shots to pick up the first shutout of his AHL career as well as the first shutout of 2025 season.

INDYCAR Gears Up For 1st Ever Thermal Club Grand Prix

Race car fans can experience the iconic Twin Palms route, which includes 17 turns, elevation changes and more.

BNP Paribas Open Quarterfinals Show Series Of Upsets, Must See Matches

The matches at the BNP Paribas Open show a number of players seeking to reach the semifinals for their first time. Here's who to watch.

BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament, 4th Round Underway In Indian Wells

Thousand Oaks resident Marcos Giron won over 4th-seeded Casper Ruud in a previous round, the first time he's earned victory over a tourney