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  1. Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. pose for photographs at the end of their West Coast promotional press conference at The Beverly Hills Hotel for their upcoming fight on June 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    Friendly banter; serious fight

    While some have said Cathedral City boxer Tim Bradley has won the “Manny Pacquiao lottery” by securing a fight with the popular boxer, trainer Joel Diaz sees it a different way.

    • 12:21 AM
  2. Indio's Jose Betancourt (left) heads the ball against Kennedy High School during a CIF Division II playoff game Tuesday. The Rajahs won 2-1 in overtime. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Rajahs' advance to quarterfinals on hail mary

    INDIO — Following a timeout with seconds remaining and behind 1-0, desperation set in for the Indio High School boys' soccer team in their Division II playoff game against Kennedy.

    • 12:19 AM
  3. Coachella Valley's Lionel Padilla (center) celebrates his goal against Riverside Poly on Tuesday. The Arabs won 3-1 to advance to the CIF quarterfinals. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Padilla, Arabs boys' soccer team advance

    THERMAL — A door can only receive so many knocks before being answered.

    • 12:18 AM
  4. Dodgers' manager Don Mattingly wasted little time with one of his easiest decisions of the spring, naming Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw as the team's opening day starter. Barry Gutierrez/The Associated Press

    Off-field issues not a downer for Dodgers this season

    GLENDALE, Ariz. — A casually dressed Don Mattingly leaned back in his clubhouse office chair admittedly much more relaxed the second time around as Dodgers manager.

    • 1:14 AM
  5. The Angels' Mark Trumbo celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in September. Trumbo is making the move from first base to third with the acquisition of Albert Pujols. Thearon W. Henderson/The Associated Press

    Trumbo transition: Angels known for going from first to third, but not this way

    TEMPE, Ariz. — Mark Trumbo did everything the Los Angeles Angels asked in 2011 — he led the team in home runs and RBIs, played a solid first base and did his best to keep them in playoff contention.

    • 12:13 AM
  6. Manny Pacquiao (left) and Cathedral City's Timothy Bradley pose for photographs and look at photographs at the end of their West Coast promotional news conference at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    You listening Floyd?

    BEVERLY HILLS — Cathedral City's Timothy Bradley became the opponent for Manny Pacquiao after a proposed Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather bout fell through.

    • 12:13 AM
    • SPORTS /

    Top college softball teams set to return to the valley

    CATHEDRAL CITY — The annual Cathedral City Softball Classic, featuring the nation's top collegiate programs and the USSSA professional fastpitch team, Pride, is set for Thursday through Sunday at Big League Dreams Sports Park.

    • 12:12 AM
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    Valley Roundup: Desert Mirage, DHS keeping dreams alive

    BISHOP — The Desert Mirage High School boys' soccer team defeated Bishop Union 4-1 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the CIF Division VI playoffs.

    • 12:11 AM

  9. Aztecs forge way into Final Four with late comeback victory

    The Palm Desert High School boys' basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Division III-AAA playoffs for the second time in school history on Tuesday, defeating host Tustin 49-44 in a come-from-behind victory.

    • 12:12 AM

  10. Mickelson joins an impressive winners list

    When Phil Mickelson won his 40th career PGA Tour title at Pebble Beach this year, he moved into a tie for ninth on the all-time career wins list with Dr. Cary Middlecoff.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  11. Ask Larry: World ranking points?

    Q: Could you run a piece explaining exactly how the points that determine the rankings are awarded? Do players earn the same number of points for wins and top finishes on the European tour as they do on the deeper US Tour?

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Callaway Hex Black Tour ball

    It doesn’t take much for golfers to start thinking about buying new equipment.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  13. CASA of Riverside fundraising event

    The third annual CASA for Riverside County charity golf tournament will be played March 19 at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 14, 2012

  14. Marine Appreciation golf event

    The annual Marine Appreciation Day golf tournament will be played March 8 at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  15. LPGA legends return for Fresh and Easy pro-am

    Ten LPGA Hall of Famers led by event organizer Amy Alcott will return to Mission Hills Country Club for the second year in a row to play in the Fresh & Easy Charity Pro-Am on March 25, the weekend before the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
  16. Manny Pacquiao (left) and Timothy Bradley Jr. pose for photographs at the end of their West Coast promotional press conference at The Beverly Hills Hotel for their upcoming fight on June 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    Bradley, Pacquiao are friendly ... for now

    While people have said Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley has won the “Manny Pacquiao lottery,” by securing a fight with the popular boxer, trainer Joel Diaz sees it a different way.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  17. Rams' senior focused on soccer success

    Gustavo Martinez is a senior defender and captain for the Desert Mirage High School boys' soccer team, which is playing its second-round game on the road today at Bishop Union in the CIF Southern Section Division VI playoffs.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
    • SPORTS /

    Valley Roundup: La Quinta sends five wrestlers to Masters meet

    HESPERIA — Five La Quinta High School wrestlers qualified for this week's Masters meet.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
    • SPORTS /
    Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols waits to hit during a spring training workout Monday in Tempe, Ariz. Pujols, a three-time National League most valuable player who led the St. Louis Cardinals to World Series championships in 2006 and 2011, joined his new club for the first time Monday. MORRY GASH/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

    Albert Pujols, face of Angels, arrives in camp

    Decked out in Angels' gear from head to toe, Albert Pujols looked like the same slugger whose swing in St. Louis became as symbolic as the Gateway Arch. “Here I am,” he said. And here he goes.

    • Feb. 20, 2012
    • SPORTS /
    Lakers' Kobe Bryant lays the ball in Monday against Portland. BRET HARTMAN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

    Lakers flex muscles in victory over Portland

    LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared to a 30-point lead early in the second quarter before holding on for a 103-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

    • Feb. 20, 2012
    • SPORTS /
    Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin (right) shoots against Golden State Warriors' Ekpe Udoh during the first half Monday in Oakland. Griffin finished with 21 points and nine rebounds, but the Clippers lost 104-97. Ben Margot/Associated Press

    Warriors pull away from Clippers late

    OAKLAND — Monta Ellis scored 32 points, Ekpe Udoh had a season-high 19 points and eight rebounds in place of ill starting center Andris Biedrins, and the Golden State Warriors topped the Los Angeles Clippers 104-97 on Monday night.

    • Feb. 20, 2012
  22. Oregon forward E.J. Singler (25) shoots past Stanford defenders in the second half Sunday in Stanford. Singler contributed 20 points and five rebounds as Oregon won 68-64. Paul Sakuma/The Associated Press

    Oregon rallies past Stanford

    E.J. Singler scored 10 consecutive points in the final six minutes, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:45 remaining, and Oregon held on to beat Stanford 68-64 on Sunday night.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
  23. Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash (right) drives against Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher during the second half Sunday in Phoenix. Matt York/The Associated Press

    Kobe Bryant upset after loss

    A 27-point deficit was too much to overcome, even for Kobe Bryant, and the outcome left the Los Angeles star annoyed at the Lakers' management.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
    • SPORTS /
    Carl Edwards gives a thumbs-up in his car after his qualifying run for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Edwards won the pole for next week's race. Terry Renna / The Associated Press

    Carl Edwards wins pole

    Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship.

    • Feb. 19, 2012

  25. ESPN employee fired over offensive headline

    ESPN fired an employee responsible for an offensive headline about Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
  26. New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (left) celebrates with Steve Novak after Novak hit a three-point basket during the second half Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks in New York. Seth Wenig/The Associated Press

    Jeremy Lin, Knicks continue run

    Jeremy Lin had 28 points and a career-high 14 assists, Steve Novak made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks ended the Dallas Mavericks' six-game winning streak with a 104-97 victory Sunday.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
  27. Bill Haas celebrates after winning the Northern Trust Open on Sunday at Riviera Country Club. Chris Carlson/The Associated Press

    Bill Haas tops Lefty, Bradley in playoff

    Bill Haas wound up making the biggest putt of them all at Riviera.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
  28. Roger Federer returns a shot against Juan Martin del Potro during the final at the ABN AMRO tournament on Sunday in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Federer defeated del Potro 6-1, 6-4 for his first title of the year. Peter Dejong/The Associated Press

    Roger Federer beats Juan Martin del Potro for first title of the year

    Roger Federer defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the ABN Amro World Tennis for his first title of the year.

    • Feb. 19, 2012

  29. Angels prepare for Pujols landing

    C.J. Wilson parked his car and laughed while signing autographs for fans who handed bats, balls and cards to the pitcher from the other side of a brick wall.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
  30. Yani Tseng tees off the second hole during the final round in Pattaya, Thailand on Sunday. Apichart Weerawong/The Associated Press

    Yani Tseng holds off Ai Miyazato for title in LPGA Thailand

    Yani Tseng's recent resolve to relax under pressure was tested Sunday on the final hole in the LPGA Thailand.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
    • SPORTS /

    Auto Racing Notes

    At Chandler, Ariz., Antron Brown won the Top Fuel division in the NHRA Arizona Nationals on Sunday at Firebird International Raceway, holding off Don Schumacher Racing teammate Tony Schumacher in the final round with a run of 3.793 seconds at 319.82 mph.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
  32. Indio's Jacquelynne White (left) drives as Rae' Jine Long of San Bernardino defends during a CIF Southern Section playoff game Saturday at Indio High School. Gerry Maceda, Special to The Desert Sun

    Rajahs outrun playoff foe to advance to 2nd round

    The Indio High School girls' basketball team had to do what it does best — and Saturday night against San Bernardino the Rajahs needed to erase a 10-point deficit in a hurry.

    • Feb. 19, 2012

  33. Indians run out of time

    Warren High School came into the quarterfinal round of the CIF Division VI water polo playoffs with an intimidating résumé. On Saturday against Desert Valley League champion Palm Springs, Warren showed the Indians just how good it is.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  34. Andrew Tiedeman wins CIF wrestling title for Palm Springs Indians

    Three local wrestlers advanced to the Masters by placing in the top five at the CIF Southern Section Individuals on Saturday at Oak Hills High School. Andrew Tiedeman and Austin Olshefsky moved on for Palm Springs, while Tommy Garcia advanced for Coachella Valley.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  35. Nine reasons why spring training matters

    Can Bryce Harper do enough in spring training to be at Wrigley Field on April 5? That's among the nine biggest reasons spring training matters.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  36. Palm Springs High School wrestler Lon Chaney III is the great-great-grandson of Lon Chaney, the star of iconic silent films such as “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Hunchback.” His great-grandfather, Creighton Chaney, also known as Lon Chaney Jr., played roles in the horror genre as the star of “The Wolf Man” and “Son of Dracula.” Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    Monster on the mat

    Lon Chaney watches horror movies from a different perspective. He's a monster on the wrestling mat, and the Palm Springs High School senior has a name to uphold.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  37. Indians stunned at final buzzer in Beverly Hills

    Excitement turned to heartbreak for the Palm Springs High School boys' basketball team Friday in a matter of 7.3 seconds.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  38. And then there was one: Palm Desert still alive in postseason

    After beating Citrus Hill 66-54 at home in Friday's second-round CIF Division III-AAA playoff game, Palm Desert is now the lone high school from the desert with a boys' basketball team still alive in the postseason.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  39. Arnold Palmer speaks after receiving the Red Feather Award at the Indian Wells Country Club on Friday. Richard Lui, The Desert Sun

    Arnie king for a day in Indian Wells

    A visibly emotional Arnold Palmer returned to the city and the course that were the location of many of his finest moments in the desert Friday as the city of Indian Wells officially proclaimed Friday Arnold Palmer Day.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  40. Palm Desert's Erin Moller moves the ball up the field against Santa Ana Valley on Friday during a CIF playoff victory. The Aztecs shut out the visitors 2-0, and will play their second-round game Wednesday against Rio Mesa. Richard Lui, The Desert Sun

    Advancing onward

    After his team seemingly walked through the first half, Palm Desert's coach implored his players to pick up the pace. They responded.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  41. Randy Caballero hits Arturo Santiago during their WBC youth intercontinental super bantamweight title bout Dec. 2 at Fantasy Springs. Caballero's next fight will be televised on Showtime. Jay Calderon, Desert Sun file photo

    Randy Caballero's next fight to be on Showtime

    Coachella's Randy Caballero is moving up in the boxing world as he will fight March 16 before a Showtime audience.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  42. Desert Chapel battles to end in loss to Cal Lutheran

    A hush fell over the crowd at the Desert Chapel High School gym Friday night, and Eagles fans were hanging their heads after visiting California Lutheran raced to a 20-5 lead after the first quarter. The underdog Eagles played toe-to-toe the rest of the way, but fell short in the end, losing 65-61 to end their season.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  43. Andrew Vela of La Quinta High School goes up for a shot as Michael Onyebalu (right) of Warren defends in their first-round CIF Division I-A playoff game. Warren defeated the Blackhawks 58-51. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    La Quinta boys' basketball falls short

    The La Quinta High School boys' basketball team has had no trouble getting to the CIF Southern Section playoffs. Getting to the second round of the postseason is another matter.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  44. Former Detroit Tigers All-Star third baseman Darrell Evans, seen in this 2008 file photo at Palm Springs Stadium, coaches young hitters in the California Winter League. Omar Ornelas, The Desert Sun

    Darrell Evans shares wisdom with California Winter League players

    Baseball statistician Bill James called him the most underrated player in baseball history. So why is Darrell Evans coaching young hitters in the California Winter League? “There's nothing as rewarding as seeing improvement in a developing hitter that you've been working with,” the two-time all-star said.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  45. Power win California Winter League title

    The Power rallied for five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to clinch the California Winter League Championship with a 7-5 victory over the Chill at Palm Springs Stadium on Friday afternoon.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  46. Three valley soccer teams stay in hunt

    The Xavier Prep High School girls' soccer didn't panic when they fell behind 1-0 in their Division V playoff game against Lynwood on Friday.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
    • SPORTS /

    News from the North: Canucks, Leafs rivalry revived this weekend

    There will be blustery winds and verbal lightning crashing the walls of Rogers Arena in Vancouver during the only west coast visit this year of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team that Canucks fans have loved to hate for decades.

    • Feb. 17, 2012

  48. Kobe Bryant's surge in third lifts Lakers over Suns

    Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter, Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth consecutive loss, 111-99 on Friday night.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  49. The Bryan Brothers Band performs during the Desert Smash event on March 9, 2010. The band will perform before evening matches at the 2012 BNP Paribas Open. Courtesy of K-Swiss, Larry Rosa

    Bryan Brothers Band to play at BNP Paribas Open

    U.S. doubles players Mike and Bob Bryan and their band will perform before evening matches at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, organizers said Friday.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  50. Register now for Golfin' for Eagles tournament

    The Desert Hot Springs youth sports teams are collecting registrations for their second annual Golfin' for Eagles tournament, which will be held March 10.

    • Feb. 17, 2012

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