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  1. Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully gives his famous call “It's time for Dodger baseball” during pregame ceremonies for the  Dodgers home opener  on April 13, 2009. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

    Exclusive interview: Vin Scully's kindness as memorable as his career

    Countless stars have risen and faded in Los Angeles since the Dodgers relocated from Brooklyn in 1958. But Vin Scully, 84, has endured with class and grace, endearing himself to generations of fans.

    • 12:25 AM
  2. East Coast grudge match: Desert Sun staffers speak out for Giants and Patriots

    Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots provides story lines aplenty, most notably the classic rivalry between the New York City area and Boston.

    • 12:26 AM
  3. Jason Ocampo of La Quinta High School  is lifted onto the shoulders of his teammates after the Blackhawks' 1-0 victory over first-place Indio on Friday. WADE BYARS/THE DESERT SUN

    La Quinta pressure rattles Rajahs in boys soccer

    LA QUINTA — Going into Friday's game, coach Gary Nadler said his team would need to play inspired for 80 minutes in order to earn a victory.

    • 12:16 AM
  4. Miles Walding (seated) of Dothan, Ala., a player for the Palm Springs Chill, signs a contract to play in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Other players in the California Winter League are behind him with their pro contracts. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Palm Springs Chill shortstop gets big-league opportunity with Arizona Diamondbacks

    The Arizona Diamondbacks have tapped the Palm Springs Chill for shortstop Miles Walding, who will report to Arizona next month.

    • 12:17 AM
  5. Montoya rescues Rajahs with buzzer beater

    Indio High basketball player Abram Montoya played Friday night as if he had an angel on his shoulder. During a week in which he lost his grandfather, perhaps he truly did.

    • 12:19 AM
  6. Jasmonet Dew (left) of Indio tries to get a shot off as La Quinta's Lexie Jackson (right) defends Friday. Gerry Maceda/Special to The Desert Sun

    Rajah girls celebrate past and present success in basketball

    INDIO — It was a big night for the Indio High School girls' basketball team, past and present.

    • 12:20 AM
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    Valley Roundup: Rams' victory clinches tie for De Anza title in boys' soccer

    YUCCA VALLEY — The Desert Mirage High School boys' soccer team clinched at least a share of the De Anza League title Friday with a 6-1 victory over Yucca Valley.

    • 12:22 AM
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    Mission Hills Country Club site for croquet championship

    The U.S. Croquet Association's Association Laws National Championship will take place Monday to Feb. 11 at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage.

    • 12:06 AM
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    Dodgers ask court to throw out Stow damage claim

    The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  7. LQ wrestlers add to title streak

    LA QUINTA — For the eighth year in a row, the La Quinta High School wrestling team finished the regular season as Desert Valley League champions and undefeated in league play.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  8. COD football full of big-college signees

    Many College of the Desert football players are reaping the benefits of a successful season in 2011.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  9. New England  tight end Aaron Hernandez is already a big part of the Patriots' offense, but that role could increase if fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski is not full speed in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the New York Giants. Elise Amendola/The Associated Press

    Eye on the 'other' guy

    INDIANAPOLIS — Most of the attention has been on Rob Gronkowski this week.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  10. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said if Los Angeles were to host an NFL team again, the city might actually contain two teams to prevent scheduling issues. LM Otero/The Associated Press

    NFL to add 2 L.A. teams?

    INDIANAPOLIS — Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  11. Indio honoring girls' hoops elite

    INDIO — Three of Indio High School's most decorated female athletes will be honored tonight during halftime of the Rajahs' girls' basketball game when their numbers are retired.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  12. Denver Nuggets and former UCLA Bruin guard Arron Afflalo (left) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan defends Thursday in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press

    Nuggets end Clippers' streak

    LOS ANGELES — Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including making all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 on Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  13. Motum's hot streak slows down Trojans

    PULLMAN, Wash. — Brock Motum scored 26 points to lead Washington State past USC 60-53 on Thursday night.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  14. Big rally lifts Huskies over UCLA, into first

    SEATTLE — Terrence Ross scored 10 of Washington's final 12 points to finish with 22, and the Huskies overcame a 10-point deficit with seven minutes remaining to stun UCLA 71-69 on Thursday night.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Xavier  Prep's Valeria Ruiz is defended by Palm Desert's Skyla Wilson on Thursday during a Desert Valley League game. The Aztecs won 3-1 in two overtimes. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Aztecs turn it up in overtime

    PALM DESERT — Following a scoreless 80 minutes in regulation, the Palm Desert High School girls' soccer team defeated Xavier Prep 3-1 in double overtime.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  15. Timothy Bradley lands a solid shot knocking Joel Casamayor to the matt briefly at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas on Nov. 12. Jay Calderon, Desert Sun file photo

    Bradley-Pacquiao bout grows likelier

    Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather announced Wednesday he will fight WBA super welterweight Miguel Cotto, leaving Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley as the lone logical candidate to fight the sport's other big name, Manny Pacquiao.

    • Feb. 2, 2012
  16. World Heavyweight Boxing champion Muhammad Ali, right, looks on as his hands are taped by trainer Angelo Dundee, left, on May 10, 1966 before sparing with Jimmy Ellis during a training session in London. Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into world champions and became one of boxing's most recognizable figures, died Wednesday at the age of 90. Kemp, Associated Press file photo

    Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard trainer Angelo Dundee dies

    Angelo Dundee, 90, collapsed and died unexpectedly Wednesday night in Clearwater, Fla., according to his son. The Hall of Fame boxing trainer worked with more than two dozen world champions, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and Carmen Basilio.

    • Feb. 2, 2012
  17. Armando Ceja-Lua, center, runs drills with other members of the Xavier Prep football team in this 2010 file photo. Jay Calderon, Desert Sun file photo

    Xavier tackle to UC Davis

    Xavier Prep High School senior offensive lineman Armando Ceja-Lua is headed to UC Davis.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  18. UCLA listed in rankings top-25

    LOS ANGELES — UCLA coach Jim Mora's first experience with college football recruiting left the veteran NFL coach humbled at how much he didn't know about the process.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Emily Garczynski (center) of Palm Desert  scores with her eyes closed as Maddie Gates (right) and Kamille Ahrens of La Quinta  defend Wednesday. Garczynski scored three goals to set the school record for goals in a season at 113. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Aztecs, Indians to meet for title

    Palm Desert — Emily Garczynski broke a school record, and the Palm Desert High School girls' water polo team advanced to the Desert Valley League championship game with a 10-5 victory over La Quinta on Wednesday at Palm Desert High School.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  19. Lakes High School offensive lineman Zach Banner (right) shakes hands with his basketball coach, JoJo Rodriguez, after announcing his commitment to play  college football for USC during a news conference in Lakewood, Wash. Janet Jensen/The Associated Press

    Trojans happy on signing day, but big names slipped away late

    LOS ANGELES — Even as the Trojans seemingly got through their first reduced scholarship class in good shape, people at USC were still talking about what got away.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  20. Former La Quinta High School star and NFL  wide receiver Jeff Webb has started a business — “101 Athletics” — in which he trains standout athletes in the Coachella Valley. Most of their training is done at the Palm Desert Athletic Club. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Webb winning with 2nd career

    Jeff Webb already has trained a handful of professional athletes and made a difference in their play. Now, the La Quinta High School graduate and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver wants to help aspiring athletes from the desert realize their dreams.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  21. Unsung hero is a Super Bowl staple

    INDIANAPOLIS — For every Drew Brees and Ray Lewis, there is a David Tyree or Larry Brown. Not only do superstars win Super Bowls, super nobodies are heroes, too.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  22. As usual, Alabama cleans up on signing day

    Every coach claims to have a great national signing day. Nick Saban actually does — every year.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  23. Tennis Tip: Going the distance

    Steven Gerard from La Quinta asks: Watching the Australian Open Men’s final, how were the players able to keep their energy level up for six hours?

    • Feb. 2, 2012
  24. Xavier Prep's Tanner Housken is double-teamed Friday by Indio defenders during a Desert Valley League game at Xavier Prep in Palm Desert. Gerry Maceda/Special to MyDesert

    Game offers a big shot for Xavier Prep player

    Capping the final home game of his senior year Xavier College Preparatory High School basketball forward Tanner Housken had the shot of his life.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  25. Arman Hernandez (right)  of La Quinta High School controls Brandon Aguirre of Coachella Valley High on Jan. 26. Hernandez won the match. Wade Byars/MyDesert

    La Quinta Blackhawks look to pin Palm Desert Aztecs

    La Quinta High School is poised to win its eighth consecutive Desert Valley League wrestling championship if the team scores a victory tonight against Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  26. Cathedral City's Josh Sonico (center) and Indio's Jonathan Garcia (right) fight for the ball in the first half, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Indio. Richard Lui, The Desert Sun

    Sonico helps Lions hunt for title

    The Cathedral City High School boys' soccer team is once again in the hunt for first place in the Desert Valley League.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Quentin Taylor (second from left) of Palm Springs High School  tries to control a rebound as Robert Romero (left) and Brian Serven of Palm Desert High defend. The ball got away from all of them. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    West valley sports roundup for Feb. 2

    Sports news and notes for the week.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Jacob Clark (left) of Palm Desert High School grabs a rebound as Terrance Wienecke of Palm Springs defends under the basket Tuesday in Palm Desert. Photos by Wade Byars/MyDesert

    Mid Valley sports roundup for Feb. 2

    Sports news from Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Indian Wells...

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Indio High School's Cesar Cid (center) drives to the basket as Tyler La Salle (left) of Xavier College Preparatory High defends Friday in Palm Desert. MyDesert

    Indio and La Quinta sports briefs for Feb. 2

    Sports news from around the East Valley...

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  27. Timothy Bradley lands a solid shot knocking Joel Casamayor to the mat briefly at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas on Nov. 12. Bradley could return to the MGM Grand in June to take on Manny Pacquiao. Jay Calderon, Desert Sun file photo

    Cathedral City's Tim Bradley is lone candidate to fight Pacquiao

    Floyd Mayweather announced Wednesday he will fight WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, leaving Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley as the lone candidate to fight Manny Pacquiao.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  28. Jordan Pellum (center) of Palm Springs High School scores under the basket against Brian Serven (24) of Palm Desert on Tuesday during a clash of the league's top two teams. Palm Springs won 65-54. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Indians avenge earlier home loss to Aztecs, regain control of DVL race

    PALM DESERT — Most of the mystery in the Desert Valley League boys' basketball season was wiped away Tuesday when Palm Springs handed Palm Desert its second league defeat of the season 65-54.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  29. Luis Castellanos (right) of Cathedral City and Indio's Rafael Aceves  head the ball during a Desert Valley League game Tuesday at Cathedral City High School. The Rajahs won 3-0. Gerry Maceda/Special To The Desert Sun

    Indio increases DVL lead

    CATHEDRAL CITY — Dancing and chanting in a huddle, the Indio High School boys' soccer team celebrated after tying a school record with its 18th victory Tuesday.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  30. The new fourth hole at Shadow Hills Golf Club in Indio is part of a second nine opening that completes all 18 holes on the par-3 course. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

    Par-3 course at Shadow Hills finishes new nine

    The Coachella Valley once buzzed with the sound of bulldozers and backhoes building new golf courses. But the giant machines were silenced in recent years as the economy and especially the housing market stumbled in the desert.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  31. Rajahs close out Lions to continue playoff push

    CATHEDRAL CITY — The collective fingernails of Indio High School boys' basketball fans may be getting a little frayed these days.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  32. Aztecs surge past Palm Springs in tight DVL race

    PALM SPRINGS — After securely holding onto second in the Desert Valley League race, the Palm Springs High School girls' basketball team suffered three consecutive losses and slipped to third after Palm Desert scored a 42-35 victory Tuesday night.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  33. At media day, wacky questions the norm

    INDIANAPOLIS — Quick, Wes Welker, spell Bill Belichick. Hey, Osi Umenyiora, know any other Elis besides that Manning guy? Rob Gronkowski, what's your favorite song by Madonna?

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  34. Twelve-year-olds Brandun Lee (left) and Santos Ortega of the Coachella Valley Boxing Club are two local fighters who have qualified for the Silver Gloves Nationals boxing tournament today through Sunday  in Kansas City. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Local boxers slugging for silver

    A year ago, Brandun Lee won a national Silver Gloves title. This year he figured he wouldn't get a chance to repeat after he failed to advance from the regionals in the 100-pound class.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  35. Kobe, Lakers rout Bobcats

    LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Aztecs, Indians tie as DVL race tightens

    PALM SPRINGS — The Palm Desert High School girls' soccer team picked up an important tie with first-place Palm Springs on Tuesday to enhance its playoff positioning.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  36. So far, 2012 winners are experienced and American

    Here’s a stat that may or may not mean a whole lot to you: all four of the winners on the PGA Tour this year also won events on tour last year.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
  37. Ask Larry: Abu Dhabi official?

    Q: Is the Abu Dhabi tournament a sanctioned PGA Tour event?

    • Jan. 31, 2012
  38. Nike VR_S nikegolf.com

    Nike VR_S irons

    The latest entry into the iron category from Nike Golf is the VR_S line of clubs, introduced at the recent PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
  39. Warburton/St. Jude celebrity golf event

    The second annual Patrick Warburton ‘Golf For Kids’ Celebrity Golf Tournament will be played at Classic Club in Palm Desert March 2-4.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
  40. PGA Tour introduces iPad app

    The PGA Tour has unveiled a free iPad app available for the 2012 golf season. The PGA Tour HD app, sponsored by Callaway, is available now in the Apple App Store.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
  41. Frank Sinatra Invitational golf

    The Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational will be played March 1-3 at the Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Reosrt and Casino in Indio.

    • Jan. 24, 2012

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