Sports & Outdoors Archive

Cool Confines, Warm Welcome at Desert Ice Castle

Since opening its doors in 2011, Desert Ice Castle in Cathedral City has enjoyed a regular rise of participants taking advantage of the only rink within an 80-minute drive of the desert.

By Judd Spicer

American Tejay van Garderen Claims 2nd of Amgen Tour in Palm Springs

American cyclist Tejay van Garderen garnered a runner-up finish during Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California, a 124-mile bike race featuring more than 100 cyclists that finished with a climb up Tram Road in Palm Springs

Rafael Nadal's Words Speak Volumes About La Quinta Resort & Spa

In naming the La Quinta Resort & Club this month the No. 1 tennis resort in the United States, Luxury Travel Magazine picked up on pro Rafael Nadal's affinity for the desert hideaway.

Amgen Tour Riders Will Climb Final Leg of Palm Springs Stage

The Amgen, recognized as one of the nation’s premier cycling events, is set to tear through part of the Coachella Valley May 13 with with an exhaustive final climb up Tram Way awaiting riders.

By Judd Spicer

Swinging With the Pros

Though the mood may be idyllically mellow at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, the members’ approach to improving their golf game strikes far beyond a leisure pursuit.

By Judd Spicer

Sk8 Fast

Whether you skate vert (on a ramp) or street (sidewalks, railings, etc.), the desert has several locations that provide an innovative and exhilarating experience for skaters of any proficiency level.

by Ebony March

Pedal Pushers: Palm Springs Partners Market Four-Wheel Bicycle

Paul Harris and his partner, Tony Edwards, opened Leisure Wheels Quadracycles in December and have spent the high season introducing this innovative mode of transportation as the first Rhoades Car four-wheel bicycle dealership in California.

By Jim Powers

Jerry Argovitz Takes Renewed Aim at NCAA

Jerry Argovitz was once the most hated sports agent in the country because he refused to go with the flow, and now spurred by his new book, he's set his sights on changing the NCAA.

By Jim Powers

"Right to Play" Brings Ex-Olympic Champion Speed Skaters Together

The documentary 'Right to Play' creates a link between former Olympic champion speed skaters Eric Heiden and Johan Olav Koss to help tell story of organization founded by Koss that brings sports to impoverished and war-torn areas of the world.

By Jim Powers

Leap Into 'Poppies Pond' Reaches Milestone

The Kraft Nabisco Championship creates anticipation for golf's first major of the season and one of the most recognizable and cherished traditions in all of sport: The victor's leap into 'Poppie's Pond'.

By Judd Spicer