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DEL football preview: All six teams capable of a league title in 2026

DEL football preview: All six teams capable of a league title in 2026

Palm Desert and Palm Springs shared the league title in 2025, but this year all six teams look more than capable of hoisting the trophy
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Sack-happy Saints defensive star is No. 2 on the 2026 Elite 11

Sack-happy Saints defensive star is No. 2 on the 2026 Elite 11

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Jacob Vann is set to play his college football at Fresno State
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Greater Palm Springs is more caffeinated than ever. But why now?

Greater Palm Springs is more caffeinated than ever. But why now?

A wave of new coffee shops and matcha bars are transforming the Coachella Valley. Meet the owners behind them, and learn what makes each shop unique.
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Sun Valley League preview: Two teams will end playoff droughts, but who?

Sun Valley League preview: Two teams will end playoff droughts, but who?

Indio, Twentynine Palms, Cathedral City and Desert Mirage will square off with the top two making postseason for first time in years
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This La Quinta two-way wrecking ball is No. 3 on the 2026 Elite 11

This La Quinta two-way wrecking ball is No. 3 on the 2026 Elite 11

All-league running back and linebacker Colton LaCrone will help lead the Blackhawks as they chase a DEL title
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USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings: Top team in each state

With the 2026 high school football season kicking off, here is the initial USA TODAY Sports Super 50, spotlighting the top team in each state.
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What's being built along Highway 111 in Cathedral City?

What's being built along Highway 111 in Cathedral City?

A new gated community in south Cathedral City will have about 100 homes. Construction is in the early stages.
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Impending weather moves four WNC high school football games to Aug. 20

Impending weather moves four WNC high school football games to Aug. 20

Several WNC high school football games have been moved from Aug. 21 to Aug. 20 due to a high chance of thunderstorms.
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The 2026 weekly high school football schedule for all 15 valley teams

The 2026 weekly high school football schedule for all 15 valley teams

Plan your fall. Here is a full high school football week-by-week schedule for the 15 teams in The Desert Sun's coverage area
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No. 4 in our Elite 11 is the only sophomore on the list. Meet Tank

No. 4 in our Elite 11 is the only sophomore on the list. Meet Tank

Kaylaun Smith will be the unquestioned leader of the Indians this season after a breakout freshman campaign
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Skip the Hollywood Bowl. Jonas Brothers tour headed to Palm Desert

Skip the Hollywood Bowl. Jonas Brothers tour headed to Palm Desert

The Jonas Brothers bring their 'Burning Up' tour to Acrisure Arena on Nov. 17. See how to get tickets.
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Central Ohio high school football Top 25 poll entering 2026 season

Central Ohio high school football Top 25 poll entering 2026 season

See the first central Ohio high school football rankings of 2026. Which teams made our preseason Top 25 poll?