Happy Birthday Bob Hope: Tix On Sale for 2014 Humana Challenge This Week

Tickets will be sold at a discount for what would have been Hope's 110th birthday beginning Wednesday.

Marines Get Treated to Golf Tourney in Palm Desert

Around Town: Attend a Free Fencing Tournament in Palm Desert

College of the Desert is hosting a fencing tournament on Saturday, May 18, and the event is free for the public to attend.

Free Soccer Fest in Palm Desert Featuring LA Galaxy Futboleros

The Galaxy Futboleros will participate in the free May 7 event hosted by Desert United Soccer Club at the Palm Desert Soccer Complex.

Explosions Rock Boston Marathon; 2 Racers From Coachella Valley

Two local runners were participants of Monday's Boston Marathon, which was rocked by two explosions near the race's finish line. (Scroll below the Storify post to see names of area runners.)

Another Champion Celebrates With Poppy's Pond Dip; Inbee Park Wins Kraft Nabisco

Park filled a water bottle with water from the pond, which she said she plans to pour over her father's head next week in Hawaii, when he comes to see her play in the LPGA's next tournament, the LPGA LOTTE Championship.

FINAL DAY: Park Enters Final Round of Kraft Nabisco with Three-Stroke Lead

Park shot her second consecutive five-under-par 67 Saturday at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, adding two shots to her lead.

Park, Salas Leading Pack at Rancho Mirage's Kraft Nabisco

Park shot a five-under-par 67 Friday, birdieing the third, fifth, ninth and 11th through 13th holes before recording her only bogey of the round on the par-3 14th.

Kraft Nabisco Championship Kicks Off, $2 Million Up for Grabs

The LPGA tournament has $2 million purse, with $300,000 going to the first place winner.

Celebs Hit Local Golf Course in Kraft Nabisco Pro-Am

The LPGA's first major tournament of the year begins this week in Rancho Mirage at Mission Hills Country Club.

BNP Paribas Open Again Sets Attendance Records, Construction to Start on New Stadium

The tournament held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden attracted more than 380,000 fans this year, officials said.

Vamos Rafa: Nadal Wins Third Title in Tennis Comeback

Rafael Nadal won his third BNP Paribas Open championship downing Juan Martin del Potro in three thrilling sets.

PHOTOS: Sharapova Reclaims Indian Wells Title

Maria Sharapova claimed her second title at the BNP Paribas Open Sunday defeating Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets.

PHOTOS: Finals at 2013 BNP Paribas Open

Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki play first, then Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro take the court Sunday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Del Potro Upsets Djokovic, Faces Nadal in Finals

Juan Martin del Potro is the surprise finalist joining three former BNP Paribas Open champions for the single's finals Sunday.

Nadal Earns Spot in Indian Wells Finals

World No. 5 Rafael Nadal is through to the finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, beating Tomas Berdych Saturday.

Nadal Advances to 8th Straight Semifinal at Indian Wells

World No. 5 Rafael Nadal kept up his hard court comeback toppling a compromised Roger Federer with ease.

Men's Quarterfinals, Women's Semifinals Set For Friday at BNP Paribas Open

Novak Djokovic, the world's top-ranked men's player, is set to face eight-ranked Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France.

Top Seeded, 2012 BNP Paribas Open Champ Victoria Azarenka Withdraws Play

“[I'm] very disappointed,” said Azarenka. “Extremely disappointed, because I feel I’m playing really well right now. I was so excited to be playing here. I love this tournament."

Nadal, Federer to Meet up in Indian Wells Quarterfinals

Roger Federer, who is the defending champion, will take on Rafael Nadal in the quaterfinals Thursday night.

Palm Desert Local Takes Center Stage at BNP Paribas Open

Scott Hennessee is helping tennis fans see a lighter side of the stars on and off the courts, applying his signature style to the tournament's on-site entertainment.

Sam Querrey: Last American Standing in Indian Wells

With a thrilling three set victory Tuesday Sam Querrey moved into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open and became the No. 1 ranked American men's player.

Andy Murray Snakebit No More at Indian Wells

No. 3 ranked Andy Murray had to come from behind at the BNP Paribas Open to notch his first tournament win in Indian Wells since 2010.

Rafa's Return Causes Fan Frenzy at BNP Paribas Open

Rafael Nadal played his first match on hard court in front of a nearly capacity crowd, while other fans waited hours just to watch the Spaniard practice.

PHOTOS: Topless Djokovic Lets Loose Off the Courts at BNP Paribas Open

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic took some time to relax with fellow tennis players— and their significant others— in Indian Wells Saturday.

Aussie Day in Indian Wells as Isner Falls

Last year's finalist and top ranked American John Isner was upset by Australian Lleyton Hewitt in his opening match at the BNP Paribas Open Saturday.

Seeded Women Set to Begin Play at BNP Paribas Open

All 32 seeded players in the 96-player women's singles draw received first-round byes.

Fans Included in Women's Media Day at Indian Wells

Fans from around the world got to ask the top women's tennis players questions during media day at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open.

BNP Paribas Open Singles Draws Filled with Intrigue

The main draws for Indian Wells were announced Tuesday with plenty of potential great matches all the way to the finals.

BNP Paribas Open Women's Singles Qualifying Play Set Begins Monday

The qualifying field includes Andrea Petkovic of Germany, who rose to ninth in the Women's Tennis Association singles rankings in 2011 but was sidelined for more than seven months in 2012 because of a low back injury followed by an ankle injury.

Southern California Girls to Tee Up with LPGA Legends in Rancho Mirage

The winner of the Kraft Nabisco Legends Junior Challenge will be invited to play in the Kraft Nabisco Championship, one of the LPGA Tour's four major championships, on April 4-7, according to organizers.

Palm Desert Swim Team Places 3rd in Redlands Regional Championship

The Palm Desert Swim Club (PDSC) recently took home 3rd place in the Southern California Eastern Committee Championships.

'Wildcards' Announced for BNP Paribas

Former top-five players David Nalbandian, Tommy Robredo, James Blake and Kimiko Date-Krumm are among the wildcards.

What To Do at the BNP Paribas Open 2013

Here are some events you may want to check out while the BNP Paribas Open is in town.

BNP Paribas Renews Title Sponsorship of Indian Wells Tournament Thru 2018

The banking organization has been the title sponsor of the BNP Paribas Open since 2009, and will stay that way for the next five years.

BNP Paribas Renews Title Sponsorship of Indian Wells Tournament Thru 2018

The banking organization has been the title sponsor of the BNP Paribas Open since 2009, and will stay that way for the next five years.

BNP Paribas Open Expansion Plans Include New 8,000 Seat Stadium at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

The work is expected to be completed in time for the 2014 BNP Paribas Open, which has been held in Indian Wells since 2000.

Palm Desert Golf Tourney to Benefit Local Cancer Center; Players Sought

The March 29 tournament at the Oasis Country Club supports the Arnold Palmer Prostate Cancer Center at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center.

Palm Desert Coyote Player Signs Professional Contract

After several roadblocks, Palm Desert Coyote player Brennan Malham has earned his first professional contract with the Laredo Lemurs of the American Association.

Kraft Nabisco Lineup Announced

The tournament is scheduled for April 1 through 7 in Rancho Mirage.