Shad Powers, The Desert Sun

Shad Powers

The Desert Sun

Bermuda Dunes, CA, United States

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Past articles by Shad:

BNP Paribas Open: Coco Gauff uses late surge to move into her first Indian Wells quarterfinal

Gauff was on the ropes Tuesday against qualifier Rebecca Peterson, but surged late to get the important win → Read More

BNP Paribas Open: Coco Gauff gives herself an early birthday present with straight-set win

Gauff dispatched Czech teenager Linda Noskova 6-4, 6-3 to make Round of 16 for first time in Indian Wells → Read More

BNP Paribas Open order of play for Sunday: Gauff, Pegula, Medvedev all in action

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud among the stars in action on Sunday in Indian Wells → Read More

BNP Paribas Open: Saturday order of play includes Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz

The top seeds and defending champion Taylor Fritz all in action on Saturday at Indian Wells → Read More

Rain halts play at BNP Paribas Open

Play has been suspended at the BNP Paribas Open starting at 4:29 p.m. due to a quick downpour → Read More

Wondering what to eat at the BNP Paribas Open? We've got you covered

Tennis reporters Andrew John and Shad Powers offer some pro tips on some of the food options available at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. → Read More

BNP Paribas Open: American women look to end 22-year drought in Indian Wells

No American woman has won a BNP Paribas Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2001; Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff hope to stop that streak → Read More

Iga Swiatek, already world's No. 1 player, keeps gaining confidence, momentum and trophies

Swiatek looks to cement herself as the unquestioned top player in the world, by earning rare back-to-back Indian Wells championship → Read More

BNP Paribas Open women's draw is out: These are the matchups we hope to see

Attractive matchups throughout the draw as BNP Paribas Open women's draw reveals itself → Read More

Novak Djokovic's decision means no 'Big Three' at BNP Paribas Open this year

This will be the first March since 2000 that none of the big three tennis legends will play in the BNP Paribas Open → Read More

Historic win: Palm Desert boys' soccer tops Coachella Valley, makes first-ever semifinal

Palm Desert used two quick goals late in the second half to take down No. 1 Coachella Valley → Read More

Palm Desert celebrates 11 athletes who will continue athletics at college

The talented 11-pack includes Division I, Division II and Division III commitments for the Aztec athletes → Read More

Scary thought: After American Express win, Jon Rahm's believes he can play better

Rahm now has nine PGA Tour wins and is one of 10 golfers to win the American Express at least twice. → Read More

Amateur Adam Fuller, who paid $29,000 entry fee to play in 2023 American Express, makes hole-in-one

Adam Fuller, a 51-year-old amateur golfer from Atlanta, had a magic moment Saturday at the 2023 American Express when he made a hole-in-one. → Read More

American Express: Is it time to consider Sam Burns among golf's best? He's in contention again in the desert

Burns will tee off Sunday five strokes behind the leaders. → Read More

Knit hats? Long sleeves? Chilly weather has made these items popular at the American Express merchandise tent

Colder-than-normal temperatures have greeted patrons, particularly in the early mornings. → Read More

College freshman Caleb Surratt learning on the fly at The American Express

Surratt sits at 4 under through two rounds and will play La Quinta Country Club on Saturday. → Read More

Patrick Cantlay, a Southern California native, in familiar spot on leaderboard at The American Express

Cantlay is working on a streak of being in contention in The American Express for 14 consecutive rounds following a 6-under 66 on Friday. → Read More

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan calls playing in first American Express 'very special experience'

It’s the first time Monahan has played in event since becoming commissioner in January 2017. → Read More

Xander Schauffele's back is better, and so is his game at 2023 American Express

This is just the third event of the season for Schauffele. → Read More