Shad Powers

I am a sports columnist and the assistant sports editor at The Desert Sun a newspaper in Palm Springs California. I am also quite tall.

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Party w/ a cause - Fundraiser for E. Stewart Williams historic nominations @ The Shops @ 1345 #modernismweek #PalmSprings #preservation

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.@DesertTripIndio has you covered for food with a chef line-up is as epic as the rockers https://t.co/QzQCgpPBGZ @mydesert #DesertTrip #food

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I'm anxious to see what @stylefw is all about. They are producing a fashion show in #PalmSprings next month. #StyleFW #LosAngeles #

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My story & photo gallery on @ArialTampway #PalmSprings Walk of Stars dedication https://t.co/89Kelj37Qj @mydesert #PaparazziWithAPen

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Enjoying a hot but chill summer evening @parkerpalm with lots of lovely folks #lmsummer #PalmSprings #PsILoveYou

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British soccer announcer: “Tumble not commensurate with the amount of physical contact” American soccer fan: “He’s freakin’ floppin’!”

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@PrepSports1010 Sorry man. Time all booked up by the BNP. Thanks though

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“@MyDesertSports Frustrated assistant sports editor tries to solve riddle of DVL softball three-way tie http://t.co/WS9XoBelbg”

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@dearthvader Yep. Why ever do you ask?

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There's the first real bracket ruiner. 14-Harvard beats 3-new mexico. Question is how far did you have new Mexico going? #nolobo

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How about that Pac-12? Three teams, three wins including two 12 seeds as 12-Cal and 6-Arizona join 12-Oregon with solid wins. #underrated

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Two finals with expected results: Michigan 71, s. Dakota state 56 and Louisville 79, NC A&T 48. #MarchMadness

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That PG battle between Trey Burke and Nate Wolters Didn’t disappoint. Wait yes it did: Burke 2 points Wolters 4 at half. #MarchMadness

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NCAA hoops mid-day update: What we’ve learned so far http://t.co/Jo02RhIu1d

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A 12-5 upset as Oregon defeats Oklahoma State with impressive ease 68-55. Great start or the PAC-12. #NCAAtournament

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@darrenrovell Southern Discomfort

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Whew! Exhale coming from Pacific Northwest. Gonzaga beats Southern 64-58. Will play Wichita State on Saturday

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112-1??? Sixteen seeds are 112-0. Southern and Gonzaga are tied at 54 with 4:08 left. #wow

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Wait a minute. There are no games happening right now. I demand an investigation. Operation clothes-folding in effect.

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High drama as Marquette’s 3-point barrage and a Vander Blue layin with 1 second left crushes Davidson’s upset dreams. 59-58 Marquette