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  • Palm Desert, CA

Peter worked for nearly five years as a television news producer in both the Wilmington, North Carolina and Palm Springs, California media markets. As a producer, Peter covered hurricanes, one of the heroes of the Fort Hood, Texas army shooting and many special events including the opening of the Sunnylands retreat center, Palm Springs International Film Festival and BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Peter studied Journalism at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. and has an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

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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.

Sam Querrey: Last American Standing in Indian Wells
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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.

Andy Murray Snakebit No More at Indian Wells
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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.

Rafa's Return Causes Fan Frenzy at BNP Paribas Open
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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.

Aussie Day in Indian Wells as Isner Falls
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Isner Ready to Fill American Void

For the first time in years an America seems poised to challenge tennis' upper echelon.

Isner Ready to Fill American Void
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Federer Moves Into Semi-Finals With Ease

Roger Federer advanced to the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open and could face rival Rafael Nadal for the first time in the desert.

Federer Moves Into Semi-Finals With Ease
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Virus Becomes the Talk of the Tournament

With 10 players suffering from nasty symptoms including nausea, vomiting and fever, a stomach bug is the talk of Indian Wells.

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Top Tennis Players Boogie Off the Court

The WTA asked its top players if they can dance and who they wanted to dance with inside the BNP Paribas Open player's party.