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#80 Julian Mason catches touchdown in ISU's spring game

Idaho State’s offense shows out in spring football game

April 6, 2024 10:42 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho State football team concluded their spring season on Saturday with their annual spring game at the ICCU…

North Fremont’s Shannon Hill and Ben Lenz to retire from coaching boys basketball and football

March 14, 2024 10:42 PM Eric Moon

Big changes are coming to North Fremont athletics next school year. The school announced Shannon Hill has retired from coaching boys basketball and…

Blackfoot hires Declo’s Josh Stewart as next head football coach

February 23, 2024 3:11 PM Eric Moon

Blackfoot High School hired Declo Head Football Coach Josh Stewart Friday to take over for Jerrod Ackley, the school announced on the Blackfoot…

Idaho State and Head Football Coach Cody Hawkins Agree to Five-Year Contract Extension

February 22, 2024 4:08 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State Football’s bench boss is sticking around for a few more years, as Cody Hawkins signed a five-year extension through 2029 with the Bengals…

Super Bowl LVIII sets record with a staggering 123.4 million viewers, American TV’s biggest audience since moon landing

February 12, 2024 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched American television broadcast in a…

Celebrities are paid a shocking amount for 30-second Super Bowl ads

February 9, 2024 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

After Ben Affleck appeared as a Dunkin’ drive-thru worker in a Super Bowl commercial last year, the breakfast chain’s sales…

Here’s how to stream the Super Bowl on Paramount+ — even for free

February 9, 2024 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

Tuning into the Super Bowl used to be easy — flick on the TV and find the broadcast channel or channels it was airing on. It’s still that way,…

It’s not just Taylor Swift: Record number of private jet flights expected for this year’s Super Bowl

February 9, 2024 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — No one’s trip to the Super Bowl is getting more attention than Taylor Swift. Her plan to make it from…

A Kansas City Chiefs fan holds a sign about Taylor Swift before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos in October 2023.

Donna Kelce doesn’t think she’ll be in a Super Bowl suite with Taylor Swift. Here’s why

February 8, 2024 5:00 AM CNN

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Donna Kelce may only have one son in the Super Bowl this year, but that hasn’t lowered her level of…

Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl

February 7, 2024 1:21 AM CNN

CNN By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery, Junko Ogura and Saki Toi, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in…

Athlete of the Week: Teague Matthews, Rockland Football

February 6, 2024 6:09 PM Eric Moon

Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week is a superstar eight-man football player who announced his commitment to player power five…

Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercial leans on humor after a year of turmoil and controversy

February 6, 2024 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

Bud Light is back at the Super Bowl, this time with a funny “genie” to grant drinkers’…

Rockland star player Teague Matthews will play football at Utah

February 5, 2024 9:29 PM Eric Moon

One of the best eight-man football players in recent memory in the Gem State will make the jump to power five college football, as Rockland’s Teague…

Super Bowl ticket prices have dropped, but they still cost a fortune

February 5, 2024 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl have dropped since last week, but it still might require hitting a casino jackpot to afford…

Everything you need to know about going to Super Bowl LVIII

February 1, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

Way.com has your ultimate guide to Super Bowl LVIII—from where to get tickets to how to get…

Travis Kelce thanks Taylor Swift ‘for joining the team’

February 1, 2024 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

Welcome to the team, Taylor…

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl ‘Nipplegate’ happened 20 years ago. People are still mad

February 1, 2024 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

Decades before football fans were discussing how much Taylor Swift is too much, there was another singing superstar some viewers saw more of than…

Tips for hosting the perfect Super Bowl party, depending on your guest count

January 30, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

Whether an intimate or extravagant size, Peerspace interviewed experts and scoured the web for tips on hosting the perfect Super Bowl…

Highland’s Jackson Riddle and Colton George commit to play football at Idaho State

January 29, 2024 4:47 PM Eric Moon

Two state champion Highland Rams are staying home to college football. Running Back Jackson Riddle and Linebacker Colton George announced their…

This year's Super Bowl takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas

Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl might even make a billionaire like Taylor Swift blush

January 29, 2024 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco…

The 5 biggest upsets of the 2023-24 NFL regular season

January 26, 2024 11:42 PM Stacker

ATS.io compiled a ranking of the biggest upsets of the 2023-24 NFL regular season using historical point spread data from…

Take laughter, add tears: The secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads

January 25, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

The Conversation looks at Super Bowl ads and what makes for a successful…

Biggest NFL playoff upsets of the last 70 years

January 22, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

ATS.io compiled a ranking of the biggest playoff upsets in NFL history since 1952 using historical point spread data from…

The most popular NFL teams in the UK

January 4, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

American football has successfully crossed the pond. OLBG compiled a ranking of the most popular NFL teams in the United Kingdom using data from…

Countries with the most active NFL players

January 3, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

OLBG compiled a ranking of the countries outside the United States with the most active NFL players using data from Pro Football…

Most dominant national champions in modern college football history

January 2, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

ATS.io compiled a ranking of the most dominant national champions in college football since 1978 using data from Sports…

Utah, Utah State to renew The Battle of the Brothers in football next season

December 14, 2023 9:59 PM Eric Moon

Utah State and Utah announced Thursday that their “Battle of the Brothers” rivalry will resume on the football field for a three-game series…

The NFL's chief medical officer says CTE isn't just a football issue

Experts in concussion, NFL leaders gather to identify gaps in knowledge, offer guidelines on preventing brain injuries

December 8, 2023 6:53 PM CNN Newsource

With growing attention on traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, in sports, clinicians and researchers from…

Boise State promotes Spencer Danielson, naming him the 12th head football coach in school history

December 3, 2023 4:38 PM Eric Moon

Boise State Football has promoted Interim Head Coach Spencer Danielson, naming him the 12th Head Coach in school history, per a Boise State…

Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 1, 2023

December 2, 2023 12:24 AM Eric Moon

Boise State scored a big win in its first men’s basketball game at the Mountain America Center, and high school basketball kicked into full…

Boise State set to face UNLV in Mountain West Championship this weekend

November 30, 2023 6:55 PM Eric Moon

From firing their head coach to returning to the Mountain West championship, the last 18 days have been a whirlwind for the Boise State Broncos, and…

Athlete of the Week: Brody Westergard, Butte County Football

November 28, 2023 11:25 AM Eric Moon

Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week helped lead Butte County to its first football state title in school history this season. Our…

Boise State keeps Mountain West title hopes alive with 27-19 win against Air Force

November 25, 2023 10:24 AM Eric Moon

The Boise State Broncos remain in contention for a Mountain West championship thanks to a 27-19 victory against the Air Force Falcons Friday in their…

Boise State looks to keep its Mountain West title hopes alive against Air Force Friday

November 23, 2023 9:35 PM Eric Moon

Despite a late season coaching change, the Boise State Broncos once again find themselves in position to compete for a Mountain West championship in…

Butte County, West Side, Highland, and Sugar-Salem bring home state championships

November 20, 2023 11:23 AM Eric Moon

For the second straight season, four of the six football state titles in the Gem State belong to teams from East Idaho, as Butte County, West Side,…

Boise State wallops Utah State 45-10 in first game under Interim Head Coach Spencer Danielson

November 19, 2023 11:00 AM Eric Moon

45 unanswered points turned a 10-0 Aggie lead into a Bronco beatdown on Saturday, as Boise State blew out Utah State 45-10 in its first game under…

Sugar-Salem takes down Teton 63-27 to win back-to-back 3A state championships

November 19, 2023 1:17 AM Cole Sams

The Sugar-Salem Diggers capped off a perfect season with a 63-27 victory over Teton to win the 3A state championship on Saturday at Holt…

Highland wins 5A state championship with 35-28 victory over Coeur d’Alene

November 19, 2023 12:48 AM Cole Sams

In a thriller at Holt Arena on Saturday, the Highland Rams defeated Coeur d’Alene 35-28 to win the 5A state…

West Side is back on top in 2A as the Pirates dominate the Declo Hornets 41-13

November 18, 2023 1:12 AM Eric Moon

Sweet redemption for the West Side Pirates. After blowing a big lead in a regular season loss to Declo and missing out on the 2A title last season,…

The Dilly Strong Butte County Pirates win their first 1AD1 football state championship

November 18, 2023 1:04 AM Eric Moon

For the first time in school history, the Butte County Pirates are state champions in football. With Dillon Waymire and his family in the building…

Sports Line Friday Night: Nov. 17, 2023

November 18, 2023 12:53 AM Eric Moon

Two local teams achieved their dreams by winning a state championship on Friday…

High School Football State Championships Preview

November 16, 2023 1:53 PM Eric Moon

This weekend, a dream could become reality for six local football teams as they sit one win away from a state…

Sports Line Games of the Week Announcement: State Championships

November 13, 2023 5:43 PM Eric Moon

The five state championship that feature local teams are our Sports Line Games of the Week, presented by your Southern Idaho Honda…

Boise State fires Head Football Coach Andy Avalos after close to three seasons

November 12, 2023 12:45 PM Eric Moon

Boise State has relieved Andy Avalos of his duties as the Broncos’ Head Football Coach, per a release from Boise State…

Cody Hawkins and Dan Hawkins embrace after game

Idaho State falls to UC Davis 21-14 in final home game

November 11, 2023 10:45 PM Cole Sams

In a coaching matchup between father and son, Dan Hawkins and the UC Davis Aggies defeated Cody Hawkins and his Idaho State Bengals 21-14 on Saturday…

Friday state H.S. football playoffs – November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 11:09 PM News Team

Area state high school football…

Sports Line Game of the Week: Hillcrest defeats Skyline 35-31 to advance to 4A title game

November 10, 2023 10:51 PM Eric Moon

The team to take down the Skyline Grizz in the 4A playoffs is the Hillcrest Knights, as Hillcrest held on late for a 35-31 victory against Skyline to…

Sports Line Friday Night: Nov. 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 10:54 PM Eric Moon

Five local teams punched their tickets to a state championship game on Friday…

Sports Line Game of the Week Preview: Skyline vs. Hillcrest

November 10, 2023 12:52 PM Eric Moon

It’s the rematch of an instant classic in the 4A semifinals. Skyline and Hillcrest face off Friday night for a spot in the state championship…

Oakley eliminates Grace 50-20 to reach fourth straight 1AD1 state championship game

November 10, 2023 12:42 PM Eric Moon

The back-to-back-to-back 1AD1 state champion Oakley Hornets are back in the title game following a dominating 50-20 victory against the Grace…

Cody and Dan Hawkins face each other for the first time in the Hawkins Bowl Saturday

November 9, 2023 5:10 PM Eric Moon

A story of a father and a son with an unbreakable bond through football adds another chapter Saturday at Holt Arena, when Idaho State Head Coach Cody…

High School Football Semifinal Matchups

November 9, 2023 3:53 PM Eric Moon

We are down to the final four in all classes in the 2023 high school football playoffs, with the semifinals taking place this…

Strong long-shot bets to win the 2024 Super Bowl

November 1, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

ATS.io compiled a list of NFL teams with strong long-shot bets to win the 2024 Super Bowl using data provided by Sports Odds…

How Usher is preparing for his Super Bowl performance to take it to ‘another level’

November 7, 2023 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — It’s a short commute from Usher’s “My Way” residency show to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where…

Sports Line Game of the Week Announcement: Skyline vs. Hillcrest

November 6, 2023 5:04 PM Eric Moon

If this battle is anything like their thrilling regular season meeting, we’re in for an absolute treat when Skyline and Hillcrest square off in the…

Wildcat players celebrate touchdown in Weber State's 33-21 win over Idaho State

Idaho State falls to Weber State at home 33-21

November 5, 2023 11:22 AM Cole Sams

After splitting back-to-back games on the road, the Idaho State Bengals returned to Holt Arena on Saturday, falling to Weber State…

Rockland QB Teague Matthews scores touchdown in 70-12 win

Rockland advances to 1A DII semifinals with 70-12 victory over Tri-Valley

November 5, 2023 11:03 AM Cole Sams

The Rockland Bulldogs dominated in their quarterfinal matchup on Saturday, taking down Tri-Valley…

Sugar-Salem defeats Timberlake 48-21 to advance to 3A semifinals against Weiser

November 4, 2023 2:50 PM Eric Moon

The Sugar-Salem Diggers have won 20 games in a row to move a step forward towards another 3A state championship thanks to a 48-21 victory against the…

Friday state H.S. football playoff round 2 scores – November 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 11:47 PM News Team

State high school football playoff…

Sports Line Game of the Week: Highland defeats Owyhee 28-10 to reach 5A semifinals

November 3, 2023 10:06 PM Eric Moon

This time, the first game of the 5A state playoffs went the way of the Highland Rams, as Highland defeated the Owyhee Storm Friday 28-10 to reach the…

Sports Line Friday Night: Nov. 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 10:47 PM Eric Moon

As the games get bigger, the competition gets better, and multiple local teams tried to take a step forward towards a state title Friday…

Sports Line Game of the Week Preview: Owyhee vs. Highland

November 3, 2023 11:26 AM Eric Moon

Redemption is on the minds of the Highland Rams this week, as they try to erase the memory of last year’s loss in the 5A quarterfinals Friday night…

North Fremont, Teton advance to the semis with Thursday night wins

November 2, 2023 10:47 PM Eric Moon

Two local teams won convincingly Thursday at Holt Arena to move closer to a potential state championship, as North Fremont defeated Bear Lake in 2A…

Athlete of the Week: Thomas Heuseveldt, Teton Football

November 2, 2023 3:51 PM Eric Moon

Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has dazzled on the gridiron and then some this season for the Teton Timberwolves. Our Athlete of…

Wyoming and Colorado join forces for impaired driving enforcement for 2023 Border War

November 2, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

On Nov. 3, law enforcement from Wyoming and Colorado will be involved in a multi-state, multi-agency impaired driving enforcement…

Idaho State seeks to bring the Train Bell Trophy back to Pocatello Saturday

November 1, 2023 6:41 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals look to defeat the Weber State Wildcats for the first time in almost a decade this weekend when ISU hosts Weber at Holt Arena…

Local High School Football Quarterfinal Playoff Matchups

October 30, 2023 6:46 PM Eric Moon

The high school football playoffs roll on this week with the quarterfinals as 15 local teams can keep their dream of winning a state championship…

Sports Line Game of the Week Announcement: Owyhee vs. Highland

October 30, 2023 5:23 PM Eric Moon

After first round bye, the Highland Rams begin their pursuit for a 12th state championship, and they face the Owyhee Storm in the 5A quarterfinals in…

Friday district H.S. football scores – October 27, 2023

October 27, 2023 10:04 PM News Team

Area high school football scores – playoffs round…

Sports Line Friday Night: Oct. 27, 2023

October 27, 2023 10:48 PM Eric Moon

15 local football teams hit the gridiron Friday night looking to begin a run to a state…