Marsh Valley hangs on to beat Kimberly
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley is on to the 3A semifinals after beating Kimberly, 38-35. Stanton Howell led the Eagles with 11 points. His…
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Mississippi gov will sign bill limiting transgender athletes
Mississippi is on track to become the first state this year to enact a law banning transgender athletes from competing on girls or women’s sports…
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North Gem advances to the consolation championship game
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – North Gem blew past Timberline, 64-34 to advance to the 1A D2 consolation championship game. The Huskies will face Carey at…
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Katie Ledecky wins by 21 seconds in her first race for a year
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky secured an emphatic victory in her first race since March 2020 on Wednesday, winning the 1500-meter…
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Chaos, scandal and anger: Barcelona faces seminal presidential elections
Few people will envy the man elected to be the new president of FC Barcelona. The upcoming election — to be held on Sunday, just days after…
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State boys high school basketball scores – March 3
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), State boys basketball…
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Stoddard leads Grace to semifinals
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace beat Victory Charter 67-53 to open the 1AD1 state boys basketball tournament on Wednesday. The Grizzlies got a huge…
Continue Reading North Gem falls to Dietrich in state tournament
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – James Bodily’s 31 points wasn’t enough to get North Gem past the first round of the 1AD2 state boys basketball tournament.…
Continue Reading Idaho transgender athlete ban is template for other states
Idaho passed the nation’s first ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports last year, and the concept has since spread across the country,…
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Rockland dominates Clark Fork to open state tournament
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – Rockland began the 1AD2 tournament with a dominating 57-20 win over Clark Fork on Wednesday. Teague Matthews had a team-high…
Continue Reading ‘Boiling up’: Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says Covid-19 has sparked anti-Asian violence in the US
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says he’s seen a rise in racism across the US since the coronavirus pandemic started and says the country must…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record during his 600th league game
Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name into football’s record books once again on the occasion of his 600th league game. When he netted…
Continue Reading Mikaela Shiffrin doesn’t want to have to choose between ‘morality versus being able to do your job’ at the 2022 Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Beijing are under growing calls for a boycott because of China’s policy on the Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in…
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Judge: Utah schools don’t need to offer girls’ football
A Utah girl whose football skills won her fame online has lost her court bid to have school districts create football teams for girls.…
Continue Reading Horse racing faces new welfare scrutiny after more footage appears of a jockey posing on a dead horse
The horse racing industry is facing renewed scrutiny over animal welfare after footage emerged showing an amateur jockey jumping onto the back of a…
Continue Reading How Sandi Morris and Tyrone Smith navigated the ‘purgatory’ of a postponed Olympics
When your career highs come around only once every four years, the prospect of putting your aspirations on hold can be difficult to stomach.…
Continue Reading FDA approves new device to help protect athletes from traumatic brain injury
A new device that could help reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury during head impacts was given the green light by the Food and…
Continue Reading Top racing trainer Gordon Elliott apologizes over photo of himself sitting on a dead horse
Top racing trainer Gordon Elliott has apologized after a photo surfaced of him sitting on top of a dead horse. Elliott, who trains horses at…
Continue Reading Reigning Chinese Super League champion Jiangsu FC ‘ceases operations’
The owners of Jiangsu FC, the defending Chinese Super League (CSL) champion, announced on Sunday that the club would “cease operations”…
Continue Reading England rugby player Ellis Genge says he received death threats following Six Nations defeat by Wales
England rugby player Ellis Genge says he received death threats after not clapping his Welsh opponents following his side’s defeat in the Six…
Continue Reading Jasmine Harrison delights in Atlantic Ocean world record row
When your phone goes off in the middle of the night, it isn’t usually good news. At best, it signals a call into action, albeit with a foggy…
Continue Reading Golfers wore red and black in honor of Tiger Woods during Sunday’s play
Golfers wore red shirts and black pants during the WGC-Workday Championship on Sunday in honor of golf legend Tiger Woods, who is hospitalized after…
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Bengals fall to No. 4 Weber State in season-opener
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – It was a tale of two halves for the Idaho State football team in their spring season opening game against fourth-ranked…
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South Fremont goes back to back on day two of state wrestling tournament
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Eleven wrestlers from east Idaho took home individual titles from the 3A and 2A state wrestling tournament on Saturday. South…
Continue Reading Former NBA star Pau Gasol is determined to help others after retiring from the game
Pau Gasol is back in professional basketball after announcing his intent to rejoin the team that launched his career, FC Barcelona. The two-time NBA…
Continue Reading ‘They get a free shot’: England rugby coach Eddie Jones on the pitfalls of social media
Throughout his coaching career, Eddie Jones has heeded advice he was given by former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. “He just said:…
Continue Reading Table tennis prodigy Anna Hursey, 14, is ready to help US President Joe Biden tackle the climate crisis
She’s just 14, but table tennis sensation Anna Hursey is making friends in high places. Yet it isn’t her sporting abilities attracting…
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State wrestling tournament begins with 5A, 4A on day one
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Six wrestlers from east Idaho brought home individual state championships on the first day of the state high school wrestling…
Continue Reading WNBA team Atlanta Dream sold to new owners — including a former player
The Atlanta Dream, the WNBA team previously co-owned by former US Sen. Kelly Loeffler, has been sold to executives from a national real estate firm…
Continue Reading British Gymnastics faces legal action over alleged ‘systemic physical and psychological abuse’
Seventeen former British gymnasts, including three Olympians, have notified British Gymnastics of their intention to take legal action, alleging…
Continue Reading Caster Semenya appeals to European Court of Human Rights over ‘discriminatory’ testosterone limit
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion runner, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to end “discriminatory”…
Continue Reading Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving calls for the NBA to incorporate Kobe Bryant on its logo
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving isn’t letting go of his idea for the National Basketball Association to incorporate a silhouette of Kobe Bryant…
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Thursday high school basketball scores – Feb. 25
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district high school basketball…
Continue Reading What Tiger Woods’s close call makes clear
We almost lost Tiger Woods in a gruesome car accident Tuesday along a Southern California highway during these final days of the month when America…
Continue Reading What Tiger Woods means to Black America
We almost lost Tiger Woods in a gruesome car accident Tuesday along a Southern California highway during these final days of the month when America…
Continue Reading Thierry Henry steps down as coach of CF Montreal due to family reasons
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry is stepping down as head coach of Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montreal due to family reasons. Henry made the…
Continue Reading Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowns in southern Brazil
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is mourning the loss of his father, who drowned in Lavras do Sul, Brazil near the border with Uruguay. “We…
Continue Reading Real Madrid breaks Atalanta hearts with late goal after controversial red card
In a match that was largely low on quality, it was a standout moment of brilliance that eventually gave Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over 10-man…
Continue Reading Brisbane is the ‘preferred host’ for 2032 Olympics, IOC announces
The Australian city of Brisbane is the “preferred host” for the 2032 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced…
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Wednesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 24
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district high school basketball…
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Skyline forces one more game against Hillcrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – A pair of Isaac Farnsworth free throws with four seconds left lifts Skyline line over Hillcrest 46-45 Wednesday. That extends…
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Athlete of the Week: Maniah Clegg, Grace girls basketball
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a newly crowned state champion. Adrian Luevano introduces us to…
Continue Reading What exactly are Tiger Woods’ injuries? And what might they mean for his future?
Tiger Woods’ rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren’t familiar with. The…
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Skyline stops Bonneville in overtime
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Bonneville 55-51 in overtime Tuesday to move on in the 4A District 6 tournament. The loss ends the season…
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Madison wins district championship
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison is heading back to the boys state basketball tournament after beating Thunder Ridge 65-53 Tuesday. The win gives…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 23
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district basketball…
Continue Reading Erling Braut Haaland: The making of football’s ‘humble’ superstar
Alfe Ingve Berntsen remembers the first time he laid eyes on this scrawny kid with an appetite for goals. It was 2005 and Berntsen was coaching the…
Continue Reading NHL star taking leave of absence after Russian media report left him ‘shaken and concerned’
New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence from the NHL team, the Rangers announced Monday. The Russian star is…
Continue Reading No sponsor? No problem. Tennis maverick Hsieh Su-Wei reflects on a memorable Australian Open
With her beaming smile, wry sense of humor and confidence to do things her own way, Hsieh Su-Wei captured the public’s heart at this…
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Monday high school basketball scores – Feb. 22
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district high school basketball…
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Marsh Valley forces one more game to determine district title
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley beat Snake River in overtime 46-43 Monday to extend the 3A District 5 tournament. The Eagles will now host the…
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Bengals ready for early test against Weber State
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Idaho State opens its 2021 spring football season on Saturday at home against Weber State. Kick off is set for 4 pm at Holt…
Continue Reading College gymnast Margzetta Frazier had a surprise call from Janet Jackson — and it got emotional
College gymnast Margzetta Frazier received the call of a lifetime after going viral with a spectacular floor routine set to some of pop star Janet…
Continue Reading Australian Open fans criticized for booing Covid-19 vaccine announcement
Australia’s government has condemned the “disgusting” behavior of spectators at the Australian Open tennis tournament Sunday, after…
Continue Reading Life after seeing death: How Romain Grosjean’s family inspired him as he was engulfed by flames
Time seemed to slow down as Romain Grosjean’s car — split in half from the force of hitting the race barriers — was enveloped in…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final to claim 18th grand slam title
Novak Djokovic put on a masterclass in power and precision to overwhelm Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and clinch his 18th grand slam…
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She’s 21 and just became the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Briton Jasmine Harrison, 21, has become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean after completing a 3,000-mile (4,800-kilometer)…
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Bengals comeback falls short in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Montana (KIFI) – Montana State had the final run to beat Idaho State 88-80 in overtime Saturday in Big Sky women’s basketball. The Bengals…
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Bonneville survives overtime to eliminate Blackfoot
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville kept its season alive by outlasting Blackfoot in overtime 48-46 Saturday night. The loss eliminates the…
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Blackfoot wins their first 4A State Championship
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – History was made inside the Idaho Center. For the first time in school history, the Blackfoot Broncos girls basketball team are…
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Hillcrest moves on to district title game after sinking Skyline
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest shut down Skyline 47-34 Saturday to secure a spot in Wednesday’s 4A District 6 championship game. Isaac Davis led the…
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Thunder Ridge loses a heartbreaker to Mountain View
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge let a 16 point lead slip away as they fell to Mountain View 62-55 in the 5A State Championship game. The…
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Sugar-Salem drops 3A title game to Timberlake
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – In their fourth 3A State Championship game in five years, Sugar-Salem fell 65-49 to Timberlake. With the victory, the Tigers…
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Bear Lake’s Cinderella season comes to an end
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – In the 2A State Championship game, Bear Lake fell 51-40 to the Melba Mustangs. Hailey Humpherys scored 21 points in the Bears…
Continue Reading Swansea City footballer Yan Dhanda ‘angry and hurt’ by racist abuse as he labels social media companies ‘selfish’
Yan Dhanda has been a leading light in helping Swansea City return to the Premier League, but he is also driven by the fact he’s one of only a…
Continue Reading High School Basketball Scores- February 20
(KIFI) – High school basketball scores from the girls state tournament and boys district tournaments for Saturday February 20. Girls Basketball State…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka overcomes Jennifer Brady to win second Australian Open title
Naomi Osaka powered her way to a second Australian Open title with a comprehensive straight sets victory over grand slam final debutante Jennifer…
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Watersprings moves on in 1AD2 district tournament
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Watersprings knocks off Grace Luthrean 48-13 Friday in the 1AD2 District 5/6 tournament. The Royals season come to a close. The…
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Sugar-Salem eliminates South Fremont
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem beat rival South Fremont for a third straight time to end the Cougars season 61-40 Friday. The Diggers earn a…
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Grace wins 1A D1 State Championship
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – For the first time in 35 years, the Grace Grizzlies are state champions. Maniah Clegg’s 16 points and 17 rebounds helped Grace…
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Blackfoot advances to 4A State title game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Blackfoot held off Burley in the 4A State semifinals to clinch a spot in the title game. Kianna Wright’s 13 points helped the…
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North Fremont advances to district championship game
ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI) – North Fremont is back in the 2A District 6 title game with a 50-41 win over Firth. The Huskies have won 27 straight games. The…
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Century clinches a spot in the 4A title game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – For the fourth year in a row, Century will compete in the 4A State Championship Game. The Diamondbacks bear Sandpoint 44-25 on…
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Thunder Ridge makes it to their first state title game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – In their first ever appearance in the 5A State Tournament, Thunder Ridge will play for a state title after beating Coeur…
Continue Reading Friday high school basketball scores – Feb. 19
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls state tournaments, Boys district tournaments, Wyoming boys basketball…
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Rigby falls short against Mt. View
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby’s state title hopes ended in the semifinals with a 73-64 loss to Mountain View. Naya Ojukwu led the Mavs with 21 points.…
Continue Reading NCAA will allow up to 25% capacity at all rounds of the men’s basketball tournament
The NCAA announced Friday it will allow a limited number of fans to attend all rounds of the 2021 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship…
Continue Reading Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei says he’ll never forget kindness of Israeli team ahead of Tel Aviv tournament
Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, who refused to return home after being ordered to withdraw from the 2019 World Judo Championships to avoid facing an…
Continue Reading Sarah Thomas: Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, she set her sights on the Super Bowl
The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…
Continue Reading Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, Sarah Thomas set her sights on the Super Bowl
The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…
Continue Reading Bruno Fernandes nets brilliant brace to inspire Manchester United to victory against Real Sociedad
A superb Bruno Fernandes once again inspired Manchester United to victory Thursday as the Premier League side took full control of its Europa League…
Continue Reading Thursday high school basketball scores – Feb. 18
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls state tournament and Boys district tournaments…
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Bengals fight off Bobcats to keep top spot in Big Sky
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State bounced back from its first conference loss on Saturday by earning a hard fought win over Montana State…
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Rockland repeat bid ends
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Rockland will not repeat as 1AD2 state girls basketball champions. The Bulldogs fell to Tri-Valley 45-26 in the state…
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Blackfoot beats conference-rival Skyline
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – In their sixth meeting of the season, Blackfoot beat Skyline 48-40 in the first round of the 4A State Tournament. The Broncos…
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Snake River drops state tournament opener to Parma
MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River lost 46-36 to Parma in the first round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament on Thursday. The Panthers…
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Rigby cruises to a first-round win
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby used a 33 point first-half to beat Post Falls 56-36 in the first-round of the 5A State Tournament. Tylie Jones led the…
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Grace earns a spot in the 1A D1 title game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace is moving on to the 1A D1 State Championship Game after beating Lapwai 44-36. Maniah Clegg led Grace with 26 points and…
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Soda Springs quest to four-peat is ended
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – There will be no first-ever four-time State Champion in 2A. Soda Springs fell 42-27 to Melba on Thursday night. Kendall…
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Moore lifts Mackay to consolation game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Riley Moore had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead Mackay over Richfield 51-36 Thursday. The win puts the Miners into the 1AD2…
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Sugar-Salem dominates Bonners Ferry in state tournament
MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Diggers were not going to let 2021 be a repeat of 2020. Sugar-Salem crushed Bonners Ferry 70-10 to open the 3A State…
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Thunder Ridge win their first-ever State Tournament game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Aspen Caldwell’s 26 points helped Thunder Ridge beat Meridian 55-46 in the first round of the 5A State Tournament. Lauren…
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Century shuts down Mountain Home
MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Tenleigh Smith’s 22 points help Century beat Mountain Home 55-25 in the first round of the 4A State Tournament. The…
Continue Reading Marsh Valley falls to Filer
MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley lost 58-49 to Filer in the opening round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament. Zoei Armstrong led the…
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Bear Lake upsets Ririe
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Bear Lake is going to the 2A semifinals after shocking Ririe, 38-36 in the first-round of tournament play. Lydia Johnson…
Continue Reading LGBTQ campaign backed by German footballers hailed as a ‘step in the right direction’
More than 800 professional footballers in Germany have backed a campaign offering support to LGBTQ players. The campaign has been launched by the…
Continue Reading ‘Oh my gosh, are you that snowboarder?’ Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim goes to Princeton
The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new…
Continue Reading South American football giant Colo-Colo narrowly avoids relegation after nerve-shredding playoff
You could have been forgiven for thinking that the jubilant scenes on the pitch were part of a trophy celebration. There were hugs and tears —…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open
Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by…
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Athlete of the Week: Tayla Liddle, Idaho Falls swimming
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a swimmer who has won numerous medals Adrian Luevano introduces us…
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