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Louie Barry: 17-year-old lights up English football with goal — and smile — in debut

January 9, 2021 8:57 AM CNN

Footballers don’t usually smile after losing a game 4-1, but all is forgiven in the case of teenager Louie Barry. The 17-year-old was part of a…

Shelley hangs on to down Sugar-Salem

January 9, 2021 12:50 AM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shelley survived to beat Sugar-Salem 38-36 in boys basketball on Friday. Sugar-Salem missed a potential game winner as time…

Rigby tops Blackfoot in overtime

January 9, 2021 12:37 AM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby outlasted Blackfoot in overtime 63-56 on Friday. It was a battle of ranked teams with state tournament aspirations.…

Century opens conference play with a win over Pocatello

January 9, 2021 12:33 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Century girls basketball team picked up their third-straight win and first in conference play with a 59-26 victory…

Friday high school basketball scores – Jan. 8

January 8, 2021 9:44 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…

#11 Kylie Larsen finishes at the rim in Preston's 53-28 win over Marsh Valley

Preston continues strong start to season with win over Marsh Valley

January 9, 2021 12:22 AM Cole Sams

Taking an early lead in the first, Preston seized control en route to a 53-28 victory at Marsh…

Mariani and Highland HS celebrate the success of Hill and Togiai

January 8, 2021 6:03 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland High School head football coach, Gino Mariani can’t sit when he watches Taysom Hill and Tommy Togiai play. “I pace…

Miller adapts to broadcasting during a pandemic

January 8, 2021 5:48 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State broadcaster Jerry Miller has called hundreds of games from different locations around the country. “I know,…

‘They’re not fking protesters, they’re fking terrorists,’ says NBA star Draymond Green on US Capitol insurrection

January 8, 2021 6:45 AM CNN

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green says those involved in the insurrection at the US Capitol on Wednesday were not “protesters”…

Football player Alex Apolinario dies aged 24

January 8, 2021 6:45 AM CNN

Brazilian football player Alex Apolinario has died at the age of 24, his club FC Alverca said in a statement Thursday. Alverca said Apolinario…

‘You just show them the photos.’ How LeBron James says he talks to his children about the double standard of the US Capitol riots

January 8, 2021 5:37 AM CNN

When asked how he talks to his children about Wednesday’s chaos in Washington, DC, LeBron James responded, “You just show them the…

Karim Benzema to face trial over alleged involvement in blackmail scheme

January 8, 2021 12:55 AM CNN

French striker Karim Benzema is set to face trial for his alleged involvement in a scheme to blackmail his former teammate Mathieu Valbuena in 2015,…

Pocatello cruises past Highland

January 7, 2021 11:39 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – In a Black and Blue rivalry game, the Pocatello Indians boys basketball team cruised to a 52-41 win over Highland.…

Idaho State stays perfect at home

January 7, 2021 11:32 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team used defense down the stretch to beat Northern Arizona, 70-66 on Thursday night.…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Jan.7

January 7, 2021 10:24 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…

Sports world sees two Americas in policing of DC riot and Black Lives Matter protests

January 7, 2021 11:35 AM CNN

After rioters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, players and coaches across American sports…

After ‘life-changing’ major win, Collin Morikawa says fame won’t change him

January 7, 2021 4:46 AM CNN

After the RBC Canadian Open in June 2019, Collin Morikawa was ranked 1039th in the world having finished tied for 14th. A little over a year later,…

Lionel Messi scores twice to help resurgent Barcelona move to third in La Liga

January 7, 2021 3:32 AM CNN

After a turbulent summer, Lionel Messi has had an atypically slow start to the season. However, with the calendar having flipped to 2021, the…

Wednesday high school scores – Jan. 6

January 6, 2021 10:23 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball scores, wrestling…

Athlete of the Week: Esperanza Vergarra, Blackfoot girls basketball

January 6, 2021 10:38 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week has helped Blackfoot climb to the top of the High Country…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 5

January 5, 2021 10:17 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Diggers top Panthers once again in 3A showdown

January 5, 2021 11:31 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem topped Snake River 59-46 in girls basketball Tuesday. Both teams came in with 10-1 records and ranked in the…

Madison hires Chandler Rhoads to be new football coach

January 5, 2021 11:13 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Chandler Rhoads is the new head football coach at Madison High School. The school board approved his hire in a special…

Highland grad Tristen Hoge to enter 2021 NFL draft

January 4, 2021 10:32 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Former Highland Ram Tristen Hoge will not be returning to BYU next season. He will be going pro. The senior left guard…

Jeramiah Dickey introduced as new Boise State athletic director

January 4, 2021 7:14 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Boise State introduced its new athletic director on Monday. Jeramiah Dickey takes over after a nearly 20 year career in…

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Juventus win

January 4, 2021 5:27 AM CNN

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday to start the year in typical ruthless goalscoring style. The…

Steph Curry scores career-high 62 points in Golden State Warriors victory

January 4, 2021 2:58 AM CNN

In his three-time NBA title winning career, Steph Curry has put in some dominant performances. However, he might have eclipsed them all on Sunday…

Covid-hit Manchester City cruises to win at struggling Chelsea

January 3, 2021 2:23 PM CNN

Manchester City shrugged off the loss of six players to Covid-19 to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Sunday to reignite its English Premier League title…

Petra Vlhova crowned ‘Snow Queen’ as Mikaela Shiffrin takes fourth

January 3, 2021 10:49 AM CNN

Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova was crowned “Snow Queen” of Zagreb for the second straight year after claiming the World Cup slalom event…

Premier League stars condemned for Covid lockdown breach

January 3, 2021 6:14 AM CNN

Tottenham Hotspur has publicly criticized three prominent first team players for flouting coronavirus rules after they attended a Christmas party…

Konate’s 18 points powers Idaho State to victory

January 2, 2021 11:42 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team started their three-game homestand with a 72-53 win over Weber State. Bengals…

Blackfoot steamrolls Minico for their sixth-straight win

January 2, 2021 11:37 PM Adrian Luevano

MINICO, Idaho (KMVT) – The Blackfoot girls basketball team extended their winning streak to six games after their 60-44 win over Minico. The Broncos…

Floyd Little, NFL running back and Hall of Famer, dies at 78

January 2, 2021 6:36 PM CNN

Former Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little died Friday at the age of 78, according to his family. “After nearly a year of confronting,…

Paul Westphal, NBA player and coach, dies at 70

January 2, 2021 6:12 PM CNN

NBA player and coach Paul Westphal died on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to the University of Southern California. He was 70 years old.…

Mauricio Pochettino takes charge at French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain

January 2, 2021 10:05 AM CNN

Mauricio Pochettino was officially confirmed as the new coach of French champion Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday following the sacking of Thomas…

Manchester United draw level with Liverpool as Fernandes penalty sees off Villa

January 1, 2021 4:07 PM CNN

Manchester United drew level with archrival Liverpool on points at the top of the English Premier League as a sweetly struck Bruno Fernandes penalty…

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani defends club tweet that led to online abuse of pundit Karen Carney

January 1, 2021 2:38 PM CNN

The owner of an English Premier League team has defended a post from the club’s official Twitter account that led to online abuse being…

Becky Hammon becomes first woman to direct an NBA team as head coach in a regular season game

December 31, 2020 4:50 PM CNN

Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct an NBA team as a head coach during the regular season, when she took over for San Antonio Spurs head…

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post

December 31, 2020 11:46 AM CNN

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban and fined £100,000 ($136,594) by the English Football Association in…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 30

December 30, 2020 9:18 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

LeBron James celebrates scoring milestone on 36th birthday

December 31, 2020 9:09 AM CNN

As if there was any doubt, LeBron James celebrated his 36th birthday in style. Not only did he top score for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-107…

Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK’s New Year Honours List

December 31, 2020 3:39 AM CNN

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK’s New Year’s…

Thunder Ridge finishes Holiday Tournament unbeaten

December 30, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge guard Lloyer Driggs powered the Titans to a 75-68 win over Coeur d’Alene by scoring 28 points. With…

Hillcrest cruises past Mountain Home

December 30, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In the final day of the East Idaho Basketball Tournament, Hillcrest picked up their second straight win with a 52-28…

Star Valley stuns Skyline for their first win

December 30, 2020 9:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Star Valley battled every game in the East Idaho Holiday Tournament and they finally got rewarded for it on…

Hillcrest dominates Star Valley

December 29, 2020 11:48 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest took down Star Valley, Wyoming 75-31 on day two of the East Idaho Holiday Tournament. The Knights were able to bounce…

Skyline slips past Coeur d’Alene

December 29, 2020 11:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Raleigh Shippen scored with less than a second left on the clock to secure Skyline a 55-52 win over Coeur d’Alene…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 29

December 29, 2020 10:04 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Atlético Madrid and Diego Costa agree termination of striker’s contract

December 29, 2020 10:16 AM CNN

Atlético Madrid and Diego Costa have agreed to an early end of the 32-year-old striker’s contract, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.…

LeBron James and the LA Lakers yet to click in early days of NBA season

December 29, 2020 6:48 AM CNN

Only two NBA teams have played four games so far this season: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. Both are talked up as potential…

Washington Football Team releases quarterback Dwayne Haskins following benching and Covid-19 rules violation

December 29, 2020 3:37 AM CNN

The Washington Football Team parted ways with second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday. “This afternoon I met with Dwayne and informed…

Dallas Mavericks blow out LA Clippers by 51 points

December 29, 2020 2:08 AM CNN

Having lost their first two games of the season, the Dallas Mavericks stormed to a statement victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday,…

Monday high school basketball scores – Dec. 28

December 28, 2020 9:47 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school…

Manchester City’s ‘compromised’ Covid-19 security bubble forces postponement of game at Everton

December 28, 2020 10:35 AM CNN

An uptick in positive Covid-19 cases at Manchester City has forced the postponement of the club’s English Premier League game at Everton on…

Eyeing successive Super Bowl titles, Kansas City Chiefs prepare to ‘heal’ ahead of playoffs

December 28, 2020 9:27 AM CNN

The top and bottom of the NFL regular season was sealed on Sunday. A narrow 17-14 win for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons earned…

‘Like a chisel going through your head’: Greg Norman delivers graphic account of dealing with Covid-19 symptoms

December 28, 2020 5:54 AM CNN

Golf great Greg Norman has graphically described his struggle dealing with Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus. Over the…

Roger Federer withdraws from 2021 Australian Open

December 28, 2020 2:23 AM CNN

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, the tournament announced on Monday. The 20-time major champion has not played in a…

West Brom stuns Liverpool with late equalizer

December 27, 2020 2:32 PM CNN

Reigning Premier League champion Liverpool missed the chance to go five points clear at the top of the table as West Bromwich Albion salvaged a…

Manchester United denied record-equaling Premier League away win by late Foxes equalizer

December 27, 2020 7:11 AM CNN

Leicester City came from behind twice to deny Manchester United a record-equaling 11th straight English Premier League away win in a 2-2 Boxing Day…

Tom Brady lifts Buccaneers into playoffs with record-breaking performance

December 27, 2020 7:07 AM CNN

Tom Brady marked his 300th regular season game with a stellar performance to lift the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the NFL playoffs for the first time…

Female jockey makes history in famous Boxing Day steeplechase

December 26, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

Bryony Frost made horse racing history as she became the first woman jockey to win the prestigious King George VI Chase with a “dream”…

For the first time all season, an NFL coach will miss a game due to Covid-19 protocols

December 24, 2020 10:00 AM CNN

Players, assistant coaches and coordinators have all missed National Football League games this season under league Covid-19 protocols, but never has…

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang’s eight-year doping ban set aside by Swiss court ‘on grounds of bias’

December 24, 2020 8:23 AM CNN

China’s triple Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang has had an eight-year doping ban “set aside” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 23

December 23, 2020 10:43 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game because of Covid-19 and fines James Harden $50,000

December 23, 2020 6:16 PM CNN

On the second day of the new NBA season, a game has been postponed due to Covid-19 — and a league star got hit with a fine for violating…

NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game due to COVID-19

December 23, 2020 4:41 PM CNN

On the second day of the new NBA season, a game has been postponed due to COVID-19 — and a league star has violated protocol. The NBA announced…

Athlete of the Week: Mattie Olson, Skyline girls basketball

December 23, 2020 2:15 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week scored 70 points in one week. Adrian Luevano introduces us to…

Tokyo Olympic Games: Opening and closing ceremonies to be pared back

December 23, 2020 9:17 AM CNN

The opening and closing ceremonies of Tokyo’s Olympic Games will be carried out with a “simpler, more restrained approach,” the…

How animals invaded the world of sport in 2020

December 23, 2020 1:50 AM CNN

A bit like cats meowing and dogs barking their way across the Internet, 2020 was a bumper year for animals in sport. Back in September, a blue macaw…

Using a fitness tracker could get you to walk an extra mile a day

December 22, 2020 12:03 PM CNN

People walk almost an extra mile each day if they have an activity tracker on their smartphone or watch, a study has found. Researchers analyzed…

New NBA season to test LeBron James’ ability to defy expectations of age

December 22, 2020 10:36 AM CNN

The opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season is unlike any other. It has been just 71 days since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship.…

Lionel Messi says he felt ‘really bad all of summer’ amid potential transfer away from Barcelona

December 22, 2020 10:29 AM CNN

With a difficult summer behind him, Lionel Messi says he is determined to “fight for everything” at Barcelona this season. The Argentine…

Monday high school basketball scores – December 21

December 21, 2020 10:02 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Boys and girls high school…

Blink and you’ll miss it — Rafael Leao scores fastest goal in Serie A history

December 21, 2020 4:22 AM CNN

There are fast starts, and then there are fast starts. It took just six seconds for AC Milan to lead against Sassuolo on Sunday — the quickest…

Manchester United fires six goals past Leeds to continue impressive Premier League run

December 20, 2020 12:23 PM CNN

Manchester United continued its imperious run of form in the Premier League with a 6-2 demolition of Leeds United. Since the insipid defeat to…

Canada’s Trudeau congratulates L.P. Ladouceur of Dallas Cowboys on pending NFL record

December 19, 2020 8:41 PM CNN

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Dallas Cowboys long snapper L.P. Ladouceur ahead of his 251st NFL game, which will set a…

Lionel Messi scores 643rd goal for Barcelona to equal Pele’s record of goals for a single club

December 19, 2020 11:50 AM CNN

Lionel Messi equaled Brazil legend Pele’s record of 643 goals for a single club after scoring in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw against Valencia on…

Liverpool makes history with thumping seven-goal victory over hapless Crystal Palace

December 19, 2020 8:33 AM CNN

Defending champion Liverpool laid down a marker to the Premier League’s chasing pack with a thumping 7-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst…

Rugby faces ‘walking time bomb’ as players pursue legal action over degenerative brain disease

December 19, 2020 4:28 AM CNN

With former players taking legal action over the issue of degenerative brain diseases, rugby could be at the tip of a very large iceberg as it…

Friday high school scores – December 18

December 18, 2020 9:32 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Wayne Rooney’s son Kai signs for Manchester United’s academy

December 18, 2020 5:45 AM CNN

Football talent clearly runs in the genes of the Rooney family. Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, has followed in his father’s footsteps by…

Robert Lewandowski and Lucy Bronze named players of the year at the Best FIFA Football Awards

December 18, 2020 4:36 AM CNN

Robert Lewandowski and Lucy Bronze were respectively named the men’s and women’s player of the year at the Best FIFA Football Awards on…

Olson’s 41 points powers Skyline past Hillcrest

December 18, 2020 12:20 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mattie Olson scored 41 points to lead Skyline past Hillcrest 74-53 Thursday night. Skyline (6-4, 2-1) and Hillcrest…

Thursday high school scores – December 17

December 17, 2020 10:36 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Bengals pick up their second win at home

December 17, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team beat SAGU American Indian College, 89-54 on Thursday night. Tarik Cool led…

Thunder Ridge takes down Century on the road

December 17, 2020 9:53 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge picked up their second win over Century, 57-44 on Thursday night. Lauren Davenport scored 14 points for…

Wednesday high school scores – December 16

December 16, 2020 10:57 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Boys and girls high school…

Hillcrest pulls away to beat Idaho Falls

December 16, 2020 11:02 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest turned a four point halftime lead into a 16 point win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Knights beat the Tigers at…

Idaho State grinds out their third-straight win

December 16, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team picked up their third-straight win by beating Northern Colorado, 63-50 on…

Athlete of the Week: Stanton Howell, Marsh Valley boys basketball

December 16, 2020 12:54 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week excels in the classroom and the basketball court. Adrian Luevano…