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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Mackay falls in an overtime thriller to Carey
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Mackay’s 13-game winning streak was snapped with a 50-46 loss to Carey in the first round of the 1A D2 State Tournament.…
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Grace moves on to 1A D2 semi-finals
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace opened up 1A D2 State Tournament play by holding Liberty Charter to 8 points in the first-half. The Grizzlies…
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High School Basketball scores- Feb 17
(KIFI) – Boys and Girls tournament basketball scores for Wednesday February 17: 1AD1 GIRLS STATE TOURNAMENT GRACE 52LIBERTY CHARTER 25 1AD2 GIRLS…
Continue Reading South Korean volleyball twins Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong dropped amid bullying scandal
South Korean volleyball twins Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong have been dropped from their national and club sides amid claims of teenage bullying.…
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Rockland dominates Mullan to open state tournament
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Rockland began its 1AD2 state title defense with a dominating 56-28 win over Mullan on Wednesday. The Bulldogs held the Tigers…
Continue Reading Erling Haaland nets wonderful brace as Borussia Dortmund beats Sevilla in the Champions League
A day after Kylian Mbappe lit up the Champions League with an impressive hat trick against Barcelona, Erling Braut Haaland netted a wonderful brace…
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Idaho State to allow 2,800 fans to attend home football games
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University announced Wednesday that around 2,800 fans will be allowed inside Holt Arena for home football games…
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Utah bill banning trans athletes in girls sports advances
A proposal to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams passed the state House Wednesday in Utah, one of more than 20 states…
Continue Reading ‘The Ghost of the B’: Specter of relegation haunts South American football giant Colo-Colo
The unthinkable could be about to happen. Chilean football club Colo-Colo, the biggest and most successful club in the country, faces relegation from…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal stunned by remarkable comeback as Stefanos Tsitsipas dumps him out of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal will have to wait to win his 21st grand slam and etch his name into the history books after a stunning comeback from Stefanos Tsitsipas…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe labeled a ‘star for the future’ as his stunning hat trick sinks Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe has been hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi after scoring a wonderful hat trick in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-1…
Continue Reading Erling 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 Boys district high school basketball scores – Feb. 16
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district basketball…
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Hillcrest pulls away to knock off Shelley
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest used a strong second half to beat Shelley 52-39 in the 4A District 6 boys basketball tournament Tuesday night. The…
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Thunder Ridge holds off Highland
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Thunder Ridge held on to beat fifth seed Highland 52-50 to open the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. Lloyer…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe scores a devastating hat trick as PSG thrashes Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe scored a wonderful hat trick against Barcelona on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain secured a devastating 4-1 away win in the first leg of…
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Idaho State hosting virtual meeting with football, basketball coaches
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State will be holding two virtual meetings for alumni, donors and season ticket holders. On Thursday, February 18 at…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe scores a devastating hat trick as PSG stuns Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe scored a wonderful hat trick against Barcelona on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain secured a devastating 4-1 away win in the first leg of…
Continue Reading Destination Budapest: Champions League fixtures forced into unprecedented changes by pandemic
Some of European football’s top fixtures will have an unfamiliar look in the coming weeks as several teams will be forced to play matches in…
Continue Reading Maxence Muzaton recalls miracle save from crash at skiing world championships
It might be one of the luckiest escapes in skiing, but it’s not the moment Maxence Muzaton wants to be remembered for. The French skier was…
Continue Reading Olympic swimming medalist charged with running alleged Australia drugs syndicate
Former Australian swimming star Scott Miller was arrested on drugs charges in a dawn raid at his home Tuesday, with Sydney police alleging the…
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Boys district high school basketball scores – Mon., Feb. 15
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) , Boys district high school…
Continue Reading Manchester United’s Anthony Martial racially abused on social media after draw
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has received racial abuse over social media following his side’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion…
Continue Reading Watch out, Wimbledon! Serena Williams shares video of daughter Olympia training with coach Patrick Mouratoglou
At just three years old, Serena Williams‘ daughter is discovering that practice makes perfect on the tennis court. The 23-time grand slam…
Continue Reading ‘As good as it gets’ — US golfer Daniel Berger sinks eagle putt on the final hole to win at Pebble Beach
American golfer Daniel Berger came up clutch with an impressive eagle putt on the final hole to win the AT&T Pebble Beach on Sunday. The…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal eases into Australian Open quarterfinals, remains on course for record-breaking grand slam
Rafael Nadal remains on course to earn his record-breaking 21st grand slam at the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Fabio Fognini on…
Continue Reading An earthquake at the Olympic torch relay start point is just the beleaguered Tokyo 2020 Games’ latest crisis
Less than six weeks before the Olympic torch relay was due to begin in Fukushima, showcasing the region’s recovery from a catastrophic nuclear…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic becomes just second man in history to reach 300 grand slam wins
Novak Djokovic became just the second man in history to reach 300 grand slam wins with victory over Milos Raonic in the fourth round of the…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic becomes just second man in history to reach 300 grand slams wins
Novak Djokovic became just the second man in history to reach 300 grand slams wins with victory over Milos Raonic in the fourth round of the…
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Rockland punches their ticket to State
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The defending 1A D2 champs are heading to Boise. Rockland beat Leadore 51-37 to secure a spot in the State Tournament.…
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Steadman’s 34 points helps Snake River secure a spot at State
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Former Local News 8 Athlete of the Week, Josee Steadman made sure the Snake River girls basketball team secured a spot in…
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Idaho State beats Idaho in an overtime thriller
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – It took overtime for the Idaho State men’s basketball team to beat Idaho. The Bengals took down the Vandals 64-58 on…
Continue Reading Another defensive meltdown condemns Liverpool to third straight Premier League defeat
Liverpool’s defense of its Premier League title is rapidly evaporating after yet another calamitous defensive performance condemned Jurgen…
Continue Reading Another defensive meltdown sees Liverpool slip to third straight Premier League defeat
Liverpool’s defense of its Premier League title is rapidly evaporating after yet another calamitous defensive performance condemned Jurgen…
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Marsh Valley upsets top-ranked Snake River
Looking to sweep the season series against the top-ranked team in 3A, Marsh Valley rallied in the second half to upset Snake River…
Continue Reading Bubba Wallace: How 2020 helped NASCAR driver find his voice to speak out over injustice
Ahead of Sunday’s Daytona 500 — the biggest event on NASCAR’s schedule — it’s hard for Darrell “Bubba”…
Continue Reading ‘Not the best news that you can get: ‘ Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir on battling MND with a smile
Doddie Weir is the kind of guy who’s hard to miss. At six feet and six inches tall, he towers over almost everybody and just in case you…
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Rigby crushes Minico in final warmup before districts
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby dominated Minico 59-28 Friday night to finish up the regular season. The Trojans end the regular season with a 14-6…
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Bonneville outlasts Shelley in double overtime
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville ended the regular season by winning a 70-62 double-overtime thriller over Shelley Friday. The Bees finish up…
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Thunder Ridge tops Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge finished up the regular season with a 53-46 win over Idaho Falls Friday. The Titans head to the district…
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Idaho State shuts down Northwest Nazarene
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State volleyball team used 17 kills by Kennedee Tracy to beat Northwest Nazarene 3-1 on Friday afternoon. The two…
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Hillcrest secures the top seed for Districts
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest will head into the 4A High Country Conference District Tournament with the top-seed as they beat Blackfoot,…
Continue Reading Friday high school basketball scores – Feb. 12
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys basketball scores, Wyoming basketball scores, Girls District Play-In game…
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Highland comes back to beat rival Century
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Highland Rams chipped away all night to beat cross-town rival Century, 55-51. Isaac Panttaja scored a quick 9 points…
Continue Reading J.J. Watt says farewell to the Houston Texans and the city: ‘I love you’
J.J. Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is leaving the Houston Texans after 10 seasons. In a video shared on social media Friday,…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic defeats Taylor Fritz in five-set epic as fans are told to leave due to Melbourne quarantine
Novak Djokovic battled through injury to survive a comeback by Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Australian Open, triumphing 7-6 6-4 3-6 4-6…
Continue Reading Fernando Alonso, two-time F1 champion, has undergone a successful operation after cycling crash
Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has undergone a “successful corrective operation” on a fracture of his upper jaw…
Continue Reading Australian Open to go without fans as ‘new kind of enemy’ forces Victoria to lock down
The Australian state of Victoria will lock down for five days in a bid to curb the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant, meaning the…
Continue Reading Claressa Shields takes jab at boxing over coverage, treatment of female fighters
If you haven’t seen enough of boxer Claressa Shields — or if you may not even know the name — that’s her point. She’s…
Continue Reading Tokyo 2020 Olympics president announces resignation following sexist remarks
Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori said he will resign due to the fallout after sexist remarks he made at a meeting were leaked to the public.…
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Mackay wins second straight district championship
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Mackay is heading back to the 1AD2 state tournament after beating Rockland 65-42 Thursday. The Miners win their second straight…
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