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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…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 15

December 15, 2020 10:11 PM News Team

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

Sugar-Salem hands Snake River first loss of season

December 15, 2020 11:13 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem beat Snake River 39-33 in a battle of 3A state title contenders Tuesday. The loss is the first of the…

Bengals start Big Sky play with home win over the Bears

December 14, 2020 10:54 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball defeated Northern Colorado 74-67 Monday in the Bengals conference opener. Dora Goles…

#21 Jayden Wright shoots over defender in Highland's 57-45 win over Middleton

Highland pulls away late against Middleton

December 12, 2020 11:07 AM Cole Sams

After a back-and-forth contest in the first half, Highland went on a strong run in the third quarter to give them the edge and the eventual win over…

Friday high school basketball scores – Dec. 11

December 11, 2020 9:57 PM News Team

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

Rigby downs Idaho Falls for 7th win in a row

December 11, 2020 11:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby continues to roll with a 59-38 win over Idaho Falls on Friday. The Trojans have now won seven straight since…

Hillcrest knocks off rival Bonneville for 2-0 conference start

December 11, 2020 11:47 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest beat Bonneville 53-40 in Civil War girls basketball on Friday. Hillcrest (4-4, 2-0) will head down to Blackfoot…

#20 Taylor Smith scores over defender in Century's 48-32 win

Century takes down Highland in rivalry matchup

December 12, 2020 10:39 AM Cole Sams

After getting off to a hot start, Century continued that momentum into the 2nd half and defeated Highland…

Shelley picks up their first win of the season

December 11, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley’s first win came in dramatic fashion. The Russets defeated South Fremont, 30-29 on Friday night. Shelley host…

Blackfoot hangs on to beat Skyline

December 11, 2020 10:09 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot beat Skyline, 48-46 to pick up their second win in High Country Conference play. Esperanza Vergara had a…

Snake River stays perfect with their victory over Shelley

December 11, 2020 10:04 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River pulled away in the second half to beat Shelley, 44-31 on Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improve…

Some motorsport teams remain addicted to tobacco company sponsorship deals, despite tobacco causing 8 million deaths each year

December 11, 2020 2:12 AM CNN

Elite sports organizations have long been addicted to tobacco company sponsorships, almost since the inception of professional competition.…

Late free throws give Idaho Falls win over Skyline

December 10, 2020 11:33 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jaxon Sorenson hit a pair of free throws with four seconds left to pull out the 54-53 win over Skyline Thursday…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Dec. 10

December 10, 2020 10:21 PM News Team

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

Preston takes down Blackfoot on the road

December 10, 2020 9:07 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston pulled out a 60-50 win on Thursday night to stay unbeaten. Gabe Hammons scored 22 points for the Indians.…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 9

December 9, 2020 10:17 PM News Team

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

Rigby hands Thunder Ridge their first loss

December 9, 2020 9:29 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s sixth-straight win handed Thunder Ridge their first loss of the season. The Trojans defeated the Titans,…

Athlete of the Week: Tylie Jones, Rigby girls basketball

December 9, 2020 9:21 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week helped her team win five-straight games. Adrian Luevano…

University of Wyoming bans sports ticket sales until 2021

December 9, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming has banned new ticket sales to home sporting events until at least 2021 as new statewide public health orders imposed by…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 8

December 8, 2020 10:15 PM News Team

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

Thunder Ridge edges Hillcrest

December 8, 2020 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge just got past District 93 rival Hillcrest 55-54 Tuesday. Thunder Ridge (2-0) visits Rigby to start…

Madison blows past Skyline

December 5, 2020 11:46 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison picked up their first win of the season with a 56-24 beat down of Skyline. Logan Crane had 10 points for the…

Highland wins Black and Blue matchup against Pocatello

December 5, 2020 11:39 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After falling down 10 points in the first quarter, Highland came back to beat Pocatello, 45-35 on Saturday night.…

#3 Kade DaBell dribbles in transition in Rigby's 56-49 win over Blackfoot

Rigby defeats Blackfoot in early non-conference matchup

December 5, 2020 9:07 AM Cole Sams

Leading by two going into halftime, Rigby capitalized on their momentum in the second half and defeated Blackfoot 56-49.…

Ririe avenges only loss with win over Soda Springs

December 5, 2020 12:41 AM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe got some revenge over Soda Springs Friday. The Bulldogs beat the Cardinals 45-35. Ririe’s only loss this season came…

Skyline wins battle of 4A contenders

December 5, 2020 12:24 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline beat Century 64-58 Friday in a battle of 4A heavyweights. The Grizzlies entered the game tied for #1 in the…

Idaho Falls defends home court against Shelley

December 5, 2020 12:05 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers beat Shelley 50-37 Friday. It was the first win of the year for Idaho Falls. The Tigers got…

Friday high school basketball scores – Dec. 4

December 4, 2020 9:50 PM News Team

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

Preston holds off Highland to stay undefeated

December 4, 2020 11:16 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston, the defending 4A State champions, picked up their second win with a 64-60 victory over Highland on Friday…

Century stays unbeaten with win over Logan (UT)

December 4, 2020 11:11 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century picked up their third straight win with a 61-46 victory over Logan (UT). The game was moved up from Wednesday,…

Thunder Ridge’s Ramos and Century win big at Bucks Bags Tournament

December 4, 2020 11:07 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge’s Caden Ramos opened up the Bucks Bags Tournament with a win over Post Falls’ Avery McSpadden on Friday…

Thunder Ridge beats Idaho Falls to open 5A play

December 3, 2020 11:25 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge downed Idaho Falls 58-39 in the conference opener for both teams. Thunder Ridge (5-0, 1-0) hosts…

Thursday high school scores – December 3

December 3, 2020 10:16 PM News Team

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

Rigby blows past Hillcrest for fourth-straight win

December 3, 2020 9:21 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In their second matchup of the season, Rigby defeated Hillcrest, 70-50 on Thursday night. Tylie Jones and Brooke Donnelly…

Blackfoot tops Idaho Falls in season opener

December 2, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot beat Idaho Falls 51-48 to open the high school boys basketball season for both teams. Blackfoot (1-0) will…

Wednesday high school scores – December 2

December 2, 2020 10:15 PM News Team

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

Athlete of the Week: Crew Clark, Sugar-Salem football

December 2, 2020 5:47 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week helped his team win three straight 3A State Championships.…

Rigby rolls past Highland in conference opener

December 1, 2020 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby began conference play with a dominating 53-15 win over Highland on Tuesday. The Trojans scored the first 13 points…

Tuesday high school scores – December 1

December 1, 2020 10:22 PM News Team

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

Idaho Falls Chukars will be playing baseball in 2021

November 30, 2020 12:11 PM News Team

Major League Baseball and the Pioneer League jointly announced the Pioneer League has been designated a “Partner League” of MLB.…

Idaho State opens season with a blowout win

November 29, 2020 12:18 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After having their season opener canceled on Wednesday, the Idaho State women’s basketball team opened the season…

Idaho State gets swept in Bronco Invitational

November 29, 2020 12:18 AM Adrian Luevano

SANTA CLARA, California (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball season started with three-straight loses in the Bronco Invitational in Santa…

Athlete of the Week: Taze Stegelmeier, West Side football

November 25, 2020 7:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week helped West Side win back-to-back 2A State Championships. Adrian…

Balanced effort leads Highland over Century

November 24, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ten different players scored for Highland in a 41-37 win over Century in girls basketball Tuesday. The Rams got eight…

Girls high school basketball scores – November 24

November 24, 2020 10:21 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school…

Idaho State women’s basketball season opener canceled

November 23, 2020 9:16 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The women’s basketball team at Idaho State will have to wait a little longer to start their season. The opener…

Sports Line Podcast Episode #1

November 22, 2020 4:53 PM Dylan Carder

Dylan Carder and Adrian Luevano react to Pocatello native Taysom Hill’s first NFL start with New Orleans and their biggest hits and misses with the…

West Side wins back-to-back state titles in 2A

November 21, 2020 8:05 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In an all-East Idaho 2A State Championship game, West Side defended their crown by shutting out Firth, 39-0. The Pirates…

Skyline wins their third 4A state title in five years

November 21, 2020 9:13 PM Adrian Luevano

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline captured their third 4A State Championship in five years with a 42-22 blowout win over…

Sugar-Salem three-peats in 3A

November 21, 2020 9:12 PM Adrian Luevano

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem came back from 20 point deficit to beat Homedale 34-28 in overtime for the 3A State Championship.…

#4 Kaitlynn Moldenhauer lines up for free throw in Soda Springs win over Ririe 51-48(OT)

Soda Springs hangs on in OT against Ririe

November 21, 2020 8:53 PM Cole Sams

After a pair of free throws from Kaitlynn Moldenhauer that sent the game into overtime, Soda Springs was able to capitalize from the line in the…

Rocky Mountain holds off Rigby’s comeback to win 5A title

November 21, 2020 7:59 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s quest to win back to back state championships was interrupted by Rocky Mountain. The Grizzlies held of a late…

5A Football State Championship Preview: Rigby looks to go back-to-back

November 20, 2020 6:57 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After their State Championship Game thriller in 2019, Rigby is looking to win back-to-back state title’s for the…

Firth picks up their first win of the season

November 20, 2020 8:31 PM Adrian Luevano

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Firth opened up their five game home stand with a 44-28 win over…

4A Football State Championship Preview: Skyline faces Emmett

November 20, 2020 6:48 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies look to win their first state title since 2017, when they play Emmett on Saturday. Kickoff…

Bengals excited to get Parker, Carr back this season

November 21, 2020 12:50 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team starts the season on Wednesday. The Bengals will play three games at Santa…

Skyline defeats rival Idaho Falls for first win of the season

November 21, 2020 12:17 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline jumped ahead early to beat rival Idaho Falls 57-41 in girls basketball Friday. The Grizzlies started the…

Girls high school basketball scores – Friday, Nov. 20

November 20, 2020 10:17 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

3A Football State Championship Preview: Sugar-Salem looks to three-peat

November 20, 2020 6:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the third straight year, Sugar-Salem and Homedale meet in the 3A State Championship. This year the two teams…

2A Football State Championship Preview: All East Idaho title game

November 20, 2020 6:34 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rewind back to late August of this year, West Side beat Firth 33-6. Fast forward to now, and the two East Idaho…

Idaho State holds virtual ribbon cutting for Davis Field renovations

November 19, 2020 11:31 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University celebrated the newly renovated Davis Field with a virtual ribbon cutting Thursday. The home of…

Century dominates Blackfoot to go 2-0

November 19, 2020 11:12 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century shut down Blackfoot 43-16 in girls basketball on Thursday. The Diamondbacks dominated early. They lead 15-3…

Thursday high school scores – November 19

November 19, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

Thunder Ridge stay unbeaten with their win over Skyline

November 19, 2020 10:48 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge spoiled Skyline’s home opener by beating the Grizzlies 64-59 on Wednesday night. With the win, Thunder…

Rigby shuts down Hillcrest

November 19, 2020 10:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 15 point halftime lead ballooned to a 41 point win over Hillcrest. The Trojans defeated the Knights 65-24 on…