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Thursday high school basketball scores – Feb. 11

February 11, 2021 10:17 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls district basketball, Boys high school…

Fans are back at Idaho State Athletic events

February 11, 2021 10:52 PM Adrian Luevano

All basketball season long, Idaho State hoped to have fans back inside Reed…

Century secures their spot in the State Tournament

February 11, 2021 10:34 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Century girls basketball team is heading to the 4A State Tournament with their 47-39 win over Preston. The Diamondbacks…

Bengals blowout Idaho in the Battle of the Domes

February 11, 2021 10:45 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team had no problem taking down a winless Idaho team. The Bengals used Tarik Cool’s 14…

Attendance plan releasesd for intercollegiate athletic events

February 11, 2021 5:47 PM Dylan Carder

he Idaho State Board of Education executive director, in consultation with the Governor’s office, released a plan Thursday for attendance at indoor…

Bayern Munich wins sixth title in a year with Club World Cup victory over Tigres

February 11, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

Bayern Munich claimed a sixth trophy in 12 months with a 1-0 victory over the Tigres in the Club World Cup final. Benjamin Pavard’s second-half…

Lindsey Vonn discuss challenges facing Olympians, her ‘struggles’ after retirement and athlete activism

February 11, 2021 3:03 AM CNN Newsource

If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about setbacks, it’s Lindsey Vonn. After countless injuries led to missing out on…

Defending champion Sofia Kenin moved to tears after Australian Open defeat

February 11, 2021 2:41 AM CNN Newsource

Sofia Kenin‘s bid to defend her Australian Open title ended in disappointment on Thursday after she was knocked out of the tournament by world…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 10

February 10, 2021 10:01 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys high school scores, Girls District Tourney…

Tokyo 2020 Olympics president to resign following sexist remarks

February 10, 2021 10:52 PM CNN

Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori will step down after sexist remarks he made about women were leaked to Japanese media last week, Japanese…

Rigby duo sign NLI’s to Nevada and Idaho State

February 10, 2021 9:31 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Two more Rigby Trojans are taking their talents to the next level. Brigden Craig signed to play at Nevada. He was a…

Blackfoot stays alive with their win at Skyline

February 10, 2021 9:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Blackfoot used a 57% shooting outburst in the first half to beat Skyline, 54-37. With the win, the Broncos force a winner…

Idaho Falls sweeps Emotion Bowl season series

February 10, 2021 9:21 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline opened up the game with a 13 point lead, but Idaho Falls pulled out the road victory, 56-43. Jaxson Sorenson…

Athlete of the Week: Carson Johnson, Bonneville boys basketball

February 10, 2021 9:14 PM Adrian Luevano

Adrian Luevano introduces us to Bonneville’s, Carson…

NBA team Dallas Mavericks to resume playing the national anthem

February 10, 2021 1:59 PM CNN

The Dallas Mavericks will resume playing the National Anthem prior to home games having previously not played it in 11 regular season games at…

Six years after his grandmother passed away, Nick Kyrgios grapples with demons

February 10, 2021 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest…

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Wrexham

February 10, 2021 5:50 AM CNN

It’s a blockbuster like no other — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh…

Maradona’s psychologist and two nurses under investigation over his death

February 10, 2021 2:44 AM CNN Newsource

A psychologist and two nurses have been added to the investigation to determine if there was any malpractice in the death of soccer star Diego…

Serena Williams powers through in Australian Open as Venus bows out

February 10, 2021 2:06 AM CNN Newsource

There’s just no stopping Serena Williams at this year’s Australian Open so far. The American produced yet another omnipotent performance…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 9

February 9, 2021 10:40 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys basketball scores, Girls district tournament…

Ririe tops West Jefferson to win 2A District 6 title

February 9, 2021 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) – Ririe beat West Jefferson 47-35 Tuesday to win the 2A District 6 championship. The Bulldogs are heading to the 2A state…

Rigby heading back to state with district championship

February 9, 2021 9:59 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby completed a complete sweep of district foes by topping Thunder Ridge 53-50 Tuesday night. The Trojans win their third…

Premier League referee and family receive online death threats

February 9, 2021 5:22 AM CNN Newsource

A leading English referee and his family have been subjected to online death threats following two erroneous decisions in successive games he took…

Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley discusses mental health, modeling and ‘hunger’ for Olympic success

February 9, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to fuel uncertainty and anxiety, how it impacts our mental well-being is hard to ignore — something…

Sugar-Salem wins 3A district 6 championship

February 8, 2021 10:16 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Sugar-Salem dominated Teton 62-20 to win the 3A District 6 championship. The Diggers will return to the state…

Monday high school basketball scores – Feb. 8

February 8, 2021 9:22 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls district high school basketball tourney…

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes agree one-year deal with joint commitment for ‘greater diversity and inclusion’

February 8, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will continue to race for Mercedes in the 2021 season after agreeing a new, one-year deal, the…

Age is just a number to Serena and Venus as Williams sisters make dream start to Australian Open

February 8, 2021 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

The Williams sisters rolled back the years on Monday as both stormed to straight-set victories in the Australian Open first round. Serena, 39,…

Barcelona denies responsibility for leak after report reveals Lionel Messi’s record $672 million contract

February 8, 2021 4:56 AM CNN Newsource

Barcelona says it “categorically denies” responsibility for the publication of Lionel Messi’s $672 million contract, which was…

Still going strong at 39, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores 500th goal of club career in AC Milan victory

February 8, 2021 4:11 AM CNN Newsource

Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues to defy the aging process as the 39-year-old striker scored the 500th and 501st goals of his club career in AC…

From zero to hero: Ilkay Gundogan misses penalty, scores twice in dominant Manchester City victory at Liverpool

February 7, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

Talk about a roller-coaster performance — Ilkay Gundogan provided the dictionary definition on Sunday for Manchester City against Liverpool.…

Aaron Rodgers named NFL MVP while Peyton Manning headlines Hall of Fame class of 2021

February 7, 2021 7:35 AM CNN

As with so many events around the world, the coronavirus pandemic made the 10th annual NFL Honors different than previous years. Normally, the event…

NBA superstars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic score 50 points or more — but both lose

February 7, 2021 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

Hearing your coach tell the media that you’ve “never played better” following a monstrous 57-point fireworks show suggests your…

#10 Brayden Hess looks on before making shot in Preston's 51-44 win over Century

Preston defeats Century to sweep season series

February 6, 2021 10:40 AM Cole Sams

Preston controlled this game throughout and defeated Century 51-44 to clinch their sixth straight district title.…

NBA superstar Kevin Durant pulled from game twice due to Covid-19 protocols

February 6, 2021 5:46 AM CNN

In one of the more extraordinary scenes in this NBA season, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was forced out of Friday’s game twice due to…

Diggers upset Cougars

February 6, 2021 12:41 AM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem beat rival South Fremont 80-70 Friday to even up their season series. The Cougars won the first meeting in…

Hillcrest defeats Idaho Falls

February 6, 2021 12:24 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest beat crosstown rival Idaho Falls 59-46 in boys basketball Friday night. The Knights offense was led by Cooper…

Idaho State captures their 13th win in a row

February 6, 2021 12:15 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – 13 proved to be a good number for Idaho State. The Bengals women’s basketball team won their 13th game in a row, 90-51…

Rigby corrals Highland

February 6, 2021 12:07 AM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby used a strong second half to beat Highland, 68-56 on Friday night. With the win, Rigby is one game behind Madison who is…

Snake River blows past American Falls

February 5, 2021 11:58 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River toppled American Falls, 72-37 on Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improve to 2-1 in conference play.…

Friday high school basketball scores – Feb. 5

February 5, 2021 9:55 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys high school basketball scores, Wyoming boys…

Thunder Ridge outlasts Madison in overtime

February 6, 2021 12:09 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge took over first place in the 5A High Country Conference with a 53-50 overtime win over Madison Friday.…

Bonneville stings Blackfoot

February 5, 2021 11:50 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – In their second matchup of the season, Bonneville beat Blackfoot, 74-67 on Friday night. The Broncos travel to Pocatello to…

Idaho lawmakers use measure to target gathering-size limits

February 5, 2021 2:54 PM Associated Press

A girls’ basketball tournament triggered legislation introduced Friday targeting gathering-size limits due to the coronavirus…

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana calls 12-month doping suspension ‘excessive and disproportionate’

February 5, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has vowed to prove his innocence and clear his name after UEFA on Friday handed him a 12-month ban following a doping…

All Australian Open players in quarantine test negative as tournament draw is announced

February 5, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

It looks as if it’s all systems go for the Australian Open next week after all players forced into a recent quarantine returned negative…

‘It’s extraordinary. It’s an adrenaline rush roller coaster’: Inside the Super Bowl halftime show

February 5, 2021 6:30 AM CNN Newsource

The sports world is rightly raving about Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for reaching his 10th Super Bowl this Sunday against Patrick Mahomes…

Porto defender Nanu suffers spinal cord injury after sickening collision with opposition goalkeeper

February 5, 2021 4:13 AM CNN Newsource

Porto defender Nanu was left with a concussion and a spinal cord injury, according to the club, after a sickening collision with an opposition…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Feb. 4

February 4, 2021 9:50 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys H.S. basketball and girls district tournament…

Rockland secures spot in district championship game

February 4, 2021 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Defending 1ADII state champion Rockland defeated Leadore 56-48 at Hillcrest High School Thursday. The win secured the Bulldogs…

Bonneville eliminates Shelley

February 4, 2021 11:13 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville stayed alive Thursday by beating Shelley 35-30 in the girls 4A District 6 tournament. Shelley’s season comes…

Thunder Ridge advances to district title game

February 4, 2021 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge drops Madison 47-36 Thursday in girls basketball to advance to the 5A District 5/6 championship game. The…

Smith sisters score 21 to beat Preston

February 4, 2021 9:46 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Century booked a spot in the 4A District 5 title game with their 40-35 win over Preston. Tenleigh Smith led the…

A barber’s positive Covid-19 test causes scare for the Kansas City Chiefs, reports say

February 4, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

Could you imagine if several of the Kansas City Chiefs — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — had not been able to practice or play in…

Winter Olympics: A year before the Beijing Games, more than 180 campaign groups are calling for a diplomatic boycott

February 4, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

A letter signed by more than 180 campaign groups calling for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing warns the Games could…

Top Tokyo Olympics organizing official apologizes for sexist remarks that women talk too much in meetings

February 4, 2021 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

Yoshiro Mori, the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, apologized Thursday after comments he made suggesting women talk too much…

More than 500 Australian Open players and staff go into quarantine after a hotel worker tests positive for Covid-19

February 4, 2021 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

A single case of Covid-19 at a quarantine hotel in Melbourne has forced organizers of the Australian Open to quarantine 507 players, officials and…

French sailor Clarisse Cremer makes history in round-the-world Vendée Globe race

February 4, 2021 5:31 AM CNN Newsource

French sailor Clarisse Cremer made history at this year’s Vendée Globe by becoming the fastest solo woman to ever complete the round-the-world…

More than 500 Australian Open players and staff go into isolation after a hotel worker tests positive for Covid-19

February 4, 2021 2:12 AM CNN Newsource

A single case of Covid-19 at a quarantine hotel in Melbourne has forced organizers of the Australian Open to isolate 507 players, officials and…

Wednesday high school scores – Feb. 3

February 3, 2021 10:25 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys basketball scores, Girls District Tourney scores, high school…

Century topples Pocatello in the Pit

February 3, 2021 11:32 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Century defeated rival Pocatello 51-38 in boys basketball Wednesday night. The win puts the Diamondbacks in position to…

Thanakomsirichot signs on with Boise State esports program

February 3, 2021 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline’s Thamma Mark Thanakomsirichot is heading to Boise State to join the Broncos esports program. He caught the…

Skyline’s Connor Maloney heading to Idaho State

February 3, 2021 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline all-state wide receiver Connor Maloney signed on to be a preferred walk-on at Idaho State Wednesday. Maloney…

Bengals ink seven on national signing day

February 3, 2021 10:16 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State head football coach Rob Phenicie announced seven new Bengals in his 2021 national signing day class. You can…

Highland duo sign to play at the next level

February 3, 2021 10:00 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland High School once again saw two players sign National Letters of Intent to play college football. Rams defensive…

Sowell stays home to play for Idaho State

February 3, 2021 9:49 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Century wide receiver, Jovan Sowell is staying home to play football at Idaho State this fall. The first-team, all-state…

Athlete of the Week: Josee Steadman, Snake River girls basketball

February 3, 2021 9:11 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week has scored over 400 points this season. Adrian Luevano introduces us…

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will not need a vaccine to participate, organizers say

February 3, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year’s Tokyo Games, organizers…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 2

February 2, 2021 9:59 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls district tournaments, boys high school…

Madison shuts down Highland in district tournament

February 2, 2021 9:58 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison opened the 5A District 5/6 girls basketball tournament with a 39-23 win over Highland. The Bobcats advance to visit…

Top seed Rigby beats Idaho Falls to open district tournament

February 2, 2021 9:54 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Number one seed Rigby beat fifth seed Idaho Falls 56-33 to open the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. The Trojans advance to…

IHSAA sets attendance limits for state basketball tournaments

February 2, 2021 4:10 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – With the girls state basketball tournament just over two weeks away, the Idaho High School Activities Association announced how…

Stuart Baxter sacked by Indian football club Odisha over comments about rape

February 2, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

Stuart Baxter has been sacked from his position as manager by Indian Super League club Odisha after making comments about rape during a post-match…

After over a year out due to injury, Roger Federer will make tennis comeback in March in Doha

February 2, 2021 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

Roger Federer will make his long-awaited return to tennis following double knee surgery at an ATP tournament in Doha, Qatar in March, his agent has…

‘The most special thing I’ve done’: Two world-class climbers scale the tallest chimney in Europe

February 2, 2021 2:28 AM CNN Newsource

Soaring 360 meters into the sky, the Trbovlje Power Station in Slovenia is home to Europe’s tallest chimney. Just the mere sight of it is…

Japan plans to extend its state of emergency as Covid-19 cases rise

February 2, 2021 1:49 AM CNN

Japan plans to extend its state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and eight other prefectures as the country continues to battle rising Covid-19 cases,…

Driggs drives Thunder Ridge to win over Bonneville

February 1, 2021 10:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Lloyer Driggs scored 31 points to lead Thunder Ridge to a 75-47 win over Bonneville Monday. The senior also surpassed…

Minna Stess: 14-year-old skateboarding prodigy chases Olympic dream

February 1, 2021 10:31 AM CNN

It’s the kind of footage that wouldn’t look out of place in any family’s video archive, a toddler taking her first tentative steps…

Marseille owner Frank H. McCourt compares attack on club’s training ground to US Capitol insurrection

February 1, 2021 4:08 AM CNN

Marseille’s home game against Rennes was postponed on Saturday after an angry group of supporters stormed the club’s training ground…

Palmeiras fans gather to celebrate dramatic Copa Libertadores win despite the pandemic

January 31, 2021 6:23 AM CNN Newsource

Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules and gathered in large groups to celebrate the Brazilian team’s dramatic victory in the Copa…

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford racially abused online

January 31, 2021 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the latest football player to receive racist abuse online and described the incident as…

#22 Taden King makes 3 in Madison's 53-49 win over Highland

Madison holds on in second half to defeat Highland

January 30, 2021 11:37 AM Cole Sams

After storming out a big lead in the first half, Madison had to pull away late and get the victory over Highland…

Thunder Ridge gets a win at Hillcrest

January 30, 2021 12:53 AM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge went into the Dungeon Friday and walked out with a win over rival Hillcrest 61-58. The Titans earned a season…

Chelsea left ‘disgusted’ by online racism directed at Reece James and calls for more action

January 30, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Chelsea has called on social media platforms to do more to tackle racism online after defender Reece James was subject to abuse on Friday. The…

Sofia Kenin: ‘The atmosphere is going to be loud’ at the Australian Open; tennis star can’t wait

January 30, 2021 3:52 AM CNN

Preparation for this year’s Australian Open has been unlike anything these professional tennis players have previously experienced. Some have…

Bonneville hangs to beat Blackfoot

January 30, 2021 1:05 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville picked up a nice win over Blackfoot 69-62 in boys basketball Friday. The win puts the Bees in second place in…

Friday high school basketball scores – Jan.29

January 29, 2021 9:56 PM News Team

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

Idaho State ramps up for spring season

January 29, 2021 10:14 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After not having a fall season, Idaho State hit the field on Friday night for their first practice before the Big Sky…

Skyline mashes Shelley

January 29, 2021 9:58 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In a battle of four-win teams, Skyline picked up their fifth win with a 59-37 victory over Shelley. The Grizzlies…

Idaho Falls stuns Rigby

January 29, 2021 9:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dylan Seeley and the Idaho Falls Tigers used a strong second-half to upset Rigby 55-52 on Friday night. With the win, the…

Harry Kane injured; Jose Mourinho frustrated as Liverpool finally win

January 29, 2021 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

Liverpool showed glimpses of last season’s title-winning pedigree to return to winning ways on Thursday, beating Jose Mourinho’s…

Maskless crowds pack Australian Open tennis exhibition in Covid-free Adelaide

January 29, 2021 2:14 AM CNN Newsource

Thousands of cheering fans packed the stands on Friday to watch some of tennis’ biggest stars warm up for the Australian Open — with…

Thunder Ridge holds off Bonneville

January 28, 2021 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge knocked off Bonneville 57-43 in girl’s basketball Thursday to wrap up the regular season. The Titans…

Skyline beats Rigby again to end regular season

January 28, 2021 11:11 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline girl’s basketball ended the regular season by beating Rigby 53-41 Thursday. Two of the Trojans’ three loses came…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Jan. 28

January 28, 2021 9:18 PM Adrian Luevano

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL & GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL…

Tokyo Olympics: Can vaccines save the Games?

January 28, 2021 10:23 PM CNN Newsource

In between a surging pandemic and a global scramble for vaccines, the fate of this year’s Olympic Games has become shrouded in uncertainty.…

Chukars hope to hire their new manager soon

January 28, 2021 9:34 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With the Pioneer League schedule out, the Idaho Falls Chukars have started to look for their next manager. Once that is…

South Fremont knocks off Sugar-Salem in Cold War battle

January 28, 2021 9:27 PM Adrian Luevano

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a 3A Mountain Rivers Conference and rivalry matchup, South Fremont defeated Sugar-Salem, 69-61 on Thursday night. Tag…

Three-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL team North Carolina Courage

January 28, 2021 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

Three-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she has invested in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise North Carolina…

Title-chasing Manchester United stunned by bottom side Sheffield United as crazy Premier League season gets crazier

January 28, 2021 4:16 AM CNN Newsource

A crazy Premier League season went up a whole level of craziness on Wednesday. If Manchester United and their fans had started to believe a title…