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Skyline claims sweep over Thunder Ridge

June 19, 2020 10:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline took both games of a double header against Thunder Ridge Friday in AA Legion baseball. The Grizzlies won the…

Pocatello sweeps Idaho Falls Tigers in AA Legion baseball

June 18, 2020 9:38 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels won both games of a double header with the Idaho Falls Tigers Thursday. The Rebels won the…

State High School rodeo finals underway

June 17, 2020 3:20 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The rodeo is on. After weeks of uncertainty, the Idaho High School state rodeo finals are underway. The Eastern Idaho…

Teton High School students pick Timberwolves as new mascot

June 16, 2020 5:09 PM Dylan Carder

Goodbye, Redskins. Hello, Timberwolves.…

Thunder Ridge takes two from Rigby

June 15, 2020 10:25 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge swept Rigby in a AA Legion baseball double header Monday. The Titans got a boost from Conner Hall in…

American Legion Baseball Scores – June 15

June 15, 2020 10:16 PM News Team

Game 1Bozeman, MT Bucks 6I.F. Bandits 8 Game 2Bozeman, MT Bucks 6I.F. Bandits 10 Game 1Thunder Ridge 13Rigby 3 Game 2Thunder Ridge 8Rigby…

Bandits sweep Bozeman

June 15, 2020 10:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits took a double header against Bozeman Monday. The defending national champs took game one…

Bandits split opening double-header

June 13, 2020 9:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Baseball returned to Melaleuca Field and this time it was the Idaho Falls Bandits opening the 2020 season as the…

American Legion Baseball Scores, June 12

June 12, 2020 10:04 PM News Team

GAME 1:UT Bluechips Grey 13Idaho Falls Tigers AA 7GAME 2:UT Bluechips Grey 10Idaho Falls Tigers AA 8 GAME 1:Skyline Grizzlies AA 9Utah Bluechips…

Disc golf takes over Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Disc golf is taking over Freeman Park and College of Eastern Idaho this week. The Lucky Disc Golf Open started on…

Gonzaga plans to host baseball camp in Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 9:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – More baseball is coming to Idaho Falls. The Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball program will hold a camp at Melaleuca Field on…

NCAA says it will review Idaho’s transgender law in August

June 11, 2020 5:56 PM Associated Press

The NCAA will discuss Idaho’s law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports amid calls for the organization to move men’s…

Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho

June 10, 2020 1:00 PM Associated Press

Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move 2021 men’s basketball tournament…

Some Boise State student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

June 9, 2020 11:15 AM Associated Press

Multiple student-athletes at Boise State University have tested positive for COVID-19 after some teams started returning to the Idaho campus for…

Bandits and Runnin’ Rebels meet up for a scrimmage

June 6, 2020 1:43 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits and Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels met up at Bonneville High School for a scrimmage. The Rebels…

Grizzlies walk-off in extra innings

June 6, 2020 1:29 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies used a George Price walk-off single to win 10-9 over the Utah Blue Chips. Landon Merzlock got…

No 2020 season for the Grays

June 6, 2020 1:14 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Gate City Grays announced their Northern Utah League season is suspended. Pocatello’s independent baseball team…

State Rodeo Finals are back on

June 6, 2020 1:09 AM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Rodeo Finals will happen in Bingham County. The rodeo will start on June 16 at the Eastern Idaho…

Chukars season is in jeopardy

June 6, 2020 1:05 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls Chukars President & GM, Kevin Greene says he can see the writing on the wall. Nothing is official…

Bandits team up with Chukars at Melaleuca Field

June 3, 2020 6:35 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games…

Safety protocols in place at Idaho State as athletes return to campus

June 1, 2020 10:09 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA…

Teton High School students voting on new mascot

May 28, 2020 2:51 PM Dylan Carder

DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – When high school sports return in the fall, teams at Teton High school will be going by a different name. A mascot…

NFHS releases guidelines for return to high school sports

May 27, 2020 6:14 PM Dylan Carder

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KIFI/KIDK) – A potential path back to high school sports is out. The National Federation of High School Associations released…

Local golfer celebrates 99th birthday on the course

May 27, 2020 4:37 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello hosted a surprise birthday party for 99 year old Frannie Throkelt on Wednesday. She…

Malone named All-American

May 26, 2020 9:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State track and field star Treyshon Malone holds the ISU record in the long jump, is the Big Sky MVP, and now…

Bengals add to their coaching staff

May 26, 2020 9:33 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to their staff. Former two-time Big Sky Coach of the…

Idaho State track athletes want transgender lawsuit tossed

May 26, 2020 11:18 AM Associated Press

Two female athletes at Idaho State University want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law banning transgender women from…

Harsin welcomes quarterback competition

May 24, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State added former USC quarterback Jack Sears to their roster this week. Sears transferred to the Blue Turf with two…

Rice at ease with his veteran roster

May 23, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Boise State men’s basketball team is ready to get back on campus and train for the first time in months. For head…

Big Sky basketball to play 16 game conference schedule in 2020-2021

May 22, 2020 6:11 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky basketball teams will play just 16 conference games in 2020-2021. The conference announced the change Friday.…

Longtime Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan has died at 78

May 22, 2020 10:04 AM Associated Press

The Utah Jazz say Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has died at…

Digital football coaching clinic set for May 23

May 21, 2020 5:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – College football coaches from Boise State, Idaho State, and College of Idaho will take part in an online coaches clinic…

Rigby’s 5A championship game among ten best of the decade

May 19, 2020 6:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 5A championship win over Coeur d’Alene is among the best high school football games in the country. National…

Practices begin for American Legion baseball teams

May 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Practices are underway for American Legion Baseball teams throughout Idaho. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, only groups…

Idaho Falls Raceway plans to open

May 17, 2020 11:38 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Raceway is planning to have a practice on May 30. Their first race is scheduled for June 13. The…

A look into Taysom Hill’s playbook of life

May 15, 2020 3:17 PM News Team

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Hill talks dealing with pandemic

May 14, 2020 6:22 PM News Team

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Fighting for a season

May 9, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With Idaho’s high school baseball season pretty much done due to the coronavirus, the focus has now turned to American…

High school rodeo opens sooner than expected

May 7, 2020 6:58 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – High school rodeo is happening sooner than previously thought. District 7 is holding events this weekend in Rigby starting…

Idaho American Legion Baseball releases schedule update for 2020

May 6, 2020 3:27 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be American Legion baseball in Idaho this year. The Idaho Legion baseball board announced a schedule to return…

Grays preparing for season with Covid precautions

May 6, 2020 12:16 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – “I can’t wait to hear the crack of the bat and hear the umpire yell play ball again.” Gate City Grays owner Terry…

Homebound Highlight May 3

May 3, 2020 11:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Ryan uses creativity to keep Bengals in-shape

May 2, 2020 10:12 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed life’s drastically. For Idaho State strength coach Dan Ryan, he has had to adjust his program on…

High school rodeo postponed until June 13

May 1, 2020 3:13 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – All high school rodeo events in Idaho are postponed until June 13. The Idaho High School Rodeo Association announced the…

Homebound Highlight April 30

May 1, 2020 2:23 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Chidi Udengwu ready to chase NBA dream

April 30, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last Idaho State Bengal to play in the NBA was Jeff Cook in 1988. Chidi Udengwu wants the be the next one. Udengwu…

Homebound Highlight April 29

April 30, 2020 4:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 28

April 29, 2020 1:51 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 27

April 29, 2020 1:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

ISU’s Udengwu to test NBA waters

April 28, 2020 8:03 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Chidi Udengwu won the Most Inspirational Player award for Idaho State men’s basketball. Now he hopes to inspire much…

Homebound Highlight April 26

April 28, 2020 7:29 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 25

April 28, 2020 7:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 24

April 28, 2020 7:09 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 23

April 28, 2020 7:03 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Bengals ink 8 new players

April 26, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach…

Cleveland joins Vikings after 2nd round selection

April 25, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State offensive lineman, Ezra Cleveland is reunited with former Bronco Alexander Mattison in Minnesota. The…

Weaver picked by the Dolphins in the 5th round

April 25, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver waited longer than expected to get drafted. The Miami Dolphins selected the…

See where regional athletes signed after the 2020 NFL Draft

April 25, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday and while some players did not hear their name called, they still signed with…

Chukars team up to help Food Basket

April 24, 2020 8:24 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…

Ackley eager to start as new Blackfoot football coach

April 24, 2020 2:47 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time…

Homebound Highlight April 22

April 23, 2020 4:32 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Hawkins leaves lasting legacy at Madison

April 22, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships…

Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive

April 22, 2020 5:00 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…

Homebound Highlight April 21

April 22, 2020 2:30 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 20

April 21, 2020 9:39 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Long term future of Chukars in doubt after MiLB plans to concede

April 21, 2020 4:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future of the Idaho Falls Chukars beyond 2020 is very much in doubt. Minor League Baseball is reportedly…

Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics

April 21, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be…

Homebound Highlight April 19

April 20, 2020 2:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 18

April 20, 2020 2:09 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Bengals ink four new recruits

April 19, 2020 11:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball coach Seton Sobolewski was hard at work recruiting four new Bengals to Pocatello. The…

Spillett misses out on spring season

April 19, 2020 11:00 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello High School’s Adison Spillett played basketball and soccer this school year and she signed with the…

Khalil Shakir misses the Blue Turf

April 19, 2020 10:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin let his players go home after spring football was canceled. For Bronco…

Homebound Highlight April 17

April 18, 2020 11:26 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Spring coaches and athletes react to season cancellation

April 17, 2020 7:11 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes…

Homebound Highlight April 16

April 17, 2020 1:30 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

IHSAA officially cancels spring sports season

April 17, 2020 11:30 AM Dylan Carder

The Idaho High School Activities Association is canceling all spring sports and activities for 2020. The release Friday stated the decision was based…

Madison’s Bill Hawkins named to IHSAA Hall of Fame

April 16, 2020 4:52 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison legend Bill Hawkins has a long list of accomplishments to his name. He can add hall of famer to that list. The…

Homebound Highlight April 15

April 16, 2020 2:28 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Bonneville football finds ways to build teamwork from a distance

April 15, 2020 9:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to…

Homebound Highlight April 14

April 15, 2020 2:20 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 13

April 14, 2020 7:41 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Homebound Highlight April 12

April 14, 2020 7:37 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 11

April 14, 2020 7:36 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 10

April 14, 2020 7:34 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 9

April 14, 2020 7:32 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 8

April 14, 2020 7:29 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 7

April 14, 2020 7:27 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 6

April 14, 2020 6:51 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 5

April 14, 2020 6:49 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 4

April 14, 2020 6:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 3

April 14, 2020 6:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 2

April 14, 2020 6:36 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 1

April 14, 2020 6:33 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Blackfoot’s Colby Pearson reflects on XFL experience

April 13, 2020 6:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Cobly Pearson played with the New York Guardians of the XFL. Pearson is a former Blackfoot Bronco and BYU Cougar. He…

Kicking for an opportunity: NFL Draft prep with Dominik Eberle

April 12, 2020 11:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle graduated as the highest scoring kicker in Aggie history. He was a Lou Groza Award…

Heartbreaking end for Treyshon Malone

April 12, 2020 11:34 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has abruplty ended seasons for atheltes. For Idaho State track star Treyshon Malone, his season ended as he…

East Idaho participates in Be the Light campaign

April 10, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports.…

“Be the Light” – Class of 2020

April 10, 2020 5:08 AM News Team

High school football stadiums all over the country will be lit up Friday, April 10 at 8:20 p.m. for 20 minutes.…

American Legion Baseball cancels national tournaments

April 7, 2020 4:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits will not have the chance to defend their national championship. The American Legion canceled…

Coronavirus cancels Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine football game

April 6, 2020 11:13 AM Associated Press

Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine Bowl all-star high school football game has been canceled due to the…