Category Archives: Local News

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Sheen’s wild ride with the Steelies begins

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Sheen’s wild ride with the Steelies begins

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…July 11, 2019, five years ago today: A few days after Neil Graham departs for the Texas Stars of the AHL, the Idaho Steelheads name Everett Sheen to replace him as head coach. Sheen had served as Graham’s assistant the previous three seasons. The 32-year-old native of Lethbridge, AB,…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Not a total makeover, and that’s good

SCOTT SLANT: Not a total makeover, and that’s good

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. Wednesday Weekly…July 10, 2024. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just tweak it. Count me among the relieved that Boise State didn’t completely overhaul its uniforms when the new ones were unveiled Tuesday in time for Mountain West Media Days. To the naked eye, it’s still the classic Broncos look…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Captain’s flair for the dramatic

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Captain’s flair for the dramatic

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…July 9, 2011: With questions swirling about his viability as a player at the age of 37, Derek Jeter makes a statement as he becomes the first player to reach 3,000 hits while wearing New York Yankees pinstripes. Jeter’s milestone came on a 420-foot home run, part of…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The game is simply known as ‘7-1’

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The game is simply known as ‘7-1’

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…July 8, 2014, 10 years ago today: In the biggest knockout round rout in the history of World Cup soccer, Germany embarrasses the host country, Brazil, 7-1 in the semifinals. The Germans scored a staggering four goals in a six-minute stretch en route to a 5-0 halftime lead.…MORE

PHIL STEELE: COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAGAZINE GURU ON BOISE STATE, ASHTON JEANTY

PHIL STEELE: COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAGAZINE GURU ON BOISE STATE, ASHTON JEANTY

College football magazine publisher Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2024 preview magazine – and what he has to say about Boise State’s Mountain West and CFP hopes, Ashton Jeanty’s place in the national picture and a scouting report on season-opening opponent Georgia Southern.MORE