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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

BNN REPORT WITH B.J. – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Bob for a conversation from the Crown Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. B.J. reports from the Broncos’ last practice of the season – and previews Saturday’s semifinal game against Nebraska.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Williams trims the twine for the first time

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Williams trims the twine for the first time

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…April 4, 2005, 20 years ago today: In coach Roy Williams’ first trip to an NCAA championship game, North Carolina beats Illinois 75-70 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Tar Heels built a 13-point halftime lead and was up by 15 in the second half before…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A sterling start for Steve Fisher

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A sterling start for Steve Fisher

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…April 3, 1989: A year after Boise State fell to a talented young Michigan team in their tense first round NCAA Tournament matchup, the now senior-laden Wolverines win it all—nipping Seton Hall in overtime 80-79 in the national championship game. The victory completed a dizzying three-week stretch that…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: An easier-to-watch first half today?

SCOTT SLANT: An easier-to-watch first half today?

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. Wednesday Weekly…April 2, 2025. About the time Boise State fell to 1-for-11 from the field eight minutes into the game on Monday, KBOI Radio analyst Abe Jackson said, “This is hard to watch.” He wasn’t wrong. It was Clang City on offense. But the Broncos defense allowed them to hang in…MORE

BOISE STATE HOOPS: ALVARO CARDENAS ON CROWN TOURNAMENT EXPECTATIONS

BOISE STATE HOOPS: ALVARO CARDENAS ON CROWN TOURNAMENT EXPECTATIONS

Boise State point guard Alvaro Cardenas joins Prater and Mallory live from Las Vegas, following the Broncos’ first-round win over George Washington in the Crown Basketball Tournament. Boise State plays Butler on Wednesday afternoon – and Cardenas likes the momentum of his team.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Sidd Finch’ hands off to Rollie Massimino

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Sidd Finch’ hands off to Rollie Massimino

Presented by HARMON TRAVEL. This Day In Sports…April 1, 1985, 40 years ago today: Author George Plimpton pulls a fast one on the readers of Sports Illustrated. Plimpton wrote an article about Sidd Finch, a New York Mets pitching prospect who could reportedly throw a baseball a phenomenal 168 miles per hour. The article appeared…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Loyola Chicago lifted by Sister Jean

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Loyola Chicago lifted by Sister Jean

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…March 31, 2018: One of the more remarkable runs in NCAA Tournament history ends in the Final Four when Loyola Chicago, a No. 11 seed, falls to Michigan 69-57. The Ramblers, in tandem with their chaplain, 98-year-old Sister Jean, captivated fans with their clutch play. Loyola Chicago had a…MORE

BNN REPORT: SIRE GAINES, LB ROOM AND THE DAVON BANKS EXPERIMENT

BNN REPORT: SIRE GAINES, LB ROOM AND THE DAVON BANKS EXPERIMENT

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about three hot topics from football’s spring camp – the absence of RB Sire Gaines, depth in the linebacker room and Davon Banks’ move from backup cornerback to starting nickel.MORE