Category Archives: Local News

SCOTT SLANT: Hopefully Mad Dog gets his wish on Saturday

SCOTT SLANT: Hopefully Mad Dog gets his wish on Saturday

Presented by the SANDWICH BAR. Wednesday Weekly…April 17, 2024. Maddux Madsen, Boise State’s injured quarterback who is in the midst of a rapid recovery, had a goal of being back in time to appear the Broncos Spring Game. He tore his MCL and PCL just over five months ago. While Madsen is not ready for…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Not close – the ‘Great One’ is the greatest

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Not close – the ‘Great One’ is the greatest

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…April 16, 1999, 25 years ago today: After a landmark 20-year career in the NHL, Wayne Gretzky announces his retirement. Gretzky’s pro career started at the age of 17 and peaked during his years with the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings, as he won 10 NHL scoring titles.…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Clippers temporarily waylay the Warriors

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Clippers temporarily waylay the Warriors

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…April 15, 2019, five years ago today: The Los Angeles Clippers stage the biggest comeback in the history of the NBA Playoffs, rallying from a 31-point third quarter deficit to stun the Golden State Warriors 135-131 in Game 2 of their first-round series. It was particularly surprising, since…MORE

BNN REPORT: WHAT ALVARO CARDENAS ADDS TO BSU BASKETBALL ROSTER

BNN REPORT: WHAT ALVARO CARDENAS ADDS TO BSU BASKETBALL ROSTER

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a debate: How does San Jose State transfer point guard Alvaro Cardenas make the Broncos better for the 2024-25 season? And what happens to current point guard Roddie Anderson III?MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Bonds milestone, with Mays by the Bay

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Bonds milestone, with Mays by the Bay

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…April 12, 2004, 20 years ago today: San Francisco outfielder Barry Bonds catches his godfather, Willie Mays, for the number three spot on baseball’s career home run list. The suspiciously bulked-up Bonds deposited a pitch out of what is now AT&T Park and into McCovey Cove on Opening Day…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The baseballs flew off the Mariners bats, then…

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The baseballs flew off the Mariners bats, then…

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…April 11, 2019, five years ago today: The Seattle Mariners become the first big league team to hit a home run in each of the first 15 games of the season. In the process, the Mariners won their sixth game in a row with a 7-6 victory at…MORE