Murray Wood: Hard to know how much confidence to have in the Sask. budget
After last year's Saskatchewan budget went from a tiny surplus to a major deficit, Murray Wood says it's difficult to sa...
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Healthy and consistent: Riders' O-line looking to bounce back in 2022
Consistency could be the key for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line this season. The group is looking to bounce back after a 2021 CFL season that saw them allow 40 sacks, tied for second-mos...
Jun 10, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Logan Ferland. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Pair of Riders rookies looking to contribute in home opener
A couple of CFL rookies are looking to make an impact for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Frankie Hickson made his presence felt in the Riders' backfield throughout training camp and into the pre-season...
Jun 09, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback Frankie Hickson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'It's only up from here': Sankey ready to build on stellar 2021 season
Darnell Sankey obviously doesn't rest on his laurels. The linebacker burst onto the CFL scene last year in his first season in Canada, recording a league-leading 97 tackles while with the Calgary Stam...
Jun 08, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Darnell Sankey (53) during practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' revenge: Saskatchewan looks to overcome recent playoff disappointments
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have one prevailing theme for the 2022 season: Revenge. In each of the past two CFL seasons, the Riders have come within a game of reaching the Grey Cup only to be turned ...
Jun 07, 2022 Receiver Shaq Evans (1) stretches during a Saskatchewan Roughriders practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
After high school injury, Dolegala out to prove himself with Riders
Jake Dolegala's football career hit a roadblock just as it was picking up steam. The Hamburg, N.Y., product was starting to get interest and offers from colleges in his senior season of high school, b...
Jun 03, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala. (650 CKOM file photo)
Riders' fourth-quarter surge comes up short in 25-16 pre-season loss to Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome a three-quarter scoring drought and continued their pre-season losing streak, falling 25-16 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday at Mosaic Stadium. Pr...
May 31, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Mason Fine during the May 31 pre-season game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
GAME DAY: Riders to play in first pre-season tilt since 2019, host Blue Bombers
It's an important game for players looking to stick around with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders are hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday in their first pre-season game of the year. Th...
May 31, 2022 Riders prepare for Tuesday's pre-season opener against Winnipeg (Britton Gray/ 980 CJME)
Student of the game: Weah still learning as he tries to catch on at Riders camp
Jester Weah admits he is still learning the game of football. The 6-foot-3, 209-pound receiver didn't start playing until his sophomore year at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wis. "A c...
May 31, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Jester Weah. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Riders ecstatic to return to field in pre-season contest
While it might not mean anything in the standings, Tuesday's pre-season game will mean a lot to a couple of Saskatchewan Roughriders. "I'm really appreciative that I get to be here in Saskatchewan bec...
May 30, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Dieuly Aristilde Jr. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'I'm just glad it's over': Lauther excited to focus on football rather than CBA
Brett Lauther enjoyed some celebratory beverages Thursday after CFL players voted to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement with the league. "I put back quite a few beers last night," the Sask...
May 27, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, March 19
8:30 - The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its 2026-27 budget yesterday afternoon. This was a budget focused on health...