Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Fajardo gets added motivation for game with Elks from Jones' comments
Cody Fajardo didn't need more fuel to add to the fire in 2022, but some comments by Chris Jones provided an extra spark. During the off-season, Jones -- who is once again the head coach of the Edmonto...
Jun 14, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' defence dominates, offence surges in fourth quarter for 30-13 win over Ti-Cats
Kian Schaffer-Baker gave the fans something to cheer about -- and an unprompted meet and greet -- after scoring the Saskatchewan Roughriders' first touchdown in a 30-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cat...
Jun 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Mike Edem celebrates after a play during a 30-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Mosaic Stadium on June 11, 2022. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Home of Larry Dean': Linebacker uses football career to provide hope to hometown youth
If you're driving into the Georgia city of Tifton, odds are you'll see one of the four signs that spell out: "Home of Larry Dean." For the Saskatchewan Roughriders' linebacker, it isn't so much a cele...
Jun 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Larry Dean (11). (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'You only get one home-opener': Riders' quest for Grey Cup begins against Ti-Cats
It has been a long off-season for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Their 2021 season ended in familiar, heartbreaking fashion for the CFL team: A third straight loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the p...
Jun 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Cody Fajardo, left, and Shaq Evans celebrate Fajardo's touchdown against the B.C. Lions during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game in Vancouver on June 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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)
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...