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First practice of the regular season a long time coming for Riders
Some members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders had a few more hurdles than others on their road to the first practice of the 2021 CFL season. It's been a year-and-a-half without CFL football due to the ...
Aug 02, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Jake Harty (83) runs a route at training camp on July 13, 2021. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Every position we had pretty strong conversations': Riders GM on making final cuts
Jeremy O'Day says many tough decisions had to be made following training camp. The Saskatchewan Roughriders held their first CFL camp since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out the 2020 season...
Jul 31, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds (left) and GM Jeremy O'Day. (980 CJME file photo)
Riders release 18 ahead of regular-season
The 2021 edition of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has now been revealed. The green and white announced its final cuts Friday after CFL training camp ended the day before. It included the release of 18 ...
Jul 30, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
2 dead in crash east of Kindersley
RCMP have provided more information about a fatal two-car crash Thursday. On Thursday around 10 a.m., Rosetown RCMP Detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision between a semi and an SUV on Highway...
Jul 30, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Riders veterans find joy in unique training camp
Despite a camp filled with restrictions and smouldering days, members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders found joy in returning to the field. Thursday marked the final day of practice during the Riders 2...
Jul 29, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan during training camp practice on July 27, 2021. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
After years on practice rosters, Paul McRoberts looks to make jump to game day role
Paul McRoberts is growing tired of waiting his turn. The 28-year-old was with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams from 2016-17 and has been with the Saskatchewan Roughriders since 2019. But despite all that ti...
Jul 28, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Paul McRoberts during a drill at training camp on July 28, 2021. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Alain Cimankinda doesn't lack confidence in first CFL training camp
Alain Cimankinda didn't always have dreams of being a football star - but he's confident he could be one of the best. The 25-year-old defensive tackle has compared himself to NFL star Aaron Donald of ...
Jul 27, 2021 Defensive end/fullback Alain Cimankinda during Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp on July 21, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
From bounty hunting to chasing QBs, Keion Adams looking to make Riders roster
Even when he wasn't on the field, Keion Adams was used to chasing people down. The 26-year-old worked in executive protection and private security, and as a bounty hunter in Atlanta. "I had gotten my ...
Jul 26, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Keion Adams lines up against the offence during training camp on July 14, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders Canadian receiver rookie duo catching on during training camp
A couple of Canadian Saskatchewan Roughrider rookie receivers are making some waves at training camp. Kian Schaffer-Baker and Terrell Jana are both trying to crack the 2021 CFL roster as rookies. Jana...
Jul 22, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Terrell Jana during training camp on July 21, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders remarkable reunion - former Auburn teammates back on the field again
It's been a happy reunion for Ricardo Louis and Nick Marshall. "It's just smiles. Every time we see each other, it's just smiles. We just have a bond where we know what we've accomplished, what we've ...
Jul 21, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nick Marshall during training camp practice on July 21, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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