Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Cory Watson carves out decade-long career after discovering football late
It has been a decade in the CFL for Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Cory Watson, a fact that surprises even him. "I honestly thought maybe three (years) and at the very most five and it was going to...
Aug 09, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Cory Watson (19) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Cody Fajardo. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders battling through growing injury list ahead of Montreal clash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping an early season injury bug doesn't derail their recently gained momentum. The Roughriders have 12 players on the six-game injured list and two others on the one...
Aug 09, 2019 File photo of Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Judge, Moncrief form formidable linebacker duo for Riders
Cameron Judge and Derrick Moncrief are providing the Saskatchewan Roughriders with a dynamic duo in the middle of their defence. The linebackers are both in their third seasons with the CFL team. Judg...
Aug 08, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Cameron Judge during practice on Aug. 7, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders' revamped O-line continues to progress
Despite a constant rotation of starters and dealing with key injuries, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line has been one of the CFL's best this season. The group used five different combinatio...
Aug 07, 2019 The Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line has been in flux during the early part of the 2019 CFL season due to injuries. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
New Riders receiver Kenny Stafford could be called upon quickly
It could end up being a quick adjustment period for new Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Kenny Stafford. Receiver Shaq Evans injured an ankle in practice Monday and head coach Craig Dickenson said it...
Aug 06, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Kenny Stafford following practice on Aug. 6, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders will add Zack Evans to 6-game injured list, trade for receiver Kenny Stafford
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be looking to a few new faces for production in the near future. The team's depth on the defensive line will soon be tested as defensive linemen Zack Evans and Micah...
Aug 05, 2019
'He's clutch': Fajardo proving himself to teammates on, off the field
While Saskatchewan Roughriders fans might have been surprised to see quarterback Cody Fajardo lead a last-minute comeback Thursday, his teammates weren't. Fajardo engineered a 42-yard drive that ended...
Aug 03, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Fajardo lifts Roughriders to late 24-19 win over Tiger-Cats
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo earned a win -- and a post-game corn dog -- after his CFL team defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-19 at Mosaic Stadium on Thursday. With Hamilton up ...
Aug 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo throws a pass against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Aug. 1, 2019. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Micah Johnson battled through injuries to become CFL force
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Micah Johnson battled through a bevy of injuries to become one of the CFL's top defensive players. "There's been too many times I wasn't supposed to be playin...
Aug 01, 2019 Micah Johnson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Fajardo set for first outing as Riders' undisputed starter
There are no more ifs, ands or buts about it -- Cody Fajardo is the Saskatchewan Roughriders' starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. The CFL team officially ended the Zach Collaros experimen...
Aug 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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