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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Collaros trade 'bittersweet' for Riders' Fajardo
An illegal hit to quarterback Zach Collaros changed the trajectories of two careers. Collaros suffered a concussion after absorbing a headshot from Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence in a ...
Jul 31, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
William Powell runs to CFL weekly top performer award
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell found his stride and evaded tackles as he enjoyed his best game as a member of the Green and White. Powell gashed the B.C. Lions' defence for 146 y...
Jul 30, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback William Powell. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Team Sask unveils roster, flag-bearer ahead of Western Canada Summer Games
Christian Patterson will lead many of Saskatchewan's best amateur athletes as they compete against Western Canada's best next month. The 18-year-old Regina canoe-kayaker was named Team Saskatchewan's ...
Jul 30, 2019 Christian Patterson (left) is named the 2019 Team Saskatchewan flag-bearer for the Western Canada Summer Games by chef de mission Mark Bracken on July 30, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders looking to avoid short-week blues against Tiger-Cats
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping for a completely different result after this short week of preparation compared to the last one. The CFL team is coming off a 45-18 win over the B.C. Lions on S...
Jul 29, 2019
After childhood tragedy, Roughriders Thigpen finds footing in football
Tragedy followed Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen throughout his childhood, with the death of a close friend still weighing heavily on his mind. "I took a van that (belonged to my)...
Jul 27, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen during a practice on July 25, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders ready for rematch with rival B.C. Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to tame the B.C. Lions for the second straight game, but know the Orange and Black will have a new plan of attack Saturday. The Roughriders won the first meeting ...
Jul 27, 2019 File photo of Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'It's definitely more of a challenge:' L.J. McCray set for CFL debut
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a new face in the secondary as the team tries to stop B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly for the second straight game. Cornerback L.J. McCray will make his CFL d...
Jul 26, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back L.J. McCray (21) practises with the team on July 25, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
After waiting for a chance, Riders' Ferraro enjoying CFL opportunity
Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Gabriel Ferraro is looking to take full advantage of the opportunity in front of him. Ferraro had an extremely successful U Sports career as a member of the University ...
Jul 25, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Gabriel Ferraro during a practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan Roughriders fire defensive line coach Mike Scheper
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced they have parted ways with defensive line coach Mike Scheper. In a news release Thursday, head coach Craig Dickenson said the decision "was a difficult one....
Jul 25, 2019
Riders' O-line overcoming injuries early in season
From the starters to the backups, members the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line all hold themselves to a high standard, which is helping them succeed even with a number of injuries. "We're goin...
Jul 24, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Dariusz Bladek (66) returned to practice on July 23, 2019, following a knee injury. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...