Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Micah Johnson focused on finishing 2019 strong after slow start
Micah Johnson has had a lot of weight on his shoulders in his first season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders -- literally and figuratively. Despite the wear and tear of a CFL season, the 31-year-old d...
Sep 26, 2019 Micah Johnson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
'An exciting finish': Riders focused on final regular-season stretch
A spot in the CFL playoffs is close to reality for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Green and White can clinch a spot on Saturday with a victory over the Argonauts in Toronto. Kickoff for the game is...
Sep 25, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' LaBatte set to return after injury made him consider his future
Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Brendon LaBatte could soon be suiting up for a game in a 12th straight CFL season, but a hip injury put thoughts of retirement into his head. "That's kind of where I tho...
Sep 24, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Brendon LaBatte (57) is sitting out the 2021 CFL season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Thunder score late to earn 24-21 win over Huskies
The Regina Thunder never led until the game's final moments, but walked out of Mosaic Stadium with a win on Sunday. The Thunder scored 12 unanswered points to defeat the Edmonton Huskies 24-21 in a ba...
Sep 22, 2019 Regina Thunder defensive lineman Tanner Schmekel during a game against the Edmonton Huskies on Sept. 22, 2019. (Wanda Harron Photography)
Thunder, Huskies meet in important PFC showdown
It's still the regular season, but the Regina Thunder is treating Sunday's game against the Edmonton Huskies as a playoff showdown in the Prairie Football Conference (PFC). "This is the most important...
Sep 22, 2019 Regina Thunder quarterback Blake Scherle. (File photo by Wanda Harron Photography)
Pats overcome penalties to beat Warriors 3-2 to begin WHL season
The Regina Pats overcame a bevy of penalties and knocked off the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 to open the 2019-20 WHL regular season on Friday. "Both teams hate each other so whenever we get a win against t...
Sep 20, 2019 Regina Pats head coach Dave Struch. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
'It's not going to be easy': Pats looking for more wins after challenging 2018-19
The Regina Pats have a simple goal as the 2019-20 season gets underway -- win more games. The Pats were among the WHL's worst teams last season, winning only 19 games and finishing third-last in the o...
Sep 20, 2019 Austin Pratt scored for the Regina Pats in their 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings on Oct. 8, 2019. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Riders, Sask. stock growers meet over A&W commercial outrage
More than a few Saskatchewan Roughriders fans were seeing red after an A&W ad filmed outside Mosaic Stadium aired promoting a Beyond Meat burger. The ad was filmed during the Roughriders' game Jul...
Sep 18, 2019 A file photo of an A&W sign.
'I knew I was going to make it': Lauther's last-minute field goal lifts Riders past Montreal
Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther wasn't perfect Saturday night, but he hit the most important kick of the night when it mattered. Lauther kicked a 39-yard field goal with 25 seconds remai...
Sep 14, 2019 Kicker Brett Lauther, who kicked a game-winning field goal in the 2019 Labour Day Classic, is ready for another shot at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
From Regina to Super Bowl glory, family helps Jon Ryan achieve dreams
While Jon Ryan's football journey has seen him punt for teams based in Winnipeg, Green Bay and Seattle, his home and heart has always been in Regina. The 37-year-old Queen City-born punter is enjoying...
Sep 14, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...