Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Roughriders prepared for either Stamps quarterback
It's a familiar foe for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but an unfamiliar face could be behind centre for the Calgary Stampeders. The Stamps have concerns over the health of quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell...
Jul 04, 2019 Mike Edem file photo (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Through years as a backup, Riders' Fajardo waited for opportunity
Cody Fajardo had to play the waiting game to get a chance to start in the CFL. Before joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season, Fajardo spent two seasons as the backup to quarterback Ricky...
Jul 03, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Fajardo shines as Roughriders beat Argonauts 32-7 in Canada Day clash
It wasn't just lightning and rain flying through the air at Mosaic Stadium on Monday night. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' passing offence was high-flying with Cody Fajardo at the helm for the second s...
Jul 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' Shepley shows skills on football field, the big screen
Dakoda Shepley's journey to becoming a professional football player has been filled with twists and turns. The 24-year-old's first passion in life wasn't even a sport at all -- it was music. "I've pla...
Jul 01, 2019 Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Roughriders feel some pressure to get first win
While it's not a must-win game, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know Monday's home opener is an important game early in the 2019 CFL season. "I think there's some pressure (to get a win), I think the pla...
Jul 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Liam Richards/Electric Umbrella)
'I've dreamed of this moment': Riders' Ryan excited for home opener
The CFL game Monday is shaping up to be a very special one for Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan. Not only is it Ryan's first Canada Day since signing with a Canadian team after spending 13 yea...
Jun 30, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan punts against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a CFL pre-season game on June 6, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Terran Vaughn to start on Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are to make another change to their offensive line early this CFL season. Terran Vaughn is to make his first start of the season at right tackle when the Roughriders meet ...
Jun 29, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders right tackle Terran Vaughn. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Roughriders' defence looking to bounce back, force turnovers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence is looking to leave Week 2 in the rear-view mirror. The CFL team gave up 44 points in a 44-41 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks on June 20. In 2018, the Riders' defenc...
Jun 28, 2019 The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive line performs a drill at practice on June 27, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Elimimian, Arceneaux inching closer to game action
A pair of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' top free-agent signings this off-season could soon find themselves in game action for the first time in 2019. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian and receiver Emmanuel...
Jun 27, 2019 Linebacker Solomon Elimimian (10) practises with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 27, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'I made it out:' Football helped Riders' Davis escape streets of hometown
Camden, N.J., isn't a place anyone would call paradise, but Dyshawn Davis called it home. Camden has one of the highest crime rates in the U.S., with drugs, gangs and guns being almost unavoidable. "A...
Jun 20, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Dyshawn Davis during the team's first pre-season game on June 6, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders/Liam Richards, Electric Umbrella)
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...