The Wood File: Who's hot...and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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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)
Cody Fajardo gets start for roughed-up Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders need to overcome a growing injury report on offence as the team visits TD Place to meet the Ottawa Redblacks. The most significant injury the Roughriders are dealing with ...
Jun 20, 2019
Fajardo given starting job, Harker will still play
The game of quarterback musical chairs is continuing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2019. While veteran Cody Fajardo will get the start, Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson said Isaac Harker w...
Jun 19, 2019 Cody Fajardo throwing a ball in practice on June 18, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders' William Powell returns to Ottawa in green and white
When William Powell takes the field at TD Place in Ottawa on Thursday, he's going to be wearing different colours than in his previous games there. Powell spent four CFL seasons with the Ottawa Redbla...
Jun 18, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell during a practice drill at Mosaic Stadium on June 18, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Uncalled for:' Riders defence reacts to hit on Collaros
Members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence are giving their thoughts on the hit that sent quarterback Zach Collaros to the six-game injured list. "I just think it was uncalled for," defensive ba...
Jun 17, 2019 Mike Edem file photo (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders QB Zach Collaros put on 6-game injured list
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will need to name a new starting quarterback after placing Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list. Collaros left last week's 23-17 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earl...
Jun 16, 2019 Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
'It's unreal:' Over 10,000 fans at Mosaic Stadium viewing party
Toronto Raptors and Saskatchewan Roughriders fans united as 10,051 descended upon Mosaic Stadium to witness history Thursday night. The Raptors captured their first NBA title as a franchise, with mill...
Jun 13, 2019 Over 10,000 fans were at Mosaic Stadium for a Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Raptors viewing party on June 13, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Motivation never far away for Riders' Kyran Moore
Kyran Moore doesn't need to look far for inspiration; he writes it on the tape on his wrists. Before every game, the 22-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver writes the name of his uncle, Kirwin ...
Jun 13, 2019 Kyran Moore holds the ball after a touchdown catch during practice on June 10, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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