Murray Wood: Sask. farmers pay the price for Ottawa's gopher ban
Gophers are chewing through crops and profits, and farmers blame Ottawa's strychnine ban. They say the damage is out of ...
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Former Rams coach Frank McCrystal among 2025 hall of fame class
Frank McCrystal spent 30 years as the head coach of the Regina Rams - now his next journey will be into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. McCrystal stepped into the top job as head coach of the Regi...
Jun 12, 2025 Joining Frank McCrystal into the hall of fame this year will be offensive linemen Bryan Chiu and Jovan Olafioye, wide receiver Jeremaine Copeland, defensive back Scott Flagel and linebacker Darryl Hall will be elected in the Player Category. Referee Glen Johnson joins McCrystal in the builder category. (University of Regina/submitted)
Riders defence looking forward to challenge of Ti-Cats offence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will look to shut down a few of the top offensive stars the CFL has this week. Saskatchewan (1-0) will roll into Hamilton on Saturday to take on the Tiger-Cats (0...
Jun 11, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Marcus Sayles and the rest of the defence will look to slow down the Hamilton Tiger-Cats offence. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Ka'Deem Carey wanted to be a Rider after release from Argos
Ka'Deem Carey had Saskatchewan at the top of his free agency list - even if that meant the veteran had to accept a practice roster spot. "When you love football, you love football. When I saw this tea...
Jun 10, 2025 Ka'Deem Carey signed with the Riders after being released by the Argos. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Stewart Johnston believes CFL has plenty of positive momentum in 2025
Stewart Johnston is ready to get his first season as CFL commissioner underway. "It's hard to put into words. I have been thinking I am happy I wasn't hired in January and had to wait five months for ...
Jun 07, 2025 CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston in Regina for the 2025 CFL regular season kickoff game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders hold off Ottawa push, start 2025 with a win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders nearly let a 17-point lead slip away from them, but the CFL club closed things out at Mosaic Stadium. Saskatchewan held on to a 31-26 decision against the Ottawa Redblacks...
Jun 05, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon was called into action after an injury to AJ Ouellette. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'We're on the clock': Riders set to open 2025 CFL season against Ottawa
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders kick off the 2025 CFL regular season, the mindset is simple for the veteran squad. "We think it's our time. We are on the clock, so what are we going to do with it?" sa...
Jun 05, 2025 The Saskatchewan Roughriders and quarterback Trevor Harris begin their 2025 regular season against the Ottawa Redblacks. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Shane Ray back in the CFL, chasing third pro championship
Shane Ray's football journey has seen him reach the top of the mountain in both the NFL and CFL. The Kansas City, Miss., defensive end won Super Bowl 50 as a member of the Denver Broncos and then the ...
Jun 04, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Shane Ray (5) is looking to impress in his first season back in the CFL. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
The Blitz podcast: Riders' final cuts, Week 1 against Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided on their roster for the 2025 CFL season and are ready to kick things off this week. Saskatchewan will host the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday at Mosaic Stadium ...
Jun 04, 2025 Jamie Nye and Britton Gray host The Blitz podcast. (980 CJME)
Riders' Patrick excited to be back on the field after year not playing
Aaron Patrick was out of football for all of 2024. Now the defensive end is back on the gridiron as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "Just even at the start of camp, I came back and did rooki...
Jun 03, 2025 Defensive end Aaron Patrick was one of the few first-year CFLers to make the Saskatchewan Roughriders active roster. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Regina Red Sox mourning death of pitcher Jesse Lubiniecki
The Regina Red Sox are mourning the loss of a teammate. The Western Canadian Baseball League team announced on Facebook that pitcher Jesse Lubiniecki died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle roll...
Jun 03, 2025 The Regina Red Sox said pitcher Jesse Lubiniecki died last week in a single-vehicle rollover. (Regina Red Sox/Facebook)
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