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A Roman gladiator: Riders' Baldonado left Italy for football career
Growing up in Rome, Habakkuk Baldonado had never even heard of American football until he was 13 years old and his parents added a new sports package to their television deal. But something about the ...
Oct 21, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Habakkuk Baldonado (95) left Italy to move to Florida for an opportunity to play football. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' season on the line in clash with Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' 2023 season could reach its final chapter Saturday. After the Calgary Stampeders improved to 6-11-0 with a 41-16 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday, the Riders (6-11-0...
Oct 21, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Jamal Morrow was on last year's team that also dropped seven straight games to end its season. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Some Riders have crossed paths with Argos' Kelly before
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare to battle the Toronto Argonauts, a few members of the Green and White are familiar with the opposing organization as well as its quarterback, Chad Kelly. Kelly,...
Oct 20, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala and Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly both grew up in western New York. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders ready for Argos' possible roster changes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders know they will take on the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, but who will be wearing the visiting team's jerseys remains a mystery. The Argos have had first place in the CFL'...
Oct 19, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Anthony Lanier II says the team needs to focus on itself ahead of a pivotal game against the Toronto Argonauts. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Bane Jr., Emilus closing in on 1,000-yard seasons
Opportunity knocked for a pair of Saskatchewan Roughriders pass-catchers and it appears they answered, as both are nearing an important milestone. Slotback Shawn Bane Jr. and wide receiver Sam Emilus ...
Oct 18, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Shawn Bane Jr. (15) is nearing 1,000 yards receiving for the 2023 season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders look to strike down late-season doldrums
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 2023 season teeters over the gutter, members of the CFL team headed to the lanes to try and get things going in the right direction. In the wake of a 26-19 loss Friday...
Oct 17, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson (right) during the CFL team's practice Tuesday. Dickenson and the team's players went bowling as they look to end their recent struggles. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Regina Thunder wins tough battle against Edmonton Huskies
The Regina Thunder overcame a 10-0 deficit to punch its ticket to the Prairie Football Conference final. Regina beat the Edmonton Huskies 20-17 on a windy Sunday at Leibel Field, where the home team d...
Oct 15, 2023 The Regina Thunder overcame a 10-0 deficit to beat the Edmonton Huskies.
Christian Albright hoping to shine with Riders
Christian Albright's love of football started at a young age and, like many others, it started in the backyard. The Roughriders defensive end said it all began with his father, Tim. "My dad was the on...
Oct 13, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Christian Albright will play in a fourth straight game for the team. (THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Justin Tang)
Riders seek to clinch playoff spot in clash in Calgary
The math is simple for the Saskatchewan Roughriders - win and punch a ticket to the CFL postseason. If the Green and White lose, their fate is no longer in their hands. The Riders take on the Calgary ...
Oct 13, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Jamal Morrow had 133 yards the last time the team visited McMahon Stadium. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Emotion, energy, execution: Riders prepare for Stamps showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a plan ahead of this week's pivotal showdown. "Emotion, energy and execution - those are the three Es that (head coach Craig Dickenson) wants us to put emphasis on th...
Oct 12, 2023 Quarterback Jake Dolegala will face the Stamps this week for the first time in his career as a starter. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 10
8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...