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Riders roster will be tough to crack for new receivers
You don't want to be a flash in the pan. Words from Rob Bagg when he was asked what his advice to the rookie receivers is. In fact, it was the same advice he got when he was getting started. Cracking ...
May 29, 2018 Jordan Williams-Lambert (84) is a CFL rookie competing for a spot in a crowded Roughrider receiving corps. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
Reilly shines early as Eskimos top Roughriders 35-12 in pre-season opener
EDMONTON - There doesn't appear to be any rust on Mike Reilly. The Eskimos' quarterback led Edmonton to the end zone on his team's first two drives and they didn't look back from there in a 35-12 vict...
May 28, 2018
Riders showing support for the Humboldt Broncos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are showing their support for the Humboldt Broncos community. On April 6, a bus carrying the team collided with a semi while on the way to Nipawin, killing 16 people. Now,...
May 27, 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders' helmets for the 2018 season will have the words "Humboldt Strong" on the bottom. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
All eyes on the quarterbacks ahead of Riders pre-season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are ready to ditch the sweatpants and bring on the pads. After a week of training camp in Saskatoon, the team is ready to kick off the CFL preseason Sunday against the Edm...
May 26, 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterbacks coach Steve Walsh explains a drill to his players on May 21, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Quarterback or cornerback: It all suits Marshall just fine
Ask Nick Marshall if he prefers to play quarterback or defensive back and he hesitates a moment. One can forgive him for the delay since he's so darn good at both of them. "Right now since I've been w...
May 25, 2018 Quarterback turned defensive back Nick Marshall is hoping to land a spot on the Roughriders roster. (Submitted)
Riders’ Stacy says he plays the game for his brother
A smile grows on Zac Stacy's face when you ask him about his younger brother Justin. Justin is the Rider running back's younger brother. He has Down Syndrome - not that it slows him down any - so Stac...
May 23, 2018 Zac Stacy (right) speaks at the Zac Stacy All-Star Clinic, an event he organized for children with Down Syndrome including his little brother Justin(left). (National Down Syndrome Society/Facebook)
‘Sky’s the limit’ for Riders veteran receiving corps
At Rider games, nothing gets the crowd on its feet like a Naaman Roosevelt touchdown. Or a Duron Carter touchdown. Or a Chad Owens touchdown. The list goes on and on, but the point is the Roughriders ...
May 23, 2018 Chad Owens celebrates during a 37-12 victory over the Montreal Alouettes that saw him catch for over 100 yards and a touchdown. (Courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Third times a charm:' Wilkins hopes 2018 is his year
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. If that doesn't work, then take a lesson from Gary Wilkins. Wilkins is one of 75 players at the Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp looking to earn a ...
May 22, 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive line coach Ed Phillion watches Gary Wilkins (#50) in a one-on-one drill during training camp on May 21, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Jefferson celebrating new additions on and off the field
Terrified. That's the word Roughriders' defensive end Willie Jefferson used when asked how quarterbacks should feel going up against his team's defensive line. It's not that it wasn't scary before, it...
May 21, 2018 Willie Jefferson celebrates after a big play against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 27, 2017. (Courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'It was awesome:' Collaros enjoys 1st day of training camp
It was perhaps a little more hectic than he was used to, but Zach Collaros had a lot of fun at his first training camp as a Saskatchewan Roughrider. Collaros spent the first day surrounded by the Ride...
May 20, 2018 Zach Collaros addresses the media after his first day of Roughrider Training Camp. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
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Sarah Mills: May long weekend looks different this year
Sarah Mills says we should be excited about the official start to summer, as the May long weekend represents all that li...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 15
On Friday's show, Evan welcomes the new leader of the federal NDP, chats about energy and power with Premier Scott Moe a...