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Age nothing but a number for Riders' A.J. Jefferson
It didn't take long for defensive back A.J. Jefferson to find a landing spot after being released by the Redblacks last week. Jefferson was in the midst of his third season in the league when he was d...
Jul 19, 2017 A.J. Jefferson takes punt returns at Roughriders practice on July 18, 2017. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
Darrell Davis: Closing practices is hysterical!
Football coaches are funny. Actually, they're funniest when they're not trying to be funny. Like now, heading into the teeth of the CFL season, when paranoia begins to overtake them. Their reactions a...
Jul 19, 2017
Roughriders will close one practice a week 'from now on'
He doesn't know exactly how it's happening, but Roughriders head coach and general manager Chris Jones said sensitive information is getting out to their opponents. Jones made the comments Tuesday aft...
Jul 18, 2017 Riders head coach Chris Jones during a Saskatchewan Roughriders game. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders trounce Tabbies 37-20 for 1st win of the season
After two weeks of coming so close to victory they could taste it, the Riders have their first win of the season. Kevin Glenn rushed for two touchdowns for the first time since 2004 and threw for 380 ...
Jul 09, 2017 Naaman Roosevelt collected 167 yards passing in the Roughriders win against Hamilton on July 8, 2017. (Courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders looking for 1st win of the season against Hamilton
By now, "must-win" is a cliche up there with "giving 110%" but a win for the Roughriders is getting a little more urgent. The club is 0-2 to start the season and with a week four bye and week five gam...
Jul 08, 2017 Kevin Glenn huddles up with his receivers during training camp in Saskatoon in June of 2017. (Chris Carr/650 CKOM)
Former Rider Jonathan Newsome speaks out about surprise cut
Johnathan Newsome is telling his side of the story about why he was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "It ain't no mystery when somebody just doesn't like you," Newsome tweeted after announcin...
Jul 07, 2017 Since being released by the Roughriders Jonathan Newsome signed a deal with the Ottawa Redblacks. (The Saskatchewan Roughriders)
CFL sees decline in sacks since 2013
They are one of the most exciting defensive plays in football, but the CFL is seeing less of them per game. Quarterback sacks have declined from 5.5 sacks per game in 2013 to 4.5 sacks per game so far...
Jul 06, 2017 The Roughrider defence wraps up Winnipeg quarterback Matt Nichols on July 1, 2017. (The Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Happy to be home' Riders ink local o-lineman Jeremy Zver
It was a risk that paid off for Regina's own Jeremy Zver, in more ways than one. The offensive lineman was drafted 16th overall by the B.C. Lions in the 2017 CFL Draft in May, but on Tuesday he was an...
Jul 05, 2017 Jeremy Zver participates in his first practice as a Roughrider on July 4, 2017. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
Differing views lead Roughriders to release Newsome
A disagreement with his boss seems to have cost Jonathan Newsome his job. In a surprising move, the Roughriders announced Newsome's release during practice on Tuesday. After practice, head coach Chris...
Jul 04, 2017 Jonathan Newsome celebrates after getting a sack during the 2016 Roughrider season.
'Still takes my breath away' Riders are ready to open Mosaic
There's lots to celebrate Saturday if you're a member of the Rider Nation. Not only is it Canada's 150th birthday, but it is the long awaited official opening of Mosaic Stadium. The Roughriders got a ...
Jul 01, 2017
OPINION
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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