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New York Knicks hoping to close out the NBA Finals with a title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Larry O'Brien Trophy will be in the building. The rehearsals for the presentation ceremony, if one is needed, are complete. Thousands of New York fans have made the trip to Texa...
Jun 13, 2026 New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown speaks during a news conference prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Riders fans set to make tailgating history at Mosaic
This morning it was just an empty parking lot, but by noon today, the area south of the Brandt Centre is expected to be packed with barbecues, lawn chairs and hundreds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans...
Jun 13, 2026 An empty parking lot south of Mosaic Stadium sits quiet on Friday, June 12, 2026. By Saturday afternoon, the area will be filled with fans taking part in Saskatchewan’s first legal tailgate party ahead of the Roughriders’ home opener against the B.C. Lions. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at...
Jun 13, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris will once again lead the team after delivering a Grey Cup title in 2025. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle. The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence af...
Jun 12, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Jaylen Johnson will make his CFL debut on June 13, 2026, against the B.C. Lions. (Jaylen Johnson/Instagram)
What to know before tailgating at the Roughriders' season opener at Mosaic Stadium
The grills will be fired up, the music will be blaring and more than a few beers will be consumed outside of Mosaic Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a historic pre-game party. Ahead of the Saskatchew...
Jun 12, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders fans will have the opportunity to tailgate five hours before kickoff for the Riders' season opener on against the B.C. Lions on Saturday. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Riders' linebacker Josh Woods faces off against former team in home opener
When it came to choosing where he wanted to play in 2026, coming to Saskatchewan was at the top of Josh Woods' list. "This was my number one. Immediately with coach (Travis) Brown and (Corey) Mace and...
Jun 11, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Josh Woods will face his former team, the B.C. Lions, on Saturday. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025. But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines. R...
Jun 10, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver KeeSean Johnson (3) had nearly 1,200 yards receiving last season, but missed playoffs due to a knee injury. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now. "We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good ...
Jun 09, 2026 The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for their first game of the season - a Week 2 showdown against the B.C. Lions. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup matches
TORONTO - FIFA is clarifying that soccer fans will be allowed to bring disposable water bottles to World Cup matches in Canada and the United States. A FIFA official said the announcement makes its po...
Jun 06, 2026 Media are seen on the pitch of BMO Field during a tour organized by MLSE and the City of Toronto to showcase the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima)
Sask. athletes selected for national U17 girls flag football squad
A pair of Saskatchewan athletes will look to help Canada on the international flag football stage. Neko Michell and Olivia Klein have both been named to the inaugural Football Canada U17 girls flag fo...
Jun 06, 2026 Olivia Klein, left, and Neko Michell have both been named to the inaugural Football Canada U17 girls flag football team. (Crystal Klein/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive im...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 24
8:30 - Premier Scott Moe is back from a trade mission to Europe that saw Saskatchewan sign new agreements on nuclear ene...