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Riders head to Edmonton to take on Elks as final stretch begins
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back after their final regular-season bye week - and are ready to begin an important stretch of their season. Saskatchewan will play its final five games of the CFL re...
Sep 27, 2025 The Saskatchewan Roughriders bring their 10-3 record to Edmonton to try and beat the Elks and get closer to clinching a home playoff date. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Pats lose to Raiders as Schultz, Pue make home debut
While it wasn't the results Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue wanted, it was still a special night for the Regina Pats' top draft picks. After playing two games on the road, the Pats held their home opener ...
Sep 26, 2025 The Regina Pats got a chance to play in front of their home crowd for the first time this season. (Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Sam Emilus, Shawn Bane Jr. return to Riders lineup against Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting back a few key players on their offence this week. Slotback Sam Emilus and wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. have been added to the team's active depth chart for Sa...
Sep 26, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Sam Emilus is back on the team's depth chart for the first time since July. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Thom Trojans wear Scott jerseys to honour athletes who joined their team
It looked like a rivalry on the court, but it was actually a show of unity. Thom Collegiate's senior boys volleyball players wore Scott Collegiate jerseys during their home game Wednesday night to cel...
Sep 26, 2025 Thom Trojans players wore Scott jerseys during a home game to honour three Scott athletes, including Dominick Johnstone (#4) and Gia Phuc (#3), who joined the team this season. (Lorell Mcdonald/Submitted)
The Blitz podcast: CFL rule changes, Riders take on Elks
CFL fans made a lot of noise this week as commissioner Stewart Johnston announced significant rule changes coming in 2026 and 2027. The changes include shortening the field from 110 yards to 100, brin...
Sep 26, 2025
Riders look to stop Edmonton's Justin Rankin from taking over the game
The Saskatchewan Roughriders know they need to stop Justin Rankin this week. The Edmonton Elks running back has emerged as one of the elite weapons in the CFL this season, with 756 yards and six touch...
Sep 25, 2025 The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take its top-ranked rushing defence to Edmonton to try and stop Elks rusher Justin Rankin. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Philippe Gagnon back practising, Riders getting healthier ahead of Edmonton clash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to be patient, but one of their biggest offseason signings could soon be ready to help the team. Offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon joined the Riders as a free age...
Sep 24, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon (53) is back on the practice field for the team. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Schultz, Pue make Pat Canadians debut ahead of Pats home opener
A very busy hockey season got underway for Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue this week. The Regina Pats' first-round draft picks have already played two WHL road games. On Tuesday, the two played for the Re...
Sep 24, 2025 The Regina Pat Canadians started their season with a 5-3 win over the Estevan Bears. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
CFL rule changes receive mixed reviews on Parliament Hill
By Nick Murray in Ottawa Some MPs threw a flag at the Canadian Football League rule changes announced this week, while others welcomed them as a way to bring the game to a larger audience. Read more: ...
Sep 23, 2025 Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter jets fly over Mosaic Stadium before CFL football action between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Regina, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
'See where it goes from here': Riders react to CFL rule changes
Members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders didn't oppose the CFL rule changes -- but there are some questions that still need to be answered. "I think it caught a lot of people pretty off guard. Definite...
Sep 23, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther said the CFLPA wasn't consulted on the rule changes, but noted this isn't something the league has to do. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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