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Jamie Nye: CFL flying close to the sun as league rolls out rule changes
The Canadian Football League is looking a little bit more American than it did yesterday. The three-down game remains, but the 110-yard field, parts of the rouge and the goal posts at the front of the...
Sep 23, 2025 On Monday, CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced a suite of changes to the league that will take effect over the next two seasons. Jamie Nye says the announcement is a gamble for the league, but changes were inevitable. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
LISTEN: CFL Commissioner discusses major changes to game
The Canadian Football League is making some big changes to the size and layouts of the field, the location of the goalposts, the single-point rouge and the play clock over the next two seasons. Commis...
Sep 22, 2025 Stewart Johnston wants to help the league expand its audience and also get younger viewers watching their games. (CFL/X)
'Making a great game better': Riders CEO approves CFL changes
The Canadian Football League is looking to evolve. Saskatchewan Roughrider President and CEO Craig Reynolds said the changes made today are setting the league up for that evolution at a "critical time...
Sep 22, 2025 Craig Reynolds, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, said the announced changes will help evolve the game. Sept. 22, 2025. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
'Disgusting,' 'long overdue': Changes to the CFL drawing mixed reactions
Football coaches and former CFL players are reacting to the new changes coming to the league, but some are throwing flags on the field. Changes are coming to the size and layouts of the field, the loc...
Sep 22, 2025 (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Ajou blends swagger, accountability and leadership with Riders
Ajou Ajou's football story is still being written. Still, the Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver has already carved out a reputation for energy, swagger and accountability. At 23, Ajou is still in the ...
Sep 20, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughrider Ajou Ajou talks his return, leadership and swagger. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Instagram)
Regina Pats kick off a new WHL season with playoff push in mind
The Regina Pats are back in action, opening their Western Hockey League season on the road with hopes of climbing back into the playoff picture. Head coach Brad Herauf said the team is ready to take a...
Sep 19, 2025 The Regina Pats start their season on the road on Friday night with a game against the Swift Current Broncos. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan Roughriders looking to fix slow starts after bye week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are leading the CFL, but they say slow starts are putting them in danger of losing that edge. The Riders have started from behind in nine of their first 13 games, and Satu...
Sep 19, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace said the team's slow first-quarter starts are coming back to bite them. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Sask. government, Riders eye legal tailgating at Mosaic Stadium
Barbecues, beers, lawn chairs and Rider green and in the Mosaic Stadium parking lot could soon be a reality. The provincial government and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are in talks to allow legal tail...
Sep 18, 2025 Roughriders and Blue Bombers fans tailgate along Saskatchewan Drive before a game. Fans have gathered there for more than 20 years since tailgating has not been permitted at Mosaic Stadium. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Sask. govt and Roughriders consider future tailgating opportunities
The green and white party at Mosaic Stadium could get a lot bigger if a new plan comes to fruition. In an email to season ticket holders, Saskatchewan Roughrider President and CEO Craig Reynolds confi...
Sep 17, 2025 In an email to season ticket holders, Saskatchewan Roughrider President and CEO Craig Reynolds confirms legal tailgating may be available as early as next season. (980 CJME file photo)
Riders look to bye week as chance to rest after tough loss
A frustrating night against Montreal sent the Saskatchewan Roughriders into their final bye week with more questions than answers, but quarterback Trevor Harris says the timing of the break couldn't b...
Sep 17, 2025 The Saskatchewan Roughriders head into their final Bye week. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/X)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup dreams are made
The score may not have been ideal, but Sarah Mills says the World Cup experience was everything she hoped it would be.
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