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Harris injured as Riders rumble to win home opener over Ti-Cats
The Saskatchewan Roughriders handled business at Mosaic Stadium but now the health of Trevor Harris is up in the air. The 38-year-old veteran quarterback left near the end of the second quarter after ...
Jun 23, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jameer Thurman jumps on a fumble by Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell at Mosaic Stadium on June 23, 2024. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'I'm looking to make the family proud': Riders' C.J. Avery
Football and family have always been connected for C.J. Avery. Growing up, the Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker used to watch games with his great-grandmother, Dorothy Brown Avery, until she died i...
Jun 23, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker C.J. Avery (35) is in his first CFL season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders host Ti-Cats in home opener at Mosaic Stadium
Trevor Harris expects the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to come out for revenge after the Saskatchewan Roughriders ruined the eastern team's home opener. But just because the Riders won 33-30, the CFL quarterba...
Jun 23, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker (89) drives toward the end zone for a touchdown while being tackled by Hamilton Tiger Cats defensive back Richard Leonard (23) during first half CFL football action in Hamilton, Ont., Sunday, June 16, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)
Rider fans excited for Mosaic Stadium home opener after 2-0 start
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have started the season with back-to-back road victories. After a disappointing end to last year's season, Rider fans are excited to see their team back in the win column....
Jun 23, 2024 Rider fans are ready to pack Mosaic Stadium for the Riders' home opener in a rematch of last week against the Tiger-Cats. (980 CJME file photo)
Riders' defence look to keep Bo Levi Mitchell in check in rematch
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will try to stop Bo Levi Mitchell from having a repeat performance. While the Riders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-30 in Week 2, the veteran quarterback threw f...
Jun 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Micah Johnson will try to disrupt Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell this week. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Being accountable': Riders' Marcus Sayles ready for second game
Marcus Sayles believes he can be better in his second game as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While the 29-year-old defensive back feels he played well, he knows there were plays where mista...
Jun 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Marcus Sayles is expected to start another game this week. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Local fans pumped as Edmonton Oilers continue Stanley Cup battle
Fans pack bars across the province as the Edmonton Oilers battle to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada. Edmonton beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night, tying up the series 3-3. Game 6 is set...
Jun 22, 2024 Jeff Klein (second from right) was gifted a Game 6 win on his birthday. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Riders' Ajou Ajou 'Thankful' for game action against Ti-Cats
Ajou Ajou was ready for his number to be called. The first-year CFL wide receiver played in his first regular-season game last week in the Riders 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Brooks, Al...
Jun 20, 2024 The first-year CFL wide receiver played in his first regular-season game in the Riders 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' Sceviour ready to fill in for Philip Blake if called upon
It's next man up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their offensive line. Offensive guard Philip Blake left Sunday's 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was shown on the broadcast to be on cru...
Jun 19, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line could be without Philip Blake for a while. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Local fans optimistic Edmonton Oilers will bring home Stanley Cup
Fans of the Edmonton Oilers are feeling optimistic after another big win for the Orange and Blue. Edmonton beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Tuesday night, cutting Florida's lead in the Stanley Cup Fin...
Jun 19, 2024 Eddie Lavalley, manager at Boston Pizza, said the Oilers' run has been good for business, and he's hoping the team can complete its comeback and win the Stanley Cup. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
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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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