Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders fire defensive line coach Mike Scheper
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced they have parted ways with defensive line coach Mike Scheper. In a news release Thursday, head coach Craig Dickenson said the decision "was a difficult one....
Jul 25, 2019
Darrell Davis: PEDs are B-A-D!
Whenever we discuss drug cheats on the Green Zone, somebody sends us a note saying, "Who cares? They're athletes. They should be allowed to put anything they want into their bodies." Fortunately, most...
Jul 25, 2019
Jamie Nye: The Riders are doing at least one thing right this year
Credit has to be given to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a much more lively fan experience at the Riders games. The Riders were at fault, like many in the CFL, of just doing things the way they've a...
Jul 25, 2019
Riders' O-line overcoming injuries early in season
From the starters to the backups, members the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line all hold themselves to a high standard, which is helping them succeed even with a number of injuries. "We're goin...
Jul 24, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Dariusz Bladek (66) returned to practice on July 23, 2019, following a knee injury. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Wray Morrison: Stamps fans, make due
Flames fans in Calgary are happy. It appears as if the city and Flames’ ownership (Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation) are moving in the right direction to replace the Saddledome. Wher...
Jul 24, 2019
Queen City Ex offering free entry Aug. 1 to Riders ticket holders
Those planning to attend Queen City Ex should circle Aug. 1 on their calendars. Organizers are promising a jam-packed day of entertainment thanks to a partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Th...
Jul 24, 2019 Kickoff to the 2019 Queen City Ex on July 24, 2019 at Confederation Park. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Darrell Davis: Hey, Bombers, what happened?
Chris Matthews hasn't been allowed to speak to the media. Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea won't provide specifics about Matthews, one of his team's receivers, who was reportedly stabbed d...
Jul 24, 2019
Jamie Nye: Good deal for Calgary, not for the Stampeders
The City of Calgary and the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Group have everything you want out of a new arena deal. The deal is 50-50 and the ownership group takes the risk of maintenance, operation ...
Jul 24, 2019
Charleston Hughes continues to dominate in 12th CFL season
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Charleston Hughes continues to be one of the most dominant forces in the CFL. The 35-year-old is now in his 12th CFL season and is coming off one of his most imp...
Jul 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Charleston Hughes sacks B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly in a game at Mosaic Stadium on July 20, 2019. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Jamie Nye: Mike Reilly shouldn't be the boss in B.C.
B.C. Lions Head Coach Devone Claybrooks has to tell Mike Reilly to sit down, whether the quarterback wants to or not. Reilly was getting beat up again on Saturday, and Claybrooks kept Reilly in the ga...
Jul 23, 2019
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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