Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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After childhood tragedy, Roughriders Thigpen finds footing in football
Tragedy followed Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen throughout his childhood, with the death of a close friend still weighing heavily on his mind. "I took a van that (belonged to my)...
Jul 27, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen during a practice on July 25, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders ready for rematch with rival B.C. Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to tame the B.C. Lions for the second straight game, but know the Orange and Black will have a new plan of attack Saturday. The Roughriders won the first meeting ...
Jul 27, 2019 File photo of Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'It's definitely more of a challenge:' L.J. McCray set for CFL debut
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a new face in the secondary as the team tries to stop B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly for the second straight game. Cornerback L.J. McCray will make his CFL d...
Jul 26, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back L.J. McCray (21) practises with the team on July 25, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Jamie Nye: A win Saturday should come with a warning
Warning to all Riders fans. A win on Saturday, albeit nice to see the team win two-straight games, should not be met with extreme belief that this team has somehow turned a corner in the season. They ...
Jul 26, 2019
Darrell Davis: Riders approaching adversity test
Just when the Saskatchewan Roughriders were settling into normalcy ... Boom! Defensive line coach Mike Scheper was fired by the CFL team, two days before a rematch against the B.C. Lions. It's a huge ...
Jul 26, 2019
After waiting for a chance, Riders' Ferraro enjoying CFL opportunity
Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Gabriel Ferraro is looking to take full advantage of the opportunity in front of him. Ferraro had an extremely successful U Sports career as a member of the University ...
Jul 25, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Gabriel Ferraro during a practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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)
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...