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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Former Riders QB Kevin Glenn reflects on 18-year CFL career
Kevin Glenn's nomadic journey through the CFL has reached the end of the line. The veteran quarterback announced his retirement on his 40th birthday Wednesday, ending a career that spanned 18 seasons ...
Jun 13, 2019 Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Collaros excited to play against former Hamilton teammates
Zach Collaros will finally play the team that traded him as the veteran quarterback gets a sort of homecoming game Thursday. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are to meet the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hor...
Jun 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Evraz Place planning for 20,000 people for Riders, Raptors viewing
With a turnout no one could have predicted Monday at Mosaic Stadium, Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is planning for an even bigger party Thursday night. The stadium's screens are to show...
Jun 11, 2019 A crowd of nearly 14,000 people gathered in Mosaic Stadium on June 10, 2019, to watch Game 5 of the NBA final between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors on the stadium's big screen. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
With LaBatte questionable, Riders' O-line prepared for challenge
Saskatchewan Roughriders centre Dan Clark could be without his left-hand man Thursday. Brendon LaBatte, a six-time CFL all-star at left guard, hasn't practised all week due to a groin injury and is qu...
Jun 11, 2019 The Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line does drills during practice on June 10, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Johnson ready to contribute to Roughriders' defence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive line is once again hoping to cause nightmares for opposing quarterbacks in 2019, thanks in large part to one of the CFL team's premier signings. Micah Johnson s...
Jun 10, 2019 Roughriders defensive linemen Micah Johnson (2) and Charleston Hughes (39) have been reunited with Saskatchewan this season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Jamie Nye: Just for Laughs or Montreal Alouettes
What has been a running joke is now becoming sad and less funny by the day. The Montreal Alouettes have been the punchline for some time now. Just five seasons removed from Anthony Calvillo's retireme...
Jun 10, 2019
'It's been the dream': Riders hold first practice after cuts
A few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders finally realized their dreams of playing professionally as they hit the field for the first regular-season practice of the year. "It's been the dream sinc...
Jun 09, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Isaac Harker performing a drill at practice on June 9, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Elimimian out for start of season; uncertainty around LaBatte's health
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be without a couple notable starters when they head to Hamilton on Thursday to kick off the 2019 CFL regular season. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian and offensive linem...
Jun 08, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
'It's nerve-wracking': Riders prepare for final cuts
It's a day that's causing a few sleepless nights for some members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The CFL team is to announce its final cuts Saturday. "The reality is, you can't keep them all. You wa...
Jun 07, 2019 The Saskatchewan Roughriders wait in the tunnel before a game in 2019. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Darrell Davis: Riders' offence might be OK
Another winless pre-season is over for the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders, who haven't won an exhibition game since 2014. No big deal. The Roughriders looked OK on Thursday, particularly on offence, b...
Jun 07, 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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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
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