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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Darrell Davis: Riders-Argos drawing crowds
Helped by cheap tickets and an influx of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, the Toronto Argonauts may have a decent crowd for their CFL playoff game Sunday at BMO Field. That may mean a crowd of 20,000, w...
Nov 15, 2017
'I'm very proud:' Brandon Bridge's mom excited for playoffs
One very proud mom is how you can describe Suzanne Bridge. "I'm very proud because Brandon has done what he set his mind out to do," she said. "He's always said 'I'm going to be a football player' and...
Nov 15, 2017 Suzanne Bridge with her son Brandon who plays quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Suzanne Bridge/Submitted)
Rider fans mirror team's travels during playoffs
The Riders are on an eastern road trip for the duration of the playoffs, and one Saskatchewan couple is following the team's travels. Brin Werrett is the president of the Regina Thunder Football Club ...
Nov 14, 2017 Brin and Rachel Werrett cheer on the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the Eastern Conference Semi-Final in Ottawa on Nov. 12, 2017. (Brin Werrett/Facebook)
Jamie Nye: Dear CFL, you're welcome. Signed, Rider Nation
It should come as no surprise the CFL saw the best ratings for a semifinal weekend in three years. Why? Because the Roughriders haven't been there in three years. 2014 was the last time the Riders mad...
Nov 14, 2017
Darrell Davis: The sideline stoic
Chris Jones doesn't make many people feel warm and fuzzy. That's not among his numerous job descriptions. Jones works for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He's their head coach, general manager, vice-pre...
Nov 14, 2017
From couch to clutch: Thigpen loves being back in football
Something inside Marcus Thigpen told him he wasn't done playing football. It nagged at him since he left the NFL two years ago. He started running track again with his high school coach in Detroit and...
Nov 14, 2017 Marcus Thigpen celebrates with Duron Carter after a two touchdown night against the Eskimos on Nov. 4, 2017. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Thigpen comes up big as Riders move on to eastern final
The Riders packed their bags for a long stay and now they'll get at least another week in Ontario. Saskatchewan defeated the Ottawa Redblacks in the eastern semi-final 31-20 and will move on to face T...
Nov 12, 2017 Roughriders' tailback Marcus Thigpen ran 169 yards and had one touchdown during the CFL Eastern semi-final game against the Ottawa Redblacks on Nov 12, 2017. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Redblacks announcer expects fascinating playoff game
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in Ottawa to take on the Redblacks on the Eastern Semi-Final at 12:00 p.m. today. This is the first time the two teams have met in the playoffs since 1976. A.J. Jakube...
Nov 12, 2017 The Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Red Blacks in Regina, SK, July 22, 2016. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roosevelt in, LaBatte out as Riders face Redblacks
The Roughriders gain one of their best and lose one of their best as they square off in the eastern semi-final Sunday afternoon. Star receiver Naaman Roosevelt returns to the lineup after missing the ...
Nov 12, 2017 Naaman Roosevelt avoids a tackle against the Tiger-Cats in a win on July 8, 2017. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Former Regina woman living in Ottawa ready to cheer on Riders
A woman, originally from Regina who now lives in Ottawa, is gearing up for Sunday's big playoff game. Amy Antonini moved to Ottawa two years ago but still remains a big Roughriders fan. "I actually ha...
Nov 11, 2017 Former Regina woman Amy Antonini (left) and her friends represent the Roughriders at Ottawa Redblacks games. Antonini moved to Ottawa in 2015.
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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...