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'Home of Larry Dean': Linebacker uses football career to provide hope to hometown youth
If you're driving into the Georgia city of Tifton, odds are you'll see one of the four signs that spell out: "Home of Larry Dean." For the Saskatchewan Roughriders' linebacker, it isn't so much a cele...
Jun 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Larry Dean (11). (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'You only get one home-opener': Riders' quest for Grey Cup begins against Ti-Cats
It has been a long off-season for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Their 2021 season ended in familiar, heartbreaking fashion for the CFL team: A third straight loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the p...
Jun 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Cody Fajardo, left, and Shaq Evans celebrate Fajardo's touchdown against the B.C. Lions during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game in Vancouver on June 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Pair of Riders rookies looking to contribute in home opener
A couple of CFL rookies are looking to make an impact for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Frankie Hickson made his presence felt in the Riders' backfield throughout training camp and into the pre-season...
Jun 09, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback Frankie Hickson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'It's only up from here': Sankey ready to build on stellar 2021 season
Darnell Sankey obviously doesn't rest on his laurels. The linebacker burst onto the CFL scene last year in his first season in Canada, recording a league-leading 97 tackles while with the Calgary Stam...
Jun 08, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Darnell Sankey (53) during practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' revenge: Saskatchewan looks to overcome recent playoff disappointments
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have one prevailing theme for the 2022 season: Revenge. In each of the past two CFL seasons, the Riders have come within a game of reaching the Grey Cup only to be turned ...
Jun 07, 2022 Receiver Shaq Evans (1) stretches during a Saskatchewan Roughriders practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders announce final cuts, including some surprising names
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their final cuts Sunday -- and the list includes some notable names from the 2021 season. Among the players released by the CFL team were defensive backs A.J. He...
Jun 05, 2022 (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Roughriders wrap up pre-season with loss to Lions
The dress rehearsals are over for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan completed its CFL pre-season slate Friday with a 20-18 loss to the B.C. Lions in Vancouver. Next up for the Roughriders is ...
Jun 03, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Kian Schaffer-Baker makes a reception during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver on June 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
After high school injury, Dolegala out to prove himself with Riders
Jake Dolegala's football career hit a roadblock just as it was picking up steam. The Hamburg, N.Y., product was starting to get interest and offers from colleges in his senior season of high school, b...
Jun 03, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fajardo to play in Riders' pre-season finale against the Lions
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo plans to play his first game of the 2022 season like it's the final game of the 2022 CFL campaign. "Obviously the 18-game regular season is more impor...
Jun 03, 2022
Riders rookies gear up for final showcase in pre-season finale
C.J. Reavis knows all about last chances. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' rookie linebacker attended East Mississippi Community College when it was featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Now, the...
Jun 02, 2022 The Saskatchewan Roughriders held their final practice before their second pre-season game on June 2, 2022. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...