Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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Late Picton catches seal Riders' victory over Elks
Mitch Picton came up with a late touchdown grab - and the ensuing two-point conversion - to give the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 26-16 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. "Picton did a hell of a jo...
Jun 18, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Mitchell Picton (81) makes the catch for the conversion as Edmonton Elks' Ed Gainey (6) defends during second half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday June 18, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
Riders' Milligan happy to be back on the field after COVID hiatus
It had always been Rolan Milligan's dream to play in the NFL. But in 2020, Milligan made the hard choice to step away from football due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "My fianc was pregnant with our third ...
Jun 18, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders look to earn win over Chris Jones, Elks at Commonwealth
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to earn a win over their former bench boss for the first time since Chris Jones returned to the CFL. "You always want to go against his defence because he tries t...
Jun 18, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo does a drill during the CFL team's practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Eight is great: Riders' defence looks for repeat performance against Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will try to follow up a notable performance with another one this week against the Edmonton Elks. In the season-opener against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Saturd...
Jun 17, 2022 The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Tuesday they had released defensive end A.C. Leonard. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Moncrief embraces different positions in Riders' defence
While he has turned into one of the CFL's best strong-side linebackers, Derrick Moncrief is excited to get some reps at safety this season. Moncrief played safety throughout college with the Mississip...
Jun 16, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'It's fun': Riders' Shivers excited to face off against Jones in Edmonton
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive co-ordinator Jason Shivers will get a chance Saturday to take on the man who brought him into the CFL coaching ranks. "It's fun. This will be the first time we get t...
Jun 15, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive co-ordinator Jason Shivers. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Duke Williams leaves Riders practice early with ankle injury
Duke Williams' status could be up in the air for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' game Saturday against the Edmonton Elks. The Roughriders slotback was down on the ground holding his left ankle away from...
Jun 15, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receivers Duke Williams (5) during training camp. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM file photo)
Grey Cup tickets go on sale
There's a chance to get in on the action for the biggest game of the year in Canadian football. Ticket sales for the Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium in Regina open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. They're available ...
Jun 14, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Riders' defence dominates, offence surges in fourth quarter for 30-13 win over Ti-Cats
Kian Schaffer-Baker gave the fans something to cheer about -- and an unprompted meet and greet -- after scoring the Saskatchewan Roughriders' first touchdown in a 30-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cat...
Jun 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Mike Edem celebrates after a play during a 30-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Mosaic Stadium on June 11, 2022. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'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)
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Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn't need us. It's all standard operating procedure. Th...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 29
8:30 - The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program...