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Riders to debut new jerseys in showdown against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will lock horns for the first time in the 2024 CFL regular season on Friday. The Riders come in at 4-1 after suffering their first loss of the se...
Jul 19, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders will wear their obsidian green jerseys in a game for the first time. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Shea Patterson becomes a dad amid first CFL starts
Shea Patterson has had a whirlwind few weeks. Not only has the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback started his first two games in the CFL - with the third coming Friday night against the Winnipeg Blu...
Jul 18, 2024 Shea Patterson became a dad earlier in July. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Trevor Reid feeling blessed to have opportunity with Riders
Trevor Reid feels grateful to be able to play professional football in 2024. "It's a blessing," the Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive tackle said. "I just want to keep proving to them I can be the gu...
Jul 04, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive tackle Trevor Reid (left) will start his fourth CFL game on Thursday. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders to tackle Argos with Patterson at the helm
Shea Patterson is feeling confident ahead of his first CFL start. "The only time you get nervous, or feel like the nerves are too much, is when you haven't put in the work," said Patterson. "I feel li...
Jul 04, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Shea Patterson will make his first CFL start on Thursday. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Rider fans excited for Mosaic Stadium home opener after 2-0 start
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have started the season with back-to-back road victories. After a disappointing end to last year's season, Rider fans are excited to see their team back in the win column....
Jun 23, 2024 Rider fans are ready to pack Mosaic Stadium for the Riders' home opener in a rematch of last week against the Tiger-Cats. (980 CJME file photo)
'Being accountable': Riders' Marcus Sayles ready for second game
Marcus Sayles believes he can be better in his second game as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While the 29-year-old defensive back feels he played well, he knows there were plays where mista...
Jun 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Marcus Sayles is expected to start another game this week. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Durant, Shivers, Molnar added to Riders' Plaza of Honor
Three Roughrider legends will be inducted into the team's Plaza of Honor this fall. This year's inductees are quarterback Darian Durant, general manager Roy Shivers and running back Steve Molnar. Stev...
Jun 12, 2024 Darian Durant is one of three 2024 inductees into the Roughriders' Plaza of Honour. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu)
Riders' Ratkovich achieves pro football dream in CFL
Clint Ratkovich is achieving his pro football dream in the CFL after a serious injury left him out of the NFL. The Crete, IL, fullback was at a pre-draft workout with the Green Bay Packers when he suf...
Jun 08, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders fullback Clint Ratkovich (right) is in his first CFL season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Viciously motivated': Riders, Harris ready to begin 2024 CFL campaign
Trevor Harris is back, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback appears to be as locked in as ever. Harris is set to start for the Riders in the June 8 season opener against the Edmonton Elks. Ki...
Jun 07, 2024 On Saturday, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris will play in a regular-season game for the first time since July, 2023. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' Ouellette rushing toward start of CFL season
AJ Ouellette is ready to rumble with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 28-year-old running back will play in his first regular-season game as a member of the Green and White when the Riders open their...
Jun 06, 2024 AJ Ouellette speaks with the Green Zone after joining the Roughriders. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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