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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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)
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)
'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)
Former Co-op CEO appointed as CFL board chair
Scott Banda, the former head of Federated Co-operatives Limited, has been appointed as the 40th chair of the Canadian Football League's board of governors. Banda, who was born and raised in Saskatchew...
Jun 01, 2022
Green and White game closes out Rider training camp
After being away for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders held training camp in Saskatoon for the first time since 2019. There were plenty of highs and lows as a labo...
May 28, 2022
'I'm just glad it's over': Lauther excited to focus on football rather than CBA
Brett Lauther enjoyed some celebratory beverages Thursday after CFL players voted to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement with the league. "I put back quite a few beers last night," the Sask...
May 27, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Dynamic duo': Williams, Evans have high expectations in 2022
Shaq Evans and Duke Williams are looking to take the Saskatchewan Roughriders' aerial attack to new heights. "We've got to put that work into becoming a dynamic duo," Williams said following Day 2 of ...
May 20, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receivers Duke Williams (5) during training camp. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM file photo)
'It's almost a nightmare:' Riders players frustrated waiting for agreement
There’s currently no deal between the CFL and CFL Players’ Association, which has stretched the players’ work stoppage to four days. It’s starting to take a toll not only on th...
May 18, 2022
Strike means ticking clock for Mosaic Stadium vendors
With the CFL strike now into its third day, vendors at Mosaic Stadium are growing concerned about if they'll be working a game on Victoria Day or not. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to host the ...
May 17, 2022 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
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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...