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Riders make addition to the defence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding to their defensive depth, picking up American linebacker Keishawn Bierria. He played 13 games for the Edmonton Elks in 2021, recording 50 tackles, two sacks, an...
Jun 27, 2022 (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
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
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)
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)
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' fourth-quarter surge comes up short in 25-16 pre-season loss to Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome a three-quarter scoring drought and continued their pre-season losing streak, falling 25-16 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday at Mosaic Stadium. Pr...
May 31, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Mason Fine during the May 31 pre-season game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
GAME DAY: Riders to play in first pre-season tilt since 2019, host Blue Bombers
It's an important game for players looking to stick around with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders are hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday in their first pre-season game of the year. Th...
May 31, 2022 Riders prepare for Tuesday's pre-season opener against Winnipeg (Britton Gray/ 980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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