Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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'We just got manhandled': Riders lose in rough road trip to Montreal
Things went wrong right from the start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a 37-13 drubbing by the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. The first play of the CFL game, an 88-yard touchdown return by Montre...
Jun 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Larry Dean (11) attempts a tackle on Montreal Alouettes' Walter Fletcher during second half CFL football action in Montreal, Thursday, June, 23, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Family and football intertwined for Riders' Nelson Lokombo
Family and football have gone hand in hand for Nelson Lokombo. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back's older brother, Boseko Lokombo, is a seven-year CFL veteran who was named the league's most ...
Jun 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nelson Lokombo. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders head to Montreal hoping for a win after short practice week
A short week isn't the only obstacle the Saskatchewan Roughriders have to overcome against the Montreal Alouettes, but it's a big one. The Riders had only two days of practice -- a full one on Tuesday...
Jun 23, 2022 Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'We're going to keep working at it': Dickenson addresses penalty problem
Craig Dickenson had to address more than just the game plan with the Saskatchewan Roughriders this week. The CFL team took 14 penalties for 134 yards in its 26-16 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturda...
Jun 22, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'A once-in-a-lifetime moment:' Logan Bandy to start at centre for Riders
Logan Bandy will snap to it with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 23-year-old centre will start his first CFL game on Thursday against the Montreal Alouettes after an injury to long-serving starter D...
Jun 21, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Logan Bandy. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Centre of attention: Riders facing long stretch without Clark
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without their longest-serving player for a while. Centre Dan Clark suffered a leg injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 26-16 CFL win over the Edmonton Elks. ...
Jun 20, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Dan Clark (67) was injured against the Edmonton Elks on June 18, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
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
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)
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)
Riders receiver Duke Williams out for game in Edmonton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence will be without one of its top receiving threats Saturday. Duke Williams has been downgraded to out ahead of the Roughriders' game against the Edmonton Elks. Kick...
Jun 17, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Duke Williams during training camp at Griffiths Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...