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Dave Thomas is made to order for his new role as the voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Recognition of his broadcasting chops dates back to the teenaged years, when he was working at McDonald’s in his hometown of Weyburn. “The owners said, ‘You’ve got such a great voice. You should start working in the drive-thru,’ […]

The snow is pretty much gone, spring is in the air, and Rider Training Camp is opening next month. It all starts with the rookies reporting on May 6th to the Riders camp at Griffiths Stadium at the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon. First time Roughriders will then be put through their paces May 8th […]

There is a long list of names in Rider’s history who are synonymous with the ideals of the football club that means so much to every football fan in Saskatchewan. Near the very top of that prestigious list is Jim Hopson. Hopson passed away at the age of 72, after a battle with colon cancer. […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal keeps Emilus with the Riders through the 2025 season. The six-foot-one 200-pound Montreal native registered 70 catches for 1,097 yards and six TDs last season, just his second in the CFL. Saskatchewan selected Emilus, 26, in the first round, No. 7 overall, in […]

Legendary multisport star and local Sporting legend Gerry James has passed away at the age of 89. James joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1952 as the youngest CFL player at age 17.  During his eleven years with Winnipeg, James won four Grey Cups and was named the top Canadian twice While on the ice, […]

Micah Johnson will be in Green and White for a fourth season. The Riders made it official today, saying the American defensive lineman has been signed to a one year extention. Johnson made 27 defensive tackles, five sacks (tied for second on the team), one fumble recovery and one tackle for loss. Johnson is a […]

American Quarterback Mason Fine and the Saskatchewan Roughriders have agreed to a new contract. The two sides agreed to a two-year deal on Tuesday. Fine (5’11-190) made a career-high four starts with the green and white in 2023. The Oklahoma native completed 94 passes for 1,043 yards and three touchdowns in 2023, with highest total […]

Charleston Hughes just turned 40 years old earlier this month. In a post on social media the veteran defensive end announced he is retiring. A two time Grey Cup Champion, and three time league sack leader, Hughes was a force to be reckoned with on the field. He started his career with the Calgary Stampeders […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Tre’ Crawford. Crawford (6’3-245) joins the Roughriders after spending the previous two seasons (2022-23) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The 27-year-old suited up for 12 games as a Ti-Cat and earned 18 defensive tackles, one special teams tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble. Crawford signed with the […]

The Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes have signed general manager Danny Maciocia and head coach Jason Maas to long-term contract extensions. Maciocia signed a four-year contract through 2027, while Maas was extended three years through 2026. The Alouettes won their eighth Grey Cup in franchise history and first since 2010 with a 28-24 victory over the […]