Source: Dave Naylor, tsn.ca, April 29, 2020 If the entire season is cancelled, the CFL’s ask is up to $150 million in total to get to the start of next season. It really should come as no surprise. The Canadian Football League is in a financial crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The league, with a… Continue reading CFL asks government for up to $150M in assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Roughriders sign former Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford
Source: TSN Staff, TSN, April 25, 2020 Langford also had NFL stints with the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Thursday that they have signed former Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford. Langford last appeared in an NFL game with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018 after spending two seasons with… Continue reading Roughriders sign former Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford
Riders’ receiver Shaq Evans awaits start date for the upcoming season
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, April 3, 2020 Due to the lockdown, Evans and his offensive teammates meet virtually to learn and discuss the playbook. Shaq Evans has been playing the waiting game. As the CFL, like other sports leagues, waits for the green light from health officials to announce a possible starting date for the upcoming season,… Continue reading Riders’ receiver Shaq Evans awaits start date for the upcoming season
Sask. Huskies football schedule uncertain thanks to COVID-19
Source: Ryan Flaherty, globalnews.ca, April 3, 2020 While nothing has been decided, the U of S Huskies football team may see no team activities until the start of training camp in late August. The Canada West football season doesn’t begin until late August but teams are already feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University… Continue reading Sask. Huskies football schedule uncertain thanks to COVID-19
CFL postpones training camps due to COVID-19
Source: Michaela Solomon, saskatoon.ctvnews.com, March 31, 2020 The Riders training camp was scheduled to start on May 17, and the CFL season is scheduled to start on June 11. REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders won’t begin training in May, as the CFL makes schedule changes for COVID-19. League commissioner Randy Ambroise made the announcement Monday morning.… Continue reading CFL postpones training camps due to COVID-19
Ex-Astros closer Ken Giles willing to return 2017 World Series ring
Source: Field Level Media, cbc.ca, March 04, 2020 Giles has said that his ring brings a variety of mixed emotions, but mainly hurt. Relief pitcher Ken Giles is prepared to return his World Series ring from the 2017 season with the Houston Astros. Giles, now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, said he wasn’t aware… Continue reading Ex-Astros closer Ken Giles willing to return 2017 World Series ring
Planning is well underway for the Grey Cup
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, March 02, 2020 The Grey Cup game is at Mosaic Stadium on Nov. 22, and a street festival will run next door at Evraz Place starting on Nov 17. The Grey Cup game in Regina may be nine months away, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders said planning is well underway. The team announced… Continue reading Planning is well underway for the Grey Cup
Roughriders Solomon Elimimian is new president of CFL Players’ Association
Source: tsn.ca/The Canadian Press, February 28, 2020 Elimimian was one of four candidates for the position. LAS VEGAS — Solomon Elimimian is the new president of the CFL Players’ Association. The union unveiled its executive Thursday during its annual general meeting with the veteran Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker listed as president. Elimimian succeeds retired Canadian Jeff… Continue reading Roughriders Solomon Elimimian is new president of CFL Players’ Association
Roughriders coach/GM Chris Jones leaving to take NFL job in Cleveland
Source: The Canadian Press, January 15, 2019 Jones joined Roughriders in December 2015 The Saskatchewan Roughriders suddenly find themselves without a head coach and general manager. Chris Jones dropped a bombshell Tuesday by resigning to take a coaching job with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. In a statement, Riders President and CEO Craig Reynolds said the team… Continue reading Roughriders coach/GM Chris Jones leaving to take NFL job in Cleveland
Kobras Football Under the Lights Game
Under the Lights September 23, 2016 -Kobras vs. Unity- Rotary Field, Kindersley Come and Cheer on the Kobras! $400 guaranteed 50/50 by Concession Open at 6:30PM Kick Off at 7:00PM