Saskatchewan Roughriders

A prominent voice on Saskatchewan Roughrider broadcasts on 620 CKRM this past year is making waves in the hockey world. Daniella Ponticelli is one of a few female broadcasters for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), a league of six teams that involve the best women’s hockey players on the planet.  Ponticelli joined “Good Morning […]

Mario Alford will be back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024. The kick returner has agreed to terms with the green and white on a one-year contract extension. In 2023, Alford played in all 18 games, returning 88 punts for 978 yards. He tied a franchise record for three punt touchdowns previously set by Willis […]

On the field, Charleston Hughes was a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks, becoming one of the all-time pass rushers in the Canadian Football League. But the gridiron dream is over for Hughes after he recently announced his retirement from football. The former defensive end joined Michael Ball on the Sportscage, reflecting on his legendary career. Despite […]

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 linebacker C.J. Reavis to a two-year contract extension. Reavis returns to the Roughriders after a standout season on the defence, where he lined up at safety and Sam linebacker. The 28-year-old played in 17 games in 2023 and registered 59 defensive tackles (including five for a loss), three sacks, […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed and brought offensive lineman Noah Zerr to his home province. Zerr, a native of Langenburg, Saskatchewan, comes to the Roughriders after spending the 2023 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he dressed for three games. The 25-year-old lineman was initially selected by the B.C. Lions in the second round, 12th […]

The new year can’t soon enough for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The story of 2023 ended the same as 2022 the Roughriders with a 6-12 record for the second straight season and missing the playoffs. General Manager and Vice-President of Football Operations Jeremy O’Day hopes 2024 has a different ending. On to 2024 According to O’Day, […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have solidified their football operations for the 2024 season, led by contract extensions to assistant general managers Paul Jones and Kyle Carson. Jones will enter his sixth season as assistant general for the Roughriders. He spent 21 years with the Edmonton Elks and was with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1988. He […]

Coming to Saskatchewan was a gamble that paid off for Shawn Bane Jr. After spending two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, he joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders this past February in search of a starting position. Bane Jr. ended up exceeding all expectations, leading the Canadian Football League (CFL) in receptions (93) and surpassed 1,000 receiving […]

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 […]