The Canadian Football League (CFL) Draft is one of the tools teams across the league utilize when constructing their rosters. It’s the annual source for clubs to stockpile Canadians as the nine squads across the league choose the best eligible players among the NCAA or U Sports ranks each spring. Here is a look […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Charles Akanno. Akanno spent five seasons with the University of Idaho (2017-21). In 46 games, the former Vandal recorded 147 tackles, 48.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, 21 pass knockdowns, nine forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a […]
On Monday, Rider nation will have the chance to grab the remaining tickets for the Saskatchewan Roughriders home opener. Single tickets for the June 16th contest against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers go on sale on Monday. There are numerous events planned before and during the game. The Coors Light Party in the Park begins […]
With the Canadian Football League (CFL) Draft set for Tuesday, May 2, the spring edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau was released on Friday. Syracuse offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron climbed up to the top spot of the rankings after he was in the fifth spot in the Winter Edition. In second spot is Illnois […]
Football has evolved into a global sport with Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Kaare Vedvik being a prime example. The Norwegian first arrived in North America in 2011 with limited experience in the sport, but has since turned his kicking skills into a full-time profession. Earlier this week, the Roughriders punter joined Don Hewitt and Sean […]
The snow flurries may continue in Saskatchewan, but the Canadian Football League off-season is almost over, as the Roughriders and the other eight teams in the league are now less than a month away from live on-field activity with training camps almost set to begin. On Monday, the Riders head coach made his weekly […]
There have been a lot of changes for Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson over the last year. In the spring of 2022, he was an unknown running back heading to training camp with the Roughriders. Now he has become one-half of the top rushing tandems in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and has […]
For most people when they think of “Shake and Bake”, their first thought is chicken seasoning or some famous lines in the movie Talladega Nights. But in Saskatchewan, when you mention “Shake and Bake”, wide receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker is on the minds of the Roughriders fanbase. Earlier this week, the Canadian wide receiver and […]
The old saying is, “You can take the boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy.” This off-season, Saskatchewan Roughriders returner Mario Alford is going back to his roots as he gets ready for the upcoming season. The Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in the Canadian Football League […]
Simon Fraser University’s decision to discontinue their football program has been met with immediate pushback from the sport’s community from both professional and amateur levels. On Monday’s edition of the SportsCage, during his weekly appearance, Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Craig Dickenson was the latest to voice disappointment in the closure of the football program. […]
