Its been a while since the Roughriders have tumbled out of their locker room at Mosaic, and onto the sacred field while thousands of fans scream and shout. Its happening tomorrow. (Riders Depth Chart for Pre Season game May 31st, 2022) Sure, its pre season, but its an important step on the road to […]
It was a bit of a nail biter, but it looks like the CFL Players Association has voted in favour accepting the latest offer from the Canadian Football League. As reported on the 620CKRM’s “Sports Cage” with Michael Ball, the Saskatchewan Roughriders were the last team to start casting ballots this (Thursday) afternoon, as the […]
Second verse, same as the first. There are reports the CFL and the CFLPA have reached a tentative contract agreement. According to CFL Insider John Hodge, there is a 1.25 million dollars signing bonus on the table for the players, a major sticking point that was a factor in the last deal being voted down […]
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders sent out the daily itinerary for Riders Training camp, it said today (Thursday) would be a practice day, with a chance for the media to talk to the players and coaches afterwards. This morning, a different breakdown of the day ahead. The news release simply said today would be a “recovery […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced its practice for training camp in Saskatoon will be going ahead today. That news comes just hours after the players voted to reject the contract offer from the CFL, that ended a short strike at the start of training camp. Reports are the players were not happy there wasn’t a signing […]
–Michael Ball Reporting from Training Camp in Saskatoon– It was a day to remember for Riders defensive back Nelson Lokombo as he took part in his first professional football practice. The 2nd round 2021 draft pick, who missed all of last season because of an Achilles injury, admitted he was nervous. “I was anxious for […]
Its good news for football fans. Last night, the Canadian Football League, and the CFL Players Association reached a tentative agreement to end the four day old strike. The contract is to run for seven years, with an opt out for the player s in year five. That is the same year the new TV […]
The second strike in the long history of the Canadian Football League has been a short one. Just like the first one 48 years ago, the two sides have been able to work out a deal before the season starts. The Canadian Football League has confirmed earlier reports, that it has reached a tentative agreement […]
