Source: Pat McKay, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, September 03, 2020 Due to COVID-19 and complications surrounding it, the CFL season was cancelled and fans are feeling the loss of their beloved Labour Day classic. SASKATOON — Jo-Ann Fafard has had a pair of Saskatchewan Roughriders season tickets for the last decade and has been coming to games all… Continue reading Rider Fans Mourn Loss of Labour Day Classic
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Roughriders Jordan Reaves Speaks Out Against Racism
Source: cbc.ca, August 30, 2020 Reaves is vocal on social media and he’s faced a lot of backlash from the public. Jordan Reaves has been speaking out against racism and the need for change, but he’s found that many sports fans are not receptive to this. “We’re people who have an opinion, have a voice,”… Continue reading Roughriders Jordan Reaves Speaks Out Against Racism
Roughriders to Lose $10m Due to Cancelled CFL Season
Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, August 18, 2020 The organization has done its best to manage costs and has made use of government programs, but is still struggling. Following the Canadian Football League’s decision to cancel the 2020 season, teams are bracing for one of their worst financial hits in league history. This includes the Saskatchewan… Continue reading Roughriders to Lose $10m Due to Cancelled CFL Season
Edmonton Eskimos Release Christion Jones Over Anti-Gay and Lesbian Tweet
Source:Karyn Mulcahy, Laine Mitchell, edmonton.ctvnews.ca, June 29, 2020 Several hours after Jones’ tweet, the Eskimos announced they were releasing him. EDMONTON — Edmonton Eskimos kick returner Christion Jones has been released from the team after a comment he made on Twitter on Sunday filled with anti-gay and lesbian statements. In his tweet, Christion Jones said,… Continue reading Edmonton Eskimos Release Christion Jones Over Anti-Gay and Lesbian Tweet
Roughriders Facing ‘Biggest Financial Crisis’ in the Team’s History
Source: Brendan Ellis, Claire Hanna, regina.ctvnews.ca, June 25, 2020 The CFL has yet to make a final decision about the 2020 season, but if it is cancelled it’s projected there will be a $30M revenue loss. REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed the organization lost just over $200,000 in the 2019-20 year. The annual report… Continue reading Roughriders Facing ‘Biggest Financial Crisis’ in the Team’s History
Riders Head Coach Facing Uncomfortable Off-Season
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, June 19, 2020 The CFL season is delayed until September, and now players and coaches face uncertainty as it seems no one has any answers what will happen in the months after. The Saskatchewan Roughriders were set to open up the season this Friday night against the Montreal Alouettes at Mosaic… Continue reading Riders Head Coach Facing Uncomfortable Off-Season
Lack of Communication Has Left Some CFL Players Upset
Source: Claire Hanna, regina.ctvnews.ca, June 16, 2020 TSN football insider Farhan Lalji believes the CFL is legitimately working towards playing in September. REGINA — The CFL Players Association (CFLPA) still hasn’t received a proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) from the CFL for the 2020 season, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the second… Continue reading Lack of Communication Has Left Some CFL Players Upset
With CFL on Hold, Roughriders QBs Launch Podcast
Source: Cole Davenport, regina.ctvnews.ca, June 08, 2020 The pair hopes the podcast will appeal to all CFL fans. REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterbacks Cody Fajardo and Isaac Harker have teamed up to launch a podcast called “The Rouge Report” with the Canadian Football League season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair of American-born… Continue reading With CFL on Hold, Roughriders QBs Launch Podcast
Roughrider Solomon Elimimian Shares His Story of Racisim
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, June 04, 2020 Elimimian is also hoping to partner with the CFL to develop a program to encourage change. Solomon Elimimian is no stranger to tackling opponents on the football field, but now the Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker is trying to take down something much larger. “I don’t have all the answers… Continue reading Roughrider Solomon Elimimian Shares His Story of Racisim
CFL Releases Statement Condemning Racism While Celebrating Diversity
Source: Staff, tsn.ca, June 1, 2020 The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Ottawa Redblacks also released statements on Sunday. The Canadian Football League issued a statement Sunday condemning racism. “Just as we celebrate diversity, we in the Canadian Football League condemn racism in all of its forms, silent and systemic or blatant and violent,”… Continue reading CFL Releases Statement Condemning Racism While Celebrating Diversity