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
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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
CFL 2020 Season Is Cancelled
Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, August 18, 2020 The federal government did suggest a commercial loan, but the nature of the loan was too costly and short-term. The Canadian Football League’s 2020 season is officially cancelled. “Our league governors decided today it is in the best long-term interests of the CFL to concentrate on the future,”… Continue reading CFL 2020 Season Is Cancelled
CFL Has Had Their $30M Federal Government Loan Request Denied
Source: The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, August 17, 2020 League’s board of governors will meet today to determine fate of 2020 season The CFL’s board of governors will meet Monday to determine the fate of the 2020 season after the league was unable to secure financial assistance from the federal government. The CFL presented Ottawa with… Continue reading CFL Has Had Their $30M Federal Government Loan Request Denied
Saskatchewan Roughriders Submit Cfl Hub City Bid
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, July 21, 2020 The Roughriders aren’t the only ones looking to play host, as Winnipeg has also is looking to also be a hub city. If the Canadian Football League chooses to play a shortened season through a hub-city format similar to other professional sports, Regina could end up a host.… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roughriders Submit Cfl Hub City Bid
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. Roughriders’ Jon Ryan diagnosed with skin cancer
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca March 23, 2020 Ryan previously had a surgery to remove a mark. Ryan made the announcement on Michael Ball’s Growing the Game with Ballsy podcast this past weekend. “It’s a scare – when you get a call that you have some type of cancer, especially in my family,” Ryan said in… Continue reading Sask. Roughriders’ Jon Ryan diagnosed with skin cancer
Cody Fajardo starts throwing at Roughriders practice, says he’ll be ready
Source: Jonathan Guignard, Global News, November 13, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo was throwing at practice on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s CFL’s Western Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Fajardo has been dealing with an oblique injury since the last week of the regular season and sat out their final game against the Edmonton Eskimos. Isaac… Continue reading Cody Fajardo starts throwing at Roughriders practice, says he’ll be ready
Roughriders cement CFL playoff berth with road victory over Argonauts
Source: Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press, September 29, 2019 Now the real fun begins for Cody Fajardo and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fajardo threw three TD passes and ran for another as Saskatchewan (9-4) clinched a playoff berth with a convincing 41-16 win over the Toronto Argonauts (2-11) on Saturday night. The Roughriders can determine where they finish in the West Division as their… Continue reading Roughriders cement CFL playoff berth with road victory over Argonauts