Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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CFL unveils 2026 schedule, with Riders' home opener set for June 13
The CFL has released its 2026 schedule, which means Rider fans can start marking their calendars. The Saskatchewan Roughriders - who return in 2026 as the defending Grey Cup champions - will open the ...
Dec 09, 2025 The Roughriders will get to put their feet up during Week 1, then welcome the B.C. Lions to Mosaic Stadium for their home opener on June 13. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Grey Cup 50/50 ticket buyers overcharged hundreds of dollars
Issues with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation's Grey Cup 50/50 ticketing system unexpectedly shrunk some fans' bank accounts by hundreds of dollars. Robyn Mckay was at her home just north of Warm...
Nov 18, 2025 Carly Magoffin said she buys 50/50 tickets for every Riders game and the Grey Cup was no different. After her card was charged seven times, she said she reached out to the Riders Foundation and got an apology and reassurance it was, "working to remedy" the situation. (Carly Magoffin/submitted)
Team historian reflects on 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders after Grey Cup win
After 12 years of almosts and what-ifs, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are the Grey Cup champions. It was an interesting season for the Roughriders, filled with highs and lows, doubts, disappointment, a...
Nov 18, 2025 After a 12-year drought, the Roughriders are once again the Grey Cup champions. Team historian Rob Vanstone says there's no reason not to expect more success from the Riders in the coming years. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Murray Wood: How sweet it is to see the Riders lift the Grey Cup
Murray Wood says Saskatchewan Roughrider fans don't get to celebrate a Grey Cup win all that often, so when we do, it's enough to keep us a little warmer all winter long. Murray Wood delivers sharp, i...
Nov 17, 2025
Ripe for the picking: Winnipeg grocer stocking up on watermelons ahead of Grey Cup
With the Grey Cup only days away, one Winnipeg grocer is stocking up on some quintessential Roughriders gear. Extra watermelons can be found at the Save-On-Foods Bridgwater location in Winnipeg, accor...
Nov 14, 2025 "We're out in Winnipeg, so we're not specifically for (the Riders), but I know we do get travelers that come and cheer for their team over here," said Save-On-Foods produce manager Seth Schneckenburger, who is stocking up on melons ahead of Sunday's Grey Cup. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Murray Wood: A special Grey Cup edition of who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week, Wood is presenting a special Grey Cup edition of hot or not ahead of the big game on Sunday...
Nov 14, 2025
Friday will be Green and White Day in Sask. once again as Riders get ready for Grey Cup
For the second time in two weeks, the Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed a Green and White Day. Alana Ross, Saskatchewan's minister of parks, culture and sport, signed a proclamation declaring ...
Nov 13, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders fans chow down on watermelons ahead of a CFL game in Regina. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
'The craziest, best game': Riders' Lauther focused on Grey Cup after wild West Final
After a 12 years, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are going back to the Grey Cup. The Riders were able to beat the B.C. Lions in a neck-and-neck West Final on Saturday. The Green and White were just able...
Nov 10, 2025 “It feels like it's my home away from home,” kicker Brett Lauther said after the CFL West Final on Saturday. “This is family here.” (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Murray Wood: The Grey Cup is coming to Saskatchewan... again!
It used to be that the CFL didn't believe Saskatchewan could pull off the big game, but Murray Wood says now it can't get enough of us, which may also say something about the state of the CFL in Easte...
Oct 28, 2025
CFL's upcoming changes are the most significant in decades, league historian says
The Canadian Football League is making some big changes over its next two seasons, and a long-time observer said he's pleased with the updated rules and the new field layouts. On Monday, the league an...
Sep 26, 2025 Paul Woods said the league has made some dramatic rule changes in the past, like when the touchdown changed from five to six points in 1956. He said the recently announced suite of changes are the most significant in years. (650 CKOM file photo)
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