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Saskatchewan government waiting to hear from feds about future of Regina stadium

Riders - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 09:27
The provincial government says it still needs more information before making the call on whether to proceed with a proposed multi-purpose entertainment facility in downtown Regina, after initially indicating a decision was expected by late spring.
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VANSTONE: Riders' Brent Hawkins has sacked some big-time NFL quarterbacks

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 23:02
Long before he met fellow Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Marcus (Chunky) Adams, Brent Hawkins introduced himself to a Chunky pitchman.
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Riders rookie Shomari Williams learning the professional game

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 23:01
Shomari Williams is right at home this week while the Saskatchewan Roughriders practise at the University of Regina.
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Riders' Prechae Rodriguez can't wait to clash with ex-teammates

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 23:01
Prechae Rodriguez expects to be quite active Saturday when the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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RIDERS NOTEBOOK: Tad Kornegay shares much in common with rocker Jon Bon Jovi

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 22:44
Tad Kornegay has never met Jon Bon Jovi, but is quick to note the similarities.
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Patience, persistence pays off for Ticats return man

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 19:02
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders released Marcus Thigpen at the end of training camp, the 24-year-old kick-return specialist was convinced his professional football career was over.
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Printers could be done for season

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 13:13
Lions' quarterback's knee injury is more serious than first thought
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RIDER BEAT: QB Darian Durant cares for his throwing arm

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:20
Darian Durant is used to shouldering the offensive load for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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VANSTONE: Horror game-film session

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 01:01
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' most-recent game was uglier than, well, pick virtually any Adam Sandler movie.
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Riders' O-line feeling bruised after Stampeders stomping

Riders - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 00:04
Marc Parenteau feels Darian Durant's pain. Parenteau, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' right guard, was still bothered Tuesday that his struggles during Saturday's 40-20 CFL loss in Calgary resulted at times in Durant — the Roughriders' starting quarterback — getting rocked by Stampeders pass-rushers.
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VANSTONE: Time for Riders to regroup

Riders - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 16:22
Last week in this space, it was opined that some criticism of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was unwarranted in light of their unblemished record.
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OUT AND ABOUT: Burn the tapes and never go back

Riders - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 15:05
I often wonder if reporters have to go to Dumb Question School before they are allowed to go out into the world to do interviews. My favourite dumb question always came right after a loss -- particularly after the first loss of the season.
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Replay our Roughriders live chat (July 27)

Riders - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 13:10
Ian Hamilton chats with fans about the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Riders' special teams must get physical: coach Jim Daley

Riders - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 09:54
Jim Daley has identified the problem with the Saskatchewan Roughriders' special teams — and it's not returner Dominique Dorsey.
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'If you don't win ... changes are made' -- Hall

Riders - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 09:41
Edmonton Eskimos head coach Richie Hall responded Monday night to club president Rick LeLacheur's message that no one's job in the organization is safe.
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Sutter gets shot at making U.S. squad

Blades - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 02:06
The Sutters are Canada's first family of hockey, so why is one of them preparing to pull on an American jersey?
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Riders' Johnson takes kick at job

Riders - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 14:18
The consensus appears that Eddie Johnson was impressive during Saturday's job interview.
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VANSTONE: Who were those on-field impersonators?

Riders - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 12:37
Head coach Ken Miller expressed concerns earlier this month that someone in the community was attempting to pass himself off as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Stats story: Riders vs. Stamps (July 24)

Riders - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 09:02
HOW THEY SCORED Saturday's Summary Saskatchewan 20 at Calgary 40
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Stamps trample Riders 40-20

Riders - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 08:53
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are no longer perfect. Not that they ever admitted to being that but it was clearly evident in Calgary on Saturday that there is still loads of room for improvement despite opening the 2010 CFL season with three straight victories.
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