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REGINA — When the Saskatchewan Roughriders made their seventh-round selection in the 2024 Canadian Football League Draft, little did the team know they’d be choosing a player who would become one of the biggest fan favourites in the coming season. Usually a draft spot for players with marginal chances to play in the league, all being selected […]

Saskatchewan’s biggest collegiate coaching legend understands the University of Regina Rams holding their cards close to their chest when it comes to the team’s fascinating quarterback predicament. Towriss believes the Rams may already know who will start at quarterback in Saturday’s Mitchell Bowl, and aren’t telling anyone, which should come as a shock to no […]

Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke has been cut from an NFL training camp roster for the second time this year. The Atlanta Falcons released Rourke on Sunday, just 10 days after he signed with the team. Rourke joined the Falcons on Aug. 1, less than a week after he was cut by the New York Giants. New York claimed Rourke off waivers May 7, […]

Canadian Quarterback Nathan Rourke has signed with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, after working out for numerous teams over the last couple of weeks. Contract and financial details weren’t immediately available but the NFL’s minimum salary for 2023 is US$750,000. It’s also unknown how much of Rourke’s contract will be guaranteed. The six-foot-two, 209-pound Rourke still has a […]

The third time was definitely the charm for Team Saskatchewan at the Under 18 Football Canada in Kelowna last week, as Saskatchewan won their third straight championship in Kelowna. Quarterback Carter Casey appeared on the SportsCage with Michael Ball to recap the victory. The week began with a win over Nova Scotia for Saskatchewan, followed […]

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 […]