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Sims transition made easier by teammates
Aug 12, 2015 1:11pm
Blake Sims is glad to be getting another chance at football after signing with the Riders last week. "It's a great place here. I'm glad to be here," said Sims."It's a great team, great community. Hey, what are the better places to be?"Sims was added to the practice roster after veteran...
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Riders gave up six touchdowns on special teams last year
Aug 11, 2015 2:45pm
This season has been a turnaround for the Roughriders special teams cover units.After giving up six touchdowns last season, the cover units have rebounded to 2013 form by keeping opposition kick-returners out of the end zone.So, what's been the biggest difference?"That's a tough question to answer...
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Sports stores reporting spike in Blue Jays’ sales while Rider gear sales slow down
Aug 10, 2015 5:25pm
When a pro sports team does well, merchandise sales tend to follow suit. That’s been the case for the surging Toronto Blue Jays, who now hold a playoff spot for the first time since 1993.“We’ve definitely had more people coming in and asking for it, looking for Tulowitzki stuff and Donaldson,...
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Team enters week off last in the CFL at 0-7
Aug 10, 2015 2:21pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have nothing but time on their hands as they begin their first bye week of the season.The team goes into the week off with an 0-7 record following their latest loss to the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.At this point, time away from the football field can be both good...