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CTV News
01-08-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Emilus hits six-game injured list with knee injury, Riders prepare for Als
Saskatchewan Roughriders Samuel Emilus (19) celebrates a team interception against the Edmonton Elks \e during second half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson. Saskatchewan Roughriders' receiver Sam Emilus is back on the injured list, this time for at least the next six games. According to the Riders' injury report, Emilus is dealing with a knee injury which he sustained late in Saskatchewan's Week 8 win over Edmonton. The star wideout returned to lineup a week prior after missing the previous four games with a foot injury. In his place, Regina product Mitch Picton slots back into the lineup, behind Tommy Nield. Mario Alford, Shawn Bane Jr., Daniel Johnson and Noah Zerr remain week-to-week on the one-game injured list on offense. On defense, Antoine Brooks Jr. also remains out. On the offensive line, LT Payton Collins also makes his return, after suffering an injury Week 1. Riders' struggles in Quebec Games in Montreal have not gone the way of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of late. The Riders have not won on the road against the Alouettes since 2021, when now Roughrider QB Trevor Harris was a member of the Als. 'I wish I knew [what made it hard to play there],' head coach Corey Mace told reporters Thursday. 'They have a really good atmosphere, their fan base comes out to support the team. And, I mean, they're just a good team.' Saskatchewan (6-1) is hoping to stay atop the CFL standings, while Montreal (5-2) is the best team in the East Division through seven games. 'You know you're in for a tough battle against those guys,' Mace added. 'Regardless of what team we were with, it always ends up a tough place to play.' Kickoff Saturday is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saskatchewan time.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roughriders hold on for 21-18 victory over Elks on Friday
The Saskatchewan Roughriders sit atop the CFL standings. With a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday night at Mosaic Stadium in Week 8 of the CFL season, the Roughriders improved to 6-1 while the Elks dropped to 1-5. Saskatchewan leapfrogged the Calgary Stampeders (5-2), who lost to the Montreal Alouettes (5-2) on Thursday, to take over the division lead. Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns, with Samuel Emilus serving as his favourite target as the Canadian receiver had 113 yards and a touchdown. On the other side, the Roughriders defence made life tough for Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo, who was making his first start against his former team, who he spent three seasons with. Saskatchewan's defence sacked Fajardo eight times in the first meeting of the season between the two teams, who will meet again in Week 17. While the Roughriders built up a 21-4 lead in the fourth quarter, the Elks battled back with 14 points in the fourth quarter to make it 21-18, which is as close as they would get. In front of an announced attendance of 27,933 tickets distributed, it was a slow start to the game. On Saskatchewan's first offensive possession, Harris hit Emilus for a 16-yard gain as part of a five-play, 24-yard drive before Brett Lauther came in for a 47-yard field goal attempt. However, the kick was wide right and went through the back of the end zone as Saskatchewan came away with a rouge to go up 1-0. Edmonton tied the game up 1-1 on their next drive with a punt single. After a punt by Saskatchewan, Fajardo hit receiver Zach Mathis, who was injured on the play, for a 35-yard gain before kicker Vincent Blanchard gave Edmonton a 4-1 lead with a 15-yard field goal at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, on Saskatchewan's fourth drive of the game, Harris found Emilus for a 43-yard gain before the Riders got down to Edmonton's two-yard line. After two unsuccessful attempts to punch it in, the Riders elected to gamble on third down and short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens was stopped, resulting in a turnover on downs. Following a defensive stop by Saskatchewan, highlighted by an 18-yard sack on Fajardo by linebacker A.J. Allen, Saskatchewan's offence got the ball back and after Harris hit KeeSean Johnson for back-to-back first downs, two Edmonton pass interference penalties put the ball at the 15-yard line. From there, Emilus took a sweep pass from Harris and rumbled into the end zone to put Saskatchewan up 8-4. Before the first half was up, the Roughriders tacked on three more points to go up 11-4 as Lauther nailed a 51-yard field goal. In the second half, the Roughriders added to their lead. After a 34-yard pass to Emilus which put him over 100 in the game, Harris hit Dohnte Meyers for a 30-yard gain. Two plays later, Harris hit Johnson in the end zone for the eight-yard touchdown to put the Riders up 18-4 with the convert. Near the end of the third quarter, after a 42-yard punt return by Drae McCray, Lauther nailed a 46-yard field goal to put Saskatchewan up 21-4. In the fourth quarter, the Elks cut into the lead as Fajardo spun out of the pocket and found an open Kaion Julien-Grant, who spun away from a defender before scoring on a 57-yard touchdown to make it 21-11. Saskatchewan's defence forced Edmonton into punts on their next two drives before the Elks made it 21-18 as Fajardo hit Steven Dunbar Jr. on a 13-yard touchdown strike with 1:56 left. While Edmonton got the ball back in the final minute, Saskatchewan's defence was able to close out the game with sacks on the final two plays to secure the victory. Next week, the Roughriders are set to visit the Montreal Alouettes on Aug. 2. The Alouettes (5-2) are coming off a 23-21 win over Calgary on Thursday. More to come… tshire@ Related Roughriders deploy third left tackle just six games into season Roughriders' RB Ka'Deem Carey not expected to return this season with knee injury The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
National Post
26-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Roughriders hold on for 21-18 victory over Elks on Friday
The Saskatchewan Roughriders sit atop the CFL standings. Article content With a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday night at Mosaic Stadium in Week 8 of the CFL season, the Roughriders improved to 6-1 while the Elks dropped to 1-5. Saskatchewan leapfrogged the Calgary Stampeders (5-2), who lost to the Montreal Alouettes (5-2) on Thursday, to take over the division lead. Article content Article content Article content Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns, with Samuel Emilus serving as his favourite target as the Canadian receiver had 113 yards and a touchdown. Article content On the other side, the Roughriders defence made life tough for Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo, who was making his first start against his former team, who he spent three seasons with. Article content Saskatchewan's defence sacked Fajardo eight times in the first meeting of the season between the two teams, who will meet again in Week 17. Article content While the Roughriders built up a 21-4 lead in the fourth quarter, the Elks battled back with 14 points in the fourth quarter to make it 21-18, which is as close as they would get. Article content In front of an announced attendance of 27,933 tickets distributed, it was a slow start to the game. Article content On Saskatchewan's first offensive possession, Harris hit Emilus for a 16-yard gain as part of a five-play, 24-yard drive before Brett Lauther came in for a 47-yard field goal attempt. Article content Article content However, the kick was wide right and went through the back of the end zone as Saskatchewan came away with a rouge to go up 1-0. Article content Article content Edmonton tied the game up 1-1 on their next drive with a punt single. Article content After a punt by Saskatchewan, Fajardo hit receiver Zach Mathis, who was injured on the play, for a 35-yard gain before kicker Vincent Blanchard gave Edmonton a 4-1 lead with a 15-yard field goal at the end of the first quarter. Article content In the second quarter, on Saskatchewan's fourth drive of the game, Harris found Emilus for a 43-yard gain before the Riders got down to Edmonton's two-yard line. Article content After two unsuccessful attempts to punch it in, the Riders elected to gamble on third down and short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens was stopped, resulting in a turnover on downs. Article content Following a defensive stop by Saskatchewan, highlighted by an 18-yard sack on Fajardo by linebacker A.J. Allen, Saskatchewan's offence got the ball back and after Harris hit KeeSean Johnson for back-to-back first downs, two Edmonton pass interference penalties put the ball at the 15-yard line.
National Post
18-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Emilus, Campbell return Roughriders look to rebound Saturday against Lions
After suffering their first loss of the season last week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to respond on Saturday night. Article content In Week 7 of the CFL season, the Roughriders (4-1) are set to visit the B.C. Lions (3-3) at B.C. Place (5 p.m., TSN, CTV) in the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Article content Article content In Week 4, the Green and White beat the visiting Lions 37-18 at Mosaic Stadium. Following a bye week, Saskatchewan lost its first game 24-10 to the Calgary Stampeders last week while the Lions have rattled off two straight victories with wins against Montreal and Edmonton. Article content 'They're on a great streak right now,' said Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris. 'They're playing well.' Article content Lineup changes Article content The Roughriders are getting a big weapon back this week as receiver Samuel Emilus returns to the lineup after suffering a foot injury in Week 2 of the season. Article content Meanwhile, with returner Mario Alford (hip) and left tackle Daniel Johnson (shoulder) heading to the one-game injured list, two CFL rookies will make their first career starts on Saturday. Article content Drae McCray, who dazzled for the Riders in the pre-season, will come on to the roster as the primary returner while American Darius Washington, who was signed by the Riders on June 9, will draw the start at left tackle. Article content Additionally, cornerback Tevaughn Campbell and defensive lineman Caleb Sanders return to the lineup this week while Canadian receiver Tommy Nield makes his season debut. Article content Defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. and receiver D'Sean Mimbs head back to the practice roster while receiver Mitch Picton is on the one-game injured list. Article content Quarterback battle Article content Article content The last time these two teams met, Harris was sidelined as he was going through concussion protocol as Jake Maier drew the start for Saskatchewan. Article content On the other side, the Lions had Jeremiah Masoli in the game as starter Nathan Rourke was sidelined with an injury of his own. Article content This week, Harris, who threw for 425 yards last week, and Rourke, who is coming off a second straight 300-yard game, are both expected to play, which means both defences will have to be ready for new looks. Article content 'It is a different team,' said Roughriders middle linebacker Jameer Thurman. 'Their confidence is up right now on a two-game winning streak, but at the same time, they felt what we did to them last time. Article content 'Those guys are not going to forget. They're going to want revenge. They're playing inside the dome and all that other stuff. But they know who we are. Article content 'And, yeah, they've got their quarterback back, but that doesn't change anything as far as us preparing to go against them.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Riders' receivers Emilus and Bane Jr. out for Friday's game
Regina Watch WATCH: Riders' receivers Samuel Emilus and Shawn Bane Jr. have been declared out for Friday's game against Calgary. Donovan Maess reports.
