SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
National Football League—Week 2 of the 2021 season starts:
New York Giants at Washington—6:20 p.m.
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The Canadian Football League returns to action tomorrow when Week 7 of the 2021 regular-season starts with 2 games, including the Saskatchewan Roughriders hosting the Toronto Argonauts. Game time is 7:45 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium. The Riders have 3 wins, 2 losses for 6 points…tied for 2nd place in the West Division. Toronto has 3 wins, 2 losses for 6 points…good for 1st place in the East Division.
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The Prairie Football Conference is off until Saturday when Week 4 of the 2021 season starts with the Saskatoon Hilltops visiting the Regina Thunder. Game time is 7 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium with CJWW’s coverage starting at 6:45 p.m. with Dave Thomas and pre-game talk. The Toppers have 2 wins, 1 loss for 4 points…tied for 2nd place. Regina has 3 wins, 0 losses for 6 points…tied for 1st place.
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The U of Saskatchewan Huskies football team continues practices in advance of the 2021 Canada West Conference season at Griffiths Stadium today. The campaign starts Saturday, September 25th with three games, including the Dogs visiting the Calgary Dinos. The Huskies’ home opener will be Saturday, October 16th against the Alberta Golden Bears. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium. However, Saskatchewan will play a non-conference game at home this Saturday against the Manitoba Bisons. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium.
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On the high school beat:
Saskatoon High School Football League—4 games
Bedford Road at Prince Albert-St. Mary—6:30 p.m.
The remaining three games are all at Saskatoon Minor Football Field.
Marion Graham vs Centennial—3 p.m.
North Battleford vs Aden Bowman—5:15 p.m.
St. Joseph vs Holy Cross—7:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Girls Soccer League—2 matches at 6 p.m.
Bishop Mahoney vs Evan Hardy—league match at Kinsmen B
Centennial vs St. Joseph—exhibition match at Kinsmen A
Saskatoon Girls Volleyball League–6 Exhibition Matches at 6:15 p.m.
E-D Feehan at Legacy Christian Academy
Walter Murray at Bedford Road
Bethlehem at Aden Bowman
Saskatoon Christian School at Tommy Douglas
Evan Hardy at Marion Graham
Centennial at Bishop Mahoney
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The Western Hockey League Pre-Season is idle until Friday when nine games are scheduled, including the Saskatoon Blades playing their first pre-season game against the Edmonton Oil Kings. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Blue and Gold will open the regular-season on Friday, October 1st at Moose Jaw, then host the Warriors in the Blades’ home opener on Saturday, October 2nd at SaskTel Centre. Game time both nights is 7 p.m.
The Prince Albert Raiders open their pre-season schedule on Friday against the Regina Pats. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. The Raiders will begin their regular-season schedule on Friday, October 1st at the Art Hauser Centre against Regina. First face-off is 7 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Exhibition:
Kindersley Klippers at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Exhibition—2 games:
Tisdale Trojans at Prince Albert Mintos—7:30 p.m.
Notre Dame Hounds at Regina Pat-Canadians—7:45 p.m.
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Major League Baseball:
American League—3 day games, 2 night
The Toronto Blue Jays are off
National League—3 day games, 1 night
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