SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
The Saskatchewan Roughriders continue their 2023 training camp today, running through tomorrow at Griffiths Stadium on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. Today’s on-field session runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Green and White’s second and final C-F-L pre-season game is Friday when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Both teams won their first exhibition game this past Saturday. The Riders begin their regular-season schedule on Sunday, June 11th at 5 p.m. when they visit the Edmonton Elks. Saskatchewan’s regular-season home-opener is Friday, June 16th against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kick-off time is 7 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.
The Canadian Football League pre-season returns to action tomorrow when Week C starts with 2 games – Ottawa at Toronto and Calgary at B-C.
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Canadian Elite Basketball League–2 games:
Saskatchewan Rattlers vs Vancouver Bandits
(Tip-off time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. It’s the Rattlers first game while Vancouver has 0 wins, 1 loss…good for 4th place in the Western Conference.)
Niagara River Lions at Edmonton Stingers—7:30 p.m.
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The National Basketball Association Playoffs return to action tomorrow, as follows…
Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets—6:30 p.m.
(Opening game of the best-of-seven N-B-A Finals)
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The Memorial Cup, Canadian Major Junior Hockey Championship tournament, continues today and runs through Sunday in Kamloops. Three league champions and the host Blazers are taking part in the round-robin plus playoffs format. On today’s schedule…
Kamloops Blazers (Host) vs Seattle Thunderbirds (W-H-L)—7 p.m.
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The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs are off until Saturday, as follows…
Florida Panthers at Vegas Golden Knights—6 p.m.
(Opening game of the best-of-seven championship final)
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Major League Baseball:
Inter-League—2 day games, 2 night, including
Toronto Blue Jays vs Milwaukee Brewers–5:07 p.m. at Toronto
American League—3 day games, 2 night
National League—2 day games, 3 night
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Saskatoon Men’s Baseball League:
A Division
Selects vs Rangers—6:30 p.m. at Stonebridge South
B Division—3 games at 6:30 p.m.
Sabres vs Skunks at Leakos Field
Peelers vs Rhinos at Diefenbaker Park
Cannons vs Cardinals at Stonebridge North
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Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association:
Bob Stayner Women’s Division—2 games at 6:45 p.m.
Shock Under-23s vs Selects Under-19 A–6:45 p.m. at Glenn Reeve #3
Synergy vs G-Force at Glenn Reeve #4
Vic Loewen Women’s Division—2 games at 6:45 p.m.
Connexion vs Renegades at Glenn Reeve #5
Brewers vs Fury at Glenn Reeve #6
Lisa Down Women’s Division
Lasers vs Red Selects at Glenn Reeve #7
Keith McLean Men’s Division—3 games
Calling River Cree vs Delisle Pride—6:45 p.m. at Bob Van Impe Stadium
Calling River Cree vs Saskatoon Diamondbacks–8:30 p.m. at Bob Van Impe Stadium
Delisle Diamond Dogs vs Bruno Merchants—8:30 p.m. at Joe Gallagher Field
Ken Gunn Men’s Division
Longhorn Selects vs Merchants—6:45 p.m. at Joe Gallagher Field
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Saskatoon Adult Soccer—10 matches:
Diplodocus F-C vs Sahara Scorpions—6:30 p.m. at Forest Park #5
S-A-L vs Arsenold—6:30 p.m. at Newsham #3
Summer F-C vs The Brodeo—6:30 p.m. at Forest Park #4
Thicc and Quick F-C vs Ayahuma Warriors—6:30 p.m. at Newsham #4
Pitchrippers Legends vs Dodgers 50+—7 p.m. at Umea #5
RnR Drillers vs Thorns F-C—7 p.m. at Kinsmen Turf Field
ASTRA Soccer Academy vs Chiefs F-C—8:15 p.m. at Indoor Turf Field
United vs Beardy’s United—8:15 p.m. at Newsham #4
Dribble Fo Shizzle vs Crushers–8:30 p.m. at Kinsmen Turf Field
Eclipse Over-50 vs Whiskey Jacks Legends—8:30 p.m. at West Turf Field
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The National Lacrosse League playoffs are idle until Saturday, as follows…
Colorado Mammoth at Buffalo Bandits—5:30 p.m.
(Best-of-three championship final tied 1-1)
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