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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are welcoming the Winnipeg Blue Bombers into Mosaic Stadium on Friday night for the second half of their pre-season home and home series, after the two sides met last week in Winnipeg to the tune of a 15-9 Bombers win. 

The Roughriders are resting several starters tonight, QB Trevor Harris, RB AJ Oulette, and OL Logan Ferland on that list. They are sitting out to give more opportunity to players on the bubble, the backup spot for QB and RB just a few position battles going into tonight. 

Southwest motocross competitors will be kicking up dust this weekend in Swift Current for Round 2 of the Saskatchewan Motocross series.

The Swift Current Motocross Track will host a practice day on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m., while the races will begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Numerous riders of all ages and varying skill levels from around the province will be in attendance.

Entry fees for competitors are $30 per participant, and admission is $10 per person.

For more information, email scmotoxa@gmail.com or contact (306)741-5641.

THURSDAY, MAY 29TH

NHL
Playoffs - Best of 7
Western Conference Finals
Game 5
Edmonton 6 Dallas 3
Edmonton wins series 4-1

American Association Baseball
Kane Country Cougars 2 Winnipeg Goldeyes 1

MLB
Blue Jays 12 Athletics 0

FRIDAY, MAY 30TH

The Wawanesa Brewers have started another season in the South West Baseball League and manager Kevin Cullen is thrilled to get things going while representing the community on and off the field.

"It's exciting, the start of a new season always brings excitement," Cullen says with a smile. "The guys are anxious to get going and get their bodies back in shape and get back on the diamond again. It's a great time of year."

The Carillon Senior Sultans have stormed out of the gates this year and it's thanks in large part to everyone on the team doing their part to help the team win.

A rough outing to start the WCBL season for the Swift Current 57's.

Regina broke open a scoreless game with 10 runs in the 6th and 7th innings on their way to an 11-1 win.

Adam Korte took the loss on the mound for Swift Current despite only allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings.

The 57's managed only 5 hits against three Regina pitchers.

Swift Current is right back at it as they host Medicine Hat at Mitchell Field tonight.

The Mavericks are 2-0 to start the season.

First pitch is 7:05 PM for the 57's home opener. 

The NPC Nighthawks are starting provincials today and head coach Kerwin Froese believes his team can do something special at the big tournament.

Swift Current's WHL draft pick cupboard just got fuller.

The Penticton Vees announced today they've signed American forward Brooks “Boomer” DeMars to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Swift Current had moved DeMars' rights to the Vees as a part of the Brady Birnie deal before the recent expansion draft.

Golfers, sponsors, and community supporters eagerly anticipate the return of one of Swift Current's most beloved fundraising events: the Darren McClelland Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held on June 6 at Elmwood Golf Course.

Crystal Imrie, Communications and Development Coordinator for the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation, confirmed that this year's tournament is officially sold out. However, a waiting list is available for those hoping to secure a last-minute spot.

A busy weekend on the soccer pitch took place in Humboldt last weekend. The Sask Cup Rural tournament for U15 boys, U19 boys, and U19 girls highlighted the action, with players off all ages on the field for the SaskTel "Be Kind Online" Skill Centre.

"Thank you to all teams who participated in our Sask Cup Rural event May 23-25 in Humboldt. Registrations increased for the second straight year with seven divisions competing this year." shared SaskSoccer on Instagram.