Kickoff in Stampeders-Roughriders delayed due to air quality
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Friday night's game between the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders continues to be delayed due to poor air quality in Regina.
The game was scheduled for 9pm ET/7pm CT. It was originally going to be delayed 45 minutes, but things remained delayed after conditions did not sufficiently improve.
The league said in a news release they will continue to evaluate conditions leading up to kickoff.
"The decision to delay the game was jointly made by the league, the competing teams and the CFL Players’ Association. The league will continue to monitor the situation in Regina. Should the status of the game change, further updates will be provided. The Weather Protocol was developed by the CFL and the league’s Management Council to address in-game situations where the safety of players, officials and fans may be affected by inclement weather."
The Roughriders enter Friday's Week 6 opener as the only undefeated team remaining in the league at 4-0. The Stamps are right behind them at 3-1 and are tied with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the second best record in the West Division.