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CFL Game Summary - Hamilton vs. Saskatchewan

Regina, SK (SportsNetwork.com) - Kory Sheets racked up a Grey Cup record 197 rushing yards and scored two majors to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders secure their fourth CFL championship with a 45-23 triumph over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday in the friendly confines of Mosaic Stadium.

Sheets' record-setting performance in the 101st edition of the Grey Cup sent Saskatchewan (14-7) to its first championship since 2007 and helped the Roughriders become to third straight squad to hoist the coveted Grey Cup in front of their home crowd.

Saskatchewan signal-caller Darian Durant completed 17-of-24 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to Geroy Simon, who finished with three catches for 67 yards.

Former Roughrider Henry Burris struggled under center for the Tiger-Cats (12-9), completing just 20-of-43 passes for 272 yards with an interception while adding an 18-yard TD run in the third quarter.

C.J. Gable registered the only other major for Hamilton, which was making its first Grey Cup appearance since 1999.

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