{
  "id": 15329025,
  "title": "Calgary Stampeders keep playoff hopes alive with 32-13 win over B.C. Lions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/calgary-stampeders-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-with-32-13-win-over-b-c",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/2026/10/17/calgary-stampeders-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-with-32-13-win-over-b-c-lions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Calgary Stampeders secured a 32-13 victory over the B.C. Lions, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Stampeders, who entered the season-ending bye week with a 9-9 record, needed their division rival to defeat Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a crucial game to advance to the 2026 playoffs. The Lions, already locked in second place in the West Division, hosted the Blue Bombers on Friday, securing the first seed and hosting the division final on Nov. 7. The winner of that game advances to the Grey Cup on Nov. 15. Defending Grey Cup champion Roughriders could finish no worse than fourth in the West after beating the Montreal Alouettes earlier that day. The Stampeders secured their win with touchdowns from Quincy Vaughn and Ajou Ajou, while Rene Paredes contributed two field goals and two conversions. B.C. Lions' Nathan Rourke completed 30 of 43 passes for 324 yards, a touchdown pass, and an interception. The game was affected by a wind gust of 53 kilometers per hour, and a brief interruption by two rabbits running on the turf.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Calgary Stampeders defeat B.C. Lions 32-13",
    "Stampeders secure playoff spot with 9-9 record",
    "Lions advance to Grey Cup with Blue Bombers win"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This victory places the Stampeders in a position where they must rely on external results to secure a postseason berth following a season of inconsistent play.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}