{
  "id": 2921500,
  "title": "Surging Lions roll past Roughriders 30-16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/surging-lions-roll-past-roughriders-30-16",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:06:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12032359/surging-lions-roll-past-roughriders-30-16/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VANCOUVER – Nathan Rourke showcased his skills as the B.C. Lions' quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes in a 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. Rourke completed 22 out of 28 passes, covering 355 yards and one interception. He found Jevon Cottoy with a 23-yard touchdown and Keon Hatcher Sr. with a four-yard toss. Running back Zander Horvath added to the Lions' lead with a one-yard touchdown run. The Lions' defence played a crucial role, creating key turnovers and avoiding costly penalties. B.C. took a 20-3 lead into the fourth quarter after Rourke connected with Hatcher. A brilliant catch by Stanley Berryhill set up the Lions' next touchdown, showcasing their strong offensive play. The Roughriders made multiple mistakes, giving up turnovers and penalties, which cost them at least two touchdowns in the second quarter. Despite the Lions' strong performance, Saskatchewan remained competitive, but ultimately fell short. The Lions extended their winning streak to four games, now standing at 5-5 and tied for third place in the CFL’s West Division.",
  "summary": "Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw two touchdown passes and the B.C. Lions defence created some key turnovers during a 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nathan Rourke threw two touchdowns for B.C. Lions.",
    "Zander Horvath scored a one-yard touchdown run.",
    "Lions' defense created key turnovers and avoided penalties."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Lions win fourth straight with convincing 30-16 decision over Roughriders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lions-win-fourth-straight-with-convincing-30-16-decision-over",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:05:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Surging Lions roll past Roughriders 30-16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/surging-lions-roll-past-roughriders-30-16-2923146",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:06:44.000Z"
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  "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."
}