{
  "id": 3368652,
  "title": "‘We need to be able to stay on the field’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/we-need-to-be-able-to-stay-on-the-field",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T22:51:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/08/25/we-need-to-be-able-to-stay-on-the-field"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive co-ordinator Tommy Condell insists the team must maintain possession of the field to improve their performance. Despite a 16-0 lead in the second quarter against the Edmonton Elks, the Bombers ultimately lost 22-19. Condell highlighted the team's struggles with converting second downs, stating, \"We had two second downs during that time, and we didn’t convert them. That’s our job.\" The team's offensive efficiency issues have persisted throughout the season, leaving Condell focused on improving execution rather than the final outcome. Quarterback Zach Collaros downplayed the concept of an offensive identity, emphasizing the importance of physical and violent play. Running back Brady Oliveira, a key player for the team, has shown promise but has been limited in recent games. Head coach Mike O’Shea remains committed to finding solutions and improving the team's performance in the remaining eight games.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}