{
  "id": 58078,
  "title": "Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/game-of-the-season-in-premierships-opening-weekend",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-02T19:55:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce8l46wjdpjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling opening weekend of the Premiership's season, St Johnstone emerged victorious in a seven-goal epic against Kilmarnock. Former Killie striker Kris Boyd had predicted that St Johnstone, the 1986 Scottish Championship winners, would struggle against the underdogs Kilmarnock. However, the Saints defied expectations, scoring seven goals as the scoreline changed hands twice. Kilmarnock, who had only managed two goals in the League Cup group stage, were unable to match St Johnstone's relentless attacking play. Neil McCann's Kilmarnock, who had kept four clean sheets in the League Cup, were unable to prevent the Saints from clinching a memorable win. BBC Sportsound pundit Allan Preston hailed the match as an early contender for the game of the season, while Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann expressed disappointment, stating that his team had not lived up to expectations. The result highlights the unpredictability of the league and the importance of a strong defense in securing victories.",
  "summary": "Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer \"noise\" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/game-of-the-season-in-premierships-opening-weekend-58088",
        "published": "2026-08-02T19:55:37.000Z"
      }
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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."
}