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  "id": 6086606,
  "title": "Stevens scores 3 TDs as Riders beat Bombers in OT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/stevens-scores-3-tds-as-riders-beat-bombers-in-ot-6086606",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12049940/stevens-scores-3-tds-as-riders-beat-bombers-in-ot/"
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  "account": "In a thrilling overtime victory, the Saskatchewan Roughriders edged out the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with a score of 32-26, improving their West Division record to 8-4 and placing them second, behind the Edmonton Elks. Quarterback Tommy Stevens contributed significantly to the win, scoring three touchdowns, including a one-yard run in overtime and a three-yard run on a five-play drive. Stevens now leads the CFL with 15 rushing touchdowns this season. Following Stevens' TD, the Riders capitalized on a failed two-point conversion, leading 20-16 heading into the final quarter. The Bombers responded with a fourth-quarter field goal, but Stevens sealed the game with another rushing touchdown at the 11:21 mark. The Blue Bombers managed to pull within one point with Sergio Castillo's fourth field goal of the game with 5:44 remaining. The Riders secured the victory on their following possession, driving 70 yards in five plays, culminating in a three-yard touchdown run by Stevens. The game was tightly contested, with early struggles in gaining first downs for both teams. Saskatchewan took the lead 5-3 after the first quarter, and Stevens capitalized early in the second quarter with a seven-yard scoring pass from Trevor Harris to Quali Conley. The game saw Harris surpass Doug Flutie for 10th place on the CFL's all-time passing list with 41,590 passing yards.",
  "summary": "The Saskatchewan Roughriders earned some breathing room in the CFL's West Division standings with a thrilling 32-26 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Stevens scores 3 touchdowns as Roughriders beat Blue Bombers 32-26 in OT thriller",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/stevens-scores-3-touchdowns-as-roughriders-beat-blue-bombers-32-26-in",
        "published": "2026-09-07T02:26:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Stevens scores 3 TDs as Riders beat Bombers in OT",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/stevens-scores-3-tds-as-riders-beat-bombers-in-ot",
        "published": "2026-09-07T02:28:00.000Z"
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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."
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