{
  "id": 8589543,
  "title": "Calgary Stampeders down Ottawa Redblacks 40-38",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/calgary-stampeders-down-ottawa-redblacks-40-38",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:41:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12065969/calgary-stampeders-down-ottawa-redblacks-40-38/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a CFL game held on Saturday at McMahon Stadium, the Calgary Stampeders secured a thrilling 40-38 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks. With just two seconds left on the clock, Rene Paredes' 62-yard field goal proved to be the game-winning kick for Calgary. Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, making his first start for Ottawa, threw a total of five touchdowns and was intercepted once. Calgary's Vernon Adams Jr. completed 28 of 41 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns, but was intercepted five times. Despite their efforts, Ottawa finished the season with a 0-13 record, marking the second team in CFL history to start a season with 13 straight losses.",
  "summary": "A 62-yard field goal by Rene Paredes, for the longest of his career, with two seconds remaining gave the Calgary Stampeders a 40-38 win over the visiting Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Calgary Stampeders defeat Ottawa Redblacks 40-38 in CFL game",
    "Rene Paredes' 62-yard field goal wins the game with 2 seconds left",
    "McLeod Bethel-Thompson throws 5 TDs for Ottawa, gets intercepted once"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss cements Ottawa's place as only the second CFL team to endure a winless 13-game start to a season, a dubious distinction that caps a tough campaign for the Redblacks.",
  "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."
}