{
  "id": 9916069,
  "title": "Lions climb standings with win over Roughriders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/lions-climb-standings-with-win-over-roughriders-9916069",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:22:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12074201/lions-climb-standings-with-win-over-roughriders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, Nathan Rourke led the B.C. Lions to a crucial 31-24 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, moving the Canadian team into second place in the CFL's West Division. Rourke completed 22 of his 28 passes for 375 yards, throwing four touchdowns. Keon Hatcher Sr. contributed two touchdown passes, while Jevon Cottoy and Jermaine Jackson also scored. The Riders, who returned several key players, including running back A.J. Ouellette, managed to take an early 7-3 lead. However, the Lions surged back, taking a 17-13 lead at halftime. Rourke's long pass to Justin McInnis and another to Jermaine Jackson extended the Lions' lead to 24-13 by the third quarter. With just over two minutes left in the game, Saskatchewan's Ouellette scored to give the Riders hope. Nevertheless, Tommy Stevens' two-point conversion attempt fell short, leaving the final score at 31-24 in favor of the Lions. This win not only extended the Lions' winning streak but also solidified their position in the CFL standings.",
  "summary": "Nathan Rourke passed for 375 yards and his B.C. Lions held off the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a crucial 31-24 victory on Friday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "B.C. Lions climb CFL standings with 31-24 win over Saskatchewan Roughriders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/b-c-lions-climb-cfl-standings-with-31-24-win-over-saskatchewan",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:20:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Lions climb standings with win over Roughriders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/lions-climb-standings-with-win-over-roughriders",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:22:12.000Z"
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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."
}