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Global News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Stampeders continue dominance with 41-20 win over Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders continued their dominance of the CFL on Friday night. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 16 of 24 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Stampeders to a 41-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Calgary improved to 5-1 and sits alone atop the CFL's West Division. Winnipeg dropped to 3-2 before a sold-out crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium, an eighth straight full house. Vernon completed TD throws of 37 and 42 yards to Damien Alford before finding Dominique Rhymes with a three-yard toss. Calgary's defence also picked off Winnipeg's quarterbacks four times, with Damon Webb intercepting a Chris Streveler pass and returning it 15 yards for a touchdown. The convert gave the Stamps a 38-13 lead early in the fourth quarter. It was the second time the Stamps stomped Winnipeg in the last three weeks. They beat the Bombers 37-16 in Calgary three weeks ago. Story continues below advertisement Backup quarterback Quincy Vaughn also scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Rene Parades kicked field goals of 32 and 37 yards, and converted all seven majors. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros exited in the second quarter with what's believed to be a concussion after falling to the field from a hit. He completed eight of 11 passes for 151 yards and a four-yard touchdown to Nic Demski, with two interceptions, before Streveler took over. Streveler completed 15 of 24 passes for 128 yards and one late eight-yard touchdown to Kody Case, with two picks. Sergio Castillo kicked field goals of 46 and 58 yards and converted both TDs. Calgary had upped the score to 31-13 when Adams completed a one-yard TD toss to Rhymes early in the fourth quarter. After Adrian Greene picked off a Streveler pass near his own end zone to snuff out a promising Bombers drive, the Stamps marched down the field and Adams hit a wide-open Alford for a 42-yard touchdown. The Parades convert gave Calgary a 24-13 lead heading into the final quarter. The Stamps led 17-13 at halftime. Calgary had retaken the lead when Adams connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass to Alford. Story continues below advertisement Winnipeg grabbed a 13-10 lead when Collaros capped off a 70-yard drive with a four-yard TD toss to Demski. The Stamps upped the score to 10-6 with a 32-yard field goal by Parades early in the second. Castillo had connected on a 58-yard field goal to pull Winnipeg within 7-6 following Calgary's touchdown. The Stamps had scored on their first drive, marching 70 yards on seven plays, capped off with a one-yard touchdown run by Vaughn. A Parades convert gave the Stamps a 7-3 lead. The Bombers opened the scoring on their first possession. After a sack negated a promising drive, Castillo booted a 46-yard field goal. WELCOME BACK Fans welcomed Bombers legend Milt Stegall back with a standing ovation before the game. Stegall, who was on the sidelines, returned to the TSN panel this weekend for the first time since the sudden death of his son, Chase. UP NEXT The Bombers travel to Toronto to take on the Argos in a Grey Cup rematch on Saturday. The Stampeders return to Calgary to host the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday.
Winnipeg Free Press
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Adams Jr. throws three TDs, Stampeders continue dominance with 41-20 win over Bombers
WINNIPEG – The Calgary Stampeders continued their dominance of the CFL on Friday night. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 16 of 24 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Stampeders to a 41-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Calgary improved to 5-1 and sits alone atop the CFL's West Division. Winnipeg dropped to 3-2 before a sold-out crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium, an eighth straight full house. Vernon completed TD throws of 37 and 42 yards to Damien Alford before finding Dominique Rhymes with a three-yard toss. Calgary's defence also picked off Winnipeg's quarterbacks four times, with Damon Webb intercepting a Chris Streveler pass and returning it 15 yards for a touchdown. The convert gave the Stamps a 38-13 lead early in the fourth quarter. It was the second time the Stamps stomped Winnipeg in the last three weeks. They beat the Bombers 37-16 in Calgary three weeks ago. Backup quarterback Quincy Vaughn also scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Rene Parades kicked field goals of 32 and 37 yards, and converted all seven majors. Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros exited in the second quarter with what's believed to be a concussion after falling to the field from a hit. He completed eight of 11 passes for 151 yards and a four-yard touchdown to Nic Demski, with two interceptions, before Streveler took over. Streveler completed 15 of 24 passes for 128 yards and one late eight-yard touchdown to Kody Case, with two picks. Sergio Castillo kicked field goals of 46 and 58 yards and converted both TDs. Calgary had upped the score to 31-13 when Adams completed a one-yard TD toss to Rhymes early in the fourth quarter. After Adrian Greene picked off a Streveler pass near his own end zone to snuff out a promising Bombers drive, the Stamps marched down the field and Adams hit a wide-open Alford for a 42-yard touchdown. The Parades convert gave Calgary a 24-13 lead heading into the final quarter. The Stamps led 17-13 at halftime. Calgary had retaken the lead when Adams connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass to Alford. Winnipeg grabbed a 13-10 lead when Collaros capped off a 70-yard drive with a four-yard TD toss to Demski. The Stamps upped the score to 10-6 with a 32-yard field goal by Parades early in the second. Castillo had connected on a 58-yard field goal to pull Winnipeg within 7-6 following Calgary's touchdown. The Stamps had scored on their first drive, marching 70 yards on seven plays, capped off with a one-yard touchdown run by Vaughn. A Parades convert gave the Stamps a 7-3 lead. The Bombers opened the scoring on their first possession. After a sack negated a promising drive, Castillo booted a 46-yard field goal. WELCOME BACK Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Fans welcomed Bombers legend Milt Stegall back with a standing ovation before the game. Stegall, who was on the sidelines, returned to the TSN panel this weekend for the first time since the sudden death of his son, Chase. UP NEXT The Bombers travel to Toronto to take on the Argos in a Grey Cup rematch on Saturday. The Stampeders return to Calgary to host the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 18, 2025
Hamilton Spectator
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Adams Jr. throws three TDs, Stampeders continue dominance with 41-20 win over Bombers
WINNIPEG - The Calgary Stampeders continued their dominance of the CFL on Friday night. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 16 of 24 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Stampeders to a 41-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Calgary improved to 5-1 and sits alone atop the CFL's West Division. Winnipeg dropped to 3-2 before a sold-out crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium, an eighth straight full house. Vernon completed TD throws of 37 and 42 yards to Damien Alford before finding Dominique Rhymes with a three-yard toss. Calgary's defence also picked off Winnipeg's quarterbacks four times, with Damon Webb intercepting a Chris Streveler pass and returning it 15 yards for a touchdown. The convert gave the Stamps a 38-13 lead early in the fourth quarter. It was the second time the Stamps stomped Winnipeg in the last three weeks. They beat the Bombers 37-16 in Calgary three weeks ago. Backup quarterback Quincy Vaughn also scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Rene Parades kicked field goals of 32 and 37 yards, and converted all seven majors. Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros exited in the second quarter with what's believed to be a concussion after falling to the field from a hit. He completed eight of 11 passes for 151 yards and a four-yard touchdown to Nic Demski, with two interceptions, before Streveler took over. Streveler completed 15 of 24 passes for 128 yards and one late eight-yard touchdown to Kody Case, with two picks. Sergio Castillo kicked field goals of 46 and 58 yards and converted both TDs. Calgary had upped the score to 31-13 when Adams completed a one-yard TD toss to Rhymes early in the fourth quarter. After Adrian Greene picked off a Streveler pass near his own end zone to snuff out a promising Bombers drive, the Stamps marched down the field and Adams hit a wide-open Alford for a 42-yard touchdown. The Parades convert gave Calgary a 24-13 lead heading into the final quarter. The Stamps led 17-13 at halftime. Calgary had retaken the lead when Adams connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass to Alford. Winnipeg grabbed a 13-10 lead when Collaros capped off a 70-yard drive with a four-yard TD toss to Demski. The Stamps upped the score to 10-6 with a 32-yard field goal by Parades early in the second. Castillo had connected on a 58-yard field goal to pull Winnipeg within 7-6 following Calgary's touchdown. The Stamps had scored on their first drive, marching 70 yards on seven plays, capped off with a one-yard touchdown run by Vaughn. A Parades convert gave the Stamps a 7-3 lead. The Bombers opened the scoring on their first possession. After a sack negated a promising drive, Castillo booted a 46-yard field goal. WELCOME BACK Fans welcomed Bombers legend Milt Stegall back with a standing ovation before the game. Stegall, who was on the sidelines, returned to the TSN panel this weekend for the first time since the sudden death of his son, Chase. UP NEXT The Bombers travel to Toronto to take on the Argos in a Grey Cup rematch on Saturday. The Stampeders return to Calgary to host the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 18, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
West sizzles while East struggles
As a sports reporter, I'm fascinated by fandom — the intense emotion fans invest in a team, from pure bliss to undeniable disdain. I see it daily, whether encountering praise or vitriol on social media, or watching family members scream at the TV over a bad play. Unlike many, I don't have an allegiance to any team, in any sport. My career choice and journalism school lessons about objectivity ultimately stripped me of any interest in a team's results, leaving me both lucky and, at times, envious not to have my heartstrings tugged by every win or loss. This past weekend, while listening to 980 CJME's Green Zone post-game show in Regina after the Saskatchewan Roughriders' road victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the fan calls were striking. Despite improving to 2-0, callers weren't celebrating; instead, they were fixated on kicker Brett Lauther's terrible night. John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Matthew Peterson (22) didn't miss a beat in the season opener against the B.C. Lions, replacing an injured Brady Oliveira. Lauther missed three field goals and an extra point, turning a comfortable lead into a narrow five-point win. But was it truly worth the collective meltdown and demands for his job? An emotional fan might point to last year's Week 11 loss to the Montreal Alouettes, where Lauther also struggled. Yet, I recall him making 28 of his next 29 field goal attempts to close that season. Sometimes, it's just a matter of perspective. Now, let's dive into the latest edition of CFL Rundown. 1) While Winnipeg beating B.C. wasn't a wild development — we've certainly seen crazier in the CFL — few would have predicted how they secured the victory over their West Division rival. Indeed, Chris Streveler outduelling Nathan Rourke wouldn't have been on many people's bingo cards, but that's precisely what transpired. Streveler looked poised and comfortable in the pocket, while Rourke struggled; had it not been for a few completed deep passes, his presence would have bordered on irrelevant. A lot of credit belongs to Winnipeg's offensive line for giving Streveler time and creating holes in the run game, and to the Bombers' defence for once again shutting down Rourke, who is now winless in five games against the Blue and Gold. The Bombers reminded the West that the road to the Grey Cup goes through Winnipeg, while simultaneously humbling a Lions club that might not be as good as first thought following their Week 1 triumph over Edmonton. 2) The Bombers losing reigning MOP, running back Brady Oliveira, after the first series made the win more impressive and again speaks to the stellar play of the O-line, as the offence didn't miss a beat. And it wasn't Streveler, who rushed just twice for nine yards, carrying the extra load, but rookie Matthew Peterson. In his first CFL game, Peterson rushed 23 times for 130 yards, including a highlight-reel 38-yard touchdown. With Oliveira expected to miss some time with a shoulder injury, many are wondering what Peterson might be able to do for an encore. Peterson has been working with the first-team offence so that suggests he'll get his first start this week in a rematch with B.C. on Saturday. But don't sleep on American tailback Quinton Cooley, who should also make the game-day roster. Cooley, who stands 5-7 but clocks in at 220 pounds, impressed with his physicality in the pre-season. The Bombers have been looking for an excuse to move him from the practice squad to the main roster, making him someone to keep an eye on. John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Quinton Cooley (right) could also be a substitute for an injured Brady Oliveira going forward. The running back impressed in the pre-season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 3) The Redblacks dropped to 0-2 following their lopsided loss, 38-19, at home to the Montreal Alouettes. Ottawa didn't look competitive from the get-go, falling behind early and never once leading on the scoreboard. Patience is running thin in the nation's capital, with a portion of the fanbase calling for head coach Bob Dyce's job. While I understand the doubt creeping in — Dyce boasts a 14-27-1 record as the bench boss in Ottawa — it's still early. The Redblacks haven't had the best luck with injuries, with their O-line severely banged up and No. 1 QB Dru Brown also sidelined in Week 2. Furthermore, Dyce signed an extension over the off-season, leaving him under contract through the 2026 campaign. That said, Dyce needs to address his club's discipline, as the Redblacks are averaging more than 100 penalty yards through two games. 4) Three East Division teams — Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton — are still searching for their first win of the season, each starting 0-2. While all three have their issues, the Argonauts appear to be in the biggest trouble. Without quarterback Chad Kelly, the Argos have struggled to find an offensive rhythm and it's become clear that Nick Arbuckle doesn't have the same magic he showed as last year's Grey Cup MVP. This lack of offensive consistency has also magnified the growing pains on defence, a unit that saw significant turnover throughout the off-season. Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie is already indicating Kelly could miss another week, so we'll see if the Argos can spoil Saskatchewan's visit and their 2-0 record with mostly the same struggling group. 5) In the West Division, three clubs remain perfect through two weeks: Saskatchewan (2-0), Calgary (2-0) and Winnipeg (1-0). All three teams have had impressive showings, but Winnipeg has sent the biggest message to the rest of the league, despite playing just one game so far. Many people have been waiting for the Bombers to 'fall off' after five straight Grey Cup appearances, but this team looked in mid-season form in their win over B.C. Based on first impressions, they appear to be strong contenders for a sixth straight championship game. While it's still too early to tell, the West feels like it's going to be a battle all year long. 6) Two teams worth keeping a close eye on in the coming weeks are Calgary and Hamilton. The Stampeders have surprised many — starting perfect through two games — but it should be noted that their wins have come against an Argos team missing their No. 1 quarterback and a Ticats club that appears to be an early front-runner for bottom-feeder of the league. Calgary will face the Redblacks with Brown back under centre, and then has a run through the mighty West, playing Winnipeg and Saskatchewan twice each over its next six games; Montreal and another tilt against Ottawa will round out that run. We should know a lot more about the Stamps by then, but will get clues throughout, beginning with their toughest challenge this week. As for the Ticats, they're on their bye week, returning to play the Alouettes in Week 4. Then it's the Argos, who should have Kelly back by then. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Hamilton was still looking for its first win come Week 6. 7) A hearty congratulations to Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun and Judy Owen of Canadian Press, the local duo making up the Class of 2025 inducted into the media wing of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Both have contributed significantly to football coverage over their decades-long careers and both are extremely worthy of this honour. They'll be inducted with a special ceremony during Grey Cup week in Winnipeg later this year. Jon Blacker / THE CANADIAN PRESS Toronto Argonauts quarterback Nick Arbuckle (left) doesn't have the same magic he showed as last year's Grey Cup MVP. The Argos are still looking for their first win of the season. Jeff HamiltonMultimedia producer Jeff Hamilton is a sports and investigative reporter. Jeff joined the Free Press newsroom in April 2015, and has been covering the local sports scene since graduating from Carleton University's journalism program in 2012. 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Ottawa Citizen
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
B.C. Lions 20, Blue Bombers 34: Nathan Rourke suffers apparent injury in road loss
Article content WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the B.C. Lions 34-20 in their season opener on Thursday without starting quarterback Zach Collaros and star running back Brady Oliveira. Article content Collaros was serving a one-game suspension for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request. He was replaced by Chris Streveler, who threw two of his three touchdown passes to Nic Demski. Article content Article content Streveler completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 246 yards and one interception in front of a sellout of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium. Article content Article content Oliveira, the CFL's reigning most outstanding player and top Canadian, went to the locker room after a Winnipeg scoring drive in the first three minutes of the game. The Bombers (1-0) announced he wouldn't return because of an upper-body injury. Article content Rookie Matthew Peterson from Brooks, Alta., took his place, scoring his first career touchdown off a 38-yard run in the second quarter. He ended up with 23 carries for 130 yards. Article content B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke left the game midway in the fourth quarter after an apparent injury. He was 12 of 27 passing for 249 yards with one TD and one interception. He also ran two yards for a score. Article content Rourke was replaced by Jeremiah Masoli as the Lions fell to 1-1. Article content Keric Wheatfall had Winnipeg's other TD reception, finishing with five catches for 127 yards. Article content Article content Sergio Castillo booted field goals from 49 and 50 yards for Winnipeg, but missed from 47 yards out. He made three of his four convert attempts and the Bombers also picked up a point off a punt single. Article content Article content Keon Hatcher caught a 77-yard TD pass for the Lions and finished with four catches for 150 yards. Sean Whyte hit field goals from 21 and 37 yards and connected on two converts. Article content The Bombers led 10-3 after the first quarter, 18-10 at halftime and 28-20 heading into the fourth. Article content Winnipeg opened the game with a four-play, 80-yard touchdown drive. Oliveira burst out of the gates for a 43-yard gain, the longest carry of his career. Article content Streveler followed up with a 20-yard TD pass to Demski in the end zone at 2:29, marking his 72nd consecutive game with at least one reception. Oliveira went to the locker room after the score.
