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Blue Bombers edge Redblacks 36-34 in thrilling overtime finish
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2026-07-20 06:59   Sports   10

Blue Bombers edge Redblacks 36-34 in thrilling overtime finish

In a closely contested CFL matchup, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers secured a dramatic 36-34 overtime victory over the winless Ottawa Redblacks.Quarterback Dru Brown led the comeback for Winnipeg, culminating in a two-point conversion to Gavin Cobb that broke the tie after both teams exhausted their overtime possessions.

The game featured multiple field goals, with Ottawa kicker Brett Lauther and Blue Bombers' Sergio Castillo each connecting from various distances.

Despite Jake Maier's strong performance for Ottawa (30-for-40 passing, 344 yards, one TD, one INT), the Redblacks couldn't overcome Winnipeg's late-game surge.

Brown's resilience shone through as he orchestrated a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, connecting with Ontaria Wilson at the goal line to tie the score.Earlier, Maier had extended Ottawa's lead to 26-9 with a touchdown pass to Justin Hardy.The first half was marked by seven field goals between both teams, showcasing the importance of special teams.Winnipeg improved to 4-2 with the win, while Ottawa fell to 0-6.

The Blue Bombers will next host the Calgary Stampeders, and the Redblacks face the Montreal Alouettes in a crucial matchup for their struggling season.

Full reading at The Globe and Mail

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