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Winnipeg Free Press
13-08-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ticats face tough challenge in trying to resume winning ways versus Riders
Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have a tough challenge in trying to resume their winning ways. Hamilton (6-3) had its six-game win streak snapped last week with a 41-38 overtime loss to the B.C. Lions. The Ticats visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-1) on Saturday afternoon. Not only is this contest a battle between division leaders but the Riders are coming off a bye week. The Ticats are hurting with safety Stavros Katsantonis (calf), cornerback Jamal Peters (neck), returner Isaiah Wooden Sr. (shoulder) and fullback Ante Milanovic-Litre (hamstring) among their walking wounded. Mitchell registered his CFL-high seventh 300-yard game versus B.C., completing 23-of-33 passes for 305 yards and three TDs. B.C.'s Nathan Rourke threw for 408 yards and two touchdowns in the contest. When Wooden was hurt, receiver Tim White stepped into the return game and was impressive, accumulating 223 combined yards (five catches for 84 yards, a two-yard run, four kickoff returns for 89 yards, three punt returns for 37 yards and an 11-yard missed field goal return). But former Ticat Dewayne Hendrix recovered White's fumble to end Hamilton's opening overtime possession, paving the way for Sean Whyte's game-winning 19-yard field goal. Hamilton is 2-3 versus the West Division this season, but a stellar 4-1 on the road. Mitchell remains the CFL leader in passing yards (2,856) and touchdowns (21) with Hamilton leading the league in offensive points (28.8 per game) and offensive TDs (27). Saskatchewan counters with a defence that's second in fewest offensive points (21.8) and third in fewest offensive touchdowns allowed (19). Saskatchewan has won three straight and is 4-0 versus East Division rivals. The Riders are 3-1 at Mosaic Stadium. Starter Trevor Harris has completed 75.2 per cent of his passes this season with 13 TDs and just four interceptions. More importantly, the Riders are 6-1 with Harris under centre. The Riders are second overall in net offence (398 yards per game) and third in rushing (110.5). Veteran A.J. Ouellette (564 yards, 5.3-yard average, three TDs) anchors Saskatchewan's ground attack. Hamilton's defence ranks eighth in offensive yards allowed (376.7 per game) and rushing yards per attempt (5.5) and seventh versus the run (102.8). However, the Ticats have allowed a CFL-low eight TD passes. Pick: Saskatchewan. Ottawa Redblacks versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Thursday night) At Winnipeg, the Bombers (4-4) come off a heartbreaking 28-27 loss to Calgary on Rene Paredes' late 40-yard field goal. It followed Sergio Castillo's record-tying 63-yard boot. Running back Brady Oliveira led the home team in rushing (12 carries, 68 yards) and receiving (nine catches, 100 yards). Dru Brown comes off a career-high five TD passes in rallying Ottawa (3-6) past Toronto 46-42 last week for its second straight win. But linebacker Frankie Griffin (wrist) and defensive backs Amari Henderson (knee) and Alijah McGhee (ankle) won't play while receiver Keelan White (ankle), safety Bennett Williams (hamstring) and defensive lineman Cleyon Laing (knee) are all game-time decisions. Gavin Heslop (thigh) does return to start at cornerback. Pick: Winnipeg. Toronto Argonauts versus Edmonton Elks (Friday night) At Edmonton, the Elks (2-6) downed Montreal 23-22 last week for their first road victory. Former Alouette Cody Fajardo's 15-yard TD strike to Kaion Julien-Grant with 20 seconds remaining was the decisive play. He finished 27-of-38 passing for 289 yards and two touchdowns but the Elks defence is last overall in offensive yards (402.9 per game), passing (307.5) and offensive points allowed (28.4). Toronto (2-7) is the CFL's worst rushing squad (50.3 yards), but Nick Arbuckle is second overall in passing (2,651 yards) and TDs (16). He threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns last week versus Ottawa but defensive lineman Andrew Chatfield Jr. (hamstring), receivers Damonte Coxie (shoulder) and DaVaris Daniels (hip) and linebacker Cam Judge (knee) are all ailing. Pick: Edmonton. Montreal Alouettes versus B.C. Lions (Saturday night) At Vancouver, the Lions (4-5) look to reach the .500 mark with a second straight victory. Rourke was stellar last week, but so were running back James Butler (14 carries for 85 yards and a TD, four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown) and receivers Justin McInnis (eight catches, 159 yards) and Ayden Eberhardt (three receptions, 120 yards). However, B.C. is just 1-3 at home. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Caleb Evans will start at quarterback for Montreal (5-4) with veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson (elbow) going on the six-game injured list. The Als signed veteran QB Cameron Dukes this week for depth. The Alouettes are 3-1 on the road but just 1-4 minus starter Davis Alexander (hamstring). Defensive lineman Isaac-Adeyemi-Berglund had three sacks last week versus Edmonton to take the league lead with seven. Pick: B.C. Last week: 3-1. Overall: 24-15. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Sean Whyte's overtime field goal earns B.C. Lions 41-38 victory over Ticats
HAMILTON — Sean Whyte's 19-yard field goal earned the B.C. Lions a 41-38 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Thursday night. Whyte capped B.C.'s first overtime possession with his game-winning boot. Hamilton had the opening possession but former Ticat DeWayne Hendrix recovered Tim White's fumble following a completion, to the dismay of the Hamilton Stadium gathering of 29,012. B.C. (4-5) earned its first win in three games and avenged a 37-33 home loss to Hamilton on July 27. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Hamilton (6-3) had its six-game win streak snapped. Hamilton forced overtime on Marc Liegghio's 29-yard field goal on the final play of regulation, ending a five-play, 44-yard march that began with 32 seconds remaining. It came after Nathan Rourke found James Butler on a 16-yard TD pass at 14:22 to end a seven-play, 85-yard drive that began at the B.C. 25-yard line with 1:47 remaining. Liegghio's 43-yard field goal at 13:07 of the fourth staked Hamilton to a 35-31 lead. It was set up by Julian Howsare's interception and 32-yard return that put the Ticats at the Lions' 38-yard line. Liegghio banked a 43-yard field goal in off the upright at 11:01 to give Hamilton a 32-31 lead. Whyte had put B.C. ahead 31-29 with a 39-yard field goal at 6:45. It came after Liegghio missed from 36 yards out for the single at 4:03 that broke a 28-28 tie. Isaiah Wooden Sr., Jevoni Robinson, Shemar Bridges and Kiondre Smith scored Hamilton's touchdowns. Liegghio had three converts, three field goals and a single while Nik Constantinou added a convert. Butler, with two, Jevon Cottoy, and Jeremiah Masoli had B.C.'s touchdowns. Riley Pickett added a two-point convert while Whyte booted four field goals and three converts. At halftime, Hamilton added Miles Gorrell, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman, to its Wall of Fame. B.C. tied it 28-28 on Pickett's two-point convert following Masoli's three-yard TD run at 14:32 of what was a 36-point third quarter. Bo Levi Mitchell gave Hamilton a 28-20 lead with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Smith at 12:48. It followed Roman Horrall's recovery of Seven McGee's fumble at the B.C. 15-yard line. Mitchell put Hamilton ahead 21-20 with his three-yard touchdown pass to Bridges at 8:48. Butler's five-yard run at 3:50 put B.C. back ahead 20-14. Mitchell's 22-yard TD pass to Robinson put Hamilton ahead 14-13 at 1:06. The Ticats opened the second half scoring on a two-play, 76-yard march with punter Constantinou converting in place of the injured Liegghio. Rourke's 15-yard TD strike to Cottoy at 14:49 of the second quarter staked B.C. to a 13-7 halftime lead. It capped a smart 100-yard, six-play drive that included a 57-yard completion to Ayden Eberhadt. The score flattered Hamilton, which had 61 net offensive yards and four first downs from just 16 first-half plays. B.C. accumulated 252 yards from 29 plays and had the ball for 19 minutes 18 seconds. Both Whyte and Liegghio had lengthy field-goal streaks end in the second. Liegghio missed from 42-yards out with just over a minute left, his first in 34 attempts. Liegghio was hurt on the return. Whyte looked to put B.C. ahead with a 53-yard field goal attempt earlier, but missed after 33 straight boots. Whyte's attempt followed Josh Haggerty's recovery of Wooden's fumble on a punt return. Wooden left the game on a cart favouring his right arm. After Whyte opened the scoring with a 42-yard field goal at 2:31, Wooden put Hamilton ahead 7-3 with an electrifying 84-yard punt-return TD at 5:33. Whyte's 35-yard field goal at 11:57 cut Hamilton's lead to 7-6.
Toronto Sun
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Whyte's overtime field goal earns Lions 41-38 victory over Ticats
Published Aug 07, 2025 • 3 minute read B.C. Lions' James Butler (20) runs the ball, with pressure from Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Devin Veresuk (49) during first half CFL football action in Hamilton on August 7, 2025. Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn / The Canadian Press HAMILTON — Sean Whyte's 19-yard field goal earned the B.C. Lions a 41-38 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday night. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Whyte capped B.C.'s first overtime possession with his game-winning boot. Hamilton had the opening possession but former Ticat DeWayne Hendrix recovered Tim White's fumble following a completion, to the dismay of the Hamilton Stadium gathering of 29,012. B.C. (4-5) earned its first win in three games and avenged a 37-33 home loss to Hamilton on July 27. Hamilton (6-3) had its six-game win streak snapped. Hamilton forced overtime on Marc Liegghio's 29-yard field goal on the final play of regulation, ending a five-play, 44-yard march that began with 32 seconds remaining. It came after Nathan Rourke found James Butler on a 16-yard TD pass at 14:22 to end a seven-play, 85-yard drive that began at the B.C. 25-yard line with 1:47 remaining. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Liegghio's 43-yard field goal at 13:07 of the fourth staked Hamilton to a 35-31 lead. It was set up by Julian Howsare's interception and 32-yard return that put the Ticats at the Lions' 38-yard line. Liegghio banked a 43-yard field goal in off the upright at 11:01 to give Hamilton a 32-31 lead. Whyte had put B.C. ahead 31-29 with a 39-yard field goal at 6:45. It came after Liegghio missed from 36 yards out for the single at 4:03 that broke a 28-28 tie. Isaiah Wooden Sr., Jevoni Robinson, Shemar Bridges and Kiondre Smith scored Hamilton's touchdowns. Liegghio had three converts, three field goals and a single while Nik Constantinou added a convert. Butler, with two, Jevon Cottoy, and Jeremiah Masoli had B.C.'s touchdowns. Riley Pickett added a two-point convert while Whyte booted four field goals and three converts. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At halftime, Hamilton added Miles Gorrell, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman, to its Wall of Fame. B.C. tied it 28-28 on Pickett's two-point convert following Masoli's three-yard TD run at 14:32 of what was a 36-point third quarter. Bo Levi Mitchell gave Hamilton a 28-20 lead with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Smith at 12:48. It followed Roman Horrall's recovery of Seven McGee's fumble at the B.C. 15-yard line. Mitchell put Hamilton ahead 21-20 with his three-yard touchdown pass to Bridges at 8:48. Butler's five-yard run at 3:50 put B.C. back ahead 20-14. Mitchell's 22-yard TD pass to Robinson put Hamilton ahead 14-13 at 1:06. The Ticats opened the second half scoring on a two-play, 76-yard march with punter Constantinou converting in place of the injured Liegghio. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rourke's 15-yard TD strike to Cottoy at 14:49 of the second quarter staked B.C. to a 13-7 halftime lead. It capped a smart 100-yard, six-play drive that included a 57-yard completion to Ayden Eberhadt. The score flattered Hamilton, which had 61 net offensive yards and four first downs from just 16 first-half plays. B.C. accumulated 252 yards from 29 plays and had the ball for 19 minutes 18 seconds. Both Whyte and Liegghio had lengthy field-goal streaks end in the second. Liegghio missed from 42-yards out with just over a minute left, his first in 34 attempts. Liegghio was hurt on the return. Whyte looked to put B.C. ahead with a 53-yard field goal attempt earlier, but missed after 33 straight boots. Whyte's attempt followed Josh Haggerty's recovery of Wooden's fumble on a punt return. Wooden left the game on a cart favouring his right arm. After Whyte opened the scoring with a 42-yard field goal at 2:31, Wooden put Hamilton ahead 7-3 with an electrifying 84-yard punt-return TD at 5:33. Whyte's 35-yard field goal at 11:57 cut Hamilton's lead to 7-6.
Winnipeg Free Press
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Whyte's overtime field goal earns Lions 41-38 victory over Ticats
HAMILTON – Sean Whyte's 19-yard field goal earned the B.C. Lions a 41-38 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Thursday night. Whyte capped B.C.'s first overtime possession with his game-winning boot. Hamilton had the opening possession but former Ticat DeWayne Hendrix recovered Tim White's fumble following a completion, to the dismay of the Hamilton Stadium gathering of 29,012. B.C. (4-5) earned its first win in three games and avenged a 37-33 home loss to Hamilton on July 27. Hamilton (6-3) had its six-game win streak snapped. Hamilton forced overtime on Marc Liegghio's 29-yard field goal on the final play of regulation, ending a five-play, 44-yard march that began with 32 seconds remaining. It came after Nathan Rourke found James Butler on a 16-yard TD pass at 14:22 to end a seven-play, 85-yard drive that began at the B.C. 25-yard line with 1:47 remaining. Liegghio's 43-yard field goal at 13:07 of the fourth staked Hamilton to a 35-31 lead. It was set up by Julian Howsare's interception and 32-yard return that put the Ticats at the Lions' 38-yard line. Liegghio banked a 43-yard field goal in off the upright at 11:01 to give Hamilton a 32-31 lead. Whyte had put B.C. ahead 31-29 with a 39-yard field goal at 6:45. It came after Liegghio missed from 36 yards out for the single at 4:03 that broke a 28-28 tie. Isaiah Wooden Sr., Jevoni Robinson, Shemar Bridges and Kiondre Smith scored Hamilton's touchdowns. Liegghio had three converts, three field goals and a single while Nik Constantinou added a convert. Butler, with two, Jevon Cottoy, and Jeremiah Masoli had B.C.'s touchdowns. Riley Pickett added a two-point convert while Whyte booted four field goals and three converts. At halftime, Hamilton added Miles Gorrell, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman, to its Wall of Fame. B.C. tied it 28-28 on Pickett's two-point convert following Masoli's three-yard TD run at 14:32 of what was a 36-point third quarter. Bo Levi Mitchell gave Hamilton a 28-20 lead with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Smith at 12:48. It followed Roman Horrall's recovery of Seven McGee's fumble at the B.C. 15-yard line. Mitchell put Hamilton ahead 21-20 with his three-yard touchdown pass to Bridges at 8:48. Butler's five-yard run at 3:50 put B.C. back ahead 20-14. Mitchell's 22-yard TD pass to Robinson put Hamilton ahead 14-13 at 1:06. The Ticats opened the second half scoring on a two-play, 76-yard march with punter Constantinou converting in place of the injured Liegghio. Rourke's 15-yard TD strike to Cottoy at 14:49 of the second quarter staked B.C. to a 13-7 halftime lead. It capped a smart 100-yard, six-play drive that included a 57-yard completion to Ayden Eberhadt. The score flattered Hamilton, which had 61 net offensive yards and four first downs from just 16 first-half plays. B.C. accumulated 252 yards from 29 plays and had the ball for 19 minutes 18 seconds. Both Whyte and Liegghio had lengthy field-goal streaks end in the second. Liegghio missed from 42-yards out with just over a minute left, his first in 34 attempts. Liegghio was hurt on the return. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Whyte looked to put B.C. ahead with a 53-yard field goal attempt earlier, but missed after 33 straight boots. Whyte's attempt followed Josh Haggerty's recovery of Wooden's fumble on a punt return. Wooden left the game on a cart favouring his right arm. After Whyte opened the scoring with a 42-yard field goal at 2:31, Wooden put Hamilton ahead 7-3 with an electrifying 84-yard punt-return TD at 5:33. Whyte's 35-yard field goal at 11:57 cut Hamilton's lead to 7-6. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 7, 2025.
Toronto Star
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Whyte's overtime field goal earns Lions 41-38 victory over Ticats
HAMILTON - Sean Whyte's 19-yard field goal earned the B.C. Lions a 41-38 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Thursday night. Whyte capped B.C.'s first overtime possession with his game-winning boot. Hamilton had the opening possession but former Ticat DeWayne Hendrix recovered Tim White's fumble following a completion, to the dismay of the Hamilton Stadium gathering of 29,012.
