# bc lions (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bc lions. Page: Feed: --- ## [5 Things To Know | BC vs. SSK](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/22/5-things-to-know-bc-vs-ssk-2/) _2026-08-22 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ Winners of three straight games and looking to firmly plant their flag among the West Division’s elite class, the BC Lions are back home for a Sunday afternoon affair with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. With the largest crowd of the season to date expected, it has all the makings of a critical matchup to close out \[…\] ## [Lions Open Upper Bowl For Sunday’s Watermelon Smash](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/20/lions-open-upper-bowl-for-sundays-watermelon-smash/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ With tickets moving fast for the fourth annual Watermelon Smash, the BC Lions announced today that Upper Bowl seating is OPEN for the big battle with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday, August 23. Kickoff is 4:00 pm at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place and the game is presented by BC Federation of Labour. Tickets start \[…\] ## [Lions Sign Four Americans As Part Of Wednesday Transactions](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/19/lions-sign-four-americans-as-part-of-wednesday-transactions/) _2026-08-19 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ The BC Lions announced the signings of four Americans to the Practice Roster on Wednesday: defensive linemen Amani Bledsoe and Shaun Peterson Jr., offensive lineman Ivory Scott Jr. and wide receiver Bryan Thompson. Bledsoe (6’4, 280 lbs)- the Lawrence, Kansas native moves north after two seasons in the UFL and stints in Arlington, Birmingham and \[…\] ## [Zander Horvath Named CFL Player of the Week For Second Time In Three Games](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/18/zander-horvath-named-cfl-player-of-the-week-for-second-time-in-three-games/) _2026-08-18 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ (Vancouver)- On the heels of another stellar performance that resulted in a critical divisional road win for the resurgent BC Lions, running back Zander Horvath was named one of the CFL Players of the Week. In addition to racking up 102 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, the versatile back hauled in three receptions \[…\] ## [BC Lions Mourn The Passing Of O.J. Brigance](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/17/bc-lions-mourn-the-passing-of-o-j-brigance/) _2026-08-17 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ The BC Lions organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of O.J. Brigance after a long and heroic battle with ALS. “As great a player as O.J. Brigance was, he was an even better individual,” said his former teammate and current Lions director of community relations Jamie Taras. “He had such a positive \[…\] ## [Bakes’ Game Takes | BC 30 CGY 26](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/13/bakes-game-takes-bc-cgy-6/) _2026-08-14 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ CALGARY- You can say one thing about this BC Lions squad: they sure are resilient. Nathan Rourke hit Keon Hatcher for an 11-yard touchdown in the late stages and the Lions survived a couple of critical mistakes in the final three minutes to hold off the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 on a drizzly Thursday night at \[…\] ## [5 Things To Know | BC @ CGY](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/11/5-things-to-know-bc-cgy-2/) _2026-08-11 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ For the first time this season, you get the sense it feels like a critical clash that will have major ramifications down the line. Winners of two straight contests, the BC Lions venture across the Rocky Mountains for a Thursday night meeting with the Calgary Stampeders. Facing another short turnaround and road trip on the \[…\] ## [Ryan Phillips & Travis Lulay To Enter BC Lions Wall Of Fame](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/10/ryan-phillips-travis-lulay-to-enter-bc-lions-wall-of-fame/) _2026-08-10 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ A pair of franchise icons are set to be enshrined next month. The BC Lions are excited to announce that Ryan Phillips and Travis Lulay will be added to the club’s Wall of Fame on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony takes place during the Lions’ home battle with the Montreal Alouettes. Now in his 19th season with the organization, Phillips joined the Lions in 2005 and quickly established himself… ## [Bakes’ Game Takes | BC 27 HAM 24](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/08/bakes-game-takes-bc-27-ham-24/) _2026-08-09 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ It won’t go down as their prettiest win of the year, but at the end of the day, they all count in the standings. Sean Whyte’s 24-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining proved to be the winning points, and the defence did just enough to hold down a pesky Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad. The 27-24 \[…\] ## [5 Things To Know | BC vs. HAM](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/06/5-things-to-know-bc-vs-ham-2/) _2026-08-06 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ They fully understand the opportunity that lies ahead. And with the pending return of reigning Most Outstanding Player Nathan Rourke, plus a few other key veterans, the BC Lions know there is no excuse for not building off of last week’s impressive victory in Winnipeg. Up next: they face a Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad that is \[…\] ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jn3GiyN9LiK1) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Zander Horvath Named CFL Player Of The Week After 191-Yard Performance](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/05/zander-horvath-named-the-cfl-player-of-the-week/) _2026-08-05 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ BC Lions running back Zander Horvath was named the Canadian Football League Player of the Week on Wednesday, following an outstanding performance in the Lions’ 35-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to kick off week nine. Horvath was chosen by members of the CFL’s football operations, player and game statistics and content departments. The \[…\] ## [Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Deontai Williams](https://www.bclions.com/2025/02/11/lions-sign-free-agent-defensive-back-deontai-williams/) _2025-02-11 · Matt Baker · Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Deontai Williams - BC Lions_ The BC Lions dipped into the defensive back market Tuesday morning with the signing of American free agent Deontai Williams to a two-year contract. Williams (6’0, 205 lbs)- the Jacksonville, Florida native suited up in 27 games over the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders while recording 90 defensive tackles, six special teams stops, three \[…\]