Paredes hits OT field goal as Stamps beat Bombers

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Rene Paredes hit a 52-yard field goal  in overtime to lift the Calgary Stampeders to a 22-19 triumph over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL action at McMahon Stadium Saturday night.

Late in the fourth quarter, backup quarterback Chris Streveler led Winnipeg on eight-play, 77-yard drive capped by a 16-yard touchdown pass to Drew Wolitarsky to tie the game 19-19 with 37 seconds left.

Marken Michel scored Calgary’s only touchdown on a six-yard reception in the second half.

The Bombers, who fell to 0-4, struggled on offence before starting quarterback Zach Collaros left the game at halftime with an injury.

Winnipeg’s Sergio Castillo was good on all four of his field goal attempts, hitting from 60, 26, 37 and 36 yards.

Earlier, Paredes was good on field goal attempts of  47 and 26 yards. Cody Grace had a pair of punt singles for the winners, who improved to 2-1.