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The Edmonton Eskimos football team became the Edmonton Elks five years — a change that drew both praise and criticism. Now, team leadership says the old name will be heard again as it honours its past. Morgan Black has more.

Eskimos fullback Peter Cender is hopeful he’ll get the chance to play his sophomore season. But he’s also just as hopeful he’ll be able to continue developing in a different career. Quinn Phillips has more.

After a season that saw declining attendance, the Edmonton Eskimos are offering season seats at a massive discount. President and CEO Chris Presson shares more about the deal.

Nine coaches transferred from the Edmonton Eskimos to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. So why would you leave the defending Grey Cup champs to join the team with the worst record in 2015? Jack Haskins reports.

The Edmonton Eskimos will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth this Friday, and while fans will get the opportunity to cheer on their home team they will also get the chance to support our troops. Angela Duckworth from the Military Family Resource Centre joined Global News Morning to talk about the special events planned.

Former Edmonton football club president Len Rhodes said dropping “Eskimos” from the name was inevitable and the right decision. Rhodes joined Gord Steinke to talk about a review of the team’s name he initiated in 2015, which included talking to members of the Inuit community in different parts of Canada’s north.

Edmonton Eskimos GM Brock Sunderland said head coach Jason Maas was ultimately fired because he felt for the past two seasons, they underachieved as a team.

With gyms closed, professional athletes are having to get creative with their workouts to stay fit for any potential season. But for one Edmonton Eskimos receiver, he’s getting creative with how he’s catching the ball.

Chris Getzlaf signed with the Edmonton Eskimos this off-season. Before that, he was a long-time receiver with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, his hometown team. Quinn Phillips caught up with him for a one-on-one interview at training camp.

Mike Gibson is the Edmonton Eskimos’ new offensive line coach and run game coordinator. In the last decade, Gibson has certainly built up quite a resume. He’s coached the Blue Bombers, Roughriders, Stampeders and Redblacks. This after a long career coaching at U.S. Colleges. Quinn Phillips has more on his road to Edmonton.

The Edmonton Eskimos want a win this Friday when they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. But they also want to collect donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank with the Purolator Tackle Hunger Game Day Food Drive.

The Edmonton Eskimos have partnered with You Can Play in an effort to show their support for the LGBTQ community. The two have launched a clothing line with 25 per cent of proceeds going towards You Can Play initiatives and education

Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea meets with the media following his team’s 20-16 loss to the Edmonton Eskimos

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols meets with the media following his team’s walkthrough on Thursday, September 29, 2016. The Bombers host the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday.

One day after the Edmonton Eskimos lost to the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL East final, the team is back in Edmonton. Quarterback Mike Reilly said he’s disappointed.

The Edmonton Eskimos are home from a two-game excursion to eastern Canada. As Kevin Karius explains, the team is fighting to get in the playoffs.

As Edmonton grapples with challenges around its homeless camps, one Edmonton Eskimos player is opening up about his past. As John Sexsmith reports, rookie linebacker Vontae Diggs was homeless as a child.

Monday Morning Magic provides a subdued K-Days midway experience for children with special needs. Margeaux Maron speaks to members of the Edmonton Eskimos cheer team and EMS about the event.

The Edmonton Eskimos are preparing to head to Toronto where they will face the Argonauts on Friday.

You’ve likely noticed there have been a lot of empty seats at CFL stadiums early this season. The Edmonton Eskimos are seeing it too and have come up with a plan to get more people to come to Commonwealth Stadium. John Sexsmith explains.