Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets
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Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets
Description
June 28, 2020
The Edmonton Eskimos have released one of their players after he tweeted several homophobic statements. Christion Jones expressed his opposition to gay relationships. As Nicole Stillger explains, his actions led to quick repercussions.
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Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets02:03 | June 28, 2020
-
Massive sports facility opening in St. Albert01:46 | November 18, 2024
-
New ballpark to open west of Edmonton for WCBL team02:21 | November 13, 2024
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From overweight to ultramarathoner: How an Alberta woman transformed her life02:22 | November 11, 2024
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Fatality inquiry into Alberta fighter Tim Hague’s knockout death recommends better oversight01:52 | November 5, 2024
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Impact of Alberta’s proposed bills on transgender community01:55 | November 1, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers to host inaugural Dia de los Muertos themed game01:40 | November 1, 2024
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Fans react to Connor McDavid being out for 2-3 weeks with injury01:25 | October 30, 2024
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New technology assisting athlete development and rehabilitation02:03 | October 29, 2024
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Hundreds of fans line up for Edmonton Oilers autograph session at WEM01:52 | October 23, 2024
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New Edmonton basketball court is actually steeped in history01:45 | October 17, 2024
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Elite rookies Rudolph, Boychuk, Meunier debut for Prince Albert Raiders02:03 | October 15, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers kick off 2024-25 NHL season01:50 | October 9, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers ready for season as Stanley Cup favourites01:54 | October 8, 2024
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Host of Inside Sports weighs in on upcoming Edmonton Oilers season05:27 | October 8, 2024
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Witness the story of NHL legend Jordin Tootoo06:04 | October 8, 2024
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Edmonton boxer Alexas Kubicki captures youth world title01:30 | October 3, 2024
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Canadian Finals Rodeo returns to Edmonton01:52 | October 2, 2024
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University of Alberta golfer’s perfect season01:51 | September 28, 2024
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Coronation Park rec centre construction gets underway03:37 | September 27, 2024
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Tennis tour back in Edmonton04:06 | September 25, 2024
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Edmonton soccer academy providing championships and opportunities01:57 | September 23, 2024
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CFR back in Edmonton after six years03:42 | September 20, 2024
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Edmonton woman sinks 2 holes-in-one during same round of golf01:57 | September 16, 2024
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First BCHL games in Alberta after five teams join the league02:01 | September 13, 2024
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‘Free Play’ provides kids with opportunity to create friendships and community through sports04:12 | September 13, 2024
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Feisty Pickles Charity Pickleball Event back for another year to support Alberta Lung03:43 | September 13, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers back to work at training camp01:49 | September 10, 2024
-
Improvements to Commonwealth Stadium concourse in the works01:53 | September 5, 2024
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Edmonton Elks prepare for rematch against the Calgary Stampeders this Saturday03:59 | September 4, 2024
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Former Calgary Flames NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew killed in New Jersey collision01:30 | August 30, 2024
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Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets02:03 | June 28, 2020
-
Massive sports facility opening in St. Albert01:46 | November 18, 2024
-
New ballpark to open west of Edmonton for WCBL team02:21 | November 13, 2024
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From overweight to ultramarathoner: How an Alberta woman transformed her life02:22 | November 11, 2024
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Fatality inquiry into Alberta fighter Tim Hague’s knockout death recommends better oversight01:52 | November 5, 2024
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Impact of Alberta’s proposed bills on transgender community01:55 | November 1, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers to host inaugural Dia de los Muertos themed game01:40 | November 1, 2024
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Fans react to Connor McDavid being out for 2-3 weeks with injury01:25 | October 30, 2024
-
New technology assisting athlete development and rehabilitation02:03 | October 29, 2024
-
Hundreds of fans line up for Edmonton Oilers autograph session at WEM01:52 | October 23, 2024
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New Edmonton basketball court is actually steeped in history01:45 | October 17, 2024
-
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Edmonton Oilers kick off 2024-25 NHL season01:50 | October 9, 2024
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Witness the story of NHL legend Jordin Tootoo06:04 | October 8, 2024
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Edmonton boxer Alexas Kubicki captures youth world title01:30 | October 3, 2024
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Canadian Finals Rodeo returns to Edmonton01:52 | October 2, 2024
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University of Alberta golfer’s perfect season01:51 | September 28, 2024
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Tennis tour back in Edmonton04:06 | September 25, 2024
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Edmonton soccer academy providing championships and opportunities01:57 | September 23, 2024
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CFR back in Edmonton after six years03:42 | September 20, 2024
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Edmonton woman sinks 2 holes-in-one during same round of golf01:57 | September 16, 2024
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First BCHL games in Alberta after five teams join the league02:01 | September 13, 2024
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Spruce Grove Saints ready for first full BCHL season01:50 | September 13, 2024
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‘Free Play’ provides kids with opportunity to create friendships and community through sports04:12 | September 13, 2024
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Feisty Pickles Charity Pickleball Event back for another year to support Alberta Lung03:43 | September 13, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers back to work at training camp01:49 | September 10, 2024
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Improvements to Commonwealth Stadium concourse in the works01:53 | September 5, 2024
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Edmonton Elks prepare for rematch against the Calgary Stampeders this Saturday03:59 | September 4, 2024
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Former Calgary Flames NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew killed in New Jersey collision01:30 | August 30, 2024
Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets
Description
June 28, 2020
The Edmonton Eskimos have released one of their players after he tweeted several homophobic statements. Christion Jones expressed his opposition to gay relationships. As Nicole Stillger explains, his actions led to quick repercussions.
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