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 tweets02:04 | June 28, 2020 -
Edmonton basketball player Lucy Malual quick rise on the court02:02 | January 9, 2026 -
Edmonton Minor Hockey Week begins05:31 | January 9, 2026 -
Alberta hockey player among top prospects01:55 | January 8, 2026 -
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025 -
Skate Canada pulls hosting from Alberta01:47 | December 17, 2025 -
Edmonton Oilers fans react to goaltender Stuart Skinner being traded01:47 | December 12, 2025 -
Women’s hockey growing in Edmonton02:00 | December 11, 2025 -
Free Play for Kids wins $105K through national contest01:43 | December 9, 2025 -
Edmonton ski hills eager to welcome people back to the slopes01:38 | November 28, 2025 -
Edmonton Oil Kings unveil 2025 Teddy Bear Toss jersey01:40 | November 26, 2025 -
4 Alberta skydivers part of world record attempt01:57 | November 19, 2025 -
Edmonton coach becomes trailblazer in college basketball01:49 | November 19, 2025 -
High school football resumes after Alberta teacher strike01:41 | November 5, 2025 -
Edmonton-area firefighters break records at firefighter fitness competitions02:05 | November 5, 2025 -
Sport Central volunteer refurbishes 10,000 helmets01:53 | October 24, 2025 -
Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories01:50 | October 22, 2025 -
Canadian Deaflympics athletes struggle with funding02:03 | October 19, 2025 -
Edmonton Oilers lace up for 1st game of regular season after McDavid extends contract01:47 | October 8, 2025 -
Edmonton Elks host free high school football camp amid Alberta teacher strike01:33 | October 8, 2025 -
McDavid and Walman sign extensions with Edmonton Oilers01:53 | October 7, 2025 -
Global National: Oct. 621:14 | October 6, 2025 -
First ever EE Gamechangers Women’s Training Camp01:59 | September 26, 2025 -
Edmonton Elks staff fondly remember late owner Larry Thompson02:10 | September 26, 2025 -
Construction underway on Edmonton Bike Park in river valley01:34 | September 25, 2025 -
Canadian Finals Rodeo just around the corner04:28 | September 19, 2025 -
Edmonton Oilers training camp begins amid McDavid contract limbo01:57 | September 17, 2025 -
Playing sports offers more than just physical benefits03:40 | September 8, 2025 -
Will he stay or go? Connor McDavid in no hurry to make Edmonton Oilers contract decision01:47 | September 5, 2025 -
Local 2SLGBTQ+ softball league wraps up with a friendly tournament01:58 | August 30, 2025 -
Alberta senior celebrates 2nd hole-in-one01:38 | August 27, 2025 -
New era begins for the University of Alberta football team02:00 | August 21, 2025
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Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets02:04 | June 28, 2020
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Edmonton basketball player Lucy Malual quick rise on the court02:02 | January 9, 2026
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Edmonton Minor Hockey Week begins05:31 | January 9, 2026
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Alberta hockey player among top prospects01:55 | January 8, 2026
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025
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Skate Canada pulls hosting from Alberta01:47 | December 17, 2025
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Edmonton Oilers fans react to goaltender Stuart Skinner being traded01:47 | December 12, 2025
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Women’s hockey growing in Edmonton02:00 | December 11, 2025
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Free Play for Kids wins $105K through national contest01:43 | December 9, 2025
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Edmonton ski hills eager to welcome people back to the slopes01:38 | November 28, 2025
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Edmonton Oil Kings unveil 2025 Teddy Bear Toss jersey01:40 | November 26, 2025
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4 Alberta skydivers part of world record attempt01:57 | November 19, 2025
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Edmonton coach becomes trailblazer in college basketball01:49 | November 19, 2025
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High school football resumes after Alberta teacher strike01:41 | November 5, 2025
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Sport Central volunteer refurbishes 10,000 helmets01:53 | October 24, 2025
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Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories01:50 | October 22, 2025
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Edmonton Eskimo Christion Jones released from team after sending out homophobic tweets
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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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