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Edmonton of the CFL decides to drop Eskimos, change its name

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The Canadian Football League team announced the decision on Tuesday, following a decision to do the same by Washington’s NFL team.
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CFL's Edmonton Eskimos follow Washington's lead, drop controversial indigenous nickname

A week after Washington’s NFL team dropped its indigenous nickname, a CFL team is doing the same. The Edmonton Eskimos announced Tuesday that they are changing their name. The removal of the nickname ...
Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Eskimos cut seven players after winning preseason game against Roughriders

EDMONTON – Five-year veteran safety and special teamer Corbin Sharun headlined the list of seven players that the Edmonton Eskimos released after Saturday’s first pre-season game. Sharun, a ...

Elks owner Thompson remembered for love of football, Edmonton

A day after the announcement of the death of Edmonton Elks owner Larry Thompson, general manager Ed Hervey spoke of his enthusiasm for the franchise and his passion for the community.