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Sha’Carri Richardson Qualifies for Paris Olympics
Sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson has qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, three years after she was denied a chance to compete at the Tokyo Games following a positive drug test for weed.
Former NFL Stars Hint at Presidential Bid With Weed Platform
Former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon teased a presidential run recently, with fellow professional football player and cannabis entrepreneur Kyle Turley as his running mate.
UFC Removes Cannabis from Banned Substances List in New Policy
The UFC hopes to have "the best, most effective, and most progressive anti-doping program in all of professional sports."
Survey: Majority of Sports Medicine Doctors Have Favorable Attitudes About MJ Use
A new survey of doctors from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine finds that a majority have generally favorable attitudes toward the use of cannabis and CBD among athletes.
ESPN, Disney Announce Documentary Featuring Brittney Griner’s Russian Imprisonment
While this film series will cover Brittney Griner’s experiences, it’s important to continue advocating for cannabis prisoners both in the U.S. and abroad.
Athletes Using Cannabis for Recovery, Survey Finds
For many athletes, recovery time is 4:20.
NHL’s Kyle Quincey To Open Psilocybin Retreat
Kyle Quincey of the Colorado Avalanche is opening Do Good Ranch to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy.
New Zealand-Based Rugby Athlete Receives Suspension Following Positive THC Test
Isaia Walker-Leawere will be suspended for one month, along with a voluntary treatment program.
Kevin Durant Says He Lobbied NBA To Drop Cannabis Ban
Former MVP says the league commissioner could smell the weed on him when they spoke.
NBA Contract Allowing Players To Smoke Weed Goes Into Effect
A new contract between the NBA and the NBPA that allows players to use cannabis went into effect over the weekend.