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NCAA Division Proposes Removing Cannabis From Banned Substances List
Several changes are being implemented at the NCAA to reduce or end penalties for athletes who test positive for cannabinoids.
January 18, 2024
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."
January 4, 2024
NCAA Committee Recommends Cannabis for College Athletes
The college sports association recently recommended that cannabinoids be removed from its list of banned substances.
September 26, 2023
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.
July 28, 2023
Woman Becomes First Person To Be Imprisoned for CBD in Hong Kong
A woman was attempting to travel into Hong Kong with CBD, ketamine, and syringes, and recently received a two-month prison sentence.
July 10, 2023
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.
July 3, 2023
NCAA Committee Shows Support for Removing Cannabis From List of Banned Substances
The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports notes that cannabis is not a performance-enhancing substance.
June 21, 2023
Thailand Removes Weed From List of Banned Substances
The Thai government removed cannabis from its list of banned drugs today, making it the first Asian country to decriminalize marijuana.
June 9, 2022