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WNBA Champion, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Brittney Griner Detained for Cannabis

WNBA champion and two-time Olympic Gold medalist, Brittney Griner was detained in Russia late February, after customs officials in Moscow found cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage. Brittney Griner is a WNBA legend who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, with career highlights that include; a WNBA Championship, two-time WNBA defensive player of the year, six-time WNBA All-Star, two-time WNBA Peak Performer, two-time all-WNBA first team, … Continue reading WNBA Champion, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Brittney Griner Detained for Cannabis

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The NCAA is Taking a Relaxed Approach to Cannabis

The NCAA has changed its policy to provide for a relaxed approach to cannabis and the amount of THC an athlete can have to trigger a positive test.  In an effort to align with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s levels, the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports have agreed to allow for the threshold levels of THC, (the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis), … Continue reading The NCAA is Taking a Relaxed Approach to Cannabis

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Mike James is Pushing for Change with Lion Order

Photographers : Julian R | Lily Heredia Retired NFL legend, Mike James has joined the Lion Order movement and is using his platform to provide a ripple of change across the athletic community. Mike James started his pursuit for the NFL at the University of Miami.  With a fearless attitude, hunger to succeed and ferocious appetite to be the best, Mike was destined for greatness.  … Continue reading Mike James is Pushing for Change with Lion Order

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The NFL Awards $1 Million for Studies Investigating the Effects of Cannabinoids on Elite Football Athletes

In June 2021, the NFL made headlines pledging $1 Million dollars to cannabis research and on Feb the 1st, 2022, the NFL officially announced the recipients.  Out of 106 proposals submitted, two teams from the University of San Diego and the University of Regina in Canada were selected by the NFL and the NFL Players Association’s Joint Pain Management Committee to investigate the effects of … Continue reading The NFL Awards $1 Million for Studies Investigating the Effects of Cannabinoids on Elite Football Athletes

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Runner’s High with Josiah Hesse

“Cannabis transports me to realms of intense passion, where my joy for any given activity (be it running, writing, or cleaning) is accelerated to the point where everything else dissolves into silence and I become lost in every nuance of it. It transformed me from a sedentary, depressed, high school dropout with a drinking problem, into an accomplished writer and runner.” Continue reading Runner’s High with Josiah Hesse

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Starting 2022 on a High Note

Al Harrington, Founder of Viola Brand and cannabis advocate has led the charge for athletes around the world pushing a host of initiatives to the forefront. With an opportunity to shift the cannabis conversation and provide a much needed dose of education, Al Harrington joined Brandon Marshall, Chad Johnson, Chantel Tremitiere and D.J. Williams on the I Am Athlete Podcast. “In New York, New York … Continue reading Starting 2022 on a High Note

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Elias Theodorou is Fighting to Break the Stigma

Cannabis advocate, MMA icon and the world’s first cannabis-sanctioned pro athlete, Elias Theodorou is fighting to break the stigma. In a historic moment Elias took home the victory for his team and cannabis athletes around the globe. Immediately after winning, Elias shared a message for his fans and the sports cannabis community on Instagram; “We came. We saw. We conquered.“ -E Theodorou, Professional MMA Fighter/IG … Continue reading Elias Theodorou is Fighting to Break the Stigma

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Stephen Jackson Doesn’t Hold Back

Retired Professional NBA Legend, Stephen Jackson is a huge cannabis advocate, and has never been shy about his cannabis use. “I smoked my whole career. I had a hell of a career, didn’t miss no games…” -S Jackson, Yahoo Sports He’s enjoyed a ton of success in the NBA, winning a championship in 2003 with the San Antonio Spurs and after retiring, coached BIG3’s Trilogy … Continue reading Stephen Jackson Doesn’t Hold Back

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