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Sports Cannabis News

Pushing for Cannabis Action

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, athletes, artists and professionals around the world are stressing the importance of keeping the conversation open, transparent and constant. In a recent live stream event heavy hitters Al Harrington, John Wall, Drake, Killer Mike and Ralo announced they had written a joint letter requesting President Biden to pardon all non-violent cannabis offenders.  During his 2019 presidential campaign, Biden … Continue reading Pushing for Cannabis Action

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Chris Webber Teams Up to Create $100 Million Dollar Cannabis Impact Fund

Earlier this year NBA rebounding legend Chris Webber teamed up with Jason Wild, Founder of JW Asset Management to launch a $100 million Cannabis Impact Fund. Chris played professional basketball for 15 years in the NBA. His career highlights include; leading the NBA in rebounds in 98’99, five NBA All Star appearances and an induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Since retiring Chris Webber has … Continue reading Chris Webber Teams Up to Create $100 Million Dollar Cannabis Impact Fund

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Kevin Durant Partners with Weedmaps

Prolific NBA icon Kevin Durant made waves across the world, announcing a collaborative content partnership with Weedmaps. Kevin Durant’s VC firm Thirty Five Ventures and Weedmaps are coming together to advocate for Cannabis and Sports as well as normalize the conversation through meaningful content initiatives. With Cannabis coming to the forefront and leagues adopting new policies, athletes like Kevin Durant are betting big on Cannabis.  … Continue reading Kevin Durant Partners with Weedmaps

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Changing the Game

Retired NBA Pro, Cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Al Harrington is changing the game, adding Allen Iverson to the Viola Brand Roster in a multi year Partnership. Considered by many to be one of the Greatest Point Guards of All Time, retired NBA Legend Allen Iverson, is the latest athlete to join the cannabis industry, sharing the news on his instagram; “Happy to be joining my … Continue reading Changing the Game

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Join Her Movement

In early July, the Sports Cannabis community was dealt a massive blow when Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended from the Olympic Team for testing positive for cannabis. Despite ending all olympics dreams, her sports cannabis journey has just started. With an enormous outpouring of support from athletes, artists and companies, Sha’Carri Richardson has officially become the new face for cannabis athletes. Recap : An absolute legend … Continue reading Join Her Movement

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