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Skateboarder Cory Juneau Suspended Six Months for Smoking Weed - Cannabis News

The 19-year-old pro skater from Southern California, currently ranked seventh in the world, was suspended six months after testing positive for THC, the main psychoactive element in marijuana.

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As Marijuana Legalization Expands, the NFL Clings to Prohibition. For Now. - Cannabis News

Marijuana is fully legal in 10 states, which are home to eight NFL teams (25 percent of the league), including the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots.

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Fighting Perceptions: CBD, THC, and Recovery in Combat Sports - Cannabis News

"There’s no miracle cure, but if you seriously take (CBD) every day, you will notice a lot less inflammation and sleep better.”

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Why some athletes are turning to cannabis to help them train - Cannabis News

“Cannabis can be helpful for sports both during activity and afterward. Its primary role is that of a pain reliever, which can be helpful in both situations."

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What does marijuana legalization in Canada mean for NHL, NBA, MLB? Five things to know - Cannabis News

Marijuana legalization is coming to Canada on Wednesday, which means that more teams in North American sports are going to have weed legalized within their territory.

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Using CBD While Working Out Can Help You Recover Quicker & Here’s What Else You Need To Know - Cannabis News

Cannabidiol, aka CBD, is having a moment right now, and for good reason.

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Could Cannabis Be the New Post-workout Recovery Tool? - Cannabis News

But first, we have to understand how cannabis works.

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Slow-Paced Federal Legalization Could Be an Opportunity, Not a Setback for Cannabis Investors

Four years after recreational cannabis became legal in Colorado, the psychoactive substance’s role among athletes is still taking shape.

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The cannabis industry's next war: How strong should its weed be?

Bleacher Report in recent weeks convened multiple gatherings of former NBA and NFL players who use marijuana both for recreational and medicinal purposes, or who want pro sports leagues to relax their restrictions on its use.

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Pandemic accelerated marijuana sales but slowed alcohol purchases

Pro-pot events used to be limited to rock concerts, but in the wake of legal medical marijuana, that is changing. Pittsburgh becomes the first city in the eastern U.S. this week to host the 420 Games, an event blending athletics with marijuana advocacy.

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'We're not giving up': Push for medical marijuana continues in Nebraska

He joins other former NFL pros as pro-marijuana.

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Congress Holds Historic Hearing On Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition - Cannabis News

Olympic athletes are allowed a fair amount of leeway when it comes to cannabis test results, but they still operate in a world with scant protection for medical use.

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Congressional Memo Praises Cannabis Momentum, Stresses Reform Priorities In 2022

“We are trying to bring new things to the athletic realm. We want to give athletes an alternative to opioids, stimulants, painkiller shots and things like that.”

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Former NBA Player Writes Impassioned Plea to End the War on Marijuana - Cannabis News

Many athletes and coaches have spoken out in support of legalized marijuana. And while many of these players have made excellent arguments, none of them may be as good as the one written by Al Harrington.

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Ex-NFL Players Create Parody Commercials to Call Out Anti-Marijuana Policies - Cannabis News

Several former NFL players have made statements criticizing the league for enforcing rules that ban medical marijuana while being completely fine with athletes using dangerous prescription painkillers.

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How (the Right Strain of) Weed Can Help Your Workout - Cannabis News

A trainer shares the fitness pros of marijuana use.

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Leon commissioners schedule marijuana workshop, pause on homeless shelter and CRTPA proposals

Cannabis is not on the NHL’s list of banned substances because it isn’t considered performance-enhancing. But that doesn’t mean it’s officially condoned.

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Cannabis in the workplace: Employers’ obligations

See which professional athletes have toked as much as they've scored.

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Touchdown: Cannabis Consumers Prefer the NFL Over all Other Pro-Sports - Cannabis News

In a new study recently conducted by Green Market Report in conjunction with Cannabis Research Around Cannabis and their partner Local Sports Insights (LSI), the sports preferences of cannabis consumers around the country resulted in a win for the NFL and football overall.

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Can cannabis help you get in shape? - Cannabis News

Some are tapping into marijuana’s psychoactive effects to quiet the brain during intense yoga sessions and other mind-oriented sports, such as running or swimming. Others use cannabis products that don’t make them high but, instead, create effects that users insist help them train harder and longer, with less pain and faster recovery times.

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