The 2026 World Cup is and will remain an extraordinary event in many ways. Between the controversies surrounding its organization, criticism of certain infrastructure projects, and political debates related to immigration controls, the tournament has already been the subject of much discussion Organized jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition is also expected …
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Cannabis at the 2026 World Cup: What Every Fan Needs to Know
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most geographically ambitious tournament in history — 48 teams, 104 matches, and host cities spread across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the estimated five million fans descending on North America this summer, the question of cannabis is more complex than at any previous World …
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In the premiere episode of Kicking Back, former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, cancer survivor and cannabis advocate Ethan Zohn returns to where it all began — Lexington, Massachusetts — to explore the side of the World Cup most people never see: the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community.
In the premiere episode of Kicking Back, former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, cancer survivor and cannabis advocate Ethan Zohn returns to where it all began — Lexington, Massachusetts — to explore the side of the World Cup most people never see: the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lw9ddOYCsM
The Super Bowl Is Quietly Becoming Cannabis’ Biggest Retail Moment
The Super Bowl has long been one of the most important sales moments of the year for alcohol, food, and consumer packaged goods. Cannabis, however, has been left out of the conversation, often due to regulatory complexity, limited retail data, and conservative planning assumptions. However, new purchase data suggests a missed opportunity. http://cannabisindustryjournal.com/column/the-super-bowl-is-quietly-becoming-cannabis-biggest-retail-moment/
Report: Cannabis Removed from NBA Drug Testing Protocols
Cannabis has been removed from the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) drug testing program under a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), according to a report from The Athletic. The CBA still needs to be ratified by players and team governors before being finalized. Cannabis testing for NBA players has been suspended for the past three seasons …
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Olympics keeps marijuana ban after review prompted by Sha’Carri Richardson suspension
Marijuana use will remain banned at sports events after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Friday resisted calls to change its status on the list of prohibited substances. The agency was asked to review the status of THC — the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis — after the case of United States sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who could not …
Dwyane Wade Announces Limited-Edition Cannabis Line With Jeeter
The 13-time All-Star and 3-time NBA Champion basketball player Dwyane Wade has announced a limited-edition cannabis line with the California weed brand Jeeter. The drop includes 3 exclusive strains and is available in a unique book format that echoes the recent release of Wade’s photographic memoir, Dwyane. Each preroll pack will also come with a copy of the memoir. http://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseybartlett/2021/12/15/dwyane-wade-announces-limited-edition-cannabis-line-with-jeeter/
Heisman Trophy Winner Ricky Williams Launches ‘Highsman’ Cannabis Brand
Another well known athlete enters the cannabis business. This time it’s former NFL running back and Heisman trophy winner, Ricky Williams with his Highsman brand. Williams was suspended five times during his NFL career for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, missing two full seasons. In March, the NFL announced it would end suspensions for positive cannabis …
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NBA Legends Allen Iverson, Al Harrington Release Their New Cannabis Strain, Merch
The partnership between NBA superstars Allen Iverson and Al Harrington is launching a line of very attractive looking cannabis products and merchandise via Harrington’s company, Viola Brands. http://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2021/10/02/nba-legends-allen-iverson-al-harrington-release-their-new-cannabis-strain-merch/
Former NBA star Chris Webber opening $175M cannabis ‘compound’ in Detroit
Former NBA super star Chris Webber has announced that he’s opening a multimillion-dollar cannabis “compound” in his native city of Detroit. What’s this with sports stars and cannabis? And NBA athletes, in particular. http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/574411-former-nba-player-chris-webber-opening-175m-cannabis-compound?rl=1
NBA’s Allen Iverson Joins Al Harrington’s Cannabis Company, Says They Are ‘About To Change The Game’
NBA Hall of Fame Allen Iverson has joined Viola, a purpose-driven cannabis brand co-founded by basketball great Al Harrington. Iverson is the latest in a long line of celebrities and high sports getting into the cannabis business. As Viola’s talent partner, Iverson will continue to build on many of Harrington’s business initiatives, leading the drop …
Nevada Declares Marijuana Not Performance Enhancing—Legalizes Cannabis Use For MMA Athletes
Are you a weed loving boxer or MMA fighter? Life just got a lot easier for you in the state of Nevada. The Nevada state Athletic Commission voted recently to lift its longtime ban on athletes using marijuana, opening the door for boxers and mixed-martial artists competing on the sport’s biggest stage to freely and openly use …
Biden Suggests Anti-Marijuana Rules For Athletes Could Change Following Sha’Carri Richardson Suspension
President Joe Biden suggested on Saturday that rules banning Olympic athletes from competition for marijuana could potentially change when asked about the suspension of U.S. runner Sha’Carri Richardson from at least some events at the upcoming games in Tokyo after she tested positive for cannabis.
Is Marijuana a Performance-Enhancing Drug?
Sha’Carri Richardson will miss her main event at the Tokyo Olympics for smoking weed. But it’s not even clear that marijuana is a peformance enhancing drug. http://slate.com/culture/2021/07/shacarri-richardson-marijuana-ban-tokyo-olympics-why.html
