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Lawyers for Brittney Griner read a medical certificate showing she had been recommended medical cannabis by U.S. doctors during a court session in Russia.

The National Basketball Association Players Association has entered a multi-year partnership for branded CBD products with Harrington Wellness, a CBD brand founded by former player Al Harrington.

WNBA all-star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to cannabis possession in Russia. Following the plea, Griner now faces up to 10 years in prison.

Brittney Griner’s trial began today for allegedly smuggling cannabis vape cartridges into Russia and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.  

The MLB will begin to allow CBD product sponsorships as long as the products do not have active levels of THC.

Russia says it has extended the detention of American WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was caught allegedly bringing cannabis vape cartridges into the country, until July 2.

Schwazze’s Star Buds dispensary chain is the first cannabis brand to put its logo on a professional sports team’s jerseys after partnering with the Colorado Summit, a new American Ultimate Disc League franchise.

Wrestling legend Ric Flair is teaming up with Mike Tyson to develop themed products for the Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand.

U.S. officials have not had access to WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner since her February 17 arrest in Russia.

Tyson 2.0, Mike Tyson’s cannabis company, is now selling cannabis-infused gummies in the shape of Evander Holyfield’s ear after the infamous biting incident.

WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained in Russia last week after customs discovered vape cartridges said to contain cannabis oil in her luggage at the border.

The NCAA is relaxing the THC penalty threshold for student-athletes from 35 to 150 nanograms per milliliter of blood. The new limits align with the World Anti-Doping Agency.

U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson, who was banned from the Summer Games due to testing positive for cannabis, questioned this week why Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was allowed to compete despite also testing positive for a banned substance.

Tavarres King, a former wide receiver in the NFL, suggested recently that “around 80%” of players in the league use cannabis.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Garza has received approval to open a retail cannabis dispensary while a company co-owner is facing felony charges for his involvement in an alleged, unrelated scam.

Former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion Marvin Washington hosts the new docuseries “5th Quarter,” which investigates the efficacy of cannabis medicine as a treatment for chronic conditions commonly experienced by contact athletes.

Professional wrestling legend Jim Ross is planning to launch a cannabis farm in his home state of Oklahoma after saying he is “420-friendly” in his personal life.

Former National Football League running back and Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams on Monday launched his cannabis brand, Highsman.

The NBA has extended its policy of not randomly drug testing players for cannabis for the upcoming season.

The World Anti-Doping Agency will review its cannabis policies following the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson during the Summer Olympic Games after she tested positive for cannabis.

Julio Jones and former Atlanta Falcons teammate Roddy White are being sued in connection with money laundering and fraud for the alleged harvesting and selling of over $3 million a month of cannabis on the unregulated market.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it cannot reconsider the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson for her cannabis use but the agency sympathizes “with the circumstances” of the case.

Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson has been left off the 4X100-meter relay team and will not compete in the Games following her 30-day suspension for a positive cannabis test.

Sha’Carri Richardson, Olympic hopeful, has been suspended from competition after testing positive for cannabis.