CBD Company Inks Branding Deal with Bellator MMA
Tue / Jul 2nd
cbdMD has entered into a multi-year promotional deal with mixed martial arts company Bellator, whose events are broadcast to nearly 1 billion people around the globe.
Sports
Almost every professional sport has rules prohibiting cannabis use, but studies show using weed can help reduce inflammation and lessen pain caused by working out. Browse articles about cannabis regulations and news in sports:
Lindsey Mintz: Combining Cannabis Education & Retail
Thu / Jun 27th PODCAST
Lindsey Mintz is the owner and managing partner of Smokin’ Gun Apothecary, a prohibition-themed and self-described “late-night” cannabis dispensary located… Read More
NFL to Research Cannabis for Pain Management
Tue / May 21st
The NFL and NFLPA are creating a joint committee to investigate pain treatment and the use of cannabis and cannabinoids in pain management.
Study: Cannabis Enhances ‘Enjoyment’ and ‘Recovery’ From Exercise
Wed / Apr 17th
According to a recent University of Colorado Boulder study, 81.7 percent of respondents enjoy combining the use of cannabis with their exercise regimens.
XWERKS is Bringing CBD to the Fitness Industry
Tue / Apr 2nd PRESS RELEASE
Lakewood Ranch, Florida April 1, 2019 — XWERKS, a leading supplier of high-quality athletic supplements launched in 2014, is introducing… Read More
NHL to Maintain Cannabis-Friendly Policy
Mon / Oct 15th
The National Hockey League (NHL) will maintain it’s neutral stance on pro players’ cannabis use after legalization takes effect across… Read More
Dr. Jason Pirozzolo: Helping Doctors Understand Medical Cannabis
Thu / Jul 19th PODCAST
Editor’s note (4/8/21): Dr. Jason Pirozzolo is currently being investigated in relation to sex trafficking allegations against Florida Rep. Matt… Read More
BIG3 Basketball First Professional Sports League to Allow CBD Use
Mon / Jul 2nd
Last week, the 3-on-3 basketball league BIG3 announced it would be the first U.S. professional sports league to allow athletes… Read More
NCAA Won’t Allow Player to Use Low-THC Oil to Treat Seizures
Tue / May 29th
A high school football player from Georgia has been barred from playing NCAA football due to his use of CBD… Read More
NFL Denies Free Agent Therapeutic Use Exemption for Cannabis
Wed / May 9th
The National Football League has denied free agent running back Mike James an exemption for using cannabis as a painkiller,… Read More
Kushy Punch and “The Nightmare” Make Boxing History: First Canna-Business to Sponsor Title Contender
Mon / Apr 30th PRESS RELEASE
Carson, Calif. (April 30, 2018) — Kushy Punch, a premium cannabis brand, proudly announces its partnership with VANES “THE NIGHTMARE ” MARTIROSYAN… Read More
NBA Players Union Boss Says MMJ Access Being Explored for Players
Tue / Feb 20th
In an interview with SB Nation, National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts said the players union is “exploring”… Read More
Mike Tyson Breaks Ground on Cannabis Ranch
Tue / Jan 2nd
Mike Tyson, the former professional boxer and World Champion, has broken ground on a 40-acre plot of land in California… Read More
Anti-Doping Agency Removes CBD from Prohibited List
Mon / Oct 2nd
The World Anti-Doping Agency has removed CBD from its prohibited substances list for 2018 and added synthetic cannabinoids, such as… Read More
New Jersey CannaBusiness Association Partnering with Athletes for CARE for Advocacy Event
Thu / Sep 7th
Three former professional athletes and a former Drug Enforcement Agency special agent are set to speak at the upcoming New… Read More
NBA Commissioner Defends Cannabis Ban, Cites State Law Discrepancies
Tue / Aug 1st
In an interview with the Players’ Tribune, NBA commissioner Adam Silver indicated he doesn’t “see the need for any changes” in… Read More
NBA’s Cliff Robinson Joins Portland Mayor in Statewide Push for Cannabis Clubs
Fri / May 19th
Portland, Oregon Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Chloe Eudaly were joined this week by former Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson in… Read More
NFL Union Official Announces Plan for ‘Therapeutic Approach’ to Positive Cannabis Tests
Thu / May 4th
In an interview with ESPN Outside the Lines, National Football League Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith said the union… Read More
Nevada State Athletic Commission to Consider Reforming Cannabis Policies
Thu / Jan 12th
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will consider removing cannabis from its banned substances list during a meeting on Friday, according… Read More
Jim McAlpine: Crushing the ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotype with Cannabis Athletics
Thu / Jan 5th PODCAST
One of the most frequent and well-known labels applied to cannabis users is that of the “lazy stoner” — the idea… Read More
Former UFC Champion Frank Shamrock Launches Educational Cannabis Talk-Show
Mon / Jan 2nd
One of the driving forces behind the progress that has been made over the past two decades educating the public about… Read More
Title-Winning NBA Coach Admits to Trying MMJ for Pain, Supports Player Use
Mon / Dec 5th
Steve Kerr, head coach of the National Basketball Association’s Golden State Warriors, believes “it’s only a matter of time before… Read More
NFL Offensive Tackle Donates $80,000 to MMJ Research
Mon / May 16th
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has donated $80,000 to medical cannabis research efforts, according to a press release issued last… Read More
Colorado’s Largest Dispensary Seeks Naming Rights for ‘Mile High’ NFL Stadium
Tue / Apr 5th
As if “Mile High” isn’t an appropriate enough name for Colorado’s football stadium, Native Roots – the state’s largest dispensary… Read More