Sports

Griner Denied Appeal, Drug Conviction Upheld by Russian Court

A Russian court on Tuesday denied Brittney Griner’s appeal, upholding the American basketball star’s nine-year prison sentence on drug charges.…

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U.S. Negotiator ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Griner Will Be Released By Year’s End

Bill Richardson, the former governor and diplomat, expressed confidence on Sunday that American basketball star Brittney Griner will be released…

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Canadian Government Tells Hockey Players in Russia, Belarus To Leave

The Canadian federal government recently sent word to hockey teams traveling in Russia and Belarus to leave as soon as…

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Biden To Meet With Family of Brittney Griner

President Joe Biden on Friday is set to meet with family members of American basketball star Brittney Griner, who remains…

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Cannabis will likely remain banned by world anti-doping agency in 2023

Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic trials suspension sparked a discussion of cannabis. But the World Anti-Doping Agency wasn’t moved by the evidence.…

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These combat athletes have touted cannabis for peak performance

Which boxers, wrestlers, and MMA fighters are down to hit the dank? These are the top contenders. The post These…

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Medical Cannabis Advocate, MMA Fighter Elias Theodorou Passes Away

Elias Theodorou, known for his successful mixed martial artist (MMA) career and medical cannabis advocacy, passed away at age 34…

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World Anti-Doping Agency Keeps Cannabis Ban in Place

A year after saying it was reconsidering its ban on cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency will reportedly keep the ban…

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Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Calls Fault on Cannabis Smell at US Open

Nick Kyrgios tasted victory, and caught a whiff of marijuana, in his second round match at the US Open on…

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NBA’s Montrezl Harrell Has Felony Weed Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor

Former Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell pleaded guilty to a single count of misdemeanor marijuana possession on Wednesday, avoiding felony…

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