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. Griner received […]
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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 from Russian […]
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 possible, according […]
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 held in […]
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. The post […]
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 combat athletes […]
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 on September […]
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 in place. […]
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 Wednesday. Kyrgios, […]
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 charges in […]