Sha’Carri Richardson should be the last sportsperson to face a sporting ban for cannabis use

Sha'Carri Richardson should be the last sportsperson to face a sporting ban for cannabis use

US track sensation, Sha’Carri Richardson made headlines around the world last week as it was revealed the record-setter had tested positive for cannabis use during the Olympic trials in Oregon. Following the revelation, countless people from various sectors came together to support Sha’Carri Richardson and condemn the archaic inclusion of cannabis in anti-doping regulations. In […]

Prominent figures address Sha’Carri Richardson’s ban after positive cannabis test

Prominent figures address Sha'Carri Richardson's ban after positive cannabis test

Last week, it was announced that the US superstar sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who has become something of an icon for her record-breaking speed as well as bright hairstyles and super long fingernails, had tested positive for cannabis in a routine drug test during the US trials. It has since been confirmed that the sprinter will […]

The NFL to invest $1 million into cannabis and CBD research for pain management

The NFL and the players association (NFLPA) offer $1 million for research aimed at better understanding cannabis and CBD as substitutes for opioid-based medicines for pain management. Chicago Sun-Times reports that the parties have agreed to put a large amount of money to find a possible alternative in pain management for National Football League’s players […]

How Did Two Rugby Stars Become Cannabis Wellness Entrepreneurs?

FourFive CBD founders

When two international rugby players grew tired of missing time with injuries, they decided to hang up the cleats and enter the growing, yet crowded, cannabis wellness market. Now that their CBD business, fourfivecbd, is booming – could it be a great example for other athletes looking for a new career? Rugby fans will know […]