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Schools Ease Athlete Penalties for Marijuana – Marijuana News

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- At least one-third of the Power Five conference schools are not punishing athletes as harshly as they were 10 years ago for testing positive for marijuana and other so-called recreational drugs, according to an investigation by The Associated Press.

Sports 28 December 2015

Retired NFL players push for medical pot

Tiffany Mraz ~ KPHO.com ~

PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) - Some former NFL players think marijuana is the answer to chronic pain, head injuries and saving lives.

Sports 28 October 2015

Jones AT&T Stadium at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, Image: Elred via Wikimedia Commons

College football coaches grapple with 'marijuana epidemic'

Edgar Thompson, Brendan Sonnone and Shannon Green ~ Orlando Sentinel ~

Schools are stuck enforcing the rules of a college-football system that hasn't embraced some of society's growing acceptance of marijuana use.

Sports 19 October 2015

Ronda Rousey after her open workout at Dinamo center, Yerevan, Armenia. Image: Narek75 via Wikimedia Commons

Ronda Rousey speaks out against punishing athletes for marijuana

Oscar Pascual ~ SFGate.com ~

Ronda Rousey just made it known that she’s against drug testing for marijuana.

Sports 19 September 2015

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray vs Tampa Hali and Luke Kuechly during 2014 Pro Bowl. Image: Sgt. Alexander Martinez via Wikimedia Commons

Banned, but Bountiful: Marijuana Coveted by NFL Players as Invaluable Painkiller

Mike Freeman ~ Bleacher Report ~

Current players say marijuana use in the sport is extensive, with many using the drug to deal with the ramifications of head trauma.

Sports 10 September 2015

Kyle Turley played in the NFL for a decade, with stints in New Orleans, St. Louis and Kansas City. Over the years he has struggled with headaches, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and lights sensitivity -- much of which he believes might stem from the head trauma he suffered during his NFL career. Using marijuana in privacy of his home, Turley says, has helped with all his issues, especially light sensitivity, anxiety and nixing suicidal thoughts. Image: Nelvin C. Cepeda

Is it time to legalize marijuana in sports?

Stefanie Loh ~ San Diego Union-Tribune ~

There’s a growing segment of athletes who believe the health benefits to be gained from marijuana outweigh the risks – especially when compared to the opioids they’ve long been prescribed.

Sports 01 August 2015

Datone Jones suspension arises from marijuana possession

Mike Florio ~ NBC Sports ~

As expected, the one-game suspension imposed on Packers defensive lineman Datone Jones came from a violation of the law relating to a banned recreational substance.

Sports 04 July 2015

NFL blowing smoke on marijuana usage

Mark Kiszla ~ The Denver Post ~

Let's call a cease-fire on the NFL's senseless war against marijuana.

Sports 02 May 2015

The NFL marijuana stance is evolving, but don't hold your breath for lift of ban

David Steele ~ Sporting News ~

The nation’s laws, and its perspective, on marijuana are shifting, and the NFL is trying to keep pace.

Sports 28 April 2015

Marijuana remains an issue for Nebraska athletes

Josh Kelly ~ Daily Nebraskan

An increasing number of states have become comfortable with recreational marijuana use, but the use of the drug at universities and in athletics remains a gray area for coaches to deal with.

Sports 05 April 2015