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Brittney Griner And Ricky Williams Headline Women Grow 2025 Leadership Summit, Key Event For Cannabis Industry
Monday, February 10, 2025 - 9:46am | 771The Women Grow Leadership Summit 2025 is gearing up to be a defining moment for cannabis entrepreneurs, industry experts and advocates. Set against the backdrop of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, this two-day event (Feb. 17-18, 2025) promises a mix of...
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Ricky Williams' Highsman Merges With Hemp Brand Frozen Fields
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 3:48pm | 527Highsman, the cannabis brand founded by former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams, has merged with Frozen Fields, a North Carolina-based hemp company and its sister entity Abundant Labs. The merger establishes Top Seed Inc. as the parent company while maintaining the Highsman...
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Ricky Williams And Wellness Experts Discuss Strategies For Cannabis Patient-Centric Care
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 9:30pm | 955At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, industry leaders explored the intersection of medical cannabis access, patient loyalty and market challenges. Addressing key issues such as regulatory hurdles, changes in the medical marijuana market and the importance of patient education, the...
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Cannabis Can Be A 'Great Tool In Dealing With Adversity,' Says Former NFL Star Ricky Williams
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:33am | 619Former NFL running back Ricky Williams has become a powerful advocate for cannabis use in professional sports, leveraging his own experience to push for a broader acceptance of the plant's therapeutic benefits. At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Williams spoke about his journey...
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Florida Cannabis Ballot: NFL's Ricky Williams Backs Legalization, New Ad 'Hypocrisy Of Alcohol Vs. Marijuana'
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 6:45pm | 683NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur and former running back for the Miami Dolphins Ricky Williams has come out in support of Florida's Amendment 3, which will go before voters in the upcoming November elections. "I know firsthand the ostracizing and debilitating effects the...
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Ex-Broncos' Randy Gregory Sues NFL For Blocking Prescribed Medical Cannabis Treatment & Fining Him Over $532K
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 5:18pm | 832Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory filed a lawsuit against the NFL and the team on Wednesday for preventing him from using prescribed synthetic cannabis. Gregory, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, says he was fined $532,000 from his salary for testing positive for Dronabinol, an FDA-...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ricky Williams on Highsman, Cannabis Advocacy, NFL Social Change — 'Cannabis Really Opened My Mind'
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:53pm | 1112In an exclusive interview with Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider, former NFL star Ricky Williams shared his remarkable journey from gridiron glory to becoming a prominent advocate for cannabis. Williams, best known for his illustrious football career and winning the Heisman Trophy, has...
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Bob Marley Family And Jeeter Unite To Launch 'One Love' Cannabis Collection Honoring The Jamaican Legend
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 10:44am | 572In a tribute to the music and culture of legend Bob Marley, Jeeter, a California-based cannabis-infused pre-rolls maker, has teamed up with the Marley family to launch the Jeeter X Bob Marley "One Love" Unity Joint. This collector's edition launched on Thursday in Arizona, California, and Michigan...
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NFL Players Arrested For Cannabis Possession In Kansas As Biden Reiterates No One Should Be In Jail For Marijuana
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 9:30am | 667Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive tackles Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Jason Godrick were arrested last week on misdemeanor cannabis possession charges and released on bond, according to the Johnson County (Kansas) Sheriff, reported the NFL. While the NFL's stance on cannabis has loosened over...
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'Better Than Football' Says Ricky Williams As He And Jim McMahon Advocate For Cannabis Reform On CNN
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 2:24pm | 541As a football star and later a cannabis reform advocate, former NFL running back Ricky Williams is no stranger to the spotlight. Drafted fifth overall in 1999 by the New Orleans Saints, Williams’ career was punctuated by remarkable talent on the field. During his professional period, his use...
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NFL Draft Meets Cannabis: Navigating Detroit's Weed Wonderland Amid NFL's Shifting Stance On Marijuana
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 12:55pm | 929As Detroit prepares for the NFL draft this April, a new feature is capturing visitors’ interest: the city’s burgeoning cannabis dispensaries. With recreational cannabis sales flourishing, Detroit will offer a unique glimpse into Michigan’s legalized landscape that will serve as a...
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EXCLUSIVE: Pre-Roll Brand Jeeter To Launch Its First Boutique Flower Line, Here's Where To Find It
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 10:10am | 696Pre-roll cannabis brand Jeeter announced on Thursday that it is kicking off its very first flower line. Dubbed Red Label, the new product is "sourced from the finest cuts of cannabis flower and a crown jewel for its founders" and "has been a project in the making at Jeeter for more than four years...
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NFL Legend Ricky Williams Launches Psilocybin Sessions
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 10:36am | 487Cannabis brand, Highsman, founded by former Dolphins running back and NFL icon Ricky Williams, is entering the psilocybin space with the launch of Psilo Sessions by Highsman. Initially, Williams will join group and private session on May 2nd and booking private sessions, offering astrology...
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NFL Icon Ricky Williams Enters Hemp Space With The Launch Of Delta-8, Delta-9 And Alternative CBD Products
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 9:19am | 516Marijuana brand, Highsman, founded by former Dolphins running back and NFL legend, Ricky Williams, is launching an online marketplace for hemp-derived Delta 8, Delta 9 and other alternative cannabinoids, featuring a product lineup of pre-rolls, disposable vapes, edibles and gametime...
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NFL Champ, Heisman Winner Ricky Williams Heads To Las Vegas For Super Bowl Cannabis Meet-And-Greet
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 7:32pm | 557Ricky Williams, considered one of the greatest running backs of all time, was once deemed a “troubled athlete” for his marijuana use. He’s now a leading advocate for cannabis legalization and entrepreneurship. His journey reflects the dramatic shift in attitudes towards marijuana...