Are Sports Leagues Warming Up to Cannabis?
Major League Baseball (MLB) made headlines this month when it announced it would no longer classify marijuana as a "drug of abuse." The significance of the decision goes far beyond no longer applying nominal fines on athletes for smoking pot; it's indicative of changing attitudes and the U.S. becoming more accepting of cannabis. The evolution of public sentiment about cannabis makes it an exciting time to invest in the industry. If you're not already, it's time to play ball in the pot sector.
In addition to MLB, the National Football League (NFL) is another professional sports league that might soon change its stance on marijuana use. NFL players have been known to use pot, and Ricky Williams, one of the more popular pro footballers to consume cannabis, unveiled his own brand of marijuana products last year.
Although it's still not permissible to use marijuana in the NFL, one owner sees a change coming. In a recent interview, Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones spoke about marijuana use in the league and suggested the NFL could move in unison with legalization efforts. He said:
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