Calvin Johnson

NBA legends Allen Iverson and Al Harrington were in Detroit recently to launch their new cannabis strains. Calvin Johnson, former Detroit Lions wide receiver as well as Detroit’s own rapper SADA Baby were also there. And so was Benzinga! As part of...

NBA legends Allen Iverson and Al Harrington, were in Detroit recently to launch their new cannabis strains. Calvin Johnson, former Detroit Lions wide receiver as well as Detroit’s own rapper and singer SADA Baby were also there. And so was...

Cannabis delivery company Eaze now offers flower by Pimitiv, a cannabis company co-founded by NFL stars and Detroit Lions alumni Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims. “Primitiv’s mission is to promote cannabis’ incredible health benefits, especially as a pain relief...

With Andrew Luck’s surprise announcement this weekend that he would retire as the Indianapolis Colts quarterback at age 29, seemingly in the prime of his career despite struggles with injuries, let’s look at other athletes who left in their prime. Sandy Koufax Koufax, considered one of...

Two former Detroit Lions plan to work with Harvard University in the hopes of increasing the understanding of the role cannabis may play in treating the debilitating the brain damage that strikes many football players. What Happened Former players Calvin Johnson, better known as "Megatron...

Former Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims joined Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick onstage Wednesday at the Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto. Johnson and Sims discussed industry activity in Michigan, their experiences in the NFL and ending the stigma around cannabis in specific...

It’s that time again. The Benzinga Events team is busy planning for the third Cannabis Capital Conference back in one of our favorite spots and the heart of the cannabis industry—Toronto. The cannabis industry is constantly developing, from market expansions and stock volatility to...

The Washington Nationals signed former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Max Scherzer to an astounding $210 million, seven-year contract last week. After a record-setting $50 million signing bonus is included, Scherzer’s contract is worth an average of $30 million per year. Incredibly,...

The Detroit Lions have not left the desert with a good taste in their mouths for a long time. That taste turned even more sour following Detroit's 25-21 loss to the Cardinals, an opponent they have not beaten on the road since 1993. They were outscored 9-0 in the fourth quarter and the offense was...