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The expansion of marijuana legalization across the United States during this weeks elections will not spur any immediate changes in the NFLs joint drug policy with the NFL Players Association, spokesmen for both the league and the NFLPA said Wednesday.The NFLPA, however, will continue its pre-election efforts to form a pain management committee that will, among other tasks, explore the use and effects of marijuana as a natural pain reliever.The committee, said NFLPA assistant executive director of external affairs George Atallah, will lk at all ailments facing our members with marijuana only one substance of a much bigger issue.Marijuana is now legal in 28 states and Washington, D.C., for medicinal purposes. Seven states -- most recently California, which hosts four NFL teams -- will allow it for recreational use.But it remains one of eight drugs banned under the NFLs policy and program on substances of abuse. A test result indicating 35 ng/mL or more of marijuana in the bldstream results in a violation, leading to a graduated series of discipline that includes fines and suspensions.In a recent poll conducted by ESPNs NFL Nation, nearly two thirds of active players surveyed said they believed that a relaxation of the NFLs marijuana policy would reduce the amount of chemical painkillers in use.In a statement, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said that a group of jointly appointed independent medical advisers is constantly reviewing and relying on the most current research and scientific data but has found no impetus to change the current policy.We continue to follow the advice of leading experts on treatment, pain management and other symptoms associated with concussions and other injuries, McCarthy said. However, medical experts have not recommended making a change or revisiting our collectively-bargained policy and approach related to marijuana, and our position on its use remains consistent with federal law and workplace policies across the country. If these advisers determine a change would be in the best interest of our players, we would discuss it.Air Max 95 Canada Outlet . If ever they start actually putting pictures beside words in the dictionary, the Blue Jays left-handers mug will appear beside “Consistency. Cheap Air Max 95 Canada Fast Shipping . LOUIS -- St. http://www.clearanceairmax95canada.com/ . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. Wholesale Air Max Canada . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. Discount Air Max 95 Canada .Y. -- Marcell Dareus and the Buffalo Bills defence made life miserable for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco.ATLANTA -- Interim manager Brian Snitker decided about six weeks ago that he wanted to be the Atlanta Braves full-time manager.Snitker had worked as interim skipper since May 17, steering baseballs worst team into something more respectable.After 40 years in the Braves organization and three months as interim manager, Snitker believed he was the right man for the job.Thered be times when I was driving back from a game or just driving around where I was like, You know what? I would like a crack at this. Id like to take a shot at this, Snitker said Saturday.Snitker met with president of baseball operations John Hart and general manager John Coppolella earlier this week. Hart and Coppolella also spoke with bench coach Terry Pendleton, first base coach Eddie Perez and third base coach Bo Porter about the job.When the season ends Sunday, Hart and Coppolella are expected to begin the process of interviewing candidates outside the organization.Snitker said the interview was his first, for any position, with the Braves.He managed 20 years in the minor leagues, worked seven years as third base coach under Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox and was in his third Triple-A stint when the Braves promoted him to replace the fired Fredi Gonzalez on May 17.When Snitker tk charge, Atlanta had the majors worst offense and a shaky pitching staff. 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Its a constant work in progress whether a player, coach or manager.Pendleton, Perez and Porter confirmed Saturday to The Associated Press that they interviewed this week, but declined to give details.Pendleton, a Braves assistant coach for 15 years, was the 1991 NL MVP and a major reason why Atlanta went from worst to first and advanced to its first World Series that year.Perez, the MVP of the 1999 NL Championship Series, played 18 of his 20 seasons in Atlanta. Hes in his 10th year as a coach.Porter, in his second season as an Atlanta coach, managed the Houston Astros to a 121-203 record from 2013-14.Snitker was pleased to get the interview done before the season ends Sunday. The atmosphere is expected to be charged when the Braves close down a sold-out Turner Field.Its part of the process, he said. A week from today, well see how things are, where everybody is. ' ' '
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