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Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award on MLK Day

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On MLK Day, legendary artist, actor, basketball enthusiast, and co-founder of the BIG3 professional basketball league, Ice Cube, achieved another milestone in his illustrious career as he was honored with the prestigious Naismith Hall of Fame Award. Adding to his already impressive collection of accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this latest recognition, The Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award, highlights Cube's significant impact on professional basketball and his commitment to the community.

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"The Hall of Fame team enjoyed meeting and honoring Ice Cube as we welcomed him to the Hall of Fame family.
Leading up to the special day at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Cube was warmly greeted by President/CEO John Doleva.
This Naismith Hall of Fame Award marks a personal triumph for Ice Cube and a testament to his enduring legacy in basketball, entertainment, and community engagement.
In addition to this award, as a member of NWA, Cube will be honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

BIG3 Basketball to Launch Inaugural BIG3 Street Pop Up in Los Angeles with Fashion Designer Doni Nahmias and Shoe Surgeon's THE LEAGUE: Taking the Game Back to where It All Started

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIG3 Basketball, the trailblazing 3-on-3 professional basketball league founded by entertainment moguls Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, is proud to announce the debut of the BIG3 Street Tour, galvanizing urban basketball culture. The tour kicks off on December 19th at the iconic SRGN Studios in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of an exciting journey that will redefine the intersection of sports, fashion, and entertainment.

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Los Angeles is not only the birthplace of BIG3 Basketball but also a hub of emerging creativity and talent.
Partnering with rising designer Doni Nahmias, BIG3 is set to unveil an exclusive limited merch drop for the launch of the BIG3 Street Tour.
"BIG3 Basketball, street fashion and sneaker culture are some of Monster's favorite territories," said Monster Energy CMO Dan McHugh.
Teaming up with basketball league 'THE LEAGUE', BIG3 Street Los Angeles will feature a street BIG3 tournament, showcasing the talents of six teams playing under the BIG3 rules.

The BIG3 Basketball League Returns to CBS for the 2024 Season

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIG3 Basketball, the world's premier professional Fireball3 league, is thrilled to announce that CBS Sports will return for a fifth season as the primary broadcast partner for the 2024 season.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIG3 Basketball, the world's premier professional Fireball3 league, is thrilled to announce that CBS Sports will return for a fifth season as the primary broadcast partner for the 2024 season.
CBS Sports will broadcast over 20 regular season games, the playoffs, the championship game, and the all-star and celebrity games.
"We look forward to the BIG3 returning to our slate of action-packed summer programming on CBS and Paramount+."
The 2024 season is poised to be the most thrilling and competitive yet as BIG3 Basketball prepares to tip off in the summer of 2024 on Saturday, June 15, and conclude on Sunday, August 18.

BIG3's All-Star Game Adds Jaylen Brown to London Game at the O2 Arena

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaylen Brown is set to play in the highly anticipated BIG3 All-Star Game in London, UK at the O2 Arena on Saturday, August 26th. Brown will be playing to support local charity, London Youth which aims to support and improve the lives of London's youth through their network of community organizations. BIG3 will match Jaylen's donation to the organization to further bring awareness to the global causes Jaylen supports.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaylen Brown is set to play in the highly anticipated BIG3 All-Star Game in London, UK at the O2 Arena on Saturday, August 26th.
Brown will be playing to support local charity, London Youth which aims to support and improve the lives of London's youth through their network of community organizations.
BIG3 will match Jaylen's donation to the organization to further bring awareness to the global causes Jaylen supports.
Superstar Jaylen Brown Plays in BIG3's All-Star Game Today!

BIG3's All-Star Game Adds Jaylen Brown to London Game at the O2 Arena

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaylen Brown is set to play in the highly anticipated BIG3 All-Star Game in London, UK at the O2 Arena on Saturday, August 26th. Brown will be playing to support local charity, London Youth which aims to support and improve the lives of London's youth through their network of community organizations. BIG3 will match Jaylen's donation to the organization to further bring awareness to the global causes Jaylen supports.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaylen Brown is set to play in the highly anticipated BIG3 All-Star Game in London, UK at the O2 Arena on Saturday, August 26th.
Brown will be playing to support local charity, London Youth which aims to support and improve the lives of London's youth through their network of community organizations.
BIG3 will match Jaylen's donation to the organization to further bring awareness to the global causes Jaylen supports.
Superstar Jaylen Brown Plays in BIG3's All-Star Game Today!

Daily Fantasy Sports Leader PrizePicks Expands into the State of Indiana

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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ATLANTA, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission has granted the company a temporary license to operate its daily fantasy sports business in Indiana, offering fans in the basketball-loving state an exciting new wrinkle to their sports viewing experience.

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ATLANTA, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks , the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission has granted the company a temporary license to operate its daily fantasy sports business in Indiana, offering fans in the basketball-loving state an exciting new wrinkle to their sports viewing experience.
The Hoosier State becomes the latest state in which PrizePicks can now offer its skills-based fantasy sports platform.
As home to the NBA's Indiana Pacers and the WNBA's Indiana Fever, the arrival of PrizePicks and its industry-leading basketball offerings will be well received.
"As an author of the fantasy sports legislation in Indiana, I'm happy to see Indiana continue to be a leader in creating a successful regulatory environment for fostering innovation in the fantasy sports space," said Indiana State Senator Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute), who is President of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS).

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 23, 2023

NEW YORK, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
We must take action as a global community and accelerate the progress we all expect to see for women athletes."
Athletes unite to create the Enhanced Games, a competitor to the Olympic Games: The first global sports event without drug testing.
Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

BIG3 SIGNS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH DAILY FANTASY SPORTS LEADER PRIZEPICKS

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The BIG3 today announced they have signed an exclusive partnership with PrizePicks, the largest skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, to become the BIG3's daily fantasy provider and further the convergence of basketball, hip-hop and fantasy sports.

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PrizePicks Becomes BIG3's First Daily Fantasy Partner, Expanding Footprint in Sports and Entertainment Landscapes for both Companies
LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The BIG3 today announced they have signed an exclusive partnership with PrizePicks, the largest skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, to become the BIG3's daily fantasy provider and further the convergence of basketball, hip-hop and fantasy sports.
As a result, PrizePicks has turned the game into an immersive fantasy experience from the opening tip to the final whistle.
What PrizePicks is doing for the fantasy and sports entertainment industry is very similar to what the BIG3 is working towards," said Justin Williams, CMO of the BIG3.
To start making BIG3 entries on PrizePicks, visit PrizePicks here .

MASN and BIG3 Launch Sports Media Programming and Community Impact Partnership

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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LOS ANGELES and BALTIMORE, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MASN and BIG3 will launch a media programming and community impact partnership to televise 52 games of the exciting three-on-three summer professional basketball league throughout MASN's seven-state television territory starting later this month.

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LOS ANGELES and BALTIMORE, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MASN and BIG3 will launch a media programming and community impact partnership to televise 52 games of the exciting three-on-three summer professional basketball league throughout MASN's seven-state television territory starting later this month.
"The addition of MASN to our media partnership family is a tremendous milestone for the Big3," said Ice Cube.
"We have seen Cube and BIG3 energize communities across the country," said MASN and Orioles Chair, CEO, and Managing Partner John Angelos.
To learn more about the BIG3 and see the full season schedule, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and Instagram.

BIG3 WINS INAUGURAL SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL AWARD FOR BEST IN WEB3

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BIG3 announced it has been named the Best in Web3 by Sports Business Journal at the inaugural Sports Business Awards: Tech, for the league's first-of-its-kind Forever Experience Action Tokens (FEATs), which leverage blockchain technology to offer ownership-like benefits in the BIG3's teams. The FEATs, which launched in April 2022, are the first blockchain supported offering by a professional sports team or league that allows the buyer to have utility in a professional sports team, elevating the perks traditionally associated with fan clubs or season ticket holders to include exclusive ownership-like benefits.

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"When the BIG3 team began developing this program, we knew we needed to push the boundaries of what Web3 can do to create the best possible experience for our players and fans," said BIG3 CEO and Co-founder, Ice Cube.
Games will air live on CBS and Paramount+ with additional broadcast details and venues to be announced in the coming weeks.
To learn more about the BIG3 go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and instagram .
The full 2023 schedule, ticket information, and rosters will be announced at a later date.