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DALLAS, TEXAS - JULY 31: Coach Gilbert Arenas of the Enemies looks on during the game against the Triplets during BIG3 - Week Four at the American Airlines Center on July 31, 2021 in Dallas,...
DALLAS, TEXAS - JULY 31: Coach Gilbert Arenas of the Enemies looks on during the game against the Triplets during BIG3 - Week Four at the American Airlines Center on July 31, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (
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- Business Wire
BIG3 and iHeartMedia Announce Multiplatform Partnership
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today the BIG3 announced a partnership with iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in the U.S., that will bring BIG3 games and content to new audiences through iHeartMedia's expansive multiplatform network; and names iHeartRadio – the all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – the audio home of BIG3 games. The league's eighth season tips off on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Chicago, IL at Allstate Arena at 4pm ET live on CBS with play-by-play on iHeartRadio, followed by two hours of live games on VICE TV. Tickets for all BIG3 season eight games are available now at 'iHeart has the incredible capacity to reach hundreds of millions of potential BIG3 fans – their audience network is unparalleled. No other company can do what they do,' said BIG3 CEO Ice Cube. 'Not only do they have a content lineup that blends the hottest music and entertainment with first-class sports analysis and commentary, but they have the unique capability of meeting people where they are, whether that be on podcasts, streaming, or through broadcast radio across every possible genre and taste. Our goal is to not only set the stage for the best 3-on-3 basketball in the world, but also to make the game more accessible to all, and iHeart's ability to amplify the BIG3 brand is extraordinary. This partnership is the culmination of a years-long valued relationship and I could not be more pleased to be taking things to the next level this summer through this substantial deal.' In addition to BIG3 games streamed live on iHeartRadio, the deal includes a cross-marketing collaboration of both brands throughout the BIG3 season with promotion nationally across iHeartMedia's multiple platforms including broadcast radio, podcast digital, social and live events, with a heavy focus in 'game' markets including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dallas and others. iHeartMedia will receive the official national jersey patch on all eight of the league's new city-based teams, premium sponsorship elements such as high-visibility logo placement on the court and in-arena, featured radio and podcast appearances by BIG3 personalities, VIP hospitality experiences, exclusive contesting, giveaways, and other elements. 'We are very excited about our new partnership with BIG3 and having the opportunity to provide play-by-play coverage and promotional support to build further brand awareness, introducing the game to millions of more fans,' said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeart Digital Audio Group for iHeartMedia. 'We look forward to bringing the passion and excitement of BIG3 to our listeners on a local and national level week after week." 'iHeart recognizes that the BIG3 audience is expansive and valuable; everyone who experiences a live game – in person, on TV, and now via audio – becomes a fan for life. Beyond their broadcast radio network, we are particularly excited about the dedicated podcast and streaming exposure iHeart can provide us, and know this partnership will be instrumental in cultivating the future fandom of the league,' said BIG3 President Jeff Kwatinetz. 'BIG3 represents the kind of innovation, energy, and cultural relevance that we believe will resonate with iHeart audiences coast to coast,' said Mike Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. 'We're thrilled to bring the excitement of 3-on-3 basketball to millions of fans through our audio platforms – not only live play-by-play, but also in the form of storytelling, analysis, and community engagement that only iHeart can deliver.' This announcement follows the 2025 BIG3 Draft in Las Vegas, where the eight all-new city-based BIG3 franchises finalized their five-man rosters. The players drafted earlier this month round out the most physical and competitive BIG3 talent class ever, including First Ballot Hall-of-Famer Dwight Howard, 4X NBA All-Star Kemba Walker, Born Ready Lance Stephenson, NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell, and 2010 fourth overall pick Wes Johnson. The full 2025 BIG3 schedule is available at and @thebig3 on X and Instagram. ABOUT BIG3: On January 11, 2017, the BIG3 was born. The first-ever professional FIREBALL3 league is the brainchild of producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, who shared a vision of a player-centric league focused on entertainment and innovation. The BIG3 is a league with no garbage minutes, where trash talk is allowed, defense is emphasized, fast-paced action, and where every point – whether it's a 4-point or 3-point shot – counts. Any given BIG3 team has hall of famers, icons and trailblazers, and the next best 3-on-3 player. The league has led the sports industry in diversity and opportunity, becoming the first professional sports league to implement a mental health policy, favor CBD as a pain management alternative to opioids, enlist female coaches of men, and appoint a black Commissioner in Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, who is also professional sports first former player serving as Commissioner. The inaugural CEO was the legendary, incomparable Raider executive Amy Trask. This January 2024, BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube was honored at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, where he received the inaugural Ice Cube Impact Award, acknowledging individuals making substantial contributions to their community, the first non-player to be recognized. Founders Ice Cube and Jeffrey Kwatinetz are missioned to better society as BIG3 pursues business success while also helping to break down stereotypes, promote diversity in sports, create opportunities for black, brown, and female athletes beyond the court, and support the black, youth and basketball communities overall. About iHeartMedia iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit for more company information.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
LeBron James Reportedly Used to Get Treatments While Clubbing
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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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"I'd probably score 84 or 85" - Gilbert Arenas admits he dreamed about revenge game vs. Duke after 2004 Team USA snub
Fans and analysts love to speculate about hypothetical matchups. Many people are curious about how a certain player would perform against a particular team. In late January 2007, Gilbert Arenas was asked a similar question — how he, as an NBA player in his sixth season, would fare against the Duke Blue Devils roster at that time. Staying true to his confident style, "Agent Zero" gave a bold answer. Arenas felt snubbed It helps to look back at the summer of 2006 to really understand why Arenas mentioned that specific hypothetical matchup. Advertisement Back then, Team USA was led by a special coaching trio, each with their own head coaching jobs during the regular season. Mike Krzyzewski of Duke University led the team, assisted by Mike D'Antoni of the Phoenix Suns and Nate McMillan of the Portland Trail Blazers. When the final roster for the 2006 FIBA World Championship was announced, Washington Wizards playmaker wasn't on the list. Many thought this decision was fair, considering the amount of top talent in the country. However, others — including Gil himself — saw his exclusion as a clear snub. Feeling overlooked but determined to prove his value, the reigning All-Star set a personal goal: to dominate every NBA team coached by those who had left him off the national squad that won the bronze medal in Japan while he had to stay home. Related: Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson that Scottie Pippen was the second-best player on the 1992 Dream Team: "He was a legitimate star" Arenas' revenge "Agent Zero's" personal vendetta began to take shape when he scored 54 points on 21-of-37 shooting against the Suns on December 22, 2006. Advertisement That incredible performance — Gil's second-highest NBA scoring game — did not go unnoticed. Afterward, D'Antoni made a clever comment, aware of how upset Arenas still was about being left off the Team USA roster. He joked that if Hibachi already took such revenge on him — then only an assistant coach for Team USA — he wondered what the 6'4" point guard would do against Duke, saying he'd "absolutely dominate" Coach K's team. Reflecting on this, Arenas wrote in an blog that if he could change anything, he would gladly give up an entire NBA season just to play one college game against the 2006-07 Blue Devils, who had players like Josh McRoberts, Gerald Henderson Jr. and Jon Scheyer. "One college game that's five fouls, right?... 40-minute game at Duke, they got soft rims I'd probably score 84 or 85," quipped Arenas, per ESPN. "I wouldn't pass the ball. I wouldn't even think about passing it. It would be like a NBA Live or an NBA 2k7 game, you just shoot with one person." Advertisement For context, the highest single-game scoring record in NCAA history belongs to former Division III's Jack Taylor, who scored 138 points for Grinnell College on November 20, 2012. Although the Duke vs. Wizards matchup never happened, the now 43-year-old got his chance for revenge in two games against the Suns and two against the Blazers under coach McMillan that year. While Arenas averaged a blazing 42.5 points per contest against Phoenix, his scoring dropped to just 14.0 points against Portland, showing that his vendetta was somewhat one-sided. Related: "He has all the shooters on the bench" - Gilbert Arenas on why he knew Team USA wouldn't win gold in the '06 FIBA WC
