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At the opening night of the 2025 Big3 season in Chicago on June 14, AMG Sports Media had the honor of sitting down with Clyde “The Glide” Drexler, the Hall of Famer and current Commissioner of the Big3. The atmosphere inside the Allstate Arena was electric, with fans packing the stands for the season’s first...Continue reading
The BIG3 season officially tipped off at Allstate Arena in Rosemont and AMG Sports Media was courtside with exclusive coverage of every moment. The league brought its high-octane 3-on-3 brand back to Chicago, showcasing the grit and intensity that defines this competition of retired NBA greats and international stars. All eight teams took the floor...Continue reading
It was supposed to be a star-studded opener to kick off the 2025 BIG3 season in Chicago, but what unfolded at the Allstate Arena turned into one of the wildest scenes in league history. During the matchup between Dwight Howard’s LA Riot and Lance Stephenson’s Miami 305, tempers boiled over into a full-blown brawl that...Continue reading
AMG Sports Media beat reporter Mustafa Suleiman caught up with rap icon Jim Jones as he sat courtside at the Big3 opener in Chicago, watching the action unfold before his halftime performance for Ice Cube’s league. Dressed in designer streetwear and rocking his signature jewels, Jones was fully locked in on the game, nodding along...Continue reading
On June 8, 2025, the Chicago Sky confirmed the news that veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a torn right ACL, ending her season. The injury came during the opening quarter of the Sky’s game against the Indiana Fever when Vandersloot collapsed on a drive to the basket. An MRI later revealed the severity of the...Continue reading
I’ve been playing basketball since I was five years old. Now, at 17, I play for Whitney Young High School and Meanstreets EYBL which is two of the most respected basketball programs in Chicago. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, but I’d be lying if I said the journey has been fair for everyone....Continue reading
Chicago welcomed the Sacramento Kings to the United Center on Sunday, January 12, 2025, and though the Bulls pushed, the Kings edged out a 124-119 win. De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points and pulled down nine rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis added 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists to anchor Sacramento’s balanced attack. For Chicago, Zach...
The Chicago Bears traveled to Minneapolis and were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings, 30–12. The Vikings jumped ahead early and never relinquished control, building a lead through a mix of rushing and passing attacks while Chicago struggled to convert key opportunities. Minnesota outpaced the Bears in total yards, first downs, and third-down efficiency, making the...Continue reading
On December 22, 2024, the Detroit Lions visited Soldier Field and delivered a 34–17 defeat to the Chicago Bears. The scoring by quarter was Detroit 13, 14, 7, 0 and Chicago 0, 14, 3, 0. Detroit built a 27-point lead through three quarters, and Chicago’s late efforts failed to shift momentum in the fourth. Detroit’s...
November 24, 2024, at Soldier Field, the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 30–27 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears in a game that had every ingredient of a classic, until the finish. The Bears fought back from a two-score deficit to force overtime, only to see the momentum fade in the extra period. Minnesota outgained...