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  Photo of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) from 1959 during early boxing career Article from Jan 30, 1959 The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) Rumble in the jungle , Activists , Olympic gold medalist , Heavyweight champion , Sports , Athletes , Cassius clay , Boxing , Thrilla in manila , The greatest , Muhammad ali   Join Newspapers *affiliate*

  A New Era of Legends In the world of basketball, we’ve had the ABA and the NBA , but now there's an exciting new league: the BIG3 . This unique league, founded by rapper Ice Cube , features some incredible players who have made their mark on the game.  The BIG3 has showcased many talented athletes, including some familiar faces from the NBA. Notable players like Michael Beasley , Joe Johnson , and Reggie Evans stand out as the greatest in this league's history….

  Unofficial Big3   Gail Nobles 2/3/2026   The Big3 is an exciting mid-summer basketball league that features former NBA stars competing in a unique 3-on-3 format . With its high-energy games and entertaining matchups, the league captures the spirit of professional basketball while allowing fans to see their favorite players in action once again. As the league typically kicks off in June , anticipation builds among fans who can't wait to experience the thrill of competitive play and the friendship of former legends on the court. The return of the Big3 is always a highlight of the summer sports season!