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ICYMI – Below is an op-ed from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert:

https://www.wnba.com/news/beyond-the-weight-room/

 

Beyond the Weight Room

 

A familiar narrative has reemerged over the past few weeks around disparities in women’s sports, but as a former CEO who spent three plus decades in corporate America and now leading the WNBA, I can confidently say this certainly is not about a weight room.  This is about what the weight room situation represents -- the deeply rooted issues in society and business around the lack of equity for and devaluation of women.  I was blessed to work at a firm that early on in my career in the 1990’s, recognized the value of women in the workforce, not because it was trendy to do so, but because it was about leadership in the war for talent and it was a business imperative.

 

Now, in my second career act as Commissioner of the WNBA, I clearly see the disparities in sports – but why?  Is it a question of whether diversity, equity and inclusion really is a business imperative?  We continue to see study after study that validates that having gender-diverse leadership leads to higher productivity, is critical for innovation, and leads to being more profitable.  It’s why it is even more perplexing to me that the current media rights fee gaps and underinvestment in, and dearth of marketing for, women’s sports is just generally accepted by the sports ecosystem.  Moreover, this imbalance is based on circular logic.  Media companies and agencies that advise corporations on their sponsorship dollars say there are not enough “eyes” on the women’s game, yet if those companies don’t step up to give exposure to the game, how can we make progress?  One solution to narrow the disparities is to transform the valuation models that are spreadsheet driven, are based on decades-old quantitative metrics, and that rarely yield a favorable answer for women. 

 

It’s no secret that less than 5% of media coverage covers women’s sports and an even smaller percentage of corporate spending goes toward supporting women’s sports.  We have some great partners that support the WNBA such as ESPN and our inaugural WNBA Changemakers, AT&T, Deloitte and Nike.  These partners see the value in supporting these elite athletes who are working moms, entrepreneurs, broadcast personalities, social activists and important role models in their quest to become the next generation of diverse business, community and sports leaders.

 

And speaking of elite WNBA athletes, our 2020 season saw a 68% increase in average viewership with countless historic performances on the court— like Sue Bird forging record-setting playoff performances in her 17th year; and younger stars like League MVP A’ja Wilson and WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart having huge seasons leading both their teams to the WNBA Finals in 2020.  Meanwhile, rookies like Chennedy Carter, Satou Sabally, Sabrina Ionescu, Rookie of the Year Crystal Dangerfield, and others provided tantalizing previews of what’s to come.  If you don’t know some of those names, watch them when they’re on TV and digital, and follow them on social platforms.

 

Significantly, our viewership success last year demonstrates that when women’s sports are given the proper forum and promotion, they can be good for business and deliver Return on Investment (ROI).  But we need more mainstream sports media to show the competitions that feature these incredible athletes – and maybe more importantly, tell their stories.  And we also need more companies to partner with the players, the league, and our teams.  Along these lines, agencies and the rest of the sports ecosystem should change the way they value women’s sports assets because the players of the WNBA are worth the time, analysis, resources, coverage and respect.

 

Sports is only one of the vast number of industries, markets, and forums where we need to drive more equitable representation.  So, it’s fine to start by counting the weights, but we have to move quickly to weighing the things that really count – the number of female athletes sponsored by a company, the amount of money spent promoting the women’s game, and the breadth and depth of coverage dedicated to women’s sports.  Because at the end of the day? We’re counting on you.

 

Cathy Engelbert is the former CEO of Deloitte and the current Commissioner of the WNBA

 

 

CIDRA BUSCA INGRESAR AL BSNF


COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
8 de abril 2021
El Director General del Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino (BSNF), Luis G. Miranda Ramos, recibió una solicitud para que se evalúe el ingreso de las Bravas de Cidra a partir de la venidera temporada.
 
La propuesta fue presentada por Arturo Rivera, quien fungiría como apoderado de la nueva franquicia.
 
El nuevo quinteto cuenta con el respaldo del Municipio de la eterna primavera y su alcalde, Hon. Ángel David Concepción González. El funcionario notificó por escrito que las Bravas estarían practicando y jugando en el coliseo Juanito Cabello. De igual forma, agradeció a Rivera por pensar en Cidra para un conjunto en el  BSNF.
 
Rivera, por su parte, adelantó que el combinado sería dirigido por el jugador del torneo masculino Rafael ‘Chamo’ Pérez y que el exbaloncelista Javier Rolón ocuparía las posiciones de asistente y gerente general.
 
Por último, Miranda Ramos explicó que estará presentando la solicitud para evaluación por parte de la Junta de Directores en la próxima reunión ordinaria del organismo. Para ser aprobada necesita el voto afirmativo de dos terceras partes de los componentes presentes de la Junta.
 
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Para más información del BSNF pueden visitar la página oficial en el Internet a la dirección bsnfpr.net y para estadísticas al enlace bsnfpr.cf, así como todas las plataformas en las redes sociales, Facebook: facebook.com/bsnfpr y Twitter: twitter.com/bsnfpr.
Jeanc Rodríguez
Prensa BSNF
(787) 608-9009


RAPTORS’ BEMBRY AND VAN VLEET SUSPENDED, ANUNOBY FINED;

LAKERS’ HORTON-TUCKER SUSPENDED, HARRELL FINED

 

NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 – Toronto Raptors guards DeAndre’ Bembry and Fred Van Vleet and  Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker have each been suspended one game without pay and Raptors forward OG Anunoby and Lakers forward-center Montrezl Harrell have each been fined for their roles in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Bembry, VanVleet and Horton-Tucker have each been suspended for leaving the bench area during an on-court altercation.

Anunoby, who received a technical foul and was ejected, has been fined $30,000 for initiating the incident by grabbing Schröder by the leg and recklessly flipping him to the ground after the two became entangled following a common foul committed by Schröder.

Harrell, who received a technical foul and was ejected, has been fined $20,000 for aggressively entering the altercation and shoving Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.

The incident occurred with 2:24 remaining in the first quarter in the Lakers’ 110-101 win over the Raptors on April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Bembry will serve his suspension tonight when the Raptors play host to the Chicago Bulls at Amalie Arena. Van Vleet, who has missed the past two games with an injury, will serve his suspension in the next regular season game for which he is eligible and physically able to play.

Horton-Tucker will serve his suspension tonight when the Lakers face the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.

To view the incident, click on the following link: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/lakers-vs-raptors-4-6-2021

NBA AND NBPA ANNOUNCE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS

NEW YORK, April 7, 2021 – Of the 483 players tested for COVID-19 since March 31, one new player has returned a confirmed positive test.   

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance. 

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NBA AND CLEAR ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP,

MAKING HEALTH PASS TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO

TEAMS FOR SECURE IN-ARENA COVID-19 SCREENINGS

 

New York, NY, April 7, 2021 – Today, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and CLEAR, the secure identity company, announced a partnership that will make CLEAR’s Health Pass technology available to NBA teams for COVID-19 health screenings in their arenas.  This partnership builds on CLEAR’s history of innovation as it continues to help shape the future of sports and enhance the fan experience.

 

Health Pass is a free, mobile experience by CLEAR that securely connects a user’s verified identity to multiple layers of COVID-19-related health information – like test results – to help reduce public health risk and aid in the safe return of fans to NBA venues in the United States.  CLEAR’s Health Pass allows fans to securely access and verify their health information prior to entering an arena. Additionally, as COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered across the country, CLEAR’s Health Pass will soon offer the ability to link an individual’s vaccination records to their Health Pass account.

 

“Trust and transparency are CLEAR’s number one priority, and with Health Pass, our goal is to get people back to what they love while ensuring they are always in control of their health information,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker.  “As states reopen sports venues to fans in the U.S., we are thrilled to team up with the NBA to help create safer fan experiences and reimagine the future of sports.”

 

“CLEAR’s Health Pass is an innovative technology that can further enhance the league’s health and safety protocols at arenas and the wellbeing of those who attend NBA games,” said Dan Rossomondo, NBA Senior Vice President, Media & Business Development.  “We are grateful to CLEAR for their partnership and commitment to creating safe environments and experiences for our fans.”

 

A third of all NBA teams have already started using CLEAR’s Health Pass technology for their employee or fan safety protocols in-arena, which can include a combination of health surveys and secure linking to COVID-19 lab results and vaccination records. 

 

More than 50 organizations across the country use Health Pass to create safer environments, including teams across all major sports leagues, MGM Resorts, the state of Hawaii, and many more. Health Pass builds upon CLEAR’s history of creating frictionless experiences in sports, including innovative pilots for touchless ticketing, biometric payments and age validation.

 
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BCL Americas reveals court's layout for Finals

APRIL 6, 2021

MIAMI (United States) - FIBA's regional office in Miami revealed the court's layout and its graphics for the playoff games scheduled to take place in Managua, Nicaragua, from April 10-13th.

The top eight (8) teams will battle in Managua to be season's 2 champion. Yesterday, the BCL Americas Board of Directors held a playoffs draw in Miami and the following matchings are now confirmed:
 
SCHEDULE OF GAMES AND TIPOFF TIMES
Alexis Argüello Sports Center, Managua, Nicaragua
 
Quarter finals
April 10, 2021 - Local Time (GMT-6)

 
11.40 a.m. San Lorenzo vs. Sao Paulo (QF 1)
2.10 p.m. Flamengo vs. Caballos de Coclé (QF 2)
4.40 p.m. Quimsa vs. Minas (QF 3)
7.10 p.m. Real Estelí vs. Franca (QF 4)
 
Semifinals
April 11, 2021 - Local Time (GMT-6)

 
4.40 p.m. Winner of QF 1 vs. Winner of QF 2
7.10 p.m. Winner of QF 3 vs. Winner of QF 4
 
Third place and Final
April 13, 2021 - Local Time (GMT-6)

 
4.40 p.m. Semifinals Losers (3rd Place)
7.10 p.m. Semifinals Winners (Final for the title)
 
The games will be broadcasted by DIRECTV Sports in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay; DAZN in Brazil; as well as YouTube and Livebasketball.tv in the rest of the countries.

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BCL Americas revela el diseño de la cancha para las Finales

6 DE ABRIL DE 2021

MIAMI (Estados Unidos) - La oficina regional de FIBA en Miami ha revelado hoy el diseño de la cancha para los juegos de playoffs que tendrán lugar en Managua, Nicaragua, del 10 al 13 de abril.

Los ocho (8) mejores equipos se dirigirán a Managua para luchar por el trofeo de la segunda temporada. Ayer, la Junta Directiva de BCL Americas realizó el sorteo de playoffs en Miami, que confirmó los siguientes encuentros:

CALENDARIO DE PARTIDOS Y HORARIOS
Polideportivo Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua


Cuartos de Final
10 de Abril de 2021 – Hora Local (GMT-6)


11.40 hs. San Lorenzo vs. Sao Paulo (CF 1)
14.10 hs. Flamengo vs. Caballos de Coclé (CF 2)
16.40 hs. Quimsa vs. Minas (CF 3)
19.10 hs. Real Estelí vs. Franca (CF 4)

Semifinales
11 de Abril de 2021 – Hora Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Ganador CF 1 vs. Ganador CF 2
19.10 hs. Ganador CF 3 vs. Ganador CF 4

Tercer puesto y Final
13 de Abril de 2021 – Hora Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Perdedores Semifinales (3er. Puesto)
19.10 hs. Ganadores Semifinales (Final por el título)

Los partidos serán transmitidos por DIRECTV Sports en Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Perú y Paraguay; DAZN en Brasil; así como YouTube y Livebasketball.tv en el resto de los países.

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BCL Americas revela o desenho da quadra para as Finais

6 DE ABRIL DE 2021

MIAMI (Estados Unidos) - O escritório regional da FIBA em Miami anunciou hoje o desenho da quadra para os playoffs que acontecerão em Manágua, Nicarágua, de 10 a 13 de abril.

Os oito (8) melhores times irão para Manágua para lutar pelo título da segunda temporada. Ontem, o Conselho de Administração da BCL Americas realizou o sorteio dos playoffs em Miami, que confirmou os seguintes jogos:

CRONOGRAMA
Polideportivo Alexis Argüello, Manágua, Nicarágua


Quartas de Final
10 de Abril de 2021 - Horário Local (GMT-6)


11.40 hs. San Lorenzo vs. São Paulo (QF 1)
14.10 hs. Flamengo vs. Caballos de Coclé (QF 2)
16.40 hs. Quimsa vs. Minas (QF 3)
19.10 hs. Real Estelí vs. Franca (QF 4)

Semifinais
11 de Abril de 2021 - Horário Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Vencedor QF 1 vs. Vencedor QF 2
19.10 hs. Vencedor QF 3 vs. Vencedor QF 4

Terceiro lugar e Final
13 de Abril de 2021 - Horário Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Perdedores Semifinais (3er. Posição)
19.10 hs. Vencedores Semifinais (Final pelo título)

Os jogos serão transmitidos pela DIRECTV Sports na Argentina, Uruguai, Chile, Colômbia, Bolívia, Equador, Peru e Paraguai; DAZN no Brasil; bem como YouTube e Livebasketball.tv nos outros países.


BCL Americas draw defines quarterfinal bracket

APRIL 5, 2021

MIAMI (United States) - A draw was held on Monday to determine the BCL Americas Playoffs bracket, which will be played from April 10 to 13 in Managua, Nicaragua, with direct elimination matches.
 
The Executive Director of FIBA's regional office in the Americas, Carlos Alves, hosted the live broadcast on official YouTube channels. "I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to all of our beloved national federations, leagues, clubs and fans who join us live at this event. Thanks to our business partners DAZN, DIRECTV and Sport Perform for their collaboration and support of our league," Alves said at the presentation.

Then he added: "I also want to thank all the people who have accompanied and supported us throughout the season. In particular to our BCL Americas president Mr. Horacio Muratore, the BCL Americas Board of Directors, as well as our FIBA ​​Secretary General, Mr. Andreas Zagklis, and presidents Hamane Niang and Carol Callan for their leadership and support to overcome a very difficult year."

Before starting the draw, the President of BCL Americas, Horacio Muratore, shared a few words: "I would also like to thank each team, the players, coaches, managers, referees and all those who participated and made possible the development of the second season of the Basketball Champions League Americas, which was certainly exciting. I am honored to be here with you and to share this historic moment as we begin the draw for the playoffs."

DRAW PROCEDURE

Out of the 12 participating teams, the best two from each group qualified for the finals. The draw was carried out using three bowls: one with the four teams that finished first in their groups, another bowl with the four teams that finished in second place and a third bowl with the numbers 1 through 4 to determine the order of the Quarterfinals and also confirm the Semifinals matches (QF1 vs. QF2; QF3 vs. QF4). 
 
In the Quarterfinals, teams that were already together in the group of the qualifying phase will not meet.
 
BCL AMERICAS FINAL 8 - SCHEDULE
Alexis Argüello Sports Center, Managua, Nicaragua

 
Quarter finals
April 10, 2021 - Local Time (GMT-6)

 
11.40 a.m. San Lorenzo vs. Sao Paulo (QF 1)
2.10 p.m. Flamengo vs. Caballos de Coclé (QF 2)
4.40 p.m. Quimsa vs. Minas (QF 3)
7.10 p.m. Real Estelí vs. Franca (QF 4)
 
Semifinals
April 11, 2021 - Local Time (GMT-6)

 
4.40 p.m. Winner of QF 1 vs. Winner of QF 2
7.10 p.m. Winner of QF 3 vs. Winner of QF 4
 
Third place and Final
April 13, 2021 - Local Time (GMT-6)

 
4.40 p.m. Semifinals Losers (3rd Place)
7.10 p.m. Semifinals Winners (Final for the title)
 
The games will be broadcasted by DIRECTV Sports in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay; DAZN in Brazil; as well as YouTube and Livebasketball.tv in the rest of the countries.

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Quedaron definidos los cruces de Cuartos de Final de BCL Americas

5 DE ABRIL DE 2021

MIAMI (Estados Unidos) - Este lunes se realizó el sorteo para determinar los cruces de los Playoffs de BCL Americas, que se disputarán del 10 al 13 de abril en Managua, Nicaragua, con partidos de eliminación directa.

El Director Ejecutivo de la oficina regional de FIBA en las Américas, Carlos Alves, fue el anfitrión de la transmisión en vivo por los canales oficiales de YouTube. "Me gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para extender mi gratitud a todas nuestras queridas federaciones nacionales, ligas, clubes y aficionados que nos ven en vivo en este evento. Nuestra gratitud también a nuestros socios comerciales DAZN, DIRECTV y Sport Perform por la colaboración y apoyo en la viabilidad de nuestra liga," dijo Alves en la presentación. 

Luego, agregó: "Quiero también agradecer a todas las personas que nos han acompañado y apoyado durante toda la temporada. Particularmente a nuestro presidente de la BCLA, Sr. Horacio Muratore, a la Junta Directiva de BCL Américas, así como a nuestro Secretario General de la FIBA, Sr. Andreas Zagklis, y los presidentes Hamane Niang y Carol Callan por su liderazgo y apoyo para superar un año muy difícil."
 
Antes de comenzar con el sorteo, el Presidente de BCL Americas, Horacio Muratore, añadió sus agradecimientos: "Me gustaría también agradecer a cada equipo, a los jugadores, entrenadores, dirigentes, árbitros y todos los que participaron e hicieron posible el desarrollo de la segunda temporada de la Basketball Champions League Americas, que sin dudas fue emocionante. Me siento honrado de estar aquí con ustedes y de compartir este momento histórico mientras empezamos el sorteo para los cruces de la fase final."

PROCEDIMIENTO DEL SORTEO 

De los 12 equipos participantes, los dos mejores de cada grupo clasificaron a la fase final. El sorteo se realizó utilizando tres bombos: el primero con los cuatro equipos que finalizaron primeros en sus grupos, el segundo con los cuatro equipos que finalizaron en segundo lugar y un tercer bombo con los números del 1 al 4 para determinar el orden de los partidos de Cuartos de Final y también confirmar los enfrentamientos de Semifinales (CF1 vs. CF2; CF3 vs. CF4).

En Cuartos de Final no se cruzarán equipos que ya estuvieron juntos en el grupo de la fase clasificatoria.

BCL AMERICAS FINAL 8 – CRONOGRAMA
Polideportivo Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua


Cuartos de Final
10 de Abril de 2021 – Hora Local (GMT-6)


11.40 hs. San Lorenzo vs. Sao Paulo (CF 1)
14.10 hs. Flamengo vs. Caballos de Coclé (CF 2)
16.40 hs. Quimsa vs. Minas (CF 3)
19.10 hs. Real Estelí vs. Franca (CF 4)

Semifinales
11 de Abril de 2021 – Hora Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Ganador CF 1 vs. Ganador CF 2
19.10 hs. Ganador CF 3 vs. Ganador CF 4

Tercer puesto y Final
13 de Abril de 2021 – Hora Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Perdedores Semifinales (3er. Puesto)
19.10 hs. Ganadores Semifinales (Final por el título)

Los partidos serán transmitidos por DIRECTV Sports en Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Perú y Paraguay; DAZN en Brasil; así como YouTube y Livebasketball.tv en el resto de los países.

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Os jogos das Quartas de Final da BCL Americas foram definidos

5 DE ABRIL DE 2021

MIAMI (Estados Unidos) - Nesta segunda-feira foi realizado o sorteio para determinar os duelos dos Playoffs da BCL Americas, que serão nos dias 10, 11 e de abril em Manágua, Nicarágua, com jogos de eliminação direta.

O Diretor Executivo da FIBA nas Américas, Carlos Alves, foi o anfitrião da transmissão ao vivo pelos canais oficiais do YouTube. "Gostaria de aproveitar esta oportunidade para estender minha gratidão a todas as nossas federações nacionais, ligas, clubes e torcedores que nos vêem ao vivo neste evento. Nossa gratidão também a DAZN, DIRECTV e Sport Perform pela colaboração e apoio na viabilidade da nossa liga," disse Alves.

Em seguida, prosseguiu: "Quero também agradecer a todas as pessoas que nos acompanharam e apoiaram durante toda a temporada. Particularmente ao nosso presidente da BCLA, Sr. Horacio Muratore, ao Conselho de Administração da BCL Américas, bem como ao nosso Secretário Geral da FIBA, Sr. Andreas Zagklis, e os presidentes Hamane Niang e Carol Callan por sua liderança e apoio para superar um ano muito difícil."

Antes de iniciar o sorteio, o presidente da BCL Americas, Horacio Muratore, agradeceu: "Gostaria também de agradecer a todos os times, jogadores, treinadores, líderes, árbitros e a todos os que participaram e tornaram possível o desenvolvimento da segunda temporada da Basketball Champions League Americas, que foi, sem dúvida, emocionante. É uma honra estar aqui com vocês e compartilhar este momento histórico enquanto começamos o sorteio para os jogos da fase final."

MODO DE SORTEIO

Das 12 equipas participantes, as duas melhores de cada grupo se classificaram na fase final. O sorteio foi realizado utilizando três potes: o primeiro com os quatro times que terminaram em primeiro lugar nos seus grupos, o segundo com os quatro times que terminaram em segundo lugar e um terceiro pote com os números de 1 a 4 para determinar a ordem dos jogos das Quartas de Final e também confirmar os jogos das Semifinais (CF1 vs. CF2; CF3 vs. CF4).

Nas Quartas de Final não se enfrentarão equipes que já estiveram juntas no grupo da fase classificatória.

BCL AMERICAS FINAL 8 - CRONOGRAMA
Polideportivo Alexis Argüello, Manágua, Nicarágua


Quartas de Final
10 de Abril de 2021 - Horário Local (GMT-6)


11.40 hs. San Lorenzo vs. São Paulo (QF 1)
14.10 hs. Flamengo vs. Caballos de Coclé (QF 2)
16.40 hs. Quimsa vs. Minas (QF 3)
19.10 hs. Real Estelí vs. Franca (QF 4)

Semifinais
11 de Abril de 2021 - Horário Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Vencedor QF 1 vs. Vencedor QF 2
19.10 hs. Vencedor QF 3 vs. Vencedor QF 4

Terceiro lugar e Final
13 de Abril de 2021 - Horário Local (GMT-6)


16.40 hs. Perdedores Semifinais (3er. Posição)
19.10 hs. Vencedores Semifinais (Final pelo título)

Os jogos serão transmitidos pela DIRECTV Sports na Argentina, Uruguai, Chile, Colômbia, Bolívia, Equador, Peru e Paraguai; DAZN no Brasil; bem como YouTube e Livebasketball.tv nos outros países.

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Acerca de Basketball Champions League Americas
Basketball Champions League Americas es una innovadora asociación entre FIBA, Federaciones y Ligas, con la participación de 12 grandes equipos de las Américas. Se trata de una competición justa, basada en principios deportivos, con equipos clasificados a través de sus ligas nacionales.

Para mayor información sobre Basketball Champions League Americas, visite bclamericas.basketball o síganos en facebook.com/BCLAmericastwitter.com/BCLAmericas y instagram.com/BCLAmericas

 

SACRAMENTO’S BUDDY HIELD FINED

 

NEW YORK, April 5, 2021 – Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield has been fined $20,000 for directing inappropriate language toward game officials, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

 

The incident occurred following the conclusion of the Kings’ 129-128 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on April 3 at Golden 1 Center.

 

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NBA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SECOND GRANT ROUND TOTALING MORE THAN $3 MILLION TO SUPPORT BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

 

NEW YORK, April 5, 2021 – The NBA Foundation today announced a total of more than $3 million in grants that will create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment in Black communities.  Nine organizations – Big Brothers Big Sisters of MiamiBravenCenter for Leadership DevelopmentCity YearCodeCrewThe Collective BlueprintNAFNew Heights Youth and Road to Hire – have been selected as part of the Foundation’s second grant round.  The grants will enhance and build upon the important work of these national and local organizations that align with the NBA Foundation’s mission to provide skills training, mentorship, coaching and pipeline development for high school, college-aged, job-ready and mid-career individuals in Black communities across the United States and Canada. 

 

Below is a full list of the grant recipients:

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, Inc. aims for all youth to achieve their full potential by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite their power and promise.  As an affiliate of BBBS of America, the oldest and largest mentoring organization in the country, BBBS Miami is rooted and grounded in social justice to develop a diverse and equitable workforce.

 

Braven

Braven is a national organization that empowers promising college students with the skills, confidence, experiences and networks necessary to transition from college to stable first jobs, which lead to meaningful careers and lives of impact.

 

Center for Leadership Development

For more than four decades, the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) has transformed the lives of Black young people in Indianapolis, helping students and their families overcome pervasive challenges by equipping them for post-secondary and professional success with the character development tools, values and skills needed to flourish and enrich their communities.

 

City Year

City Year is a national organization that helps students and schools succeed while preparing the next generation of civically engaged leaders who can work across lines of difference.  In partnership with teachers and schools, City Year AmeriCorps members cultivate learning environments where all students can build on their strengths and thrive while acquiring valuable skills and experiences that prepare them for career success.

 

CodeCrew

CodeCrew is a Memphis-based organization that educates and mentors Black students and professionals, who are underrepresented in tech, to become tech innovators and leaders through practical hands-on computer science training.

 

The Collective Blueprint

Through its mission to increase socioeconomic mobility for Opportunity Youth in Memphis by building pathways to thriving careers, the Collective Blueprint develops and runs high-quality supportive programs to help young adults secure careers while advocating to improve educational and employment systems for all young adults.

 

NAF

NAF is a national organization solving some of the biggest challenges facing education and workforce development by bringing education, business and community leaders together to increase access to opportunities for more than 100,000 high school students that help them reach their full potential.

 

New Heights Youth

New Heights is a New York City-based organization whose mission is to educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by helping them develop the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life.

 

Road to Hire

Road to Hire (R2H) is a Charlotte-based organization that is redefining who is given the chance to start a life-changing career by connecting under-resourced young adults with onramps to high-earning and in-demand careers through paid training, college access, robust life skills support and mentorship.

 

In December 2020, the NBA Foundation announced exaltManagement Leadership for TomorrowMarcus Graham ProjectOperation DREAMTEAM Inc.The Knowledge House and the Youth Empowerment Project as inaugural grant recipients.  The Foundation will continue to collaborate with all 30 teams, their affiliated charitable organizations and the NBPA to support national and local organizations and their efforts to increase education and employment access in Black communities.  Over the next 10 years, the 30 NBA team governors will collectively contribute $30 million annually in initial funding and the NBA Foundation will work strategically to develop additional funding sources. 

 

To learn more about the NBA Foundation or apply for a grant, please visit www.nbafoundation.com.