Even players not sure free agency risk worth it Oct 27, 2009
Charles Barkley thinks it's "stupid.". Trying to win through free agency is risky in the NBA, yet the Knicks, New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat clearly seem to be leaning in that direction. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Barkley expresses interest in becoming NBA GM Oct 27, 2009
Charles Barkley expresses interest in running NBA front office - NBA - SI.com ... TNT commentator Charles Barkley said he'd like to be GM in the right situation ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Charles Barkley thinks he can do better than some of the general managers he criticizes on TV.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
GAME ON! Is McGwire a good choice as Cardinals coach? Oct 27, 2009
As long as it doesn't involve spending any of my money, I'm all for granting Charles Barkley his wish (Of course, I'd also like to see Barkley make good on his one-time goal of being Alabama's governor, just to see how Nick Saban would deal with having Sir Charles as his ultimate boss. As a GM, Chuck would be an even looser cannon than Mark Cuban. (USA Today -- Sports)
Give glory-seeking Jess a stern talk Oct 24, 2009
American basketball legend, Charles Barkley, on ESPN radio: ''I don't want to insult the Australians but I am like, 'These guys are some damn idiots. Nobody plays football without pads every week for three, four or five months and don't make any money. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
30 YEARS OF THE THREE-POINTER History made from long distance Oct 19, 2009
In the place of gritty power forwards like Karl Malone and Charles Barkley, the NBA now has the Magic's Rashard Lewis, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki and the Knicks' Al Harrington, chameleons who can post up, take defenders off the dribble and shoot from the perimeter. And the league absolved offensive players from defensive hand checks, allowing smaller players to navigate the lane. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
AutoTrader.com Tips Off NBA on TNT Partnership With Second AutoTrader.com Open Outdoor NBA Game Oct 10, 2009
com desk, alongside popular NBA analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. In addition to pregame and on-court exposure, AutoTrader. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
That's the ticket, and the tape Oct 5, 2009
Charles Barkley, who was mocked on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, partied with Tiger Woods s coach Hank Haney (both inset) at Shrine at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods on Friday and Saturday night. Also at the club were comedian Mike Epps and Chris CT Tamburello of The Real World: Paris. (Boston Globe)
Love of the game Oct 1, 2009
I think a lot of people kind of bashed Charles Barkley for saying I am not a role model, because it is so not true, because when you have a platform that we have as professional basketball players, whether you like it or not, you are a role model in some sense of the word, especially coming from the University of Tennessee, where you live in a fishbowl, Crossley said. People know you. (InsideTennessee.com)
Barkley: 'Twitter is for losers' Sep 30, 2009
Charles Barkley has been working on his golf swing ... Charles Barkley joined the show to discuss a number of topics ... "There's nothing in my life that I can accomplish that's going to give me the rush of being Michael Jordan or Charles Barkley," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A Russian Owner in NBA: Tycoon Buying NJ Nets Sep 24, 2009
"In any sport nowadays, if you can bring someone in who is financially stable, it is great for the sport, and I think it will be great for the NBA," former player and current TV analyst Charles Barkley said. "If he's going to do some work on the building and not take advantage of the fans, that's great for the city.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
Comic Caliendo entertains D-backs Sep 22, 2009
Following batting practice, Caliendo taped a number of spots to be played in-game on the scoreboard urging fans to stand up and cheer in many different voices including former NBA great Charles Barkley. "This is a dream come true for me," Caliendo said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Silence is golden for Auburn's Chizik Sep 18, 2009
The second clip is of former NBA great Charles Barkley, an Auburn alumnus, on the ESPN show Pardon the Interruption. Barkley, never one to mince words, claims Chizik -- who is white -- was hired partly because of race, and University at Buffalo coach Turner Gill -- who is black -- was passed on by Auburn, at least in part, because of race. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jordan relishes Cup role Sep 17, 2009
He wore a bright orange shirt, chewed on a cigar and unleashed a torrent of good-natured grief on longtime friend Charles Barkley. Then, after Barkley and his group headed down the fairway, The Chronicle approached Jordan and asked his thoughts about coming to San Francisco in October. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ray Romano going to golf doctor for reality show Sep 15, 2009
The first season of "The Haney Project" with former NBA player Charles Barkley was the second-highest rated program in the network's history. Only "The Big Break," about competing for a spot on the professional tour, did better. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ray Romano Is Haney's Next Project Sep 15, 2009
The Emmy Award winner and Everybody Loves Raymond star has signed on as Haney's next celebrity golf student, following in the rather large shoes of Charles Barkley. Scheduled to debut in spring 2010, the series will follow the same format that made the premiere season of The Haney Project, with Romano attempting to improve his golf game under the tutelage of Haney, as the two will begin working together this fall. (Multichannel News)
Rare air as Jordan gets into Hall of Fame Sep 13, 2009
Everybody's here to see Michael,'' Charles Barkley said. He's the greatest player of all time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jordan will get final accolade with Hall induction Sep 12, 2009
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley will induct Jerry Sloan and discusses Michael Jordan's careerTags. Basketball Hall Of Fame News Conference. (ABC News)
NBA's 'Air' Jordan in rare company in Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
"Everybody's here to see Michael," Charles Barkley said before the festivities. "He's the greatest player of all-time.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Sloan, Stockton entering Hall of Fame Sep 11, 2009
Like it or not, he will be honored, starting with a speech from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley Sloan's choice to make the introduction. Sloan was an assistant coach on the 1996 Olympic team, which included Barkley, Stockton and Malone. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sloan, Stockton to be enshrined in Hall of Fame Sep 11, 2009
"That was a personal thing. They just said that I should do it.'' Sloan chuckled last week that he hoped most of the fans at the ceremony in Springfield, Mass., will be there for the other inductees, who also include and Rutgers women's coach C. Vivian Stringer. Like it or not, he will be honored, starting with a speech from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley - Sloan's choice to make the introduction. Sloan was an assistant coach on the 1996 Olympic team, which included Barkley, Stockton and Malone.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
The Hall awaits Sep 11, 2009
Thats what Charles Barkley was forced to acknowledge in 1984, when he came to the U.S. Olympic trials believing he was the best player in the nation and left realizing someone was better. I think it wouldnt be fair or realistic to say I thought he was going to turn out to be the greatest basketball player ever, Barkley said, but I knew he was good. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jordan selects Thompson as presenter for HOF Sep 10, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes , , and coaches Jerry Sloan of the and C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Lidge on shaky ground as Phils closer Sep 10, 2009
Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson (presented by Larry Brown and George Gervin) and John Stockton (Isiah Thomas) plus coaches Jerry Sloan (Charles Barkley) and C. Vivian Stringer (John Chaney). Lisa Leslie s 18 points helped the Sparks secure a WNBA playoff spot with a 76-68 victory over the Silver Stars in Los Angeles. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Opinion: Even Jordan must learn the hardest lesson Sep 9, 2009
Try and name another athlete who could play himself in a corny movie like "Space Jam" battling animated giant aliens who looked suspiciously like Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, et. al. and still have it gross $230 million worldwide. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jordan picks ex-NC State player for HOF Sep 9, 2009
Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the and C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers. (ESPN -- Basketball)
SteveAschburnerInside The NBA The Thunder will face something new in '09-10: high expectations. Sep 9, 2009
On Westbrook's role as a point guard with off-guard scoring skills: "He thinks like a 1. Can he score? Absolutely. A lot of the good ones now, , , those guys can do both. I'm not saying he's going to play like me -- if he ever does change his game to play like me, someone else is going to be coaching him. I want him to use his ability to get to the basket, get to the free-throw line, create double teams so he can kick to open shooters. That's the plan this year, to get him playing really... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Click here to vote for Arizona's favorite athlete Aug 31, 2009
Young: The Valley's 10 most-endearing athletes. Young: The Valley's 10 most-endearing athletes. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Moore Looks to Broadcasting After... Aug 30, 2009
The senior wide receiver said that TNT's Charles Barkley is another television host he admires. "Deion Sanders, Charles Barkley and Michael Irvin fit my personality style," Moore said. (Gobulldogs.com)
For or Against a New Arena? Aug 29, 2009
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dominique Wilkins to name a few. In the end, if Kentucky closes Rupp down and opens a new facility, there will be many advantages to go along with the disadvantages. (BigBlueNation.com)
Bowden passes up a chance to win by losing Aug 28, 2009
Apparently, kids aren't the only ones having trouble telling Gnarls Barkley and Charles Barkley apart. The cheating is not at issue, because Florida State uncovered the academic funny business and reported it to the NCAA in the fall of 2007 in hopes of cutting a more lenient deal. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Black and Coaching in the Ivy League Aug 28, 2009
NBA Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley, an Auburn alumnus, called his alma mater racist for the decision. Meanwhile James Franklin, a top assistant coach at the University of Maryland was passed over for many openings before opting to take a coach-in-waiting position there. (Slate)
Under the radar Aug 19, 2009
Former NBA star Charles Barkley, among others, was critical of his old school for not interviewing a minority -- namely Buffalo's Turner Gill, considered by many as the next great young head coach. The initial rough waters eased a bit, and Chizik has tried to dodge controversy. (Florida Today)
Spurred into action Aug 16, 2009
With three years left on his contract, he has already logged more time than Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, and Dominique Wilkins. Garnett would have reached 40,000 a while ago if he had (a) stayed in Minnesota, where he played major minutes or (b) not been injured in each of his two seasons with the Celtics. (Boston Globe)
Jerry West breaks down Lakers Aug 8, 2009
FRIDAY'S SHOW: Charles Barkley. Jerry West. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brian Urlacher: I like Jay Cutler Aug 7, 2009
COMING UP FRIDAY: Charles Barkley. Jerry West. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nash deal shouldn't be criticized Jul 29, 2009
Unless he is traded, he will join the fraternity of impact players who never won a title, a list that includes Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton and Patrick Ewing. That notoriety will follow him for the rest of his life, and on some level, it has to sting. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Know The Coach - Sharon Perkins Jul 28, 2009
First job: Toys R Us in Columbia, MO Talent I'd like to have: Drummer Favorite meal: Steak and mashed potatoes Favorite athletes to watch in other sports: Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Roger Federer One coaching peer I truly respect: Patrick Murphy (Alabama softball head coach) Favorite city to visit: Sarasota, FL Favorite team as a kid: New York Yankees Favorite values in others: Hard working Favorite attribute about myself: Intensity And least: Hate to workout and drink water My dream date would... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Legal experts: Big Ben may pay even if innocent Jul 25, 2009
Several lawyers and legal scholars say the 31-year-old employee of Harrah s Lake Tahoe hotel has the added chore of taking on a casino in Nevada, where the gambling industry wields considerable clout (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Taurasi set to return Saturday in WNBA All-Star game Jul 25, 2009
The Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, left, and the Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi, right, share a laugh with San Antonio head coach Dan Hughes during a practice session for the Western Conference All-Stars. The WNBA All-Star game is Saturday in Connecticut. (USA Today -- Sports)
A Humbling Rite Of Passage AP; Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty ImagesBaron Davis (2007 playoffs), Scottie Pippen ('94 playoffs) and Vince Carter ('00 Olympics) all have signature dunks. LeBron James is hardly the first NBA star to get dunked on for all the sporting world to see. And he certainly won't be the last icon to get 'posterized,' either, writes Steve Aschburner. Jul 24, 2009
LeBron James shouldn't feel shame for getting dunked on - Steve Aschburner - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 23, 2009 3:17PM; Updated: Thursday July 23, 2009 6:41PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
FRONT ROW: Nash is sticking around Jul 22, 2009
Even if Nash isn t quite the player he was when he won those back-to-back MVP awards, he s still the face of this franchise and the most popular player this team has employed since Charles Barkley s prime. The Suns likely aren t going to contend for a title next season, but Nash s presence will make the fans happy. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
How's that Grand Slam working out for you, Tiger?... Jul 21, 2009
Imagine how bad a golfer you have to be to lose to Charles Barkley. Score: 16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ESPN/ABC in the rough at British Open Jul 20, 2009
Dan Hicks, on NBC's made-for-TV celebrity golf Sunday, found an upside to famously golf-challenged Charles Barkley resorting to one-handed swings "at least he's not double-hitching with that." Reggie Jackson, on an MSG Network show that aired Sunday, said he was "portrayed as a blowhard, kind of a buffoon" in the 2007 ESPN Bronx is Burning series about the 1977 New York Yankees. Jackson, who has been an ESPN analyst, says "so much" of what his character is shown as had actually "never happened."... (USA Today -- Sports)
Fuhr, Rhoden share lead at celeb tourney Jul 19, 2009
Kevin Nealon, paired with Charles Barkley, had his usual band of supporters wearing Team Nealon T-shirts with a catch phrase on the back that over the years has included Altitude with an attitude, Shooting for the middle of the pack, It could happen. and last years Were due. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tournament a success Jul 19, 2009
com and play the same course that celebrities such as Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley compete on each July: Edgewood Tahoe, in the NBCSports. com Tahoe Golf Challenge. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Romo leads celebs in Tahoe, won't discuss Jessica Jul 18, 2009
- Although golfs top players were in Scotland, there was some celebrity power at Lake Tahoe on Friday as Tony Romo shot a 3-under-par 69 to take the first-round lead and Charles Barkley avoided last place barely at the 20th annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback and the NBA Hall of Famer-turned-television analyst are among 89 past and present sports stars, actors and politicians competing through Sunday for the $600,000 purse at... (MSNBC -- Sports)
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Cards coach Ken Whisenhuntmaking a splash at Lake Tahoe Jul 18, 2009
It was probably Charles Barkley, but no one knows for sure. Whisenhunt grins. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Romo tops Tahoe; Barkley avoids basement Jul 18, 2009
Tony Romo leads Celebrity Golf Championship in Tahoe; Charles Barkley avoids last place - ESPN ... Charles Barkley talks NBA, golf and much more. (ESPN -- Golf)
Romo has 1st round lead at Tahoe celebrity golf Jul 18, 2009
Although golf's top players were in Scotland, there was some celebrity power at Lake Tahoe on Friday as Tony Romo shot a 3-under-par 69 to take the first-round lead and Charles Barkley avoided last place barely at the 20th annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. . (Herald Sun)
Celebrate good times: Athletes, teams master art of 'look at me' Jul 17, 2009
Charles Barkley said on the radio: "When you have to rehearse crap, that crosses the line, in my opinion.". And there is the rub. (USA Today -- Sports)
Total package: Clippers' Griffin has combo of speed, power Jul 16, 2009
The Clippers' Blake Griffin, shooting over the Lakers' Chinemelu Elonu Monday, scored 27 points in his summer league debut. By Chris Tomasson, Special for USA TODAY LAS VEGAS It hasn't taken long for top NBA draft pick to cause commotion on a team often starving for publicity. (USA Today -- Sports)
Official: Arson suspected in LA County fire Jul 13, 2009
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is making another big contribution to help the victims of a wildfire that destroyed more than 250 homes at Lake Tahoe two years ago. Barkley donated $100,000 a year ago to South Tahoe's Community Disaster Resource Center to benefit victims of the 2007 Angora Fire. (Fresno Bee -- State)
At his core, Henderson always an Athletic Jul 11, 2009
The only other time I've done anything like that was at the old Boston Garden for a Rockets game, when Charles Barkley played for Houston. I just sat on press row and listened to everything he said from the bench, including a sympathetic jab at the fans of the then-pitiful Celtics: "I sure hope they sell liquor here, 'cause you shouldn't have to watch this team sober.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tahoe celebrates 20 years of celebrity golf Jul 10, 2009
Charles Barkley may not play well, but he's one of the fans' favorites at the American Century Championship ... It continues to get bigger every year," he said. More than 70 golfers will be competing this year for the $600,000 purse and $125,000 winner's check at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship from July 17-19. Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, John Elway, Jerry Rice, Charles Barkley, Dale Jarrett, Jason Kidd, Mario Lemieux, Marcus Allen, Ray Allen, Dan Marino, Lawrence Taylor and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mercury star Diana Taurasi cited for DUI Jul 4, 2009
Taurasi joins a list of notable athletes pulled over for suspicion of DUI or DUI in recent months, including TNT commentator and former player Charles Barkley and Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Actor Donovan gets some 'Notice' on Fenway's mound Jul 4, 2009
In addition to Matt and Ben, the famous faces flipping cards included New Hampshire s own Sarah Silverman, actors Dean Cain, Jennifer Tilly, and Brad Garrett, onetime NBA star Charles Barkley, and former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson. Read the Names Blog at. (Boston Globe)
Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod Jul 2, 2009
The star-studded American roster was comprised of NBA player legends: Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson and Stockton, and a legendary coaching staff consisting of the late Chuck Daly, and assistants P.J. Carlesimo, Mike Krzyzewski and Lenny Wilkens. How famous was the group. (Gozags.com)
Slam dunk! Dream Team earns spot in Hall of Fame Jul 1, 2009
The star-studded team that featured Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Charles Barkley and won the gold medal in Barcelona headlines this year's class of 10 inductees. The class, which will be formally announced Wednesday morning, will be inducted Aug. 12 in Chicago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jennings shows potential - or at least candor Jun 30, 2009
Away from the ball, Jennings has shown some potential to be another Charles Barkley, a remorselessly genuine personality whose indiscretions eventually matured into the deepest, rawest wit in sports. Jennings already has a) turned up a few picks late to shake hands with Commissioner David Stern on stage at the draft, b) gone on camera and called Spanish prospect Ricky Rubio "all hype" and c) apparently done an obscene telephone interview with rapper Joe Budden, who sent out the results as a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009
Is Danyel Smith too young to remember Jackie Robinson, or Hank Aaron, or Arthur Ashe, or Wilt Chamberlain, or Julius Erving, or Magic Johnson, or Michael Jordan, or Charles Barkley, or Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali, or Louis Armstrong, or Harry Belafonte, or Chuck Berry, or James Brown, or Ray Charles, or Nat King Cole, or John Coltrane, or Miles Davis, or Aretha Franklin, or Marvin Gaye, or Jimi Hendrix, or Lena Horne, or Etta James, or Quincy Jones, or Wynton Marsalis, or Smokey Robinson, or... (CBS News)
Suns complete deal to send Shaq to Cavs Jun 26, 2009
Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon. Lost in '97 conf. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Coach: Thabeet should be No. 1 Jun 26, 2009
THURSDAY'S SHOW: Charles Barkley. Joe Torre. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Celebrity golf Jun 25, 2009
July 13: Highlights from day three of the American CelebrityChampionship in Lake Tahoe, where Charles Barkley still amazes with his play ... July 11: John Elway describes and demonstrates Sir Charles Barkley's dreadful swing ... NBC analysts break down the amazing differences between Charles Barkley's swing on the course and on the range. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Names in the game Jun 24, 2009
Lowrey keeps in shape on what he calls a "fun box,'' a set of ramps in his family's back yard.- ROBB LUEHR, Journal TimesRACINIAN TAKES ON THE WORLDWhen Team USA heads to Raleigh-Durham, N.C. this weekend, one Racine athlete will be going along for the ride.Bob Despins, a distance runner, is one of 56 members of the Wisconsin team that is scheduled to begin competition Sunday in what will be the largest sporting event in the world in 1999, the Special Olympics World Summer Games. More than 7,000... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
