Fans given chance to mull over mascot Jul 27, 2008
People wanted to Charles Barkley him through a plate-glass window. They wanted to line him up at running back without pads and have the offensive line forget to block. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Frank DefordVIEWPOINT Jul 24, 2008
Moreover, outspoken and even prickly black sportsmen like Charles Barkley or Shaquille O'Neal are accepted, and even admired, for their candor. From a cultural point of view, this sea change in attitude signalled that race did not constitute that much of a perceptual difference in public figures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Kings of your hearts Jul 21, 2008
Connie Hawkins, Shane Doan and Steve Nash would add the class, and you won't find better court jesters than Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley. 6. (AZCentral -- Sports)
ACC KO: Player Quotes & Audio Jul 21, 2008
I heard I could be compared to Charles Barkley if youve seen Charles golf. I havent, so hopefully its not too bad The thing with me is that I can hit the ball extremely far, but it just always curves to the right. (InsideCarolina.com)
It's again time to go camping Jul 20, 2008
On this week, NBA legend Charles Barkley weighed in on Favre's request to be released by the Packers. That's right Charles Barkley, former Philadelphia 76ers forward turned inveterate gambler and rumored Alabama gubernatorial candidate, was weighing in on Favre with no apparent expertise ... How would Charles Barkley remain relevant without dropping another $1 million at the tables. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Q&A: Mariner goes one-on-one with Coach Al Kazlousky Jul 19, 2008
Who would win in a race, You, him or Charles Barkley. I d say I would beat Barkley, but Dick Bavetta is probably in better shape than I am. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
SUMMER of ANTICIPATION Jul 16, 2008
Graduates of the program also include Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon. The current client list includes Wright's New Orleans teammate Jannero Pargo, NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce of the Celtics, Olympians Wade, Dwight Howard and Carlos Boozer and Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Unorthodox is a nice way to put it Jul 14, 2008
July 13: Tiffany Simons talks to Charles Barkley and makes him NBA commisioner for a day ... July 11: John Elway describes and demonstrates Sir Charles Barkley's dreadful swing ... I learned not to type too closely to the course when Charles Barkley is swinging. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rhoden edges Romo for 7th Tahoe celebrity win Jul 14, 2008
July 13: Highlights from day three of the American Celebrity Classic in Tahoe, where Charles Barkley still amazes with his play ... Charles Barkley, with his unusual stutter-step swing, finished last with minus 81 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
At it again: Rhoden wins 7th Celebrity Golf crown Jul 14, 2008
Charles Barkley, with his unusual stutter-step swing, finished last with minus 81 points. "It is a very unorthodox swing," said LPGA great , who has a home at Lake Tahoe and helped serve as an analyst for NBC Sports telecast of the event. (ESPN -- Golf)
Rhoden, Romo lead in Tahoe celebrity event Jul 13, 2008
At the other end of the scoreboard Charles Barkley ran his two day total to minus 55. That was significantly worse than his next closest competitors, quarterbacks Trent Green at minus 40 and Jay Cutler at minus 39. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
American Century Championship Jul 13, 2008
Kevin Nealon critiques the swing of Charles Barkley ... Charles Barkley struggles on No. 17 ... Ben Roethlisberger on Charles Barkley's "prettiest swing.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blogging Barkley Jul 13, 2008
Charles Barkley struggles on No. 17 ... July 11: John Elway describes and demonstrates Sir Charles Barkley's dreadful swing ... "Probably the most fun I ever have golfing is with Charles Barkley," said Nealon, who, like Barkley, is a veteran of the the American Centrury event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Complete coverage & more video Jul 13, 2008
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 ... Kevin Nealon critiques the swing of Charles Barkley. (MSNBC -- Sports)
American Century Celebrity 2nd-round scores Jul 13, 2008
Charles Barkley -23 -32--55. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cindy McCain attends IndyCar race in Nashville Jul 13, 2008
ESPN commentator Digger Phelps, to AP, on why no one wanted to see Charles Barkley withdraw from the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship: Because that means one of us will finish last. Incidentally, Barkley ran his two-day total to minus 55 (Stableford scoring), good for dead last going into today's final round. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
POP CULTURE HOT LIST: Celebs, athletes in the headlines Jul 13, 2008
Charles Barkley So you know how Barkley said he's done with gambling this year, saying, "I've got to stop gambling. ... I am not going to gamble anymore," after failing to pay the Wynn a $400,000 debt. Well, apparently he's just "not allowed to gamble for awhile because the media are such jackasses." Yeah, that's why. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Showtime picks experience for 'Inside' Jul 7, 2008
Mayweather said they'll "praise" Hispanic and white fighters, "but black fighters, they never praise." HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, in a statement, says that assertion is "unfortunate" and "we couldn't disagree more." TNT's Charles Barkley, who publicly vowed to quit gambling for "a year or two" after a tardy gambling debt became publicized, was at a Las Vegas charity poker event last week where he explained exactly why he'd quit: "I'm not allowed to gamble," he told the Internet TV... (USA Today -- Sports)
First-place Tampa Bay Rays raise eyebrows throughout baseball Jul 7, 2008
The event features some great golf by the likes of and Rick Rhoden and some not-so-great golf by Charles Barkley. Here's a fighting chance. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stars bring poker faces to Sin City for charity Jul 3, 2008
Charles Barkley also played after a recent pledge to take a hiatus from gambling. The 45-year-old former NBA star, who was sued in May by the Wynn casino for failing to pay back gambling loans, said he would donate his winnings to charity and didn't plan to spend a lot of extra time in town. (MSNBC -- Sports)
More Than Just a Football Player Jul 3, 2008
By TBS Managing EditorDate: Jul 2, 2008 Charles Barkley once said on national television that he was not a role model for young kids. While some may chose to not use their high public profile and athletic success to help inspire young kids to be better, some have recognized how they can use what theyve been given for a greater purpose. (TotalBlueSports.com)
Lawsuit against NBA was a mistake Jun 30, 2008
Dunne said an "administrative error'' led to the mistake, and it would be promptly corrected Monday.advertisementThe casino alleges in the lawsuit filed June 16 in Clark County District Court that the charity used convention and meeting space for a fundraiser during the All-Star Week. According to a fan Web site for Mourning and an online promotional video, a charity billiards tournament and silent auction were held at Wynn Las Vegas on Feb. 15, 2007.Alonzo Mourning Charities did not immediately... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jon WertheimINSIDE TENNIS Jun 30, 2008
This doesn't, of course, give him license to say anything, but -- and I feel similarly about Charles Barkley -- it tempers at least some of the outrage when he crosses the line. More from SI.com Latest News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Game On! Blog: Five replacements for deputy Shaq Jun 27, 2008
Charles Barkley: He has the same type of sense of humor as Shaq and you certainly need that when you are chasing the bad guys. There is not a PC bone in this guy's body and that sure comes in handy with your partner on a stakeout. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fans' interest in PGA Tour will be intermediate at best Jun 26, 2008
July 11-13, with Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Ray Romano and Donald Trump among those expected to participate. Among the early commitments for this year's First Tee Open: Tom Watson, Tom Kite, Hale Irwin, Jay Haas and 2007 champion Gil Morgan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kaun and Jackson Await Draft Jun 26, 2008
Charles Barkley was 6-5 and he scored abound the hole. Michael Beasley shoots it better than Barkley. (Phog.net)
Numbers might not lie, but they're not truthful Jun 25, 2008
"They lie," said Charles Barkley, a basketball commentator for the cable TV network TNT. "I've been measured at 6-5, 6-4 . But I started in college at 6-6.". Even the National Basketball Association lies, apparently. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bryant headlines 12-man Team USA Jun 24, 2008
1996 (6): Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Mitch Richmond, David Robinson, John Stockton. 2008 (5): Anthony, Boozer, James, Kidd, Wade. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Draft disasters Jun 24, 2008
Picked ahead of: Michael Jordan (3rd), Sam Perkins (4th), Charles Barkley (5th), John Stockton (16th) ... 1% three-point shooter, can claim that Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley can't: an NBA championship ring, won in his lone full season with the Bulls (1990-91). (USA Today -- Sports)
Heights get stretched for draft Jun 23, 2008
"They lie," said Charles Barkley, a basketball commentator for TNT. "I've been measured at 6-5, 6-4 3/4. But I started in college at 6-6."Even the NBA lies, apparently. According to Barkley's biography on NBA.com, he is listed as 6-6. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports Letters Jun 22, 2008
Charles Barkley tells Vegas DA: I'll bet you $400,000 right now that I'll never gamble again. Sports letters. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Suns get a 'special' coach in Porter Jun 22, 2008
Porter survived to the last Olympics cut but was let go, as were Charles Barkley and John Stockton. A good, honest living. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Opinion: A.I., Kobe's draft class best since '85 Jun 21, 2008
That was the year of Akeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and John Stockton. It's debatable whether there is a close second. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Barkley accepts invitation to charity poker event Jun 20, 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Charles Barkley is headed back to the tables in Las Vegas to play in a poker tournament about a month after pledging not to gamble. He says it's all for charity. (ESPN -- Golf News)
BACK AT IT: Charles Barkley enters celeb poker event in Vegas... Jun 20, 2008
My Way News - Charles Barkley enters celeb poker event in Vegas. Charles Barkley enters celeb poker event in Vegas ... (AP) In this April 4, 2007, file photo, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley speaks at. (The Drudge Report)
Barkley heads back to Las Vegas tables Jun 20, 2008
NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley, who said about a month ago that he wouldn't gamble for "a year or two," is returning to Las Vegas to participate in a celebrity poker event for charity ... LAS VEGAS - Charles Barkley is headed back to the tables in Las Vegas to play in a poker tournament about a month after pledging not to gamble. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Game On! Blog: Life without Tiger begins in earnest Jun 20, 2008
Charles Barkley, after swearing off gambling, will event. It is for charity though. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Big Three played as one all year Jun 19, 2008
Remember the 1998-99 season when Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, and Charles Barkley joined forces in Houston. There was inner turmoil between Pippen and Barkley during the strike-shortened season, and the Rockets were knocked out in the first round. (Boston Globe)
If it's embarrassing, the Mets have done it Jun 19, 2008
Charles Barkley learned his lesson, is on the wagon and shouldn't have any trouble staying away from the blackjack tables at Lake Tahoe casinos next month when he plays in a celebrity golf tournament, Jason Kidd said yesterday. Barkley, the former NBA star and current basketball analyst, was sued by a Las Vegas Strip casino in May after he failed to pay $400,000 in gambling loans. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No Tiger, but lots of talk Jun 19, 2008
Nearly 80 sports stars and entertainers have pledged to play, including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Dennis Miller, Ray Romano, Mario Lemieux, Jerry Rice and Donald Trump. Ex-NFL quarterback Chris Chandler is the defending champ. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Former quarterback may pass on celebrity golf tournament says NBC Jun 18, 2008
If NBC can convince Favre to join, he would be accompanied by nearly 80 sports stars and entertainers that have pledged to play in the celebrity tournament including: Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Dennis Miller, Ray Romano, Mario Lemieux, John Elway, Jerry Rice and Donald Trump. New to the tournament this year will be NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett, sports announcer Joe Buck and 11-time national sportswriter-of-the-year Rick Reilly. (KRNV.com, NV)
George: Strahan exits as true champion Jun 11, 2008
He can be every bit as good in NFL TV as Charles Barkley is in NBA TV. Strahan has plenty to say and knows how to say it. He leaves the Giants as one of their all-time greats. (ESPN -- Football News)
Michael Strahan Retires: Transcript from His Announcement Jun 11, 2008
I just saw Charles Barkley and he told me I was on his bleep list. I was on the bleep list. (FOX23 News, NY)
Critic's Corner Tuesday Jun 10, 2008
ABC's late-night guy goes prime time for the NBA Finals with Jimmy Kimmel: Game Night (tonight, 8 ET/post-game PT) and guests David Beckham and Charles Barkley. If Reaper (CW, 9 ET/PT) is one of those series you intended to catch up on over the summer, tonight's is a reasonably entertaining, representative outing: Sam (Bret Harrison) and his buddies try to send an angry, insect-infested mistress back to hell, while Sam tries to salvage his own tenuous relationship with Andi. (USA Today -- Life)
Kevin can't wait Jun 7, 2008
This series is vital to Garnett because without a ring he'd be in the same sentence with Charles Barkley and Karl Malone. That is still splendid company, but if you put all of them in a room there'd be no bling. (CBS News)
Youngstarz Basketball Camp again at NR Jun 7, 2008
Charles Barkley infamously voiced his opinion once that NBA players are not role models. Ed Young, Nansemond River's boys basketball coach, has a different line of thinking about that. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Rings - not stats - mark greatness Jun 6, 2008
Rivers agreed that players such as Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, superstars who never won a title, aren't viewed the same as those who have. Wilt Chamberlain was one of the greatest athletes ever, but even some Lakers fans grudgingly would admit that Bill Russell was better, because the Celtics always won when they played the Lakers for the championship. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Many reasons to love L.A. in the Finals Jun 5, 2008
By Charles Barkley, as told to USA TODAY David Stern has a smile wider than the NBA's favorite postseason graybeard, Phil Jackson ... Charles Barkley holds court in his role as an analyst for TNT's studio show, where he's worked since 2000. (USA Today -- Sports)
RINGING ENDORSEMENT: Does ring validate one's career? Jun 5, 2008
Like Boston teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, he is in good company here, too, rubbing elbows with Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Elgin Baylor, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Nate Thurmond, Dikembe Mutombo, Chris Mullin, Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki. Still, it's another of those rooms you'd rather not work, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres when you're hungry for a four-course meal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA playoffs more about money than skill Jun 3, 2008
Following the game, ESPN analyst Tim Lechler and TNT analyst Charles Barkley said it was a foul but the referees didn t want to decide the game. Even Lakers coach Phil Jackson admitted there was contact in a post-game press conference. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA May 31, 2008
Although I will settle for one that the inimitable Charles Barkley offered prior to tipoff Thursday: Asinine. Asinine, specifically, that the NBA felt moved 24 hours after the play in question to issue a statement acknowledging that its referees were wrong in not calling Fisher for a foul. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Juco Big Man Visiting Maryland May 31, 2008
I was talking to Charles Barkley about this other day; I dont think theres been any coach in Division I that has had as many players transfer in the time that has. . (TerpTown.com)
FBI reportedly asks McCready about Clemens May 30, 2008
From O.J. to Charles Barkley and Tonya Harding, NBCSports. com looks at mugshots of famous athletes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tennis' invisible rackets May 28, 2008
(Gambling Intermission II: Charles Barkley is a lucky man -- very few people get to leave Sin City owing a casino $400,000 in markers. Heck, the last time I stayed at Wynn Las Vegas, they charged me $65 for late checkout. (Albany Times Union)
Sports always a gamble May 28, 2008
Try asking the casino for an unsecured loan, unless you're a celebrity like Charles Barkley, who said he repaid a $400,000 debt the other day. The downside on bookie credit is that your legs are your collateral. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Walters: No hope on road in NBA May 27, 2008
All of which proves that Charles Barkley is a moron. If Sir Charles had just stuck to betting on home teams minus the points this postseason, the Wynn Casino would owe him $400,000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DA: Case closed vs. Barkley May 24, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press A Clark County prosecutor says Charles Barkley is off the legal hook and the case on his $400,000 gambling debt is closed. Chief Deputy District Attorney Bernie Zadrowski said on Friday that the retired NBA star sent a $40,000 check to pay statutory and bad check processing fees. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Injury leaves gymnast ham-handed May 24, 2008
A Clark County prosecutor says Charles Barkley is off the legal hook and the case on his $400,000 gambling debt is closed. Chief Deputy District Attorney Bernie Zadrowski said the retired NBA star sent a $40,000 check to pay statutory and bad check processing fees. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bending rules put Barkley in the chips May 23, 2008
But when it comes to TV sports guidelines, there's TNT's Charles Barkley and then there's everybody else. Everybody else pretty much needs to stick to the script that TV sports doesn't get into race, religion, sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll unless they're handled in the usual upbeat formulas that often feature redemption. (USA Today -- Sports)
Game On! blog: Eye-opener begins with a spoiled Garden party May 23, 2008
USA TODAY's Michael Hiestand wonders why Charles Barkley always has been allowed to play by his own weird. Yes, golfers get hurt, too. (USA Today -- Sports)
Opinion: Stern must deal with Barkley, Donaghy issues May 22, 2008
Butch Dill / APThe timing of Charles Barkley's latest gambling revelation has to make the NBA wince, writes Tim Dahlberg of the Associated Press ... In a way, Charles Barkley has to be happy that all he suffered for refusing to pay $400,000 in gambling debts was a little public embarrassment. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spurs areteamwelove to hate May 22, 2008
" Bowen spoke from his cell phone in New Orleans on Monday night, three hours before his team methodically knocked out the Hornets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals three hours before a player less than a month away from 37 years old, maybe the premier perimeter defender in NBA history, frustrated Chris Paul and some bold kid named Jannero Pargo, who thought he was going to save the day for New Orleans before Bowen got in his grille late and the rickety Spurs sent a bunch of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
POP CULTURE HOT LIST: Our favorite story of the year May 22, 2008
Charles Barkley So, Sir Charles says he's done with gambling. We'd probably come to the same conclusion if we dropped $400,000 at the Wynn. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ping-pong ball falls Bulls' way in lottery May 21, 2008
Former NBA star Charles Barkley has retired his debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino that sued him after he failed to pay $400,000 in gambling loans. But the civil lawsuit remains open, and it's going to cost Sir Charles $40,000 more to get out of the legal doghouse. (Boston Globe)
Bulls win lottery; Warriors stay 14th May 21, 2008
Barkley's debt: Charles Barkley has retired his debt to Wynn Las Vegas, the casino that sued him Thursday after he failed to pay $400,000 in gambling loans made Oct. 18 and 19. Jennifer Dunne, a spokeswoman for Wynn Las Vegas, said it received Barkley's check Tuesday and sent it to the district attorney. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
