Charles Barkley

Media Meltdowns

Charles Barkley Realizes Isiah Thomas Suicide Jokes Don't Play Well at Press Conferences

Charles Barkley, loudmouth TNT NBA analyst and potential 2014 gubernatorial nominee, may have finally crossed his own arbitrary tastelessness line. Barkley, commenting on the current state of the Knicks at a press conference, made this unfortunate quip about his old buddy Isiah Thomas, who recently overdosed on sleeping pills: More »

1:15 PM on Tue Oct 28 2008
By DAULERIO
13,837 views, 34 comments

Most discussed crazyjoedavola: it would have been in bad taste of Isiah was dead. Since he fucked that up too? +1 future governor more »

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps Outshone By Tina Fey in Quest for Comedic Gold

When Michael Phelps took center stage in Beijing, he dominated the competition in the pool over and over. His ability to step up at the Olympics, on the biggest stage of his sport, was unprecedented. But when he took the stage last night in New York as host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, it was clear he wouldn’t be running away with the standout performance. That honor belonged to Tina Fey, the Sarah Palin doppelganger who was on point from her opening line of “Good evening, my fellow Americans” spoken in perfect Canadian/Alaskan-speak. More »

9:55 AM on Sun Sep 14 2008
By Enrico Campitelli Jr.
15,145 views, 27 comments

Most discussed Herbies_Wingman: Call me crazy, but Amy Poehler is kinda hot more »

doctor

Meet Dr. James Andrews: The Man Who Operates On Your Favorite Player

In the last two decades, Dr. James Andrews became the de facto orthopaedic surgeon to sports stars everywhere. His name is synonymous with sports surgery, as is his location in Birmingham, Alabama. Now Fast Company takes you inside the operating room with the man who fixed Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Drew Brees, Roger Clemens, Bo Jackson, and pretty much any other famous athlete you can think of who has been injured. Meet Dr. James Andrews. More »

1:15 PM on Wed Sep 10 2008
By Clay Travis
9,871 views, 54 comments

Most discussed LeNoceur: My urologist uses the same greeting. more »

NBA

Charles Barkley Like You've Never Seen Him Before

Make sure that you're well stocked on chips and beer, because if this isn't appointment TV, I don't know what is: Charles Barkley is going to undergo a televised colonoscopy. It's all part of part of a "Stand Up to Cancer" special being aired Sept. 5 by NBC, CBS and ABC. Let's just be glad that it's a one-shot thing and not a reality series, I guess. More »

11:00 AM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By Rick Chandler
4,044 views, 75 comments

Latest by ACMEsalesrep: I'm shocked that there's only been on Peter King joke so far. I'm even more shocked that noone's made more »

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley Pays Busboy's Tuition to Temple

Proving that he can be recklessly generous as often as he can be recklessly gambling, Barkley picked up the tuition for a busboy at an Italian restaurant he regularly visits in Philadelphia. Says the Philly Daily News: More »

2:15 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Clay Travis
18,995 views, 61 comments

tahoe celebrity golf

Charles Barkley Knows Not Of These 'Blogs' You Speak Of

So I was mocked repeatedly for my "interview" with Charles Barkley on Thursday, when I introduced myself and told him that I would be blogging his rounds all weekend. Yes, it somewhat resembled Chris Farley interviewing Paul McCartney. But I'll have you know that from that brief exchange came the catchphrase of the tournament. The next day, Barkley told NBC during a TV interview: "My game is like a blog." More »

2:20 PM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Rick Chandler
10,013 views, 57 comments

Latest by suntastic: "Blooooogggggg!" sounds like something Charles would say while being choked to death. Just like in that picture. more »

tahoe celebrity golf

Charles Barkley Reluctantly Puts Me In His Fave Five

When NBC Sports asked if I'd blog portions of this year's American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, of course I said yes. At what other event would I get a chance to interview FOUR participants of Dancing With the Stars? But gradually more details emerged, and I was not amused. The shocking truth: They wanted me to take my laptop out on the course and live blog Charles Barkley's rounds in the event. And I was just foolish enough not to back out. More »

12:00 PM on Fri Jul 11 2008
By Rick Chandler
11,345 views, 81 comments

Latest by Grandjester: White Shoes, Brown Pants, Blue Shirt. When did Barkley move to Boca? more »

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley's Petulance About His Gambling Problem Is Truly Entertaining

The always entertaining Round Mound of Double Down is still hanging out at casinos ("It's for charity!) for the "Ante Up For Africa" tournament and caught up with RawVegas to, once again, let people know he's not gambling. Apparently, it it's the media's fault that he's no longer allowed to gamble. I think Wynn's Las Vegas Resort and his bank account would beg to differ. More »

12:15 PM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By DAULERIO
2,887 views, 59 comments

Latest by josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you: @RachelRayIsTheDevil: That's nice. He hasn't been the same in years. [www.theonion.com] Madeleine Albright is such a ball-buster. more »

Tracking Charles Barkley's Inevitable Wagon Stumble

Charles Barkley Doing His Best To Ignore His Gambling Problem

"It's for charity!" That's Charles Barkley's excuse as to why, only a little more than a month removed from his on-air vow to not gamble for a "year or two", will be back at the poker tables July 2nd in the "Ante Up For Africa" tournament. ("It's for charity!") More »

2:20 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By DAULERIO
3,994 views, 75 comments

Latest by thesepretzels: Now we know that Chuck's golf problem is all grip related. more »

Not So Friendly Wagers

Bet On A Charles Barkley Gambling Backslide

Charles Barkley's gambling debts may be paid-off, but that doesn't mean his reputation as a problem gambler will be going away anytime soon. More »

6:30 PM on Tue May 27 2008
By DAULERIO
5,578 views, 25 comments

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