CHARLES BARKLEY BOOKSIGNING
Charles Barkley signs copies of his new book "Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?" at Barnes & Noble in New York on April 5, 2005. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
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NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Former basketball star Charles Barkley said he was inspired to join and campaign for Weight Watchers when he realized he'd gained 100 pounds since retirement.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Jeremy Lin, who ignited a nationwide craze with his recent play for the New York Knicks, has been added to the NBA's Rising Stars game, the league said Friday.
ATLANTA, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Former NBA star Charles Barkley, believing his microphone was turned off, described his gig as a Weight Watchers spokesman as a "scam."
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Comedian Chris Rock said via Twitter Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder helped President Barack Obama celebrate his 50th birthday at the White House.
ATLANTA, July 14 (UPI) -- Shaquille O'Neal has signed with Turner Sports to become an analyst for the network's NBA coverage, the broadcaster said.
NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- NBA star Charles Barkley has signed on as guest host of the first 2010 edition of "Saturday Night Live" in New York, NBC said.
LOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) -- "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will air special U.S. half-hour prime time shows on each night ABC airs the NBA finals, beginning June 4, the network said Monday.
PHOENIX, March 9 (UPI) -- NBA Hall-of-Famer and TV analyst Charles Barkley was free Monday after serving three days in an Arizona jail for drunken driving.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 6 (UPI) -- The Arizona Republic reported Friday that NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has had his 10-day jail sentenced reduced to three.
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