sports.aol.com - 5/20/2008
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Charles Barkley 's $400,000 gambling debt made a lot of waves last week, so it wasn't too surprising to see him address it on TNT's Inside the NBA before tonight's Game 7 between the Spurs and Hornets. As you can see above, not only has he paid the debt, but he's sworn off gambling for the foreseeable future. Said Barkley, "Just because I can afford to lose money, don't mean I should do ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... 3's, quick release, ability to pull up, comfortable going to the rim, can finish on either side of the basket? It was last seen about a month ago. Yesterday, its absence was especially notable, and he'd like it back. We are also looking for Ray's crunch-time minutes; those have gone missing, too. If either found, please return to: Ray Allen, Wellesley, MA; or, Boston Celtics, 226 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114. Please help if you can. It will be sad if Ray has to retire." Charles Barkley, gambling, and abstinence. J.R. Giddens ...
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I Won't Not Never Do It Again
deuceofdavenport.com 5/20/2008 — If you missed Ernie Johnson's interview with Charles Barkley about his gambling debt on the TNT pregame show last night, here's the video. Barkley says he can handle it on his own and says he's not going to gamble again before qualifying it by saying he won't gamble for a year... Best of luck to Sir Charles.
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msn.foxsports.com 5/20/2008 — Charles Barkley said Monday he will stop gambling, at least for now, less than a week after acknowledging he owed a $400,000 debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino.
"I like to go into Vegas, it's a fun place, but you know what, I've got to stop gambling. ...
Comments and Interviews from Hornets/Spurs Game 7 on TNT
bizofbasketball.com 5/20/2008 — The following is comments for the Spurs/Hornets Game 7 Monday night. The comments come from the NBA on TNT broadcast team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Chris Webber, as well as courtside interviews with Hornets head coach Byron Scott, Spurs guards Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker TNT’s NBA coverage continues on Wednesday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET with exclusive coverage of the ...
Lakers Get Some Rest and Relaxation Before West Finals —
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In the LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Elliott Teaford writes "the Lakers returned to the practice court relaxed and recovered Monday, appearing energetic and fit after taking the weekend off following their victory Friday over Utah in the Western Conference ...
Spurs slept on plane after Game 7 win (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 5/20/2008
The San Antonio Spurs' departure from New Orleans after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals was delayed several hours after their plane had mechanical problems, the team said Tuesday. The team could not find hotel rooms in the city, so ...