Charles Barkley Asks NBA Commissioner About ‘Disturbing’ Domestic Violence Incidents During Season Opener Interview

TNT Charles Barkleyis questioning theNBA’s domestic violence policies. “There’s a couple disturbing incidents of domestic violence in the NBA right now. What are we doing to address that?” the retired NBA player asked. “Because you can’t put your hands on women, man. And we should be on the forefront in sports.” Silver’s answer? “We’re addressing it.” He went on to give “credit” to the NBA’s players association, noting, “This wasn’t adversarial....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Carmen Beasley

Charles Barkley Has Lost 62 Lbs.: 'I'm Working Out, I'm Taking My Shot Once a Week'

Photo: LISA O’CONNOR/AFP Charles Barkleyis sharing his weight loss secrets. The NBA star, 60, appeared on the Pat McAfee show where he talked about his routine. “I’m working out, I’m taking my shot once a week,” he says, referring to Mounjaro, which is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. He first disclosed that he was taking Mounjaro on a May 26 episode ofthe Dan Patrick Show....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Richard Powers

Charles Barkley Is Tired of Discussing Michael Jordan Split 'Like We Prince William and Prince Harry'

Photo: Prince Williams/Wireimage, Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Charles Barkleyis frequently asked about the demise of his friendship withMichael Jordan, and he is royally ready to move on. “Yes! A hundred percent. A hundred percent!” the TNT analyst, 60, said onSI Media With Jimmy Trainaabout his dislike regarding the buzz surrounding the end of the relationship with the NBA legend. “Because you know what, Jimmy, they act like we Prince William and Prince Harry....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Ricardo Good

Charles Barkley Laughs While Criticizing Jussie Smollett: 'Do Not Commit Crimes with Checks'

Charles Barkleyis speaking out aboutJussie Smollett. During TNT’sInside the NBAon Thursday night, Barkley, 56, joked about the 36-year-oldEmpireactor, who Chicagopolice saypaid two men $3,500 to stage a “bogus” hate crime attack against him to draw attention to himself because the actor was dissatisfied with his salary. During a panel withShaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson where the four men were discussing which basketball prediction “had no chance of happening,” Barkley responded, “two black guys beating a black guy up....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Luke Daniel

Charles Barkley on Kyrie Irving: 'You Don't Get the Vaccine for Yourself, You Get It for Other People'

Photo: twitter Charles Barkleyis making his feelings known when it comes to being vaccinated against COVID-19. The Basketball Hall of Famer, 58, spoke onInside the NBAon Tuesday and commented on the controversy surrounding Brooklyn Nets playerKyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated. “You don’t get the vaccine for yourself,” Barkley stated. “You get it for other people.” “I got vaccinated, I can’t wait to get the booster,” he added, before continuing to say more on the importance of inoculation....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jerry Reynolds

Charles Barkley Says Michael Jordan 'Went Ballistic' in Conversation That Ended Their Friendship

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley.Photo: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Charles Barkleyrevealed some new details about the explosive conversation between him andMichael Jordanthat ended their once-close friendship years ago. “That would be on his end,” Barkley told Barnes of any “light at the end of the tunnel” for their relationship. Barkley told the podcast hosts that Jordan, 59, “went ballistic” during the conversation after their initial disagreement, whichBarkley told Taylor Rooksstemmed from a comment Barkley made about Jordan’s ownership of the Charlotte Bobcats, now theHornets....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · James Bell

Charles Barkley Says NHL Star Jack Eichel Had 'Zero Idea' Who He Was When They Met: 'It Was Pretty Funny'

Photo:Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty; Mitchell Layton/GettyTo some,Charles Barkleyis one of the most recognizable NBA stars around but to Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel, he’s just a fan.During an interview with Sportsnet at the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals, Barkley, 60, said Eichel, 26, had “zero idea” who he was when the TNT analyst introduced himself.Barkley explained, “Yesterday I was at the hotel. I walked up to Jack Eichel and said how great he was — I think he had zero idea who I was....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Christopher Miller

Charles Barkley Says Younger NBA Players Don't Need Multiple Cars: 'I Got a Kia'

Photo: LISA O’CONNOR/AFP Charles Barkleyhas some financial advice for younger NBA players: Stop buying unnecessary cars. The NBA legend tells PEOPLE that he only drives one car — a Kia. Barkley, 60, says when it comes to cars, he doesn’t need anything fancy. “I got a Kia. People know who I am. I don’t have to drive an expensive car. They know me.” Barkley says he’s noticed NBA players spending “$300,000 on a car, and I’m like, ‘Yo man, everybody knows who you are....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Dr. Michelle Mitchell

Charles Barkley Slams Kendrick Perkins for Saying 'Race' Influenced NBA MVP Voting: 'Asinine, Silly, Stupid'

Photo: Michael Chang/Getty, Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Charles Barkleyhad a lot to say after ESPN analystKendrick Perkinssuggested NBA voters have a racial bias towards two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. The radio hosts played a clip of Perkins saying, “When it comes to MVP voting, 80% of the voters are White Americans. 20% are others.” Barkley, who called race a “touchy subject,” said that both of Jokić’s MVP awards were “well deserved” and questioned Perkins' claims that most voters are White....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Sheri Jackson

Charles Barkley Tells Anyone Who ‘Has a Problem’ with Transgender Community: ‘F— You’

Charles Barkley.Photo:Michael Chang/Getty Michael Chang/Getty Charles Barkley has a message for anyone criticizing the LGBTQ+ community following conservative backlash against corporations partnering with transgender spokespersons this summer.“If you’re gay, God bless you. If you’re trans, God bless you. And if you have a problem with them — f— you,” Barkley, 60,tolda crowd at a bar in Lake Tahoe, Calif., last weekend while he was there for the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Chad Mcdonald

Charles Barkley Wants American Companies to 'Get Off Their A--' and Endorse WNBA Players

NBA legendCharles Barkleyis calling upon American companies to start endorsing WNBA stars. While meeting fans at his Bark.Dawgs pop-up shop with Ruffles during NBA All-Star Weekend, the 60-year-old NBA legend took a moment to advocate for the women of the WNBA. “I love the women at the WNBA,” Barkley tells PEOPLE, explaining that he sympathizes with the “rough time” the league has had, “with the wholeBrittney Grinerthing in the last year,” he says....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Cynthia Gardner

Charles E. Entenmann, Businessman Who Helped Build Famous Family Baked Goods Empire, Dead at 92

Photo: Bay Shore High School Alumni Assosciation Charles E. Entenmann, the businessman — who grew his family’s baked goods brand, Entenmann’s, into a national sensation — has died. He was 92. Today, the company is most known for its variety of desserts, including: ready-to-eat donuts, cookies, cakes, brownies. The brand celebrated its120th anniversaryin 2018. Entenmann’s Instagram “Bimbo Bakeries USA sends its condolences to the Entenmann family on the passing of Charles Entenmann....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Stephen Brown

Charles Esten Breaks Debut Album News, Talks Eric Paslay Collab and Upcoming 'Nashville' Reunion Tour (Exclusive)

YouTube Charles Esten’s debut album has been a long time coming. While playing Deacon Claybourne — the loyal, brooding songwriter and guitarist struggling with addiction — on the country soapNashvillefor over six seasons , music became an integral part of the role. Naturally, his real-life began to somewhat parallel that of his on-screen alter-ego, and in 2016, Esten, 57, began releasing music of his own — allowing him to pursue a longtime passion properly....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Morgan Pruitt