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November 18, 2013

Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal defend Matt Barnes' use of n-word

theGRIO REPORT - Former NBA player and current analyst Charles Barkley came to the defense of Clippers forward Matt Barnes…
September 13, 2013

Athletes in disguise: Sports stars’ best alter-ego campaigns

SLIDESHOW - Is it Chris Paul or Cliff Paul? State Farm Insurance's commercial involving Chris Paul's twin 'Cliff Paul' was…
September 12, 2013

Manziel has Charles Barkley ‘really close to saying Roll Tide’

NBC SPORTS - How polarizing is Johnny Manziel? So much so that he’s pushing a dyed-in-the-wool Auburn fan to the…
July 19, 2013

Charles Barkley agrees with Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - Charles Barkley is never at a loss for words. So why would reacting to the George Zimmerman…
May 7, 2013

Charles Barkley: ‘I played with gay players’

NBC Sports - Charles Barkley talks with Dan Patrick about Jason Collins' decision to come out and if he ever…
April 25, 2013

Will Charles Barkley become GM of the Phoenix Suns?

NBC SPORTS - The Suns have fired Lance Blanks and need a GM, and Barkley wants to throw his hat…
October 4, 2012

Charles Barkley thinks LeBron James can be better than Michael Jordan

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Barkley thinks LeBron James can be better than Michael Jordan. Jordan is considered by many…
August 30, 2012

Boyz II Men saves Charles Barkley from destroying karaoke rendition of 'End of the Road'

theGRIO REPORT - Charles Barkley was performing an out-of-tune version of “End of the Road” at a bar in North…
July 17, 2012

Not so fast, Kobe! Obama sides with '92 Dream Team

WASHINGTON (AP) - Add President Barack Obama to the list of people who disagree with Kobe Bryant's boast that this…
June 14, 2012

The top 25 greatest NBA nicknames of all-time

SLIDESHOW - TheGrio team has compiled our favorite NBA nicknames in honor of the NBA finals. Did your favorite player…
May 7, 2012

Charles Barkley to Mitt Romney: 'You're going down, bro'

The highly comedic NBA legend Charles Barkley had a few things to say to Mitt Romney in regards to the…
March 28, 2012

Charles Barkley dresses in drag for new Weight Watchers ad

Charles Barkley is sporting a dress for a new Weight Watchers campaign which will debut April 8...
March 2, 2012

Charles Barkley says some NBA fans need to be 'shot'

Charles Barkley made the statements on Jim Rome's radio show Thursday, saying there's about 20 percent of fans he wishes…
January 9, 2012

Charles Barkley takes on 'white people problems' on SNL

Charles Barkley plays the host of, 'White People Problems' a show that discusses the non-problems difficulties faced by its white…
January 8, 2012

Charles Barkley on SNL: 'Ever since I left, the NBA's been crap'

Charles Barkley returned to host 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time this weekend, and he kicked things off with…
January 6, 2012

Charles Barkley caught on tape calling Weight Watchers a 'scam'

VIDEO - Hall of Famer and TNT commentator Charles Barkley has sung the weight loss program's virtues during a nationally-televised…
December 28, 2011

Charles Barkley Weight Watchers campaign: Hall of Famer a role model for black men

OPINION - Sir Charles, as he is sometimes called, sets an example for other black men who don't typically receive…
October 21, 2011

Why do NBA legends love hating on LeBron?

OPINION - So is this treatment of James more of a generational thing or genuine professional jealousy?...
August 5, 2011

Fox on Obama's b'day: 'Obama's Hip-Hop BBQ Didn't Create Jobs'

The report, which aggregated a Politico story, goes on to detail the menu, guests and R&B, jazz, hip-hop and Motown…
August 2, 2011

Charles Barkley has advice for Tiger Woods, too

Michael Jordan had advice for Tiger Woods as the world's most famous golfer gets back on the course this weekend…