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TNT Extends Agreement With BarkleyTNT has announced that they have signed Charles Barkley to a multi-year agreement to continue working exclusively on their network, according to a report on nba.com. Barkley works closely with Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith for the network's popular pre and post-game shows. "Charles is one of the most engaging personalities in sports and entertainment today, and we are proud to that he will continue to call TNT his television home for a number of years to come," said David Levy, president of Turner Broadcasting Sales, Inc. and Turner Sports. "As we embark on exciting new challenges next season with NBA TV, we look forward to relaunching the network next season featuring numerous appearances by one of our signature announcers." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Stern Talks PED's On Capitol Hill
"Let's get it right this time. Let's go ahead and get something into law that is acceptable," Republican Joe Barton said regarding the meeting. "It's no fun having this hearing every two to three years." Stern interrupted Barton saying, "The sports leagues have gotten it right in the intervening three years. This is an area where federal legislation is not necessary." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Man Convicted Of Jordan Murder Seeks ParoleAn error in sentencing is keeping one of the two men convicted in the killing of Michael Jordan's father from seeking parole, according to the Associated Press. Larry Martin Demery was given a life sentence after the July 1993 shooting of James Jordan, and also received time in prison for another conviction. Therein lies the issue. "Case law now says the remedy is to withdraw the guilty plea and renegotiate a new sentence or have a new trial," Attorney Hugh Rogers told the AP on Monday. "We're not looking for trials, but hopefully we can set aside the convictions, enter a new plea and we'll be looking at one life sentence." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Feb 2008 Archive
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David Stern was present on Wednesday as leaders from each of the four major sports met on Capitol Hill to discuss legislating on performance enhancing drugs in sports, according to the Associated Press.