Columbus, OH

The Spun

Turner Sports is no longer a rights holder for the NBA, and as you might expect, that's a problem for Charles Barkley. Barkley has been one of the most prominent members of Turner's NBA coverage for the better part of the last three decades, and he wants to be paid the extent of his current deal. ...

Fans React To Charles Barkley's Eye-Popping Salary With TNT

Awful Announcing

While his primary work these days is as a NBA analyst, Charles Barkley often weighs in on other matters. Those include news and current events (on social media, in interviews, and on his former CNN show King Charles with Gayle King), other sports (particularly hockey), and business negotiations. On that latter front, Barkley has been remarkably vocal Read more...
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Charles Barkley blasts WBD for suing NBA

The NBA on TNT era is coming to an end, officially. Wednesday afternoon, the NBA announced Warner Bros. Discovery's proposal did not match the offer the league received from Amazon Prime Video. As a result, the league has agreed to an 11-year deal with Amazon, officially leaving Warner, and ...

NBA Announces Final Decision On Future With TNT

Athlon Sports

Earlier this week, TNT announced that it matched the $1.8 billion per year offer extended by Amazon in hopes of retaining the company's long-standing media rights deal with the NBA. Despite this offer from the Warner Bros-owned company, the NBA elected to stick with Amazon's original offer — ...

Charles Barkley Blasts NBA in Official Statement After TNT Decision

Charles Barkley will remain with TNT sports for the duration of his 10-year, $210 million contract or he is prepared to listen to offers from ESPN, NBC and Amazon as he also considers retirement. Barkley is in the third year of his contract. WBD officially lost their media rights for...

Charles Barkley Prepared To Consider Options If TNT Doesn't Pay Out 10-Year, $210M Deal

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Word of mouth and positive reviews can go a long way for drumming up business for a restaurant, so much so that an eatery can experience a boom in popularity almost overnight with a good word and viral social media post. Whether the establishment has been a longtime staple of the community or is a relative newcomer to the restaurant scene, there are plenty of eateries that have achieved a level of regional, or even national, fame and praise that continue to entice customers to see what it's all about.

Georgia Spot Crowned 'Most Famous Restaurant' In The State

Our caller guesses these artists that have Christmas songs. Can you guess them all ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Game: Christmas In July

Alexandria, VA

The guys from Metallica recently got a lesson in pressing splatter vinyl!. Last year they bought a controlling stake in Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, VA, so they stopped by to lead how it's done. Check out the video below or on YouTube, and for the complete story, listen to...

WATCH: Metallica Learns How to Make Vinyl at Furnace Record Pressing

Maryland State

While they're known for Waffle Fries, the Little Blue Menu in Maryland is experimenting with the new side. An Instagram post on Little Blue Menu’s account showcases the golden treats as Rebecca Black’s “Friday” plays. We will see if the offering makes it to locations nationwide!

Chick-Fil-A Is Testing A New French Fry

Eufaula, AL

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Rara Thomas was arrested again Friday (July 26) morning on multiple "family violence" charges, DawgsHQ's Jake Rowe reports. Thomas, 21, of Eufaula, Alabama, was charged with two counts of batter (misdemeanors) and one count of cruelty to children (felony), all of which carried a "family violence tag," according to Rowe. The senior was booked by the Athens-Clark County Police Department at 3:20 a.m. ET and remains jailed pending a bond hearing.

Georgia Wide Receiver Rara Thomas Arrested On Serious Charges

Fairfax County, VA

Washington, DC

The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Snoop Dogg made history at the Olympic games by carrying the torch ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris. On Friday, July 26, the California native was one of several celebrity torchbearers who brought the torch through its final journey through the Saint-Denis suburb of Paris. He even c-walked with the torch before he passed it off.

Snoop Dogg Carries Olympic Torch In Paris Ahead Of Opening Ceremony

Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports, and Amazon Prime Video appear to be the winners in the NBA’s $76 billion sweepstakes—which means Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports gets kicked to the curb after 40 loyal years with the league. There are multiple reasons why Wednesday’s outcome...

ESPN’s Negotiating Tactics Left TNT in the Dust for NBA Rights

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It's no secret that NBA TV ratings are straggling a bit in recent years. Parity should be a good thing for professional basketball in theory, yet in the midst of six different champions in as many seasons, there's been a steady decline at least when it comes to NBA Finals viewership.

Without a Golden State Warriors dynasty or LeBron James dominating the East in Cleveland, we've gone from an average of over 20 million viewers in the 2016 and 2017 Finals to about 11.3 million for the latest Boston Celtics-Dallas Mavericks matchup. Yeesh.

But the NBA Finals have nothing to do with...

Charles Barkley Blasts Adam Silver & Owners As TNT Loses NBA Media Rights To Amazon

Charles Barkley is finally speaking out on the NBA's breakup with TNT ... and it's clear as day, he's pissed over the split.

Charles Barkley Rips NBA For Moving On From TNT, 'It Just Sucks'

‘Inside the NBA’ is the rare sports studio show that oftentimes feels like a bigger deal than the games happening on the court. The cast of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith wasn’t just framing the discourse around the biggest stories in the NBA, it was often creating new talking points and viral moments out of thin air by leveraging the panel’s amazing chemistry.

Charles Barkley, ‘Inside the NBA’ cast are suddenly hottest free agents in basketball

Larry Brown Sports

Charles Barkley said during the NBA Finals that he would retire from television work following the 2024-25 season if TNT lost the broadcast rights to the NBA. The latter has happened, but Barkley is suddenly keeping the door open to working elsewhere. Barkley told Andrew Marchand of The Athletic that he will retire if Turner...
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Charles Barkley suggests he is reconsidering his retirement decision

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Charles Barkley: The NBA Made a Last-Ditch Cash Grab

Longtime co-host of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Charles Barkley joins Dan Patrick on the Dan Patrick Show to weigh in on the new media rights deal...

Charles Barkley: The NBA Made a Last-Ditch Cash Grab

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