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Charles Barkley takes aim at ESPN bosses in no-holds-barred criticism of new-look 'Inside the NBA' broadcast
24 Jan 2026 00:07 GMT
By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR
Published: 16:40 EST, 23 January 2026 | Updated: 16:49 EST, 23 January 2026
Charles Barkley is being underutilized by ESPN, according to none other than Charles Barkley.
'We've complained, we've only been …
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Shaquille O'Neal receives harsh criticism from a former Celtics player after his photos with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
21 Jan 2026 14:38 GMT
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is once again at the center of a global firestorm that mixes cultural outreach and political controversy with sports. In his recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, the basketball legend had a photoshoot with Turkish President …
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Erdogan Played Basketball with NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal
21 Jan 2026 10:17 GMT
At the event, Erdogan and O’Neal not only played basketball but also signed several balls, which became memorable souvenirs for those present.
Additionally, they took joint photographs with young athletes, adding to the festive atmosphere.
High-ranking …
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Charles Barkley calls out ESPN over Inside the NBA while daring network to fire him in brutally honest verdict
22 Jan 2026 16:08 GMT
It's safe to say that Charles Barkley is not happy with ESPN.
The former NBA star has only been employed by the network for just over a year, but is already threatening the network to fire him.
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Barkley has been unimpressed since 'Inside the NBA…
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Erdogan plays basketball with Shaquille O'Neal in Istanbul
20 Jan 2026 17:30 GMT
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal met at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul.
The two posed together on the court, exchanged signed basketballs and took a few shots at one of the baskets.
The …
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Charles Barkley reveals annoyance at Inside the NBA not being on ESPN very much
22 Jan 2026 03:56 GMT
When Inside The NBA moved to ESPN, Charles Barkley expressed the idea that he didn't want to be used all over the worldwide leader's shows.
But Chuck also wanted to be on TV occasionally.
In the first half of the NBA season, there's been very …
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Enes Kanter Freedom Blasts NBA Legend For 'Kissing Up' To Turkey’s Dictator
21 Jan 2026 01:38 GMT
Enjoy the vacation, Shaq … hope the photos were worth the integrity.
PublishedJanuary 20, 2026 8:20 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 20, 2026 8:05 PM EST
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Big Shaq is a legend on the court. Lately, he is taking a massive L in the arena …
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From NBA buckets to FIBA glory: How the Top 10 scorers delivered internationally
20 Jan 2026 13:59 GMT
MIES (Switzerland) - When Kevin Durant on Sunday leapfrogged Dirk Nowitzki into sixth place on the all-time scorers list in NBA history, it served as a reminder that many of the best players in the history of the game also compete for their national team.
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NFL playoffs: Kayshon Boutte sends Denver Broncos to Cancun as sport's graveyard for fallen Super Bowl dreams looms
23 Jan 2026 12:49 GMT
23 January 2026, 10:03 | Updated: 23 January 2026, 12:32
"One, two, three... Cancun!"
One might typically associate Cancun with white-sand beaches, ocean opulence and Mexican Caribbean sunshine that forge one of the world's luxury holiday …
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'Kobe's 81': Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Black Mamba's highest scoring game
23 Jan 2026 02:51 GMT
On this day, 20 years ago, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, setting his career high and the second-most points in a single game in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100 points.
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