Charles Barkley won’t be seen in T-mobile ads. The T-mobile cell company has announced that it won’t be airing those entertaining Charles Barkley-Dwyane Wade commercials, at least for the time being. Barkley, who was also suspended from his NBA commentating job for the TNT network, is still suffering backlash from his New Year’s Eve drunk-driving arrest in Arizona. T-mobile says the Barkley ads will be replaced by general company promo until further notice. After his arrest, the former NBA great told police he ran a stop sign while hurrying to get oral sex from a woman passenger.

Baseball Hero Passes at 78                                                                               

 A man known for both his talent as an athlete and his crowd-entertaining antics has died. “Prince” Joe Henry, a former Negro League baseball player, was buried this week after his recent passing. Among squads where Henry played were the Memphis Red Sox, Indianapolis Clowns and Detroit Stars. He was 78.

 Charles Barkley Apologizes

TNT cable network exec says NBA commentator and former star player Charles Barkley apologized for his high-profile Arizona drunk-driving arrest. Barkley was arrested New Year’s Eve on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He later told police he ran a stop sign while hurrying to get oral sex from a woman. “I have spoken with Charles Barkley regarding the incident…and I understand he has hired a lawyer to represent him regarding this matter,” says David Levy, president of TNT Sports. “When I spoke with Charles, he was apologetic for the events that transpired and it was obvious he understands the significance of the situation. This is an important time for Charles as he deals with the legal and personal issues that confront him.” Meanwhile, Barkley won’t be in the broadcast booth offering his witty take on games for TNT until further notice.