Barkley Could Face Jail Term If Convicted of Battery
Philadelphia 76ers star Charles Barkley may face a jail term if convicted on a battery charge from a fight outside a Milwaukee tavern last year. Jury selection for the trial was scheduled today, a week before the U S Olympic basketball team began training for the 1992 Barcelona Games.
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Barkley faces battery and disorderly conduct charges
Overtime Spain reports Charles Barkley is accused of breaking a man’s nose after the 76ers loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He faces up to $10,000 and nine months in jail for battery and up to $1,000 and 90 days for disorderly conduct. Barkley pleads innocent, claiming self defense. His Milwaukee attorney Thomas Halloran notes potential jail if convicted, but uncertainty remains.
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Bulls Rally to Clinch Back-to-Back NBA Title
Chicago overcame a 17-point deficit in the third quarter to beat Portland 97-93, giving the Bulls their second straight title. Michael Jordan scored 12 of his 33 in the final 6:01 after returning from the bench, with Scottie Pippen and Stacey King fueling the decisive rally as Chicago completed the Finals run.
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Jordan Faces Mixed Year After Bulls Victory in Finals
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan caps a dominant season with a 67-15 record and sixth straight scoring title yet faces off court scrutiny. Allegations include gambling losses around 160000 and a public book revealing flaws in his work persona, challenging his squeaky clean image.
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Bulls win finals. Chicago erupts in looting and arson
Violence erupted as Bulls clinched their second straight title with a win over the Trail Blazers. Police say hundreds arrested, one officer shot in the foot, another wounded slightly. Fire crews fought arson fires while Michael Jordan urged calm. over 1,000 officers restored order and looting occurred across Michigan Avenue, West and South Side, with damage to buses and stores.
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Trail Blazers Feel They Gave Away Final Game
Portland lamented losing a 15 point fourth quarter lead as Chicago rallied to win 97 93 in game six and clinch the NBA Finals. Terry Porter and Danny Ainge criticized turnovers and fourth quarter decisions while Michael Jordan led a 6 01 final run to seal the title for the Bulls. Cliff Robinson faulted the bench for a late defensive lapse.
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