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Coverage dated October 28, 2026 to October 29, 2026

Charles Barkley tears up on air after ‘Inside the NBA’ news: ‘Knew the day was coming’

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The emotional scene played out on live television.

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  1. Newsweek

    Charles Barkley Gets Emotional Over Ernie Johnson's 'Inside the NBA' Retirement (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Charles Barkley became overwhelmed with emotion while reacting to Ernie Johnson's retirement on ESPN's "Inside the NBA."

  2. New York Post

    Charles Barkley fights back tears with emotional ‘Inside the NBA’ tribute to Ernie Johnson (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    It was a day that was inevitably going to come, but it still hit Charles Barkley like a ton of bricks.

  3. The Oregonian

    Charles Barkley tears up on air after ‘Inside the NBA’ news: ‘Knew the day was coming’ (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The emotional scene played out on live television.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Charles Barkley chokes up as Ernie Johnson's departure leaves future of 'Inside the NBA' in doubt (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Barkley initially planed to retire in 2025 but was convinced to come back for two more seasons on ESPN by Johnson.

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