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T-Mobile decides to hang up on Barkley (from Yahoo! Buzz)

Dwyane Wade no longer needs to keep his cell phone on vibrate. Charles Barkley won't be calling any time soon.

T-Mobile disconnected Barkley's "Fave 5" commercials with a statement saying that "given the recent developments" Sir Charles' spots no longer will air.

Barkley was charged with DUI in Arizona after a Dec. 31 arrest and is alleged to have had a blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit. Also, according to the police report, Barkley shared a little too much personal information, saying he was on the way to a 1:30 a.m. tryst with a woman he had just picked up.

If T-Mobile had a 900-number campaign working, maybe Barkley would still have a job. As it is, a company spokesman said of Barkley's future that, "As he works through his personal matters, we will evaluate where to go from here."

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Now that Barkley has lost his broadcasting and endorsement gigs, it's time for a career change. I'm sure the porn industry would welcome him with open arms -- and other body parts.

No need for Sir Charles to repent or rehabilitate himself. He'd make less money, but he'd get to do what he loves.