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Friday
Jan152010

Friday Sports Roundup

Gilbert Arenas once said that he chose to wear the Number 0 because he wanted to prove his doubters wrong. Now, it's looking increasingly doubtful that he'll don a uniform again in 2010. The Washington Wizards (NBA) superstar is expected to plead guilty today to felony gun charges before a District of Columbia Superior Court judge.

If convicted, however, Arenas -- who has been suspended indefinitely by NBA commissioner David Stern -- most likely will not face an extended stay behind bars. The Washington Post reported earlier this week that the three-time All-Star guard has reached a plea agreement that should result in little to no jail time.

Regardless, Arenas's time in Washington could soon be over. The Wizards may attempt to invoke a morals clause found in most NBA contracts as a way to void their star's six-year, $111 million contract...

UPDATE: Arenas pleaded guilty on Friday to carrying a pistol without a license. Misdemeanor charges against him were waived as part of a plea bargain that was reached. Arenas faces sentencing on March 26. If convicted, he could face a maximum of six months in jail...

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