shaquille o neal

It's become commonplace for celebrities and companies to make announcements via Twitter. Thus, should we really be surprised that Shaquille O'Neal on Wednesday announced his retirement via Twitter (and also, via a new service called Tout)?

Shaquille O'Neal swears by them. The Power Balance bracelet, he says, gives him a competitive edge on the court.

It's no gimmick, he says. It's for real. It may be for him, but Australian authorities say the California-based company behind the wildly popular wristbands and pendants has no business claiming that they improve balance, strength and flexibility.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - Cavaliers fans have waited awhile for someone like Shaquille O’Neal to arrive. Since 2003, they have been longing for another star, some gifted player who might be an able complement for the supernova they already had in LeBron James.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - Cavaliers fans have waited awhile for someone like Shaquille O’Neal to arrive. Since 2003, they have been longing for another star, some gifted player who might be an able complement for the supernova they already had in LeBron James.