Harrison Pleads No Contest To Misdemeanor Assault

David Harrison of the Indiana Pacers pleaded no contest Friday to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history.

He was expected to be sentenced later in the day.

Teammates Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson entered the same pleas on the same charge last week and were sentenced to a year of probation, community service, anger management counseling and a $250 fine.

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Pinstripes Gone From Pacers' New Uniforms

The Indiana Pacers will have a different look in their quest for an NBA title.

Pinstripes are out. A cleaner, sleeker look is in.

"I really didn't like the pinstripes," said Jermaine O'Neal, who modeled the home and away uniforms Thursday with teammate Stephen Jackson. "I think it's a transition period for it. Obviously Reggie (Miller) is not here anymore, so it's a new-look team. I think getting new uniforms to go with that is perfect."

Settling on the new gear, the 11th in franchise history and first change since 1997, took two years. Reebok designed six uniforms. Pacers officials narrowed the list to two before deciding.

"It wasn't an easy process," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "The players had some say, but not the final say. But you try to get their input because they are the ones that have to wear the uniforms. It's a sleek look."

The Pacers hope the new uniforms will help boost sales. The Pacers didn't finish in the top 10 in team or top 25 in individual jersey sales last season.

"You can never tell how your sales are going to be," Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said. "It can be all over the map."

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Artest, O'Neal And Jackson Sentenced To A Year's Probation

Indiana Pacers players Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson were sentenced to a year's probation Friday, plus 60 hours of community service and $250 fines for their roles in one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history.

The three, all of whom entered pleas of no contest, were also ordered to undergo anger management counseling, although Oakland County assistant prosecutor John Pietrofesa said Artest had already completed the counseling as part of his NBA suspension.

"We're very satisfied with the resolution today," Pietrofesa said. "They decided to take responsibility and to move forward, and that's probably the best thing for everyone involved."

The brawl took place Nov. 19, during a game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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