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Artest: I spoke of drinking to help kids (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Ron Artest says he spoke out about drinking during games with the Chicago Bulls because he hopes to help youths with similar problems. After practice Thursday at the Lakers' training complex, Artest discussed the provocative admissions he made to the Sporting News. Artest acknowledged drinking cognac during halftimes in Chicago, where he spent his first 2 1/2 NBA seasons.