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Former NBA star Dennis Rodman pleaded no contest to misdemeanour charges of spousal battery.

Rodman's agent, Darren Prince, said that the 47-year-old avoided jail time, but has been sentenced to three years probation, 45 days of community service and one year of anger management and domestic violence classes.

"Dennis is happy he can put this misdemeanour charge behind him and get on with his life and career," the New York Daily News quoted Prince, as saying.

Police arrested Rodman in April after he had a late-night fight with his girlfriend following a night of drinking.