Why White House didn't invite women to play basketball with ObamaOctober 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As President Barack Obama got ready to play basketball with his Cabinet secretaries and congressmen on Thursday, the White House is facing questions over why no women were invited for the game. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs admitted the mistake saying: "I would say that the point's well taken.
Obama en route to Denmark to lobby for Chicago's bid to host 2016 Summer Olympic GamesOctober 1st, 2009 Obama heads to Denmark to lobby for 2016 OlympicsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is on his way to Denmark to help his adopted hometown of Chicago try to land the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Obama departed the White House on Thursday evening for an overnight flight to Copenhagen.
President Obama joining wife at Copenhagen meeting to pitch Chicago for 2016 OlympicsSeptember 30th, 2009 Obama will go to Denmark to pitch for OlympicsWASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser says President Barack Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen to lead the U.S. appeal for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago.
Obama Transportation Secretary LaHood to support Chicago Olympics bid at Denmark meetingSeptember 25th, 2009 Transportation Secretary going to Olympics meetingWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is joining a growing list of Obama administration officials who will travel to Denmark next week to support Chicago's Olympic bid. The International Olympic Committee is meeting in Copenhagen on Oct.
White House scouts possible Obama Copenhagen visit to pitch Chicago for OlympicsSeptember 19th, 2009 White House scouts possible Obama Copenhagen visitWASHINGTON — The White House says it is sending an advance team to Copenhagen to check out the possibility of a personal appearance by President Barack Obama before the Olympic committee. A senior adviser to Obama confirmed Saturday night to The Associated Press that the advance team would only be making sure Obama has the option of going to appeal for Chicago, which is bidding to host the Olympics in 2016.
Michelle Obama to represent Chicago Olympic bidSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama will be on hand to root for her home town of Chicago when the International Olympic Committee announces which city can host the 2016 competition, the White House said Friday. Michelle Obama will travel to Copenhagen for the ceremony Oct 2.
Obama, adviser do what they can to bring 2016 Summer Olympics to ChicagoSeptember 10th, 2009 Obama pushes for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bidWASHINGTON — Aiming to boost his hometown of Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, President Barack Obama is bringing Olympic athletes to the White House next week and sending a senior adviser to Denmark to lobby Olympic officials, White House officials said Wednesday. Valerie Jarrett, one of Obama's top advisers, will attend an Oct.
Will he or won't he? Everyone wants to know whether Obama will go for IOC vote on 2016 GamesSeptember 10th, 2009 Obama a popular topic at USOC summitCHICAGO — Forget Vancouver. The biggest question for U.S.
Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White HouseAugust 19th, 2009 White House honors NASCAR champions, driversWASHINGTON — Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing. "NASCAR is a uniquely American sport," Obama said in the Rose Garden, flanked by drivers.
White House greeting for NASCAR champs, Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson moved to Aug. 19August 3rd, 2009 Rain delays Monday's White House event for NASCARWASHINGTON — The White House meeting between No. 44 and No. 48 will have to wait a few weeks, thanks to turf problems elsewhere.
Hail to the champ: Obama set to greet 3-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at White HouseAugust 1st, 2009 Obama to greet Johnson, NASCAR champsWASHINGTON — No. 44, meet No.
Obama welcomes MLS champs to White House, jokes most of his soccer watching is for daughtersJuly 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has welcomed soccer's Columbus Crew to the White House to congratulate the team on its MLS championship. Obama on Monday joined the team from Ohio in the Rose Garden to honor a turnaround from a losing season in 2007 to the best record in the league for 2008.
Obama hints that he will attend World Cup 2010July 10th, 2009 L'AQUILA, Italy — President Barack Obama is hinting he'll attend next year's World Cup soccer championship in South Africa. After a photograph with South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday, a reporter asked Obama if he'll attend the matches.
White House: Obama has not made decision on attending World Cup soccer in South AfricaJune 22nd, 2009 White House: Obama not committed to World CupWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama has not made a decision yet on whether to attend next year's World Cup soccer championship in South Africa. Presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs was asked about the matter on Monday after at least one published report said Obama had accepted an invitation.
Obama talks titles with coaches of NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, NHL's Pittsburgh PenguinsJune 19th, 2009 Obama talks titles with winning NBA, NHL coachesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama took time out to chat with title-winning coaches Phil Jackson of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Dan Bylsma of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Obama — a huge basketball fan who plays on occasion and is having basketball lines painted on the White House tennis court — picked the Lakers to win in six games over the Orlando Magic.
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