Palmer headed to the White House for another award

September 30th, 2009 Palmer returns Bay Hill to par 72 for more birdiesORLANDO, Fla. — Bay Hill is returning to a par 72 for the Arnold Palmer Invitational after the tournament host decided that it was more fun for the gallery to see players making birdies.

September 30th, 2009 Palmer to turn Bay Hill back to par 72ORLANDO, Fla. — Bay Hill is returning to a par 72 for the Arnold Palmer Invitational after the tournament host decided that it was more fun for the gallery to see players making birdies.

September 24th, 2009 Ed Sec'y Duncan going to Oct. 2 Olympics meetingWASHINGTON — Education Secretary Arne Duncan will travel to Denmark next week to support his hometown of Chicago's Olympic bid.

September 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.

September 10th, 2009 Obama a popular topic at USOC summitCHICAGO — Forget Vancouver. The biggest question for U.S.

September 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.

September 1st, 2009 Palmer throws in practice, might play ThursdayCINCINNATI — Carson Palmer threw some passes to Cincinnati Bengals teammates during practice, an indication he could play in the final preseason game. Palmer threw to receivers during the first 30 minutes of practice Monday, the first time he's done that in nearly three weeks.

August 31st, 2009 Nicklaus to join Palmer as 2010 Masters starterAUGUSTA, Ga. — Jack Nicklaus has a tee time again at the Masters.

August 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.

August 18th, 2009 Bengals QB Palmer misses practiceGEORGETOWN, Ky. — Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer has missed practice because of a sprained ankle, leaving it unclear whether he'll play in Cincinnati's second preseason game.

August 3rd, 2009 Bengals QB Palmer back to practiceGEORGETOWN, Ky. — Carson Palmer is practicing again with the Cincinnati Bengals after a case of bronchitis.

August 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.

August 1st, 2009 Obama to greet Johnson, NASCAR champsWASHINGTON — No. 44, meet No.

June 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.

June 19th, 2009 Tony Hawk skateboards at White HouseWASHINGTON — Hey kids, don't try this at home. Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk on Friday took a brief ride at the White House as part of a Father's Day celebration.