Obama didn’t offer support to Woods

February 27th, 2010 New York, Feb 27 (ANI): US President Barack Obama and his Democratic Party predecessor Bill Clinton offered words of encouragement to troubled golfer Tiger Woods after news broke about his sexual dalliances, the Golf Digest has reported. "President Obama made a personal call to offer encouragement.

February 24th, 2010 more images more images more images more images LONDON - Tiger Woods' wife shot down the golfer's offer to pose for a family portrait the night before his TV apology, say sources. Woods had arranged the session in Orlando, Florida, and had asked Elin Nordegren, 30, to pose with him and their two kids.

February 24th, 2010 more images more images more images more images NEW YORK - Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren have apologised to the private pre-school attended by their two-year-old daughter Sam over the excessive media scrutiny surrounding their private lives since the sex scandal involving the ace golfer broke out. The couple was said to have offered their apology in a letter, obtained by WFTV.com, to the school in Windemere, the New York Daily News reported.

October 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has clarified that his hosting an 'all male' basketball game with Cabinet secretaries and congressmen at the White House didn't have any gender bias undertones. "I don't think it sends any kind of message or signal whatsoever," the New York Times quoted him, as saying.

October 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.

October 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Democrats and Republicans have both criticized President Barack Obama over his high-risk decision to fly to Copenhagen to support the Olympic bid of his home town, Chicago. According to The Telegraph, Obama left Washington last night amid the private misgivings of fellow Democrats that he might squander more of his diminishing political capital on a failed effort.

September 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.

September 16th, 2009 Obama drums up support for Chicago Olympic bidWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama staged a homecoming-style Olympic rally at the White House Wednesday, saying the whole country is rooting for his hometown of Chicago in its efforts to host the 2016 Summer Games. "Chicago is ready.

September 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.

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.

July 29th, 2009 Tigers Woods to start busy stretch at Buick OpenGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods says he always planned to play in three straight tournaments, starting with this week's Buick Open.

July 2nd, 2009 Obama: Michael over KobeWASHINGTON — Sorry, Kobe. President Barack Obama was asked straight out on Thursday: Kobe or Michael? As in, who's the best? Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, a four-time NBA champion? Or the basketball legend to whom he is most often compared, Michael Jordan, who retired as a six-time champ with the Chicago Bulls and is widely regarded as the best player of all time? "Oh, Michael," Obama answered in an interview with The Associated Press.

June 24th, 2009 Obama to throw out first pitch at All-Star game WASHINGTON — Barack Obama plans to throw out his first pitch as president when he visits St. Louis next month.

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 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Minor league baseball team The Brooklyn Cyclones will officially be renamed The Baracklyn Cyclones for a night in honour of US President Barack Obama. The first 2,500 fans will receive free Obama bobbleheads as part of the tribute at the game scheduled for June 23 in Coney Island.