The Miami Heat visited the White House on Monday to be honored by President Barack Obama after winning the 2011-2012 NBA Championship.
Winning that championship silenced many of LeBron James’ critics and, at least somewhat, validated much of his career.
Upon meeting the President though, LeBron seemed to still be basking in ... Read More
LeBron awed as Miami Heat visit White House and President Obama
Posted By Cody Williams On January 28th 2013. Under Headline, NBA Tags: Barack Obama, Lebron James, miami heat, White House .
The Miami Heat visited the White House on Monday to be honored by President Barack Obama after winning the 2011-2012 NBA Championship.
Winning that championship silenced many of LeBron James’ critics and, at least somewhat, validated much of his career.
Upon meeting the President though, LeBron seemed to still be basking in ... Read More
Manny Pacquiao banned from LA mall for comments on same sex marriage
Posted By Anthony Ramsey On May 16th 2012. Under Boxing, News Tags: Barack Obama, boxing, controversy, manny pacquiao .
Update: as of Wednesday evening The Grove has lifted its ban on Manny Pacquiao.
Current welterweight champion and politician Manny Pacquiao caught some heat for his comments in a recent interview with the Examiner questioning President Obama's stance on same-sex marriage. Here's a snippet of Pacquiao's comments:
"God's words first ... obey God's ... Read More
Vince Carter to host Barack Obama fundraiser at Florida home next week
Posted By Gordon Dixon On February 17th 2012. Under Headline, NBA Tags: Barack Obama, barack obama fundraiser, barack obama to attend vince carter fundraiser, dallas mavericks, vince carter, vince carter fundraiser .
The first portion of the 2011-2012 NBA season is coming to an end with All-Star weekend set to take place next weekend in Orlando, FL. The rosters for the All-Star Game have been announced. So have the participants for this year's Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Contest. If you missed ... Read More
Paul Azinger Mocks President Obama Via Twitter
Posted By Gordon Dixon On August 27th 2011. Under Headline Tags: Barack Obama, ESPN, Paul Azinger, Paul Azinger twitter, President Obama, Rio Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand White House Twitter pics .
Earlier this week ESPN updated it's "social media policy" for it's employees, including this bullet item.
Think before your tweet. Understand that at all times you are representing ESPN, and Twitter (as with other
social sites) offers the equivalent of a live microphone. Simple rule: If you wouldn't say it on the ... Read More
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Named Biggest “Villain” Of Last Decade
Posted By Gordon Dixon On July 18th 2011. Under Headline Tags: Barack Obama, David Beckham, FIFA, Sepp Blatter, Sepp Blatter villain, Thierry Henry, Tiger Woods, World Cup .
This president's approval rating is obviously not high..at all. A poll conducted by television channel Syfy asked around 2,000 people to list their top heroes and villains and Blatter got the top spot on the list of bad guys. FIFA's head man racked up 9.2% of the votes. Tiger Woods wasn't too far behind him ... Read More

