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	<title>Sports News &#187; Barack obama</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Brit, US 1-1 tie leaves betting Obama and Cameron beerless!</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/13/brit-us-1-1-tie-leaves-betting-obama-and-cameron-beerless-110908/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minster David Cameron on Saturday placed a bet of beer on the outcome of the football match between U.S. and England national teams in South Africa, according to the White House.


The two leaders placed the wager in a phone call earlier in the day, reports .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/13/brit-us-1-1-tie-leaves-betting-obama-and-cameron-beerless-110908/">Original article &nbsp;: Brit, US 1-1 tie leaves betting Obama and Cameron beerless!</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama, Cameron set the sudsy stakes, betting beer on US-England soccer game in World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Big soccer game, US-UK beer bet on the line

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron set sudsy stakes on Saturday&#8217;s World Cup soccer match between their countries.
The two leaders wagered British and American beer on the outcome. But the game ended in a 1-1 tie, leaving the payout unclear.
Obama, during a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/12/obama-cameron-set-the-sudsy-stakes-betting-beer-on-us-england-soccer-game-in-world-cup-110772/">Read more : Obama, Cameron set the sudsy stakes, betting beer on US-England soccer game in World Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama, Cameron set the stakes: Beer vs. lager on big US-England soccer game in World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Big game, big bet: Beer-lager on US-England game

WASHINGTON — Game on and bet on — it&#8217;s England against the U.S. in the World Cup, with lager and beer on the line in a bet between President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron.
The two leaders made the wager during a telephone call Saturday just ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/12/obama-cameron-set-the-stakes-beer-vs-lager-on-big-us-england-soccer-game-in-world-cup-110725/">Obama, Cameron set the stakes: Beer vs. lager on big US-England soccer game in World Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama welcomes soccer champions Real Salt Lake to White House, looks forward to World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama welcomes soccer champions Real Salt Lake

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is celebrating Major League Soccer champions Real (RAY&#8217;-ahl) Salt Lake and their unlikely road to the team&#8217;s first title.
Obama welcomed the Utah team to the White House Friday, applauding their success after qualifying for the playoffs on the last day of the season with  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/04/obama-welcomes-soccer-champions-real-salt-lake-to-white-house-looks-forward-to-world-cup-108092/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama plays a Sunday morning basketball game with his daughters, Sasha and Malia</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/24/obama-plays-a-sunday-morning-basketball-game-with-his-daughters-sasha-and-malia-68810/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama shoots some hoops with daughters
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is sharing his love of the game of basketball with his children.
The first daughters, 8-year-old Sasha and 11-year-old Malia, spent about an hour and a half shooting hoops with their father Sunday morning at the Interior Department, just a few blocks from the White .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/24/obama-plays-a-sunday-morning-basketball-game-with-his-daughters-sasha-and-malia-68810/">Obama plays a Sunday morning basketball game with his daughters, Sasha and Malia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White House</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/19/obama-honors-3-time-nascar-sprint-cup-champion-jimmie-johnson-other-drivers-at-white-house-21259/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — 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.

&#8220;NASCAR is a uniquely American sport,&#8221; Obama said in the Rose Garden, flanked by drivers.
Obama said the drivers work to support U.S. troops, ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/19/obama-honors-3-time-nascar-sprint-cup-champion-jimmie-johnson-other-drivers-at-white-house-21259/">Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White House</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jets coach Rex Ryan uses expletive, upset Ravens gave McCrary&#8217;s No. 99 jersey to rookie</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Waszak Jr.</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CORTLAND, N.Y. — A sharp-tongued Rex Ryan might have provided a Baltimore Ravens rookie with some extra motivation.

Toward the end of his training camp news conference Monday, the New York Jets&#8217; brash coach was speaking glowingly about Baltimore&#8217;s defensive tradition when he mentioned former defensive end Michael McCrary.
&#8220;I am disappointed that they gave his jersey  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/17/jets-coach-rex-ryan-uses-expletive-upset-ravens-gave-mccrarys-no-99-jersey-to-rookie-20748/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brazilian president to travel to Copenhagen meeting to lead Rio&#8217;s 2016 Olympic bid</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/14/brazilian-president-to-travel-to-copenhagen-meeting-to-lead-rios-2016-olympic-bid-19920/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BERLIN — Brazil&#8217;s president will attend an Olympic meeting in Copenhagen to push Rio de Janeiro&#8217;s bid for the 2016 games.

Rio bid officials announced Friday that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would lead the delegation at the International Olympic Committee session on Oct. 2.
Rio is competing against Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. The winner will ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/14/brazilian-president-to-travel-to-copenhagen-meeting-to-lead-rios-2016-olympic-bid-19920/">Brazilian president to travel to Copenhagen meeting to lead Rio&#8217;s 2016 Olympic bid</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida&#8217;s boy journalist, finally gets long-sought interview with President Obama</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/14/floridas-boy-journalist-finally-gets-long-sought-interview-with-president-obama-19833/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Damon Weaver has a new homeboy — President Barack Obama.

The South Florida boy finally landed his coveted interview with Obama, who fielded questions about his basketball skills, education funding, and whether students could have mangos for lunch everyday.
Weaver became an Internet sensation during the 2008 presidential campaign and has long sought an interview ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/14/floridas-boy-journalist-finally-gets-long-sought-interview-with-president-obama-19833/">Read more : Florida&#8217;s boy journalist, finally gets long-sought interview with President Obama</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Family: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, JFK&#8217;s sister and Special Olympics founder, has died at age 88</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the presidential sister who founded the Special Olympics and helped demonstrate that the mentally disabled can triumph on the field of competition and lead rich and productive lives outside the walls of institutions, died Tuesday at age 88.

Shriver had suffered a series of strokes in recent years and died at ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/11/family-eunice-kennedy-shriver-jfks-sister-and-special-olympics-founder-has-died-at-age-88-19056/">Read more : Family: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, JFK&#8217;s sister and Special Olympics founder, has died at age 88</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Guantanamo detainees find work in Bermuda, prepare fairways for PGA Grand Slam of Golf</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[HAMILTON, Bermuda — Four Chinese Muslims once confined to small prison cells as suspected terrorists at Guantanamo are now helping prepare the wide-open spaces of an oceanside golf course for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

The Uighurs who moved to the British island territory in June have joined crews working toward the October tournament, said ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/05/former-guantanamo-detainees-find-work-in-bermuda-prepare-fairways-for-pga-grand-slam-of-golf-17865/">Original article on  : Former Guantanamo detainees find work in Bermuda, prepare fairways for PGA Grand Slam of Golf</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Grieving Hamlin wins ends 50-race skid, dedicates Pocono Raceway victory to late grandmother</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Gelston</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LONG POND, Pa. — Ask most drivers which track they least like to visit and Pocono Raceway is near the top of the list for most of them.

Well, except for Denny Hamlin.
Hamlin dominates the triangle track like few others have, taking the checkered flag at Pocono on Monday to snap a 50-race winless streak and ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/04/grieving-hamlin-wins-ends-50-race-skid-dedicates-pocono-raceway-victory-to-late-grandmother-17493/">Grieving Hamlin wins ends 50-race skid, dedicates Pocono Raceway victory to late grandmother</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Denny Hamlin ends 50-race skid, holds off Juan Pablo Montoya with exciting win at Pocono</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Gelston</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LONG POND, Pa. — Denny Hamlin ended a 50-race winless skid Monday, holding off Juan Pablo Montoya over the final riveting laps at Pocono Raceway before choking up with grief in Victory Lane.

Hamlin won for the third time in eight career starts at the triangle track that has become his personal playground. He has had .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/04/denny-hamlin-ends-50-race-skid-holds-off-juan-pablo-montoya-with-exciting-win-at-pocono-17407/">Original article &nbsp;: Denny Hamlin ends 50-race skid, holds off Juan Pablo Montoya with exciting win at Pocono</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Denny Hamlin ends 50-race skid with exciting win at Pocono Raceway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LONG POND, Pa. — Denny Hamlin had few bigger fans than his grandmother. She wore her No. 11 socks, held her No. 11 stuffed bear, and watched every race on TV — even as she sat and squinted only inches away from the 30-inch screen.

When Thelma Clark died last week at 91, there was a ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/03/denny-hamlin-ends-50-race-skid-with-exciting-win-at-pocono-raceway-17362/">Denny Hamlin ends 50-race skid with exciting win at Pocono Raceway</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lawmakers urge Obama to pardon Jack Johnson, first black boxing champion</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Two Republican lawmakers are urging President Barack Obama to issue a posthumous pardon for boxer Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight champion who was imprisoned because of his romantic ties with a white woman.

Arizona Sen. John McCain and New York Rep. Peter King wrote to Obama about the pardon in a letter obtained by ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/03/lawmakers-urge-obama-to-pardon-jack-johnson-first-black-boxing-champion-17351/" title="Lawmakers urge Obama to pardon Jack Johnson, first black boxing champion">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>White House greeting for NASCAR champs, Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson moved to Aug. 19</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The White House meeting between No. 44 and No. 48 will have to wait a few weeks, thanks to turf problems elsewhere.

Three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson was among a group of NASCAR drivers who were to be honored by President Barack Obama at the White House Monday. But steady rain postponed .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/03/white-house-greeting-for-nascar-champs-sprint-cup-champion-jimmie-johnson-moved-to-aug-19-17341/">White House greeting for NASCAR champs, Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson moved to Aug. 19</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rain washes out Cup race at Pocono Raceway, green flag scheduled to drop Monday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LONG POND, Pa. — Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s White House visit will have to wait. So will the start of the Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway.

Steady rain postponed Sunday&#8217;s race and it has been rescheduled for 12:15 p.m. Monday.
Heavy rain hit the track Sunday morning. It let up about an hour before the scheduled 2 p.m. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/02/rain-washes-out-cup-race-at-pocono-raceway-green-flag-scheduled-to-drop-monday-17054/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Rain washes out Cup race at Pocono Raceway, green flag scheduled to drop Monday</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hail to the champ: Obama set to greet 3-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at White House</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — No. 44, meet No. 48.

President Barack Obama will welcome three-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson to the White House on Monday. Obama, the 44th president, will also honor other former NASCAR champions and other drivers who qualified for the 2008 Chase for the championship.
Johnson&#8217;s No. 48 Chevrolet also will be parked at the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/hail-to-the-champ-obama-set-to-greet-3-time-nascar-cup-champion-jimmie-johnson-at-white-house-16687/">Hail to the champ: Obama set to greet 3-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at White House</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Change of command: Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney now listed as Steelers&#8217; chairman emeritus</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — This may be as close as Dan Rooney comes to retiring from pro football.

Rooney, named the U.S. ambassador to Ireland earlier this year by President Barack Obama, is now listed as the Pittsburgh Steelers&#8217; chairman emeritus — a title commonly given to an executive who has retired from professional life.
The Steelers did not .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/change-of-command-ambassador-to-ireland-dan-rooney-now-listed-as-steelers-chairman-emeritus-16552/">Change of command: Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney now listed as Steelers&#8217; chairman emeritus</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FIFA open to Spain-Portugal bid for 2018 and 2022</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - FIFA president Joseph Blatter said he was open to a joint bid by Spain and Portugal for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, erasing fears that countries dividing the hosting honours will be at a disadvantage.

The US also had a &#8220;good chance&#8221; of getting one of the two dates because of the footballing .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/28/fifa-open-to-spain-portugal-bid-for-2018-and-2022-15479/">Source article &nbsp;: FIFA open to Spain-Portugal bid for 2018 and 2022</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama supports efforts to bring World Cup to US, meets FIFA head at White House</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday lobbied the head of international soccer on the United States&#8217; bid to host the World Cup and said he hoped to attend the upcoming contest in South Africa.

Obama met with FIFA president Sepp Blatter at the White House to discuss the United States&#8217; prospects to attract the tournament ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/27/obama-supports-efforts-to-bring-world-cup-to-us-meets-fifa-head-at-white-house-15354/" title="Obama supports efforts to bring World Cup to US, meets FIFA head at White House">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama praises WNBA, says women&#8217;s pro basketball helps daughters view themselves as champs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the WNBA serves as an inspiration for his two young daughters.

Obama on Monday said his daughters, Sasha and Malia, have never known a time when women did not play professional basketball in the United States. He says his girls watch the female players on television.
Obama welcomed the champion Detroit ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/27/obama-praises-wnba-says-womens-pro-basketball-helps-daughters-view-themselves-as-champs-15336/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Obama praises WNBA, says women&#8217;s pro basketball helps daughters view themselves as champs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FIFA head Sepp Blatter to invite President Obama to 2010 World Cup at White House meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — FIFA president Sepp Blatter has specific ideas on upgrading the popularity of soccer in the United States. He hopes he has an eager listener in President Barack Obama.

Blatter plans to extend a personal invitation to Obama to attend the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when the two meet at the White ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/26/fifa-head-sepp-blatter-to-invite-president-obama-to-2010-world-cup-at-white-house-meeting-15063/">Read : FIFA head Sepp Blatter to invite President Obama to 2010 World Cup at White House meeting</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obamas planning luxurious holiday at Martha&#8217;s Vineyard</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - America&#8217;s First Family is going to holiday next month on the luxurious Martha&#8217;s Vineyard, which has a basketball court for President Barack Obama.

The buzz on the island off Massachusetts was that Obamas have rented the 20 million dollar, 28-acre Blue Heron Farm in the Chilmark section for the last two weeks in August.
The ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/25/obamas-planning-luxurious-holiday-at-marthas-vineyard-14660/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Obamas planning luxurious holiday at Martha&#8217;s Vineyard</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Perfection: Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game for White Sox with 5-0 victory over Rays</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Seligman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Perfection: Buehrle tosses perfect game for ChiSox

CHICAGO — The 1-2-3 innings were piling up and Mark Buehrle wouldn&#8217;t leave his teammates alone.
While mixing curves and changeups, the chatty veteran was throwing an old baseball superstition aside and having a grand old time — just as he did the last time he pitched a no-hitter.
Only this ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/24/perfection-mark-buehrle-pitches-perfect-game-for-white-sox-with-5-0-victory-over-rays-14321/">Original article on  : Perfection: Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game for White Sox with 5-0 victory over Rays</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Perfection: Mark Buehrle of White Sox pitches perfect game against Rays in 5-0 win</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Seligman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO — The 105th pitch of Mark Buehrle&#8217;s day broke in toward Gabe Kapler, who turned on it and connected. Buehrle looked up and knew — his perfect game was in jeopardy.

Just in as a defensive replacement, Chicago White Sox center fielder DeWayne Wise sprinted toward the fence in left-center, a dozen strides. What happened ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/24/perfection-mark-buehrle-of-white-sox-pitches-perfect-game-against-rays-in-5-0-win-14309/">Original article on  : Perfection: Mark Buehrle of White Sox pitches perfect game against Rays in 5-0 win</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pitch perfect: White Sox fan-in-chief congratulates Buehrle following his perfect game.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND — First fan Barack Obama made time for a congratulatory call to the pitcher on his favorite baseball team who just threw a perfect game.

Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox didn&#8217;t allow a hit or walk a batter in a 5-0 victory at home over the Tampa Bay Rays. It was only the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/24/pitch-perfect-white-sox-fan-in-chief-congratulates-buehrle-following-his-perfect-game-14241/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Pitch perfect: White Sox fan-in-chief congratulates Buehrle following his perfect game.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Perfection: Mark Buehrle of Chicago White Sox pitches perfect game against Tampa in 5-0 win</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO — Mark Buehrle pitched the first perfect game in the major leagues in five years, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Thursday.

Buehrle (11-3) got a great catch from center fielder DeWayne Wise leading off the ninth inning to save the bid — and the shutout. Wise entered at .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/23/perfection-mark-buehrle-of-chicago-white-sox-pitches-perfect-game-against-tampa-in-5-0-win-14212/">Perfection: Mark Buehrle of Chicago White Sox pitches perfect game against Tampa in 5-0 win</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama calls himself &#8216;a little frumpy,&#8217; defending his casual look at baseball&#8217;s All-Star game</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama acknowledges &#8220;I&#8217;m a little frumpy,&#8221; and says he&#8217;s not worried about it.

Asked in an NBC &#8220;Today&#8221; show interview about the well-worn bluejeans he wore to the pitcher&#8217;s mound to throw out the first pitch in last week&#8217;s major league baseball All-Star game, Obama said, &#8220;I hate to shop.&#8221;
He said that ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/21/obama-calls-himself-a-little-frumpy-defending-his-casual-look-at-baseballs-all-star-game-13714/">Read : Obama calls himself &#8216;a little frumpy,&#8217; defending his casual look at baseball&#8217;s All-Star game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Harden helps Cubs beat Washington 6-2 in Riggleman&#8217;s debut as Nationals manager</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Rich Harden allowed three hits over six innings, Derrek Lee homered and the Chicago Cubs beat Washington 6-2 on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of Nationals&#8217; interim manager Jim Riggleman.

Harden (6-6), who had won only one of his previous seven starts, improved to 4-1 on the road. He allowed an unearned run, walked .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/17/harden-helps-cubs-beat-washington-6-2-in-rigglemans-debut-as-nationals-manager-12521/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Harden helps Cubs beat Washington 6-2 in Riggleman&#8217;s debut as Nationals manager</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>The presidential pitch: Barack Obama throws a bit low with All-Star game&#8217;s opening toss</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Walker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — All those warmups in the Rose Garden gave the lanky left-hander just enough oomph.

Fresh from his practice pitches on the White House grounds, President Barack Obama delivered at the All-Star game Tuesday night. Biting his lip for a little extra zip, he fulfilled his modest goal: Flinging the ceremonial first ball to .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/the-presidential-pitch-barack-obama-throws-a-bit-low-with-all-star-games-opening-toss-12052/">The presidential pitch: Barack Obama throws a bit low with All-Star game&#8217;s opening toss</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Same old story: Crawford&#8217;s catch, bullpen help AL over NL 4-3 for 7th straight All-Star win</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — Even President Barack Obama wonders: Why hasn&#8217;t the National League won the All-Star game since he first ran for public office?

&#8220;Three, four years, you can say it&#8217;s just happenstance,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But it starts to get to be a trend when you&#8217;re starting to go on 12 years. What&#8217;s going on?&#8221;
World Series .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/same-old-story-crawfords-catch-bullpen-help-al-over-nl-4-3-for-7th-straight-all-star-win-12051/">Original article &nbsp;: Same old story: Crawford&#8217;s catch, bullpen help AL over NL 4-3 for 7th straight All-Star win</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Barack Obama throws first pitch at 2009 All-Star game in St. Louis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - Barack Obama is one sporting president, and he gave a glimpse of his game recently by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols before the All-Star baseball game on July 14.

Although it was not a perfect strike, left-handed Obama managed to throw the ball just short .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/barack-obama-throws-first-pitch-at-2009-all-star-game-in-st-louis-12033/">Barack Obama throws first pitch at 2009 All-Star game in St. Louis</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AL extends All-Star winning streak to 7 games as bullpen dominates NL in 4-3 victory</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — Carl Crawford&#8217;s glove and a dominant bullpen helped save the AL&#8217;s streak.

Crawford pulled back a home run with a leaping grab an inning before Curtis Granderson tripled and scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth, giving the American League a 4-3 victory Tuesday night at the new Busch Stadium.
The AL has won ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/al-extends-all-star-winning-streak-to-7-games-as-bullpen-dominates-nl-in-4-3-victory-11968/">Read more : AL extends All-Star winning streak to 7 games as bullpen dominates NL in 4-3 victory</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Joe Mauer&#8217;s RBI double for AL ties All-Star game after 6 innings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Fitzpatrick</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — Joe Mauer doubled home Derek Jeter with two outs in the fifth, pulling the American League into a 3-all tie with the NL and the 80th All-Star game was tied after six innings Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.

Jeter reached on a fielder&#8217;s choice and scored from first base when Mauer, leading the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/joe-mauers-rbi-double-for-al-ties-all-star-game-after-6-innings-11960/">Original article on  : Joe Mauer&#8217;s RBI double for AL ties All-Star game after 6 innings</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Prince Fielder&#8217;s double gives NL lead over AL after 3 innings in All-Star game</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Fitzpatrick</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — Prince Fielder came off the bench early to hit a tiebreaking double and the National League grabbed a 3-2 lead over the Americans after three innings in the 80th All-Star game Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.

An error by hometown slugger Albert Pujols at first base led to two AL runs in the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/prince-fielders-double-gives-nl-lead-over-al-after-3-innings-in-all-star-game-11952/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Prince Fielder&#8217;s double gives NL lead over AL after 3 innings in All-Star game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>The presidential pitch: Obama throws low with All-Star toss</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Walker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — President Barack Obama was true to his word: He didn&#8217;t bounce it.

Determined his ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star game would reach the plate on the fly Tuesday night, Obama delivered — barely. St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols helped him, moving up to scoop the low toss inches off the dirt.
&#8220;We .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/the-presidential-pitch-obama-throws-low-with-all-star-toss-11941/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mays: So proud when Obama elected that &#8216;I cried for most of the night&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darlene Superville</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — Baseball legend Willie Mays says he was so proud the night Barack Obama was elected president that he &#8220;cried for most of the night.&#8221;.

The 78-year-old Hall of Fame centerfielder spoke with reporters as he flew with Obama from Michigan to St. Louis for Tuesday night&#8217;s All-Star game.
Obama threw out the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/mays-so-proud-when-obama-elected-that-i-cried-for-most-of-the-night-11930/">Source article &nbsp;: Mays: So proud when Obama elected that &#8216;I cried for most of the night&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wimbledon champion Serena Williams visits White House</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — It was tennis before baseball for President Barack Obama on Tuesday.

Before heading off to St. Louis to throw the first pitch at the All-Star game, the president welcomed Wimbledon champion Serena Williams to the White House.
&#8220;It was amazing,&#8221; Williams said before her World Team Tennis match with the Washington Kastles. &#8220;I love President .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/wimbledon-champion-serena-williams-_-and-her-5-inch-heels-_-pay-a-white-house-visit-11927/">Wimbledon champion Serena Williams visits White House</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama says he welcomes economic responsibility, proposes $12B plan for community colleges</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darlene Superville</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WARREN, Mich. — Conceding unemployment will get worse before it shrinks, President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a $12 billion plan to help community colleges prepare millions of people for a new generation of jobs. Challenging critics, he said he welcomed the task of turning around the economy.

&#8220;I love the folks who helped get us .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/obama-says-he-welcomes-economic-responsibility-proposes-12b-plan-for-community-colleges-11906/" title="Obama says he welcomes economic responsibility, proposes $12B plan for community colleges">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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