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Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video: First Lady Michelle Obama arrives in London to lead US delegation at Olympic Games

Monday, July 16, 2012  Obama, Biden to attend tune-up games for Olympic basketball teams

Monday, September 13, 2010  The large and diverse group gathered on the South Lawn as Obama continued a tradition started by George W. Bush in greeting winning students and champion teams from across the NCAA.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  President Barack Obama says the blown umpire's call that cost a young Detroit Tigers' pitcher a perfect game dramatizes the need for Major League Baseball to "take a look" at more instant replay.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Standing in the Rose Garden on a sticky day, Obama was still taking heat for (correctly) picking North Carolina, Duke's rival, to win it all in 2009.

Monday, April 26, 2010  President Barack Obama celebrated the world champion Yankees on Monday for their heroics and character — and bemoaned that his Chicago White Sox couldn't match New York's remarkable record of success.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  President Obama thanks No. 1 Kentucky for fundraising efforts in 'Hoops for Haiti' initiative

Thursday, November 19, 2009  President Barack Obama to appear in NFL public service announcement with Brees, Polamalu, Ware

Friday, October 02, 2009  Obama's press secretary calls president 'disappointed' at Chicago missing 2016 Olympics Games

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic host

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  President Obama sends letters to IOC members promising 'spectacular' 2016 Olympics in Chicago

Wednesday, September 16, 2009  Harper: Tentative deal reached to settle US-Canada dispute over charter flights

Wednesday, September 16, 2009  Obama drums up support for Chicago Olympic bid, says city would 'make the world proud'

Friday, September 11, 2009  Michelle Obama to travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago's bid to host 2016 Olympic Games

Friday, June 19, 2009  Obama talks titles with coaches of NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins