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In the 22 seasons LeBron James has been in the NBA, he has made quite a few friends and also quite a few enemies. Considering his nature as one who tries his best to avoid controversy, he has more of the former than the latter.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / June 8

Barack Obama Showers Praise on Coco Gauff After Her Maiden French Open Triumph

Coco Gauff is now a two-time Grand Slam singles champion. The American, on Saturday (June 7), beat Aryna Sabalenka in an entertaining final with a 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 scoreline to win her first title of the season.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 6

WNBA Champions Turn to Obamas as White House Celebration Unlikely

It’s been a long-standing tradition for championship teams in the U.S. to visit the White House and meet the president. These visits typically happen during the following season, often timed to coincide with a road game against a D.C.-based team.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 5

'Navy Seals Drove Us to the Gym': 2x NBA Champ Gets Real on Hooping with Barack Obama and LeBron James

Shane Battier was a First Team All-American, an ACC Player of the Year, and the Most Outstanding Player on a national championship-winning team at Duke.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 3

President Obama's Heartfelt Statement on Pacers, Warriors Resurfaces Before NBA Finals

Former United States president Barack Obama has long been complimentary of the Golden State Warriors under Steve Kerr. After they secured their fourth championship in eight seasons in 2022, Obama deemed the trio of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green among the "best dynasties" in NBA history.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 3

Former US President Barack Obama made insightful comment about Indiana Pacers ahead of the NBA season

Former US President Barack Obama has always been a big fan of the NBA. His praising the Indiana Pacers before the season began has gone viral after they made the Finals.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 30

Anthony Edwards recalls Barack Obama's 'first time meeting me'

There was a notable moment in the Netflix series "Heart of Gold," which followed USA Basketball men's team during its gold-medal run at the Paris Olympics in 2024, when Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards told former President Barack Obama that "I'm the truth" in their first-ever meeting, which subsequently went viral on social media.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / April 30

Anthony Edwards Explains Viral Interaction With Barack Obama

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has never been accused of lacking confidence, and his belief in his abilities was on display during a conversation with former U.S.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Anthony Edwards' Blunt Statement to Barack Obama Resurfaces After Game 4 Win

Anthony Edwards ripped into the Los Angeles Lakers to give his Minnesota Timberwolves the second consecutive win and the 3-1 lead over the purple and gold.

Entertainment News / The Spun / April 17

Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Barack Obama's Notable Sports Habit

Now that he's no longer running a country, Barack Obama has more time for sports podcasts. On Wednesday, Bill Simmons appeared on The Jimmy Kimmel Show.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 9

Michelle Obama addresses 'divorce' rumors

Michelle Obama has hit out at people who assumed she is getting divorced. The 61-year-old former first lady of the United States has been married to Barack Obama for 32 years, and she has hit out at people making assumptions about her relationship simply based on her making her own decisions since they left the White House in 2017.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 5

Barack Obama's 'deep deficit' with wife Michelle

Barack Obama claims he was in a "deep deficit" with his wife Michelle Obama after leaving the White House. Barack, 63, served two terms as US President between 2009 and 2017 and claims they took a toll on his relationship with former First Lady Michelle, 61.

Obama’s March Madness Bracket Features Shocking Elite 8 and Championship Pick!

Former President Barack Obama has once again unveiled his yearly NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket, offering his predictions for this year's March Madness.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 6

Ben Stiller actually tried to cast Barack Obama in 'Severance'

One of the biggest shows right now is Apple TV+'s Severance, which comes from director and executive producer Ben Stiller.

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Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 5

Ben Stiller Asked Barack Obama to Voice a Character on SEVERANCE

Severance season two’s premiere featured a surprising performance by a beloved Hollywood star. Keanu Reeves voiced a claymation version of Lumon’s headquarters in a video severed refiners watched after their Macrodat Uprising.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / February 18

Watch: Anthony Edwards talks smack with Barack Obama in new Netflix series

The confidence to have the gumption to tell Obama to cool it? Yeah, Ant-Man has got it and more.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 18

Anthony Edwards told Barack Obama to 'stand down' and 'don't talk'

How confident is Anthony Edwards? Confident to the point that he's not afraid to tell former President Barack Obama to stop talking. In the Netflix series

NFL News / The Spun / January 22

ESPN NFL Analyst Refused To Work With Coworker Over Obama Comments

Sage Steele might've surprised some with the expression of her extremely right-leaning views upon leaving ESPN, but apparently not her former coworkers.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 16

Barack Obama shares the biggest difference between LeBron and MJ: 'I have to give credit to LeBron’s longevity

For as long as basketball has been a global phenomenon, fans have debated who the greatest player of all time is. From high school gyms to barbershops, everyone has their opinion.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 12, 2024

Barack Obama on Michael Jordan as the Bulls icon prepares to enter the Ring of Honor

There are only a few athletes that are as iconic as Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan. So, it was only fitting that a fellow American icon would usher His Airness into the franchise’s inaugural Ring of Honor ceremony.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 23, 2023

Barack Obama recalls his humble beginnings of being unable to obtain tickets to see Michael Jordan and the Bulls play

Barack Obama is perhaps the most notable diehard fan of the Chicago Bulls. Obama's love and support for the Bulls have been pure and well-noted ever since.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2023

LeBron James, Peyton Manning and the Obamas are teaming up for Netflix basketball series

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, NFL great Peyton Manning, and the former President and First Lady of the United States, Barack and Michelle Obama, are using their storytelling platforms to become a dream team of sorts.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker

Beyoncé's best-selling singles of all time

When you've been in the game for over 20 years, like Beyoncé, having several singles sold over a million copies is no surprise. So, we've compiled a list featuring 20 of the best.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 10, 2023

U.S. Women's Open champion receives presidential shoutout after historic win

If winning her first major championship on Sunday wasn't thrilling enough, American Allisen Corpuz received a presidential shoutout after winning the 78th annual U.S. Women's Open Championship at legendary Pebble Beach.

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