Barack Obama Article Archive

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Between December 8, 2008 and December 8, 2009

Mr. Obama: Stay Out of My College Football!!!

I will be the first one to say that the BCS is an ugly baby and needs to disappear in favor of a playoff system—or just something else for that matter...

Written by Jim Cowan about about 1 month ago 21 reads 0 comments
College Football Conundrum: Red State, Blue State, What States?

Anyone who has followed the political discourse and drama over the past decade realizes there is a catchphrase to describe the U.S. Presidential elections...

Written by BabyTate about about 1 month ago 522 reads 29 comments
“I could've gone D-I,” exclaims President Obama

Washington, DC—After meeting with ESPN’s Andy Katz to fill out his official Presidential Bracket, President Obama lamented to anyone standing around that he could’ve gone to a Division I school...

Written by Mike Hopey about 8 months ago 55 reads 0 comments
Debating President Obama's 2009 March Madness Bracket

No one person is more is excited about maddening arrival of college basketball’s annual March 65-team tournament more than our very own President—Barack Obama. We all know about President Obama's love of basketball and college sports...

Written by e about 8 months ago 156 reads 2 comments
March Madness: The Barack Obama Bracket Reviewed

Since the President of the United States of America is going to be scrutinized for his policies on taxes, employment, the economy, his political beliefs, and virtually every other decision he ...

Written by Walker Daniels about 8 months ago 463 reads 1 comments
The Blue Sox: Why Boston's Boys Are the Democrats Of Baseball

An objective observer of our two-party political system would be shocked by the exclusionary nature of the United States government. Many liberals are quite disappointed with the way President Obama has governed so far...

Written by Lewie Pollis about about 1 month ago 333 reads 14 comments
Steelers Owner, Dan Rooney, To Be U.S. Ambassador To Ireland

In Washington D.C. today, President Barack Obama announced his nomination of the Dan Rooney II to become the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland...

Written by Sean Gagnier about 8 months ago 91 reads 3 comments
Barack Obama: Starter or Reliever?

As I was working through my "honey-do's" on Sunday, I heard the White House Budget Director Peter Orzag say, "We are like the relief pitcher stepping into the ninth inning..." Mr. Orzag pushed that analogy in describing President Obama's administration.

Written by Tim McGuire about 9 months ago 46 reads 0 comments
Obama's Hand in the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid

WILL OBAMA PUT CHICAGO OVER THE TOP? (Amount budgeted for the bid in parentheses) Odds To Host the Olympics in 2016 Chicago -170 ($4.8 billion) Rio de Janeiro +300 ($14...

Written by Greg Riot about 2 months ago 65 reads 9 comments
NEWS: President Obama To Support Chicago In Copenhagen

Reports out of both Washington and Chicago on Monday are saying that President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics...

Written by TAB BAMFORD about 2 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
Barack Obama's Unfortunate Hoop Dreams

"I think we are putting together the best basketball-playing Cabinet in American history." So said Barack Obama upon naming Arne Duncan his nominee for Secretary of Education. There is no doubt that when it comes to hoops, Duncan has game...

Written by Dave Zirin about 9 months ago 23 reads 0 comments
Please, Mr. President, Get The Government Out Of My Sports

Dear President Barack Obama, I congratulate you on your historic victory. I, like millions of others, voted for you because you were the best choice to turn around this country...

Written by King357 King about 10 months ago 12 reads 1 comments
Comparing the Kobe Bryant-LeBron James Debate to the Change in the Oval Office

Please note: This is not meant to be any sort of political commentary, just a musing on superstars in the NBA, and how the guard is changing. I have made a concerted effort to keep any political leanings, whatever they may be, out of this article...

Written by Alex McVeigh about 10 months ago 464 reads 5 comments
When Tiger Woods Came to Washington

Among the many quirky, independent movie stars and suave entertainment icons appearing at the pre-inaugural Lincoln Memorial concert for Barack Obama, Tiger Woods stood out like George Will in the West Village...

Written by Dave Zirin about 10 months ago 90 reads 2 comments
LeBron James Will Be The Greatest, If The NBA Allows It...

It has been said before that, nobody roots for Goliath. I can't think of a greater example of that cliche than LeBron James. Throughout his career, and especially as of late, his physique has been more of a disadvantage rather than an advantage...

Written by Jason Nedrich about 10 months ago 842 reads 24 comments
Barack Obama Jan. 31, 2009 His Unofficial Bailout/Stimulus Plan (Unofficial)

So here it is Friday Night, it's late and the American Economy cannot get any worse. As of Jan. 29, 2008 around 8:30 PM I was contacted by an "unofficial government agency" asking for a small bit of help...

Written by Darren Montgomery about 10 months ago 76 reads 0 comments
President Approves Plan to Move Gitmo Detainees to Detroit

(By TSC Contributing Writer Matt Webb) As his first official act in office, President Barack Obama announced plans to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba...

Written by The Sports Comedian about 10 months ago 260 reads 8 comments
Five Sports Predictions For the Obama Era

Former-president George W. Bush held his office for eight years. During that time, some monumental things happened in the world of sports—the Detroit Lions became the first team to go 0-16 ...

Written by Ryan Jelley about 10 months ago 585 reads 25 comments
In Other News...So, You're America's New President...

Thank goodness…Obama is the new president of the United States of America. Watching him today on TV, I was very happy when they switched the view over George W...

Written by Shanan H. about 10 months ago 72 reads 0 comments
The Obama Factor: President Is White Sox' First Fan

For the political junkie, one might be hard-pressed not to have seen Barack Obama parading around in his White Sox hat at some point in the past six months...

Written by Michael Waninski about 10 months ago 327 reads 2 comments
With Barack Obama in Office, Will We See More Black Football Coaches?

For a while now, I have had President Barack Obama shoved down my throat for many reasons. Whether it is something about change or hope, it still is shoved in my face. In addition, we all remember the question he was asked by Chris Berman...

Written by Joe Burgett about 10 months ago 224 reads 12 comments
Presidential Lions: How Will Columbia Football Fare in the Obama Administration?

So now, with Barack Obama as our president, it's time for a completely unscientific, but still fun, look at how Columbia football might do under another Columbian in the White House...

Written by Jake Novak about 10 months ago 81 reads 0 comments
Presidential Power: What Barack Obama Should Do for Sports

Well, the President has been sworn in much to the chagrin of most conservatives (including myself), but I'm over it and I have a list of five sports-related ideas I would like to see our President use his influence for (other than fix the economy!)...

Written by Jeff Shull about 10 months ago 299 reads 10 comments
Our New President Barack Obama and His Boxing Gloves

United States elections always bring to mind boxing metaphors. Each election season, pundits call on images from the boxing ring to capture the various dynamics of the ongoing fight for the seat of power...

Written by Stacy W.L. about 10 months ago 118 reads 6 comments
The Presidents and the Games They Played

As Inauguration Weekend comes to a close, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the people who have served as President of the United States. What we sometimes forget is that being President only makes up a small fraction of who a person is...

Written by Eric Salomon about 10 months ago 28 reads 0 comments

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Barack Obama Article Archive

Mr. Obama: Stay Out of My College Football!!!

College Football Conundrum: Red State, Blue State, What States?

“I could've gone D-I,” exclaims President Obama

Debating President Obama's 2009 March Madness Bracket

March Madness: The Barack Obama Bracket Reviewed

The Blue Sox: Why Boston's Boys Are the Democrats Of Baseball

Steelers Owner, Dan Rooney, To Be U.S. Ambassador To Ireland

Barack Obama: Starter or Reliever?

Obama's Hand in the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid

NEWS: President Obama To Support Chicago In Copenhagen

Barack Obama's Unfortunate Hoop Dreams

Please, Mr. President, Get The Government Out Of My Sports

Comparing the Kobe Bryant-LeBron James Debate to the Change in the Oval Office

When Tiger Woods Came to Washington

LeBron James Will Be The Greatest, If The NBA Allows It...

Barack Obama Jan. 31, 2009 His Unofficial Bailout/Stimulus Plan (Unofficial)

President Approves Plan to Move Gitmo Detainees to Detroit

Five Sports Predictions For the Obama Era

In Other News...So, You're America's New President...

The Obama Factor: President Is White Sox' First Fan

With Barack Obama in Office, Will We See More Black Football Coaches?

Presidential Lions: How Will Columbia Football Fare in the Obama Administration?

Presidential Power: What Barack Obama Should Do for Sports

Our New President Barack Obama and His Boxing Gloves

The Presidents and the Games They Played

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