Barack Obama
Barack Obama weighs in on Michael Jordan, LeBron James debate
US President Barack Obama backs Michael Jordan in the debate between the Chicago Bulls legend and Miami Heat's LeBron James.
Feb 17, 18:02
Barack Obama reiterates Michael Sam support
US president Barack Obama reiterates his support for Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam following his decision to publicly come out.
Feb 17, 09:49
US ice hockey star TJ Oshie gains 100k Twitter followers overnight
TJ Oshie receives a congratulatory message from the US President after his match-winning display against Russia.
Feb 16, 21:56
Mitt Romney praises "reasonably safe" Sochi Games
Former United States presidential candidate Mitt Romney praises the level of security at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Feb 16, 16:21
Billie Jean King to attend closing ceremony of Winter Olympic Games
Billie Jean King announces that she will attend the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Feb 15, 20:36
Vladimir Putin visits Team USA in Sochi
Russian president Vladimir Putin visits the American base in Sochi to defuse rumours of tension between himself and Barack Obama, who is not attending the Winter Olympics.
Feb 14, 15:18
IOC president bemoans David Cameron absence in Sochi
The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, believes that British prime minister David Cameron should have attended the Sochi Games.
Feb 14, 07:22
Jonathan Martin: 'Michael Sam showed guts to come out'
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin believes that Michael Sam showed "guts" to publicly announce that he is gay.
Feb 11, 10:55
Barack Obama praises Michael Sam's "real sportsmanship"
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, says that NFL Draft prospect Michael Sam has shown "real sportsmanship" by announcing that he is gay.
Feb 10, 20:56
Irina Rodina apologises for posting racist tweet
Irina Rodina, who lit the Olympic flame during Friday's Sochi Games' opening ceremony, apologises for posting a racist tweet last year.
Feb 10, 19:13
Janet Napolitano: 'President Barack Obama has not snubbed Sochi'
Janet Napolitano believes that US President Barack Obama's decision not to travel to Sochi for the Winter Olympics was not intended as a snub to Vladimir Putin.
Feb 9, 16:44
Sochi Games chief defends Irina Rodnina selection for opening ceremony
The chief executive of the 2014 Sochi Games insists that politics had nothing to do with the selection of Irina Rodnina to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony.
Feb 9, 04:34
President Obama wishes Team USA good luck at Sochi
President Barack Obama wishes the USA Olympic team well in a pre-recorded message aired on Olympic broadcaster NBC.
Feb 8, 08:24
USA's Caitlin Cahow plays down LGBT role
One of the US delegates to the Sochi Games, Caitlin Cahow, insists that she is representing all Americans in Russia, and not just the LGBT community.
Feb 8, 00:48
Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremony set to begin
The opening ceremony for this year's Winter Olympics, in the Russian city of Sochi, will begin at 4.14pm UK time.
Feb 7, 16:05
President Obama: 'We do not abide by discrimination'
President Barack Obama admits that the official USA delegation to the Winter Olympics in Sochi is aimed at making "it very clear that we do not abide by discrimination".
Feb 7, 13:38
Sixty-five world leaders expected in Sochi
Dmitry Chernyshenko, head of the Sochi organising committee, claims that a record-breaking 65 world leaders are expected to attend the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.
Feb 7, 11:50
Barack Obama congratulates Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl win
US president Barack Obama congratulates the Seattle Seahawks for their resounding victory over the Denver Broncos in Sunday's Super Bowl.
Feb 5, 10:37
President Barack Obama seeks World Cup advice for USA
President Barack Obama asks Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy advice on how the USA football team can improve their status in the global game.
Jan 15, 13:27
John Harbaugh keen to disappoint President Obama
John Harbaugh says he hopes that his Baltimore Ravens can "disappoint" the President by beating the Chicago Bears this weekend.
Nov 14, 11:36
Dan Snyder: 'Washington Redskins name is badge of honour'
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder believes that the term 'Redskins' is a "badge of honour" and is not offensive in any way.
Oct 9, 21:53
Barack Obama: 'I would change Washington Redskins' name'
United States President Barack Obama reveals that if he were the owner of the Washington Redskins, then he would change the name of the team.
Oct 6, 01:00
Mario Balotelli: 'I've never cared about politics, but Obama is great'
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli believes that President Barack Obama is a "great man".
Aug 21, 12:47
Jamie Foxx compares President Obama to Miami Heat star LeBron James
Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx compares President Obama to Miami Heat star LeBron James.
Jun 28, 14:12
Rory McIlroy offered President Barack Obama golf advice
US President Barack Obama reveals that Rory McIlroy offered to help him with his golf swing last year.
Jun 19, 14:59
Shad Khan: 'David Caldwell and Gus Bradley pick players'
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says that he will leave it up to the team's general manager and head coach to decide which players join the organisation.
May 8, 13:50
Jason Collins receives homophobic death threats
Jason Collins receives homophobic abuse on Twitter after announcing that he is gay.
May 1, 22:17
Basketballer Jason Collins announces he is gay
Washington Wizards basketball player Jason Collins becomes the first major American sportsman to come out as gay, announcing his sexuality on Monday.
Apr 30, 01:28
Tiger Woods hails "amazing" President Obama after golf round
Tiger Woods says that it was "pretty cool" to play alongside "wonderful" President Barack Obama during a round of golf in Florida.
Feb 20, 13:18
'The Corrigan Brothers' to record Mick McCarthy, Ipswich song
Irish band the Corrigan Brothers are to record a new single entitled 'Mick McCarthy and the Tractor Boys' following the 53-year-old's appointment as Ipswich boss.
Nov 12, 22:29
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney: 'I'd vote for Barack Obama'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes that United States President Barack Obama deserves another term at the White House.
Oct 24, 12:09
President Barack Obama praises USA's football Olympic victory
United States President Barack Obama pays tribute to the USA women's football team, who defeated Japan to win gold at the London Olympics.
Aug 10, 07:48
