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Former US President Barack Obama is currently promoting the upcoming inauguration of the Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on June 19. To promote this, the 44th US President posted an extremely hilarious video on X featuring none other than Anthony Edwards, which ended in a challenge to ANT.

Obama said that he would like the second head-to-head game between the two to be played on their home court after the Presidential Center opens. The Minnesota Timberwolves talisman, in turn, posted an indifferent response to the challenge on Twitter.

More in a minute https://t.co/3M4jU0LeRM

– Anthony Edwards (@anthonyedwards) 17 March 2026

“In a minute OG,” he wrote, apparently promising to make an appearance at the Obama Presidential Center as well, as was also suggested in the original clip.

In it, Obama can initially be seen trying to shoot a clip before running out of the house to find Edwards.

“I can’t believe I’m still dealing with this. Oh, you want some of this,” he says, and the two proceed to play a game of basketball.

“I see what’s happening with your jumpshot,” ANT claimed, before Obama referenced an old clip in which ANT promised to be ‘the truth’.

“I remember you told me you’re true. I’m not sure you’ve got the range. It’s the money, oh come on,” he says when his shot bounces off the rim. Obama then promised to ‘fix things’.

When Obama asks Edwards a direct question, the two proceed to share a hilarious moment.

“What do you call a person who doesn’t mind losing?”

“A sore loser,” he replies before promising that the next game will be at the Obama Presidential Center.

“The next one will be on my home court, the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. We’re going to open the Obama Presidential Center to all visitors this summer, even Anthony Edwards,” he said.

Needless to say, with Edwards, who is currently out due to injury, also promising to attend the event, fans can expect another showdown between the two icons.

Good morning. No, it was not a dream. This really happened. What a win for Team USA, Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils.

Of course, Jack leading the United States over Canada is historic for hockey in the United States. However, the devils also needed it. There is now a ray of hope in a disappointing 2025-26. Their superstar created history by winning an Olympic gold medal on this side of the border for the first time since 1980.

It was an incredible moment for the player who probably needed it most.

The link explains how he scored the golden goal and why Jack Hughes silenced his critics.

Elsewhere, Canada is making some excuses after silver medal, Vincent Trocheck’s trade value and more.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: Jack Hughes scores the golden goal to lead Team USA past Canada in overtime, eliminating men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

After carving his name into history, Jack Hughes silenced his critics, and showed everyone why he is one of the best hockey players in the world.

📺 Devils Rink Report: And after all that, Jack Hahn explains on the latest Devils Rink Report why it was so important for Hughes to go to the Olympics, despite the optics, and why it’s a plus for New Jersey.

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How good was this moment? Throughout the USA gold medal celebration, the team made sure the late Johnny Gaudreau was not forgotten. Not much else to say about it, just enjoy:

Jack Hughes celebrating with FBI Director Kash Patel in the locker room and Donald Trump immediately got on the horn to talk to Team USA and extend an invitation to the White House for Tuesday. Here is the call:

The Athletic ($): While it’s not the Miracle on Ice of the 1980s, Team USA’s win over Canada shows times have changed. Still, hockey is not in crisis in Canada. More about why.

Canada is heartbroken. You can see it on their faces as they accept their silver medal and a plush doll. However, some comments from leaf wearers definitely appear to be coping mechanisms.

Nathan MacKinnon on Canada’s Olympic final defeat:

“You be the judge of who was the better team today.”

MacKinnon’s open-net miss was one of several opportunities the Canadians failed to capitalize on. pic.twitter.com/iyiBDdrjIS

– The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) 22 February 2026

Forever Blueshirts: Team USA Bill Guerin faced a lot of criticism for his roster decisions. Now no one can question him. One of those decisions was to bring in forward Vincent Trocheck to the New York Rangers, who played a key role in earning the gold. Pat Pickens explains how the Olympics increased Trocheck’s trade value.

PITTSBURGH HOCKEY NOW: This is how the Pittsburgh Penguins reacted to Sidney Crosby’s absence, USA’s win and Canada’s loss on Sunday.

San Jose Hockey Now: Why San Jose Sharks star Maclin Celebrini had no Olympic memorabilia, despite silver.

Detroit Hockey Now: Dylan Larkin leaves his mark on Team USA’s success. Here’s how important the Detroit Red Wings captain was on their way to the gold medal.

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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, at the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles Among the high-profile attendees were. Actually, a loose ball landed in the lap of the 44th President. Plus, he had a little fun with Reggie Miller while reliving 1990s NBA memories.

Now that all the celebrations are over, President Obama put out The NBA opened an invitation on Instagram to attend the inauguration of its Presidential Center in June.

“That’s about the limit of my game these days,” Obama posted. “But everyone is welcome to play Home Court when we open the Obama Presidential Center this June.”

The Obama Presidential Center is about to open on Chicago’s south side. Among the facilities provided by the center will be a full-length NBA regulation-style basketball court. Obama is known to be an avid basketball fan. In 1979, he helped lead Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii to the state championship.

As president, he hosted pick-up games at the White House with the participation of NBA players including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. Additionally, ESPN hosted “Bracketology” at the White House, where the President filled out his brackets during the NCAA Tournament.

Obama recently revealed his all-time starting lineup. This included his friends Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Hakeem Olajuwon.

In 2021, Obama became a strategic partner for NBA Africa. He is also a big fan of the Chicago Bulls and appeared as a “Chicago resident” in The Last Dance in 2020.