Obama says WNBA inspires his daughters

Posted: 07.27.2009 at 4:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the WNBA serves as
(AP) -- an inspiration for his two young daughters.
      Obama on Monday said his daughters, Sasha and Malia, have never
known a time when women did not play professional basketball in the
United States. He says his girls watch the female players on
television.
      Obama welcomed the champion Detroit Shock to the White House's
South Portico to honor their season. He says that it's dicey for a
president from Chicago to say nice things about a team from rival
Detroit, but adds that their accomplishments deserve praise.
      The Shock have won three championships since they started play in
1998.