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PHILADELPHIA -- Before President Barack Obama issues any final pardons as he leaves office, he has a basketball celebration to host.The reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the White House on Thursday and be recognized for becoming the first team to bring a professional sports title to Cleveland in 52 years.Its just an honor for us to be able to be represented at the White House because of our accomplishment and what we were able to accomplish last year, LeBron James said before Cavs shootaround Saturday morning in preparation for their game against the Philadelphia 76ers.I know our guys are excited about it, especially the guys who have never been there before. They should take it in full and appreciate it. Were all going to appreciate the environment.The visit will occur just two days after the presidential election. Obama extended the invitation in June, after the Cavaliers won the NBA Finals by defeating the Golden State Warriors in seven games.In a congratulatory telephone call to Cavs coach Tyronn Lue, Obama invited the team to celebrate the championship with him at the White House before he leaves office.The date was largely determined by the Cavs schedule. They play two road games against the Washington Wizards this season, but the second one isnt until Feb. 6 -- a couple weeks after the 45th president of the United States will be sworn in.It will be James third trip to the White House to celebrate a championship and be honored by Obama after doing it twice before as a member of the Miami Heat. He says that the timing of this trip adds to the experience.Its going to be special for the simple fact that not only am I going to be there with my Cleveland teammates, but Im there when Barack is on his way out, James said. Like I said, hes been a great role model, especially to African-American kids. What he did was something that you never thought could be possible. Being a black president, for me to be there when hes on his way out and his last term is ending, I think thats pretty significant as well.James, who endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president last month, said he has already cast his ballot ahead of the election Tuesday in the battleground state of Ohio.Several days before the final vote, many polls show Republican candidate Donald Trump having the edge over Clinton in the Buckeye State. James will join Clinton on the campaign trail Sunday and speak at a rally at the Public Auditorium in downtown Cleveland to try to swing undecided voters toward the former Secretary of State.I know who Im endorsing, and I hope everybody has gotten their fair share of knowledge and understanding of what this is about, how important this is, James said. Like I said, I know who Im for, who Im endorsing and everyone has the right to do what they want to do.In his initial endorsement of Clinton, James said he believed that she would continue the legacy of Obama.Lue said that Obama is relatable to his team, which is predominantly African-American.Having our first black president was a big thing for me and for my family and I know for a lot of others, Lue said. I know having a chance for these guys to see a black president in office is a big thing. Its a big deal. So, thats one of the reasons why I wanted it to be while he was still in office because you never know if it will ever happen again.He added that Obama is also relatable as a basketball fan.I mean, he loves the game and being from Chicago, thats basketball heaven, Lue said. Hes a big basketball supporter. I thought Bill Clinton was also a great president as far as following basketball and being a big Arkansas fan, but I mean, its cool. 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"Im so disappointed that I cant make it to Toronto as I added it to my schedule knowing what an important event it is," Azarrenka said.dddddddddddd"I am sorry to all my Canadian fans and I will work hard to get healthy and back on the courts as soon as possible." Azarenka was the No. 2 seed in the Toronto draw, meaning Caroline Wozniacki, the next highest seeded player, will move into Azarenkas position. Wozniacki was originally slated to play Monday night, but Azarenkas withdrawal gives the 23-year-old a first-round bye. ' ' '