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Sports stars celebrate Easter with Obama at White House

Xinhua, April 7, 2015 Adjust font size:

A couple of sports stars celebrated the Easter with President Barack Obama on Monday at the White House.

President Obama greeted NBA Washington Wizards basketball player John Wall, Paul Pierce and NFL Arizona Cardinals football player Calais Campbell before participating in a game with children on the basketball court at the White House during an activity which is part of the Easter Egg Roll.

Both Obama and Wizards player Kevin Seraphin played tennis with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark.

Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg roll. Endi