Nature photography in the urban “wilderness” of Vancouver
–In Vancouver, it’s easy to forget that you’re in a city. From the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the … Continue reading Nature photography in the urban “wilderness” of Vancouver
Category: Canada
Canada finishes 5th at Paris Olympics
Some Canadians think that Canada is the world’s best country, or at least greater than the USA in most things. … Continue reading Canada finishes 5th at Paris Olympics
Canada stuns USA in OT to win FIBA World Cup bronze
Canada won their first ever medal at a FIBA world championship by beating the United States 127-118 in overtime on … Continue reading Canada stuns USA in OT to win FIBA World Cup bronze
FIBA vets Serbia beat Canada 95-86 to reach World Cup final in Manila
Above all else, basketball is a team game. Players with high points get the highlights and headlines, but teams win … Continue reading FIBA vets Serbia beat Canada 95-86 to reach World Cup final in Manila
Canada frustrates Luka Doncic, beats Slovenia to reach FIBA World Cup semis
According to FIBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the first player with more than 30 points and 10 rebounds in a knock-out … Continue reading Canada frustrates Luka Doncic, beats Slovenia to reach FIBA World Cup semis
Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
Canada, ranked 15th in the world, announced that several NBA stars are scheduled to attend training camp ahead of the … Continue reading Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
Jordi Fernandez to coach Team Canada at FIBA World Cup after Nurse resigns
Team Canada has hired a coach from Spain to replace outgoing coach Nick Nurse, who has moved from the Toronto … Continue reading Jordi Fernandez to coach Team Canada at FIBA World Cup after Nurse resigns
Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup of basketball with revenge win over Venezuela in frozen Edmonton
—words and images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved Canada qualified for the FIBA World Cup of basketball … Continue reading Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup of basketball with revenge win over Venezuela in frozen Edmonton
Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria
Asked about the key to their success, Czech guard Tomas Satoransky talked about beer. He said the team drinks together … Continue reading Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria
Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
What a crazy way not to go to Tokyo. Canada, with 8 NBA players, were 5 of 29 from three … Continue reading Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
How Canada became a hoop heaven
Forty years before millions of Canadians watched the Toronto Raptors in their maiden NBA Finals, I was part of … Continue reading How Canada became a hoop heaven
Lawyer for Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey, players Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime sends cease and desist letter to tennis photographer seeking payment for work
–The lawyer for Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey and players Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime has sent a … Continue reading Lawyer for Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey, players Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime sends cease and desist letter to tennis photographer seeking payment for work
Tennis Canada lawyer threatens journalist seeking payment over copyright issues
—– Tennis Canada CEO and President Michael S. Downey’s lawyer David Outerbridge has threatened to launch a defamation suit … Continue reading Tennis Canada lawyer threatens journalist seeking payment over copyright issues
Touring with Big Sugar, Triggerfinger takes a bite out of Canada
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FIBA Americas “outsider” Canada wants to take back game it invented
— words and images by Christopher Johnson in Mexico City, all rights reserved — As a Canadian, watching a game … Continue reading FIBA Americas “outsider” Canada wants to take back game it invented
Australian tennis troubles — Too much for Tomic?
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Pospisil plays heart out in Montreal
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Raonic falls to Karlovic at Rogers Cup Battle of Giants
It’s rare for Milos Raonic to face someone with a bigger serve than him. Returning from injury, the Canadian ace … Continue reading Raonic falls to Karlovic at Rogers Cup Battle of Giants
Reality-check for Canada at Pan Am final — 5 criticisms
—- text and images by Christopher Johnson —- Here’s five take-aways from Canada’s silver-medal run at the Pan Am Games … Continue reading Reality-check for Canada at Pan Am final — 5 criticisms
Turkey edges Canada 55-44 in FIBA Women’s World Cup battle in Ankara
Record crowds in Montreal, as Radwanksa wins Rogers Cup
The acrobatic Agnieszka Radwanska won the Rogers Cup in Montreal by beating Venus Williams 6-4, 6-2 in the final. “She … Continue reading Record crowds in Montreal, as Radwanksa wins Rogers Cup
Rogers Cup Preview: After four years of rapid rise, can Raonic win in Toronto?
When I first saw an unknown Canadian teenager named Milos Raonic lose 6-4, 6-4 to Rafael Nadal in Japan in … Continue reading Rogers Cup Preview: After four years of rapid rise, can Raonic win in Toronto?
Israeli checkpoints in Palestine, Festival Fascism and Denial of Access
As A.J. Niland and his staff at Huka Entertainment from New Orleans deny journalists access to a festival in … Continue reading Israeli checkpoints in Palestine, Festival Fascism and Denial of Access
FIBA world juniors challenging NCAA as proving ground for NBA draft prospects
PUTTING POTENTIAL OVER ACHIEVEMENT — NBA EXECS GAMBLE ON DRAFT DAY — photos copyright Christopher Johnson — As Kobe Bryant’s … Continue reading FIBA world juniors challenging NCAA as proving ground for NBA draft prospects
“Genuine Genie” Bouchard storms back to win French Open quarter-final
Genie Bouchard from Montreal, Canada stormed from behind to win her quarter-final match in the French Open and advance to … Continue reading “Genuine Genie” Bouchard storms back to win French Open quarter-final
For the Raptors, DeMar is DeMan
DeMar is DeMan. When he’s on, the Raptors roar. When he’s down, like he was in Game One against … Continue reading For the Raptors, DeMar is DeMan
Canada’s Milos Raonic beats Ivan Dodig for 8th straight win in Asia
words and photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — TOKYO — Canadian tennis ace Milos Raonic overpowered Ivan Dodig 7-6 … Continue reading Canada’s Milos Raonic beats Ivan Dodig for 8th straight win in Asia
Growing in popularity, Davis Cup shows joy of tennis as a team sport
For years, Davis Cup was an after-thought on the tennis tour. Many tennis fans knew nothing about it until John … Continue reading Growing in popularity, Davis Cup shows joy of tennis as a team sport
Tyler Ennis scores 42 as Canada outlasts China in triple OT at FIBA U19
After competitive start, US overpowers depleted Canada at FIBA U19 in Prague
SPORTS: Miles to go for Milos Raonic
Milos Raonic has become the first Canadian to win on the tennis tour since 1995. Only 20 years old, Milos … Continue reading SPORTS: Miles to go for Milos Raonic
TENNIS: Raonic smiles in defeat, looks to future
See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Milos Raonic’s Cinderella run comes to an end … Continue reading TENNIS: Raonic smiles in defeat, looks to future
SPORTS: Raonic smiles in defeat, looks to future
See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Milos Raonic’s Cinderella run comes to an end … Continue reading SPORTS: Raonic smiles in defeat, looks to future
TENNIS: Milos Raonic rising fast at Australian Open
See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Milos Raonic plays against Mikhail Youzhny on Saturday, … Continue reading TENNIS: Milos Raonic rising fast at Australian Open
Milos Raonic of Canada nearly upsets Nadal
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SPORTS-Tennis: Raonic gives Canada hope
see more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/globalite/sets/72157625105179960/ Christopher Johnson, National Post · Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 TOKYO – Milos Raonic, perhaps Canada’s … Continue reading SPORTS-Tennis: Raonic gives Canada hope
photos of Andy Rautins wincing in pain
Christopher Johnson photos of Andy Rautins wincing in pain in the first half of Canada’s loss to Lithuania, and of … Continue reading photos of Andy Rautins wincing in pain
SPORTS: Fouls burn Canada in FIBA 2010 loss to Lebanon
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/lebanon-stops-canada-in-fiba… IZMIR, Turkey — Lebanon rallied to beat Canada in their opening game of the FIBA World Basketball Championships. For three … Continue reading SPORTS: Fouls burn Canada in FIBA 2010 loss to Lebanon
photos of Canada vs France at FIBA 2010
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Preview of World Basketball — Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/fiba-2010-wide-open/article1… GOREME, TURKEY — Dribbling in front of minarets and the Cappadocia moonscape, Kobe Bryant seems to be everywhere … Continue reading Preview of World Basketball — Globe and Mail
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