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
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USA dream to be the Supreme Team
There was the Dream Team (Jordan, Magic, Bird at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics) and the Redeem Team (Kobe, LeBron, D-Wade … Continue reading USA dream to be the Supreme Team
Spain, Greece, Brazil and Puerto Rico win FIBA 2024 Olympic qualifiers
Spain will play in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time after beating Bahamas 86-78 before 7000 fans in Valencia, … Continue reading Spain, Greece, Brazil and Puerto Rico win FIBA 2024 Olympic qualifiers
Philippines beats European team in FIBA event for first time since 1960
The Philippines upset Latvia 89-80 in Riga to claim their first win against a European team in an official FIBA … Continue reading Philippines beats European team in FIBA event for first time since 1960
Saric powers Croatia over Slovenia at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Dario Saric notched a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to power Croatia 108-92 over Slovenia, who … Continue reading Saric powers Croatia over Slovenia at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Luka, Giannis set to battle at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
FIBA fans are getting ready to watch 24 teams compete in Greece, Latvia, Spain and Puerto Rico, where the winner … Continue reading Luka, Giannis set to battle at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Serbia lists Jokic, Bogdanovic and other NBA players on pre-Olympic roster
Serbia’s preliminary roster ahead of the Paris Olympics includes three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta … Continue reading Serbia lists Jokic, Bogdanovic and other NBA players on pre-Olympic roster
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
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
Mansoor Ahmed photos of Team USA basketball at London 2012 Olympics
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Women’s soccer gains millions of new fans at London Olympics
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Qualifying late, Canadian women reach quarters at Olympic basketball
Resurgent del Potro beats Djokovic to win Olympic bronze at Wimbledon
Olympic Andy is Dandy at Wimbledon London 2012
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TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
Kei Nishikori is Japan’s best male tennis player ever, and he’s capable of challenging the world’s top players. He also … Continue reading TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
Kei Nishikori is Japan’s best male tennis player ever, and he’s capable of challenging the world’s top players. He also … Continue reading TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
Canada soars at Olympics, but loses to France
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Canadian women scrap, claw to Olympic victory at London 2012
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BASKETBALL: USA reign in Spain
BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat
TWO to TANGO: Argentina shows how TEAM USA can be beaten by Christopher Johnson BARCELONA–When TEAM USA doesn’t … Continue reading BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat
BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester
TEAM USA: Not the Dream Team perhaps, but a Team Team By Christopher Johnson MANCHESTER–With TEAM USA blowing … Continue reading BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester
BASKETBALL: USA reign in Spain
BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat
But Argentina fought back, forcing the US to sweat late in the game for a narrow victory in Barcelona. … Continue reading BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat
BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester
TEAM USA: Not the Dream Team perhaps, but a Team Team By Christopher Johnson MANCHESTER–With TEAM USA blowing … Continue reading BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester
Future Olympian snowboarders (Zoe, Liam and Bella)
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Exuberant Brazil jump for joy to win Olympic volleyball gold
Spain basketball: passion, fire, flopping … and winning
Murray, having fun, wins Olympic tennis at Wimbledon
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Giant center Cambage leads powerhouse Australian women at London 2012
Elizabeth Cambage, who is 6’8”, became perhaps the first woman to ever dunk a basketball at Olympic competition. She leads … Continue reading Giant center Cambage leads powerhouse Australian women at London 2012
Japan’s No Fun Olympic Games
If Japan wants to host an Olympics again, it could learn a lot from Vancouver about how to hold a … Continue reading Japan’s No Fun Olympic Games
Japan at Olympics — Globe and Mail
Japan’s coaches criticize Olympic performance Christopher Johnson. The Globe and Mail. Feb 28, 2010 Like Canada in 2010, Japan had high hopes of owning … Continue reading Japan at Olympics — Globe and Mail
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