— Words and photos by Christopher Johnson — From humble beginnings in Ukraine, the Red Foxes have become a fixture … Continue reading How the Red Foxes of Ukraine became a fan favorite at FIBA events
by Christopher Johnson in IWATE, JAPAN — With degrees in fine arts from US universities, Akiyoshi Osumi … Continue reading Got the winter blues? Be Happy at Appi ski resort in northern Japan
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
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 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
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
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
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
Luka Doncic cannot foul out with 4 minutes left in a must-win game 3 at home in the NBA Finals. … Continue reading Luka should play the game, not the refs
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
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
Germany’s 113-111 semi-final victory over United State was among the most exciting games in recent FIBA history, comparable to USA’s … Continue reading Brawny Germany stuns USA in FIBA World Cup semi-final classic 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
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
Is Lithuania now the favorite to win the FIBA World Cup in Manila, Philippines? Lithuania made their first 9 threes, … Continue reading Big bold Lithuania outshoots USA at FIBA World Cup in Manila
Aaron Gordon, who thrilled fans with his leaping and dunking ability, was the MVP of the FIBA under-19 world championships … Continue reading Rivals at FIBA U19 in Prague in 2013, Aaron Gordon and Nicola Jokic lead Denver Nuggets to NBA title
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
—– 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
(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading French Open 2017 photo gallery
Canadian tennis ace Milos Raonic is known for his interest in art. He himself is a work of art, when … Continue reading Milos Raonic: an Aficionado of Art
— 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
(photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading France beats Lithuania 95-93 to win bronze at FIBA World Cup in Spain
(photos by Christopher Johnson Globalite Media , all rights reserved) Continue reading photo gallery: USA beats Slovenia 119-76 to reach World Cup semi-finals
When the Ukraine took a 3-2 lead, it looked like the usual slow start for USA. Then Ukraine led 7-2, … Continue reading Falling behind early, USA defense shuts down Ukraine 95-71 at FIBA World Cup
(photos by Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading New Zealand ends Finland’s dream at FIBA World Cup in Spain
The United States continues to soar at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, winning their 58th straight game with a … Continue reading USA soars over Dominican Republic 106-71 at FIBA World Cup in Spain
(copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Dominican Republic edges Finland at FIBA World Cup 2014 in Bilbao, Spain
Many observers expect Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid to go in the top three picks of the NBA … Continue reading Four players whose NBA draft stock rose at FIBA U19 in Prague last year
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
(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. To buy or use these images, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com) Continue reading Best photos of FIBA under-19 world championships in Prague
(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. To buy or use these images, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com) Continue reading Micic leads Serbia in exciting first half against USA in FIBA U19 final
It’s now cheap and easy to reach Japan’s Far North. Thanks to new airlines and tourism promotions, it’s cheaper than … Continue reading New flights make for cheaper ski trips to powdery Furano, Japan
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All photos are copyright Ray Vysniauskas. For permission to use these photos, please contact him at: rayvys@gmail.com. See more of … Continue reading Photos of Toronto Raptors by Ray Vysniauskas of LIT news in Vilnius, Lithuania
Milos Raonic shows top 10 within reach after proud US Open showing by Christopher Johnson At one point during his … Continue reading TENNIS: Raonic inspires hope with play at US OPEN
See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Women’s soccer gains millions of new fans at London Olympics
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
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
photo gallery by Mansoor Ahmed and Christopher Johnson for Globalite Magazine Continue reading Canada soars at Olympics, but loses to France
a photo gallery by Mansoor Ahmed for Globalite Magazine Continue reading Canadian women scrap, claw to Olympic victory at London 2012
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
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
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
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
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