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Germany beats Serbia 83-77 to win their first FIBA world cup gold medal
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Germany beats Serbia 83-77 to win their first FIBA world cup gold medal

Germany beat Serbia 83-77 before 12,000 fans at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila to claim their first ever FIBA … Continue reading Germany beats Serbia 83-77 to win their first FIBA world cup gold medal

Nicholson, who plays in China, helps Canada beat China at FIBA qualifier
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Nicholson, who plays in China, helps Canada beat China at FIBA qualifier

Andrew Nicholson, the former Orlando Magic forward who now plays for Fujian Sturgeons in China, wore the number 44, which … Continue reading Nicholson, who plays in China, helps Canada beat China at FIBA qualifier

Wiggins leads Canada over Greece at FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria
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Wiggins leads Canada over Greece at FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria

Many criticized Andrew Wiggins for being too passive against a rough Venezuela at FIBA Americas in 2015. But in Victoria, … Continue reading Wiggins leads Canada over Greece at FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria

A deeper, older Canada hopes to win FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria
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A deeper, older Canada hopes to win FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria

Will Canada finally play in the Olympics for the first time in a generation?  Led by Toronto Raptors coach Nick … Continue reading A deeper, older Canada hopes to win FIBA Olympic qualifier in Victoria

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The Cure rock InMusic fest in Croatia

—- The Cure are coming to rock InMusic festival 2019, held from June 24 to 26 in Zagreb, Croatia. Foals, … Continue reading The Cure rock InMusic fest in Croatia

Foo Fighters headline Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest
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Foo Fighters headline Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest

— The Foo Fighters will headline the Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest August 7 to 13. The festival enjoys a … Continue reading Foo Fighters headline Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest

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Journalist files lawsuit vs. Tennis Canada players, CEO Michael Downey over “copyright infringements”

  (Tennis Canada CEO and President Michael S. Downey, on his personal Facebook account, comments on Christopher Johnson’s photo posted … Continue reading Journalist files lawsuit vs. Tennis Canada players, CEO Michael Downey over “copyright infringements”

Copyright infringement is rampant in tennis media
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Copyright infringement is rampant in tennis media

Copyright infringement is rampant in tennis media. It’s a destructive “culture of theft” where people, including New York Times reporter … Continue reading Copyright infringement is rampant in tennis media

Tennis Canada employees, players use copyrighted photos without consent or payment
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Tennis Canada employees, players use copyrighted photos without consent or payment

by Christopher Johnson Tennis Canada CEO and President Michael S. Downey, his employees, and popular Tennis Canada players Denis Shapovalov … Continue reading Tennis Canada employees, players use copyrighted photos without consent or payment

Noel Gallagher, Foo Fighters at PinkPop 2018
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Noel Gallagher, Foo Fighters at PinkPop 2018

    (all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading Noel Gallagher, Foo Fighters at PinkPop 2018

Returning to PinkPop, Pearl Jam keeps on rockin’ in the free world
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Returning to PinkPop, Pearl Jam keeps on rockin’ in the free world

  —- Pearl Jam at Pink Pop 2018 in Holland was momentous because of 1992. On a rainy afternoon at … Continue reading Returning to PinkPop, Pearl Jam keeps on rockin’ in the free world

Connor Sports Peace Games from Chicago to Los Angeles
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Connor Sports Peace Games from Chicago to Los Angeles

—- by Christopher Johnson —- There’s something about the Windy City that spreads ideas across America. It’s the transportation hub … Continue reading Connor Sports Peace Games from Chicago to Los Angeles

Injured Rafa seals #1 at Paris Rolex Masters
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Injured Rafa seals #1 at Paris Rolex Masters

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Rohingya aren’t the only victims of poverty, repression in Myanmar
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Rohingya aren’t the only victims of poverty, repression in Myanmar

  In the 1990s, when it was fashionable to defend the rights of repressed Buddhist women, activists worldwide hailed the … Continue reading Rohingya aren’t the only victims of poverty, repression in Myanmar

The Nick Kyrgios we wanted
Christopher Johnson photography, Cincinnati Masters, Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Rafa Nadal, Rafael Nadal, Uncategorized

The Nick Kyrgios we wanted

This is the Nick Kyrgios we wanted. Mature, courageous, respectful and brilliant. He’s playing with heart and soul to go … Continue reading The Nick Kyrgios we wanted

Sting, the King of Joy
Croatia, music, Uncategorized

Sting, the King of Joy

What if Sting was misunderstood all along, and he’s really just a family guy cooing songs to his children? He … Continue reading Sting, the King of Joy

Sting to play ancient Pula Arena in Croatia
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Sting to play ancient Pula Arena in Croatia

Sting will play the ancient Pula Arena on the Adriatic coast of Croatia on July 26. The amphitheater, constructed using … Continue reading Sting to play ancient Pula Arena in Croatia

Sonic discoveries at InMusic in Zagreb
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Sonic discoveries at InMusic in Zagreb

Repetitor from Belgrade, Michael Kiwanuka from London, and Croatia’s “mad scientist” Darko Rundek among best performances at InMusic Festival 2017 … Continue reading Sonic discoveries at InMusic in Zagreb

The Tea Party inspire men to stop violence against women
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The Tea Party inspire men to stop violence against women

With exotic instruments and virtuoso chops, the Tea Party from Windsor, Ontario, Canada are more than “Moroccan Roll” and satanic … Continue reading The Tea Party inspire men to stop violence against women

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Rising stars shine in Cincinnati

  Borna Coric, Nick Kyrgios, Reilly Opelka and Sasha Zverev are among an exciting new generation of players with bright … Continue reading Rising stars shine in Cincinnati

Gasquet: Allez Les Blur
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Gasquet: Allez Les Blur

Nobody moves faster than Richard Gasquet, and he’s moving fast at the French Open after beating Kei Nishikori in a … Continue reading Gasquet: Allez Les Blur

Murray making a meal of the French Open
Christopher Johnson photography, Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, French Open, French Open tennis, Uncategorized

Murray making a meal of the French Open

After reaching finals in Madrid and Rome, Andy Murray played 10 sets in his first two Roland Garros victories. Will … Continue reading Murray making a meal of the French Open

Genie on a roll in Rome
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Genie on a roll in Rome

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Obama is ready — is Cuba?
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Obama is ready — is Cuba?

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!Feliciano is Deliciano!

(                     images copyright Christopher Johnson all rights reserved)   Continue reading !Feliciano is Deliciano!

Ivanovic, Svitolina upset top seeds Halep, Muguruza in Dubai
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Ivanovic, Svitolina upset top seeds Halep, Muguruza in Dubai

            all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved   Continue reading Ivanovic, Svitolina upset top seeds Halep, Muguruza in Dubai

Why Bad-Ass Venezuela beat young Canada at FIBA Americas in Mexico
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Why Bad-Ass Venezuela beat young Canada at FIBA Americas in Mexico

(words and images by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved) Here’s three reasons why Canada lost an epic Olympic qualifier at … Continue reading Why Bad-Ass Venezuela beat young Canada at FIBA Americas in Mexico

Andy Murray, export, Uncategorized

Murray rolls into Dubai quarters over Muller, Sousa

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Dubai, export, Makarova, Simona Halep, Uncategorized

Halep out-slugs Makarova in thrilling quarter in Dubai

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Djokovic, export, Mubadala Abu Dhabi, Uncategorized

Djokovic unbeatable in Melbourne

Continue reading Djokovic unbeatable in Melbourne

The cold, bumpy road to war — behind the frontlines in Luhansk, Ukraine
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The cold, bumpy road to war — behind the frontlines in Luhansk, Ukraine

 (all images copyright Christopher Johnson, Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading The cold, bumpy road to war — behind the frontlines in Luhansk, Ukraine

Spain reaches final of FIBA women’s world cup 2014 in Turkey
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Spain reaches final of FIBA women’s world cup 2014 in Turkey

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packed arenas, exuberant fans at FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014
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packed arenas, exuberant fans at FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014

Continue reading packed arenas, exuberant fans at FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014

Turkey thrills home crowd, reaches FIBA women’s world cup semi-finals
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Turkey thrills home crowd, reaches FIBA women’s world cup semi-finals

    (photos copyright Christopher Johnson, Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Turkey thrills home crowd, reaches FIBA women’s world cup semi-finals

Canada reaches Women’s World Cup quarter-finals before losing to Australia
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Canada reaches Women’s World Cup quarter-finals before losing to Australia

     (all images copyright Christopher Johnson, Globalite Media. All rights reserved)   Continue reading Canada reaches Women’s World Cup quarter-finals before losing to Australia

Sketches of Spain: photo gallery
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Sketches of Spain: photo gallery

  (see more Christopher Johnson images at http://www.globalitesports.wordpress.com)      Continue reading Sketches of Spain: photo gallery

USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao
Basketball, Europe, FIBA, FIBA World Cup 2014, New Zealand, Spain, Steph Curry, Team USA, Uncategorized, USA, USA Basketball

USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao

–New Zealand players meant no disrespect when they aped and stuck their tongues out at USA before their third game … Continue reading USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao

Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup
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Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup

After two games at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, a pattern is emerging. You can beat the United States … Continue reading Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup

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USA blows out Finland 114-55 in first FIBA 2014 World Cup match in Spain

The United States routed Finland 114-55 in their sold-out opening match at the FIBA 2014 World Cup in Bilbao, Spain … Continue reading USA blows out Finland 114-55 in first FIBA 2014 World Cup match in Spain

Dead on the Dark Side of Japan — Murder at Narita, deaths in detention
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Dead on the Dark Side of Japan — Murder at Narita, deaths in detention

A Tokyo court rules that immigration officers used illegal means to restrain an African man who died of suffocation at … Continue reading Dead on the Dark Side of Japan — Murder at Narita, deaths in detention

NAM KHEM: Ten years after the 2004 tsunami, a visit to “Saltwater Village”
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NAM KHEM: Ten years after the 2004 tsunami, a visit to “Saltwater Village”

Ships remain in a park by a school in Nam Khem village, destroyed by the Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami. — … Continue reading NAM KHEM: Ten years after the 2004 tsunami, a visit to “Saltwater Village”

A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics
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A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics

Rising prices, injustices, corruption at root of dissent in Thailand — by Christopher Johnson in Surat Thani, Thailand — While … Continue reading A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics

Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014
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Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014

The Red Shirt protest movement in 2010 didn’t end well. After the Thai military ran over their protest site at … Continue reading Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014

Thai rockers Fly, Audy, Rockestra join Bangkok protests against corruption
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Thai rockers Fly, Audy, Rockestra join Bangkok protests against corruption

all photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media     Continue reading Thai rockers Fly, Audy, Rockestra join Bangkok protests against corruption

A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines
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A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines

Bolstered by donations, German and European resort and dive operators are helping resilient islanders to reconstruct the idyllic north Cebu … Continue reading A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines

Christopher Johnson photos — best of 2013
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Christopher Johnson photos — best of 2013

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Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster
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Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster

—- LIke kids in other countries, children in disaster zones are brave, resourceful and curious. They play with anything they … Continue reading Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster

The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery
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The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery

— photos by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — It’s not easy to rebuild a city from almost zero. What … Continue reading The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery

The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban
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The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban

— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved —- During one of the worst storms in history, Edwin Cornejo, 33 and … Continue reading The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban

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Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban

— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — People like Febsterr Sawan don’t get much international media attention, but they … Continue reading Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban

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