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Sharapova sharp coming into Roland Garros
Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Serena Williams, Sharapova, Simona Halep

Sharapova sharp coming into Roland Garros

  There’s no clear favorite on the women’s side of the French Open. It’s easier to find reasons why someone … Continue reading Sharapova sharp coming into Roland Garros

PinkPop in Holland features the best 1990s line-up since the 1990s
Christopher Johnson music photography, Christopher Johnson photography, music, PinkPop festival

PinkPop in Holland features the best 1990s line-up since the 1990s

If you’re into the raw, clever, grungy rock of the 1990s, then the PinkPop festival from June 15 to 17 … Continue reading PinkPop in Holland features the best 1990s line-up since the 1990s

T.O. needs patience with young Raptors
Basketball, Jonas Valanciunas, Kenneth Faried, Kyle Lowry, Raptors

T.O. needs patience with young Raptors

  Time-out, Toronto fans. Sit down and take a breather. Forget the number one standing in the East, and the … Continue reading T.O. needs patience with young Raptors

Serena deserves more time
Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Jelena Ostopenko, Mubadala Abu Dhabi, Serena Williams

Serena deserves more time

— When Naomi Francois “Osaka” beat her idol Serena Williams in the first round near their homes in the Miami … Continue reading Serena deserves more time

The Goddess of Revolution — from Ukraine to America
California, Lemon Bucket Orkestra, music

The Goddess of Revolution — from Ukraine to America

Lemon Bucket Orkestra take their “Counting Sheep” revolutionary folk opera from Ukraine to Toronto, New York, California and beyond. Christopher … Continue reading The Goddess of Revolution — from Ukraine to America

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

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

Serbian Sensation — Filip Krajinovic
Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Krajinovic, Paris Rolex Masters

Serbian Sensation — Filip Krajinovic

                            (all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite … Continue reading Serbian Sensation — Filip Krajinovic

Injured Rafa seals #1 at Paris Rolex Masters
Cilic, Del Potro, Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Grigor Dimitrov, Isner, Jack Sock, Paris Rolex Masters, Rafa Nadal, Uncategorized

Injured Rafa seals #1 at Paris Rolex Masters

    (all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading Injured Rafa seals #1 at Paris Rolex Masters

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

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 END OF THE WORLD: an overview of our 18-part photo series about the worst storm ever — Typhoon Haiyan
Asia, disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster

THE END OF THE WORLD: an overview of our 18-part photo series about the worst storm ever — Typhoon Haiyan

— words and photos by Christopher Johnson — (warning: graphic images) — Typhoon Haiyan was unlike any story in recent … Continue reading THE END OF THE WORLD: an overview of our 18-part photo series about the worst storm ever — Typhoon Haiyan

Ferragosto Jam better than Sziget?
Croatia, music, Sziget Festival, Zagreb

Ferragosto Jam better than Sziget?

    Europe has some of the world’s best music festivals, but they are often dominated by anglophile bands from … Continue reading Ferragosto Jam better than Sziget?

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

Kasabian to rock Sziget Fest in Budapest
Kasabian, Sziget Festival

Kasabian to rock Sziget Fest in Budapest

  Kasabian, after headlining InMusic Festival in Zagreb, will play Sziget Festival in Budapest on August 11 along with PJ … Continue reading Kasabian to rock Sziget Fest in Budapest

Sting to play ancient Pula Arena in Croatia
music, Pula Arena Croatia, Sting, Uncategorized

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

Kasabian fans “in love with a psycho” at InMusic festival in Zagreb
InMusic Festival, music, Zagreb

Kasabian fans “in love with a psycho” at InMusic festival in Zagreb

Sergio Pizzorno and Tom Meighan are among the great duos in rock history. At least one of these guys is … Continue reading Kasabian fans “in love with a psycho” at InMusic festival in Zagreb

Sonic discoveries at InMusic in Zagreb
InMusic Festival, music, Uncategorized, Zagreb

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

Djokovic, Europe, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep, Sports, Tennis, Tennis Canada

French Open 2017 photo gallery

(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading French Open 2017 photo gallery

Kasabian to rock Zagreb’s InMusic fest
Croatia InMusic festival, Kasabian, music

Kasabian to rock Zagreb’s InMusic fest

  Amid the myriad festivals across Europe this summer, InMusic festival on the Isle of Youth in Zagreb, Croatia stands out … Continue reading Kasabian to rock Zagreb’s InMusic fest

Lorde, Muse, the Weeknd headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal
music

Lorde, Muse, the Weeknd headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal

  Lorde, Muse and the Weeknd are scheduled to headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal, Quebec August 4-6. Other acts on … Continue reading Lorde, Muse, the Weeknd headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal

Nick Kyrgios: the evolution of tennis?
Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios: the evolution of tennis?

  Is this the Nick Kyrgios tennis fans have been hoping for? He’s one of the hottest players on tour … Continue reading Nick Kyrgios: the evolution of tennis?

The Trews speak truth to my life
Christopher Johnson music photography, music, The Trews

The Trews speak truth to my life

Like Led Zeppelin, the Trews are one of those bands singing about stuff I’m going through at the moment I’m … Continue reading The Trews speak truth to my life

The Tea Party inspire men to stop violence against women
music, Tea Party, Uncategorized

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

Women’s March in San Francisco
California

Women’s March in San Francisco

— images copyright Christopher Johnson all rights reserved — Fifty years after the “Summer of Love”, protesters in San Francisco … Continue reading Women’s March in San Francisco

Borna Coric, Cincinnati Masters, Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Opelka, Sugita, Uncategorized, Zverev

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

Comedy Relief — How to cover a coup
Comedy, Turkey

Comedy Relief — How to cover a coup

  THE GLOBALITE GUIDE TO COVERING A COUP — Journalists use a lot of cliches to report on coups, revolutions … Continue reading Comedy Relief — How to cover a coup

Gasquet: Allez Les Blur
Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Gasquet, Uncategorized

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

Murray beats Goffin, Djokovic beats Rafa on Rome clay
Christopher Johnson photography, Djokovic, Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Rafa Nadal

Murray beats Goffin, Djokovic beats Rafa on Rome clay

      (images copyright Christopher Johnson all rights reserved) Continue reading Murray beats Goffin, Djokovic beats Rafa on Rome clay

Genie on a roll in Rome
Export 2019 pre-Wimbledon, Italian Open, Uncategorized

Genie on a roll in Rome

  (all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading Genie on a roll in Rome

Milos Raonic, Sports, Tennis

Milos Raonic: an Aficionado of Art

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

Obama is ready — is Cuba?
Cuba, Havana, Uncategorized

Obama is ready — is Cuba?

       Continue reading Obama is ready — is Cuba?

Cincinnati Masters, Dubai, export, Feliciano Lopez, Uncategorized

!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

If wealthier nations won’t take Syrian refugee kids, warring groups will
Jordan, Syria

If wealthier nations won’t take Syrian refugee kids, warring groups will

(images by Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. All rights reserved)  Continue reading If wealthier nations won’t take Syrian refugee kids, warring groups will

Touring with Big Sugar, Triggerfinger takes a bite out of Canada
Canada, music

Touring with Big Sugar, Triggerfinger takes a bite out of Canada

(images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading Touring with Big Sugar, Triggerfinger takes a bite out of Canada

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

FIBA Americas “outsider” Canada wants to take back game it invented
Basketball, Canada, Mexico, Olympics, Sports

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?
Australia, Canada, export, Rogers Cup, Tomic

Australian tennis troubles — Too much for Tomic?

(copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved)   Continue reading Australian tennis troubles — Too much for Tomic?

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Pospisil plays heart out in Montreal

(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved)   Continue reading 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

Marczyk’s “Counting Sheep” simulates Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution in Toronto
music, Ukraine

Marczyk’s “Counting Sheep” simulates Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution in Toronto

Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s stirring folk opera “Counting Sheep”, based on Mark and Marichka Marczyk’s personal experiences in Kyiv, recreates Ukraine’s Maidan … Continue reading Marczyk’s “Counting Sheep” simulates Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution in Toronto

Basketball, Canada, Steph Curry

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

Madness in Vancouver — USA score 4 early to win Women’s World Cup 5-2
FIFA, FIFA WWC 2015, Soccer

Madness in Vancouver — USA score 4 early to win Women’s World Cup 5-2

(images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Madness in Vancouver — USA score 4 early to win Women’s World Cup 5-2

Japan Nadeshiko score late to beat Australia in WWC quarter in Edmonton
FIFA, FIFA WWC 2015, Japan, Soccer

Japan Nadeshiko score late to beat Australia in WWC quarter in Edmonton

(images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Japan Nadeshiko score late to beat Australia in WWC quarter in Edmonton

Deep USA beat valiant Colombia at Women’s World Cup in Edmonton
FIFA, FIFA WWC 2015, Soccer

Deep USA beat valiant Colombia at Women’s World Cup in Edmonton

(images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media all rights reserved) Continue reading Deep USA beat valiant Colombia at Women’s World Cup in Edmonton

Okean Elzy and friends — world class music from the soul of Ukraine
music, Okean Elzy, Ukraine

Okean Elzy and friends — world class music from the soul of Ukraine

  (images by Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Okean Elzy and friends — world class music from the soul of Ukraine

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The Stanimal: a beast unleashed in Paris

Before the Mutua Madrid Open, Stan Wawrinka was practicing with Rafael Nadal on the clay of the Caja Magica. Lately, it … Continue reading The Stanimal: a beast unleashed in Paris

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Genie Bouchard in Rome — an opera of emotions

Continue reading Genie Bouchard in Rome — an opera of emotions

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Hard luck for Bouchard in Madrid

(copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Hard luck for Bouchard in Madrid

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