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

French Open 2017 photo gallery

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Nick Kyrgios: the evolution of tennis?
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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?

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
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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

Murray beats Goffin, Djokovic beats Rafa on Rome clay
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Murray beats Goffin, Djokovic beats Rafa on Rome clay

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

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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?
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Obama is ready — is Cuba?

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Cincinnati Masters, Dubai, export, Feliciano Lopez, Uncategorized

!Feliciano is Deliciano!

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

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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

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?
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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Hard luck for Bouchard in Madrid

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Bouchard working butt off in Madrid practice

Genie Bouchard is trying hard. Some wonder if she’s trying too hard. Others admire how hard she’s trying. In the … Continue reading Bouchard working butt off in Madrid practice

A new way to feed Syrian war refugees: supermarkets and cash cards
Syria, war

A new way to feed Syrian war refugees: supermarkets and cash cards

— by Christopher Johnson and Urban Hamid at Zaatari refugee camp near Daraa, Syria — On the inside, the Tawzeed … Continue reading A new way to feed Syrian war refugees: supermarkets and cash cards

Andy Murray, export, Uncategorized

Murray rolls into Dubai quarters over Muller, Sousa

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Pliskova, seeded 17th, beats Muguruza to reach Dubai final

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Caroline Wozniacki, Dubai, export

“Simona! Simona!” — Halep is fan favorite in Dubai

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Dubai, export, Makarova, Simona Halep, Uncategorized

Halep out-slugs Makarova in thrilling quarter in Dubai

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Dubai, export

Pilskova beats fellow Czech Safarova to reach Dubai semis

Continue reading Pilskova beats fellow Czech Safarova to reach Dubai semis

Dubai, export, Venus Williams

Venus Williams on 16-match win streak in Dubai

Venus Williams began her defense of the Dubai title by beating Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic 6-1, 6-2. She was now … Continue reading Venus Williams on 16-match win streak in Dubai

Djokovic, export, Mubadala Abu Dhabi, Uncategorized

Djokovic unbeatable in Melbourne

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Andy Murray, Djokovic, export, Mubadala Abu Dhabi, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal

Tennis 2015 begins at Mubadala in Abu Dhabi

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Thailand, 10 years after the tsunami
disaster, Thailand

Thailand, 10 years after the tsunami

The December 26, 2004 tsunami was one of the worst disasters in history, killing an estimated 220,000 across the Indian … Continue reading Thailand, 10 years after the tsunami

One year after the Maidan revolution
Ukraine

One year after the Maidan revolution

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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

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Life and Death for Kobani, Syria
Syria, Turkey, war

Life and Death for Kobani, Syria

       (all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. All rights reserved. Some photos appeared here: http://www.dw.de/kobani-and-the-kurds-plight/g-17984358) Continue reading Life and Death for Kobani, Syria

Why everyone should vote for the Red Foxes Party in the Ukrainian elections
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Why everyone should vote for the Red Foxes Party in the Ukrainian elections

The Ukrainian elections are very important for the world. There are many political parties. But this is why everyone should … Continue reading Why everyone should vote for the Red Foxes Party in the Ukrainian elections

USA wins FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014 in Turkey
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USA wins 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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Spain reaches final of FIBA women’s world cup 2014 in Turkey

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

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
Basketball, FIBA, Steph Curry, Uncategorized

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

Turkey edges Canada 55-44 in FIBA Women’s World Cup battle in Ankara
Basketball, Canada, FIBA, FIBA World Cup 2014, Steph Curry, Turkey

Turkey edges Canada 55-44 in FIBA Women’s World Cup battle in Ankara

Continue reading Turkey edges Canada 55-44 in FIBA Women’s World Cup battle in Ankara

Sketches of Spain: photo gallery
Spain, Uncategorized

Sketches of Spain: photo gallery

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

USA dominate Serbia 129-92 to win FIBA World Cup 2014 in Madrid, Spain
Anthony Davis, Basketball, Derrick Rose, FIBA, FIBA World Cup 2014, Kenneth Faried, Steph Curry, Team USA, USA Basketball

USA dominate Serbia 129-92 to win FIBA World Cup 2014 in Madrid, Spain

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France beats Lithuania 95-93 to win bronze at FIBA World Cup in Spain
Basketball, FIBA, FIBA World Cup 2014, Lithuania basketball, Spain, Sports, Steph Curry

France beats Lithuania 95-93 to win bronze at FIBA World Cup in Spain

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