Frank Nunns O'Connell

I am a graduate in BA Journalism from City University who recently interned at CNN Sports.

A highly motivated sports media professional with experience across broadcast production, writing and social media.

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Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the sport’s first billionaire player, says Bloomberg | CNN

Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the sport’s first ever billionaire player following a contract he signed with Al Nassr earlier this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.



Although the former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus star – now in the latter stages of his playing career – has always been one of the top earners in soccer, it’s his current stint at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr that has catapulted him onto the exclusive...

The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics | CNN

Humans being pulled along on a sled across picturesque, snow-covered landscapes by a group of agile, energetic dogs is an image that won’t be seen at Milan Cortina in 2026, but the practice of sled dog racing does have Olympic history.



Debuting as a demonstration sport at the 1932 Winter Games in Lake Placid, the sport is still alive and barking 94 years later as dogs pull their harnessed drivers, or mushers, around courses across the globe.



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Minnesota Vikings edge Cleveland Browns with late touchdown to open 2025 NFL London games | CNN

Minnesota wide receiver Jordan Addison scored a late touchdown, as the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21-17 to open the NFL’s (National Football League) 2025 London series.



Although the crowd was overwhelmingly Vikings dominant, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a sea of colors from various teams – as has become a staple of games in Europe over the years with 61,082 fans filling out the raucous soccer-turned-NFL arena.



The Vikings were looking to...

The NBA is at its international peak, but British players still can’t break through | CNN

The NBA is being hit by an international storm, attracting athletes from all corners of the world. At the start of the 2024-25 season, the league announced that a record-tying 125 international players were on opening night rosters.



Those 125 players came from 43 countries, including Australia, Germany, France, Cameroon and Serbia.



Fast-forward to the 2025 NBA draft. Behind the flashing lights and celebratory fireworks surrounding top prospects Coope...

Lionel Messi aims to play 2026 FIFA World Cup, if 100% healthy | CNN

Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi has said he hopes to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though acknowledges that his health will dictate his role in the competition.



In an interview with NBC News, the 38-year-old hinted at playing in soccer’s biggest competition next year, which will take place next summer across the United States, Mexico and Canada.



“I am going to assess that on a day-to-day basis when I start the preseason next year with Inte...

Key Skills

. Confident editing ability in Adobe Premiere Pro

. Strong knowledge of Adobe Audition

. Strong knowledge of Adobe InDesign

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I started my own basketball blog. I aim to post pieces on the NBA as the season progresses, ranging from long form features to easy read listicles.

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