Frank Nunns O'Connell

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Frank Nunns O'Connell

I am a graduate BA Journalism from City University that is currently interning at CNN Sport.

My main passion is Sports Journalism, particularly Football, Basketball and American Football. But I also have experience in feature writing, social media and broadcast journalism.

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CNN •

Las Vegas Aces end Indiana Fever’s magical run in overtime Game 5 win to reach WNBA Finals | CNN

The Las Vegas Aces survived a thriller Tuesday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the fourth time in six years after a dramatic 107-98 overtime win against the Indiana Fever.



Behind the immense offensive contribution of veteran guard Chelsea Gray in overtime, the Aces clinched a Finals berth against Phoenix after the Mercury toppled the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.



Although A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young were dominant – pouring in a combined 67 point...
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US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ‘not satisfied’ after gold-medal sweep at World Championships | CNN

Just over 13 months ago, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was claiming a bronze medal after finishing third in the women’s 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics. Despite not claiming the sought after title of “Fastest Woman on Earth,” Jefferson’s smile was still broad and her energy upbeat.



Fast forward to September 21 this year, and Jefferson-Wooden’s smile was still beaming, but the medal around her neck was glistening brighter than ever before.



The South Caro...
CNN •

Indiana Fever stave off the Las Vegas Aces to force Game 5, as Phoenix Mercury defy odds to clinch WNBA Finals berth | CNN

Behind the imperious trio of Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Odyssey Sims, the Indiana Fever fought off the Las Vegas Aces 90-83 to force their WNBA semifinal series to a win-or-go-home Game 5 in Sin City on Tuesday night.



The number six seed Fever – who are playing without superstar point guard Caitlin Clark due to injury – tied up the best-of-five semifinal series after losing back-to-back in Games 2 and 3 versus the two-time WNBA champion Aces....
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he hasn’t ‘ruled off playing this season’ as he continues his long recovery from injury | CNN

When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon lunging for a loose ball in the final minutes of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in May, it felt like a crumbling moment in what has been a stellar career for the 2024 NBA champion.



Tatum clutched his ankle and writhed in agony on the hardwood of Madison Square Garden before being wheeled to the locker room, head in hands. The moment marked a major setback for the six-time NBA All-Star, condemning hi...
TalkHoopsUK’s Substack •

Amari Williams Is British Basketball’s Breakthrough Star

The 2025 NBA draft, like many before it, was headlined by the marquee names – Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe. But behind the flashing lights and celebratory fireworks was an underappreciated, more compelling story. As social media buzzed through the first round and more, Amari Williams waited patiently in the wings. The Brit and former Kentucky big man, far removed from the bright lights, wasn’t supposed to be here. So, when his name was called with the 46th pick in the 202...
Kade's Draft Room •

The Seattle Gamble: Is Sam Darnold the Answer? - Kade's Draft Room

On March 13, 2024, Sam Darnold penned a $10 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings with the plan of backing up newly drafted J.J. McCarthy. Fast forward 12 months: after a season ending McCarthy injury and a career year for Darnold, he found himself as one of the top free agents on the market.


Upon signing a 3-year $100 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, the seven-year veteran faces expectations he hasn’t had before. A new challenge awaits, one shaped with a team transitioning...

Key Skills

. Confident editing ability in Adobe Premiere Pro

. Strong knowledge of Adobe Audition

. Strong knowledge of Adobe InDesign

NBA blog

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

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