Barty Favored at US Open, But Osaka, Gauff Headline Wide-Open Field
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Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2021: Osaka and Serena Ace the Competition
Life on the court has been a grind for Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams over the last six months. Injuries, shocking losses and skipped tournaments have limited the pair…
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Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka Post Stunning Olympic Exits in Blow to NBC
The 2020 Summer Olympics lost two of its biggest stars in a span of hours on Tuesday when tennis ace Naomi Osaka lost her third-round match to former French Open…
Naomi Osaka Lights Olympic Flame in Return to Spotlight
“I think the amount of attention that I get is kind of ridiculous,” Naomi Osaka says within the first five minutes of a recent Netflix documentary. “No one prepares you…
As NIL Grabs Headlines, NCAA Athletes Urge More Mental Health Aid
Today’s guest columnist is Bill Squadron, assistant professor of Sport Management at Elon University and senior adviser to the AI-driven sports technology company…
Osaka Saga Shows Social Media Not Ready to Replace Traditional Press
One week ago, Naomi Osaka issued a statement on Twitter explaining she would not be doing any press while at the French Open. “I’ve often felt that people have no regard…
Nike Backs Osaka Amid French Open Withdrawal Firestorm
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open tennis tournament on Monday, the day after she was fined $15,000 and threatened with harsher sanctions for skipping her media…
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open Amid Media Boycott Controversy
Naomi Osaka is withdrawing from the 2021 French Open, Footwear News reports. The No. 2-ranked women’s singles tennis star took to Instagram to announce her decision…
Barty Favored in Wide Open Women’s Draw at Roland Garros
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Full List: 100 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World
The world’s best-paid athletes had a banner year, despite the coronavirus. The top 100 include athletes from 10 sports, 23 countries and $4.2 billion in total income…
Naomi Osaka’s Historic Year Includes Record $55 Million Payday
Naomi Osaka catapulted into the global spotlight in 2018 with her memorable U.S. Open win over Serena Williams and backed it up four months later with a second grand…
Fifty Years After the ‘Original 9,’ Women’s Sports Still Fighting for Financial Equality
Our guest columnist today, International Women’s Day, is Vickie Gunnarsson, tournament director of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic. This year marks the 50th…
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