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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from competing in the Australian Open. Tournament organizers confirmed the 25-year-old will not participate this year on the event’s Twitter page. Dayana Yastremska will replace Osaka in the Open. Osaka, who was won the Australian Open twice in her career, hasn’t competed in a tournament since last September. […]

Naomi Osaka lost in a US Open stunner on Tuesday, as she was bested in straight sets in her first-round match against Danielle Collins. Osaka, who took two extended mental health breaks last year, has now been ousted in the first round in back-to-back Grand Slam tournaments. Clearly, she is not 100 percent mentally. That […]

Naomi Osaka will return to the court next week at the US Open, a tournament where she’s enjoyed no shortage of success before. Two of her four career Grand Slam titles have come at Flushing Meadows. But, Osaka has been in poor form in 2022, currently losing three matches in a row and going 2-6 […]

Kobe Bryant had a big impact on the life of Naomi Osaka, and while it has been years since the Los Angeles Lakers icon passed away, the tennis sensation still can’t help but miss him. That much is clear after Osaka randomly tweeted that she misses the Lakers legend. She didn’t go into detail why […]

It’s not only Naomi Osaka who is hyped up about her partnership with LeBron James. Even the Los Angeles Lakers star couldn’t help but get excited for what the Tennis star and their new media company can accomplish. Osaka and her agent Stuart Duguid, in partnership with the Lakers forward and his SpringHill Company, launched […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has not only won an NBA Championship in Hollywood, but he has continued to make moves off the court as well. James’ SpringHill Company, which he owns alongside longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter, has taken off, with The Shop one of its main entertainment attractions. Now, James is making […]

With Wimbledon quickly nearing, Naomi Osaka has made a crucial decision on her status for the prestigious tournament. Due to an Achilles injury, Osaka will not suit up at the All-England club after losing in the first round of the French Open, via BBC Sport. Just over a week ago, Osaka posted this video on […]

A public panic broke out after the Gervonta Davis-Rolando Romero fight amid fears of an active shooting situation. One spectator in attendance who got caught up in the panic was tennis star Naomi Osaka. Osaka revealed her terrifying experience as she was forced to hide alongside fellow spectators in a locker room. “I was just […]

Naomi Osaka made her long-awaited return to the French Open on Sunday, but it didn’t exactly go to plan. The former top-ranked player lost in straight sets in the first round to American Amanda Anisimova, 7-5, 6-4 at Roland Garros. While Osaka now has Wimbledon to look forward to, she is still iffy about playing […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has made her highly anticipated return to the grounds at Roland Garros ahead of the 2022 French Open. Osaka pulled out of last year’s tournament after she faced backlash for failing to fulfill her media duties, leading to the Japanese star revealing her struggles with mental health. One year later, Osaka, […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has always been open about her mental struggles. For all her elite talent, she has admitted several times in the past that her mental health has been her biggest hurdle. After a much-publicized hiatus, Osaka made her return in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics to compete for her home country Japan. She […]

Naomi Osaka is one of the best young tennis players in the world today. She has taken the world of tennis by storm at the age of 24 years old. She has won four Grand Slam titles and she has beaten the likes of Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka, and Serena Williams. She is also one […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka was forced to bow out of her semifinal match on Saturday of a WTA tune-up tournament in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open due to injury. But, according to her statement, Osaka is fully expecting to suit up for the major, which begins on January 17th: “I had a lot of […]

Former women’s world tennis #1 Naomi Osaka reacted to the Peng Shuai controversy following sexual assault allegations made against a member of the Chinese Communist Party. Naomi Osaka took to twitter to share her thoughts. . #WhereIsPengShuai pic.twitter.com/51qcyDtzLq — NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) November 16, 2021 Peng Shuai is one of the biggest tennis stars in China. […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is a big investor. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has used the latter half of his career investing into various companies and organization in order to secure his spot at the top. His latest exploits, though, involve two other superstars in their respective crafts. Damon Carr of Sports Illustrated […]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka stepped away from the sport following the US Open in September, citing that she needed a break due to mental health concerns. Two months later, Osaka has appeared to return to the court. The 13th ranked player in the world posted on social media on Friday that she has resumed […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a busy man. Aside from preparing for the upcoming NBA season, with training camp just a few days away, he’s also promoting his talk show The Shop on HBO. Created by Paul Rivera in 2018, The Shop features LeBron and his business partner Maverick Carter chatting with guests […]

Golf superstar Rory McIllroy showed his support to Naomi Osaka after the Tennis sensation’s decision to take an indefinite leave from the sport following her US Open defeat. Osaka lost to Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the US Open last Friday, but it was her move after the lost that made headlines. The […]

Following her shocking third-round exit in the US Open to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez, Naomi Osaka has decided to take a break from tennis due to her mental health. Osaka spoke to the media following the match and surprised everyone with her comments. Via ESPN: “Recently, when I win, I don’t feel happy,” Naomi Osaka said […]

Friday produced a huge upset in the world of tennis after reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka suffered a shock defeat in the third round of the Grand Slam tournament. The highly popular Osaka was upset by 18-year-old Canadian national Leylah Fernandez. Osaka took the first set rather convincingly, but Fernandez rallied back to take the […]

Naomi Osaka is willing to take risks — not just in tennis, but with her financials as well. In fact, the tennis superstar and reigning women’s singles US Open champion has recently revealed that she is now into cryptocurrency, with Dogecoin as her gateway to this newfound interest. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the 23-year-old […]

Ahead of the US Open on Monday, Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka addressed the talks surrounding her recent withdrawals from the French Open and Wimbledon due to mental health issues. To recall, back in May and early June, Osaka refused to do her media obligations due to her mental health problems. She eventually withdrew from the […]

LeBron James has always championed his fellow athletes. He’s been at the forefront of individual empowerment in sports and he’s done it in a variety of ways. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers main man celebrated tennis superstar Naomi Osaka after the trailer for her new documentary series on Netflix was released. LeBron called the […]

LaMelo Ball is definitely following in the footsteps of the great Michael Jordan. It also helps that MJ is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, which has put Ball in a great position to learn from the GOAT. We’re not talking about Ball’s potential on the basketball court right now, though. What the Hornets youngster […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health reasons. She will also skip Wimbledon to focus on herself. Representatives for Naomi Osaka said the 2021 Australian Open champion will not partake in the third major of the calendar year as she spends time with loved ones. However, the statement did say […]

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has taken the sports world by storm after her stance on post-match press conferences. The Japanese national has withdrawn herself from the French Open amid her refusal to speak to reporters, citing her mental health. Osaka was candid in her message that she posted on her social media platforms, revealing the […]

The French Open has suddenly been the talk of the sports world, specifically due to Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the tournament. The decision was faced with much turmoil, and Venus Williams spoke on the situation, in turn blasting the media and reporters who were asking her the questions. Venus Williams. The Queen has […]

Aside from NBA stars like Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, and Damian Lillard, embattled tennis star Naomi Osaka got another supporter in tennis legend Pam Shriver. Shriver blasted the United States Tennis Association (USTA) officials for their role in Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open. Shriver said USTA officials should’ve been more sensitive to the 23-year-old […]

After Stephen Curry and Ja Morant expressed their support for Naomi Osaka, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard also stepped up in defense of the Japanese tennis star. To recall, Osaka recently announced her withdrawal from the French Open and detailed her struggles with mental health. The decision came amid the issues surrounding her media […]

Naomi Osaka made waves when she announced her withdrawal from the French Open on Monday, and she’s getting support from NBA stars as she continues to discuss her struggles with mental health issues. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Memphis Grizzlies youngster Ja Morant were both recently opponents in the play-in tournament, but they […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her intent to withdraw from the French Open after tournament officials fined her $15,000 for skipping media sessions. Osaka tweeted out a message Monday afternoon declaring her plans to withdraw from the tournament while elaborating on her struggles with mental health and initial decision to forego media responsibilities. The 2021 […]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has officially announced that she won’t be doing any press conference during the duration of the French Open, citing mental health concerns as the reason for the decision. Osaka took to Twitter to confirm her decision, noting that she “often felt that people have no regard for athletes’ mental health.” […]

Tennis sensation and 2021 Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka had not lost in her last 23 matches. That is, until Wednesday. Osaka suffered a stunning upset at the hands of Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari during the Miami Open quarterfinals, losing in straight sets and watching her unprecedented run of wins come to a screeching […]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka may have won over Jennifer Brady in the women’s singles division of the Australian Open but her celebration didn’t end without an awkward blunder during the awarding ceremony.  When asked by Osaka, Brady said that she would like to be referred to as ‘Jenny’, only to be called ‘Jennifer’ in […]

After a series of commanding victories in the previous rounds, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka once again reigned supreme in the women’s singles division of the Australian Open. Her latest triumph over American Jennifer Brady in the championship match on Saturday helped her to get back to the pinnacle of the tournament for the first […]

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams took part in a much-anticipated match in the Australian Open on Thursday morning, with the half-Japanese star pulling off the victory. During Osaka’s post-game press conference after defeating Williams, she was repping the Los Angeles Lakers by wearing a sweet Purple & Gold jacket. Naomi Osaka was repping the Lakers […]

Naomi Osaka easily defeated tennis legend Serena Williams en route to the Australian Open Final. More than the victory, Osaka was happy for simply playing against her childhood idol. Watch the clip below to witness Osaka’s heartfelt reaction to sharing the same tennis court with Williams. She also delivered a message to kids aspiring to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was in awe of Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka after she came back to win the US Open title against Victoria Azarenka on Saturday. The World No.9 struggled early in the game, losing the opening set with a horrendous 1-6 scoreline. However, Osaka bounced back with a strong display in […]

Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka is making sure people are reminded of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and all the other names of the recent victims of police brutality in America. Osaka stepped onto the hard court on Monday night for her first-round matchup in this year’s US Open Grand Slam wearing a mask bearing the name of […]