by admin | Jul 19, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Naomi Osaka appears on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, becoming the first female Black athlete to do so. Osaka’s cover comes on the heels of her controversial withdrawal from the French Open after decision to not speak with...
by admin | Jul 16, 2021 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
This tennis champ isn’t just breaking records on the court—in fact, Naomi Osaka‘s net worth proves that she’s the top-earning female athlete in a single year, ever. But how did she get to earn that much money? Well, let’s just say that when you’re already a...
by admin | Jul 13, 2021 | Representation, SEW
new Barbie doll modeled on tennis star Naomi Osaka has sold out just hours after it was released on Monday.The new doll is part of the Barbie Role Model series and holds a Yonex tennis racket, according to a press release from toy company Mattel. It sports a Nike...
by admin | Jul 7, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The first look at Naomi Osaka’s self-titled Netflix documentary has been released. The tennis star, 23, gives fans an intimate look at her life and career in her three-part series directed by 2021 Oscar nominee Garrett Bradley. “No one really knows the...
by admin | Jul 5, 2021 | Representation, SEW
In early May, a couple of weeks before she tweeted that she wouldn’t appear at a required news conference at the French Open, Naomi Osaka was on a Zoom call with a writer for Racquet magazine who was trying to gain insight into the athlete’s inner life. Ms....
by admin | Jun 18, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon, a statement from her agent confirmed Thursday, but she plans to play in the Tokyo Olympics. “Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year,” the statement read. “She is taking some personal time with...
by admin | Jun 14, 2021 | Representation, SEW
French Open organizers defended their “pragmatic” approach in their dealings with four-time major champion Naomi Osaka during the tournament, saying Sunday they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw because she...
by admin | Jun 11, 2021 | Representation, SEW
In Australia, female athletes have been asked absurdly inappropriate questions by journalists, and the media has sometimes taken a patronizing and belittling attitude to reporting on women in sport. Tennis player Andy Murray made a pointed commentsome...
by admin | Jun 10, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Naomi Osaka is the world’s highest highest-paid female athlete. She has earned some $60 million over the past 12 months, according to Forbes, and is sponsored by a host of well-heeled companies, including blue-chip names like Nike, Nissan, Mastercard and TAG...
by admin | Jun 6, 2021 | Weekly Highlights and Lowlights
👍 This week our highlight goes to Naomi Osaka, who stood up for the mental health of all athletes at the French Open. 👎 This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week to a number of American States, who are banning trans girls from participating in...
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