Naomi Osaka is receiving support from sponsors and professional athletes on her decision to prioritize her mental health. Since announcing her decision not to talk to the press at the French Open; the 23-year-old tennis star has received backlash and a heavy fine. Sports apparel brand Nike, which has sponsored Osaka since 2019, commended the […]
Many are still picking up their chins after the shocking news that Naomi Osaka is deciding to not participate in the French Open. The successful tennis player took to her social media revealing to fans that she would not be participating in any press leading up to the French Open due to her mental health. […]
Naomi Osaka announced the painful decision to withdraw from the French Open after receiving backlash for not completing media after her tournament. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 23-year-old announced her plans to skip press conferences ahead of the tournament and cited the preservation of her mental health. However, she was still fined $15,000 and […]
Naomi Osaka was hit with a $15,000 fine for skipping the first press conference of the French Open. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 23-year-old was also threatened with disqualification if she continues to snub the media. Osaka announced her plans to refuse any media obligations ahead of the tournament and cited her mental health. […]
While Saweetie and Quavo may have called it quits, Naomi Osaka and Cordae are still holding the power couple title down. The couple has taken their turn in supporting and motivating each other publically after championships and music milestones for the last two years. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although the couple keeps their relationship […]
Words by: Michelle Dartez Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Other than Naomi Osaka’s recent win against her idol Serena Williams at the Australian Open, some of you may remember hearing about Naomi Osaka’s activism during her run in the U.S. Open last year. She went to New York with 7 face-masks, each mask with the […]
Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in the Australian Open semifinals. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I don’t know if there is any little kids out here today but I was a little kid watching her play and just to be on the court playing against her for me is a dream,” Osaka said during an […]
Naomi Osaka continues to make major moves, this time investing in the North Carolina Courage, a professional women’s soccer team in the National Women’s Soccer League. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Osaka, Forbes’ Highest Paid Female Athelte in 2020, is the first investor in the team since Steve malik acquired and relocated the team to […]
Naomi Osaka’s deals continue to line up, the young tennis superstar is the latest House ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Osaka will first be seen in the Spring/Summer 2021 campaign, which will be photographed by Louis Vuitton’s Director of Women’s Collections Nicolas Ghesquière. “Aside from tennis, my most treasured passion is […]
The Sports Illustrated Awards went down over the weekend and announced five athletes as the Sportsperson of the Year. That list was LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Breanna Stewart, and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The winners were recognized for being activists off the field by pushing social and human issues like […]
In tandem with her recent honor as one of COMME des GARCONs and SWITCH Publishing’s “People of The Year,” Naomi Osaka now debuts a new iteration of the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Marking a special collab with the Japanese streetwear brand, the shoe is a nod to Osaka’s roots […]
The hypocrisy and contradictory relationship between America and Black culture is a long-standing facet of our society and in its latest ad, Beats By Dr. Dre tackles the topic, doubling down with some star power in tow as Lil Baby and Naomi Osaka star in a Tobi Nwigwe-narrated short film title “You Love Me.” Visit […]
Following the NBA’s lead, Naomi Osaka protest was short-lived but she made sure to send a subtle but powerful message when she returned to the U.S. Open. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The tennis player was rocking a black face mask with Breonna Taylor’s name printed in bold, white letters. After her victory, she donned […]
Following the lead of the NBA, Naomi Osaka announced that she will boycott her semifinal match in New York City on Thursday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Before I am an athlete, I am a black woman,” she wrote in a social media post. “As a black woman I feel as though there are much […]
BODYARMOR Sports Drink and the United States Tennis Association have announced a new partnership that will make BODYARMOR LYTE the official sports drink of the US Open. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information BODYARMOR will now be placed throughout matches and practices and inserts into digital and social experiences. “BODYARMOR premium sports drinks are a natural […]
After holding the top spot in tennis, Naomi Osaka is now the highest-paid female athlete ever. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 22-year-old tennis star made $37 million in earnings in the past year. The sum is made up of prize money and endorsements, Forbes reports. The total is $1.4 million more than Serena Williams, […]
BODYARMOR is heading into their largest run yet bringing in seven sports superstars for their new campaign, “Only You Can Make You Better.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The partners for the spit are USWNT star Megan Rapinoe, NBA All-Star and MVP James Harden, MLB All-Star and MVP Mike Trout, women’s tennis sensation Naomi Osaka, WNBA All-Star and USA Basketball […]
Naomi Osaka has taken the tennis world by storm and as she continues her takeover she will drink BODYARMOR to remain at peak performance. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information BODYARMOR announced today (Aug. 23) the signing of Osaka as the brand’s newest athlete partner and shareholder. The news comes just ahead of Osaka taking the […]
Barbie looks good for her age. March 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic fashion doll produced by toy brand Mattel. In celebrating the anniversary, Mattel is honoring several women it views as role models and “sheros.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Honorees include grown-ish star Yara Shahidi, tennis champ Naomi Osaka, gymnast Dipa […]
Last week Naomi Osaka became a tennis superstar when she won her first Grand Slam championship by besting icon Serena Williams in straight sets at the U.S. Open. Osaka pulled in over $3 million with her win but that was just the start of her paydays, Yahoo reports Osaka has signed a deal with Adidas […]
