But in mid-2021, with the Olympic spectacle just 50-odd days away and its momentum now seemingly impervious to medical, media or public calls for cancellation, the woodsmen have become convenient ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fined and could face French Open expulsion if media boycott does not end
Naomi Osaka has been fined for not fulfilling her media duties at the French Open and faces potential expulsion from the tournament if she does not reconsider her stance. Osaka caused controversy last ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fined $15K after refusing press for sake of mental health
The organizations that run the Grand Slam tournaments said in a joint statement that Osaka "chose not to honour her contractual media obligations." ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined $15K for skipping French Open media; Thiem out
Naomi Osaka has been fined $15,000 by the French Open tournament referee for skipping the post-match news conference after her first-round victory ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fined $15,000 for skipping French Open news conference; Grand Slams issue warning
French Open, joined by Wimbledon, U.S. Open and Australian opens, voices concern for players' emotional well-being while warning world No. 2 Naomi Osaka of escalating sanctions for refusing media obli ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined $15K at French Open for not speaking with media
Four-time Grand Slam tennis star Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 for refusing to speak with reporters following her first round win at the French Open. Osaka announced on social media that she would not ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka could be suspended from Wimbledon over French Open media boycott
Naomi Osaka has been threatened with disqualification from the French Open and a suspension from future grand-slam tournaments, including Wimbledon, for her unprecedented media boycott at Roland ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. men fail to qualify for Tokyo Olympics in 3-on-3 basketball; U.S. women clinch spot
Team USA failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in men's 3-on-3 basketball, a new sport at the Games. The women's 3-on-3 team did clinch a spot. ( read original story ...)
Fouaad Mirza officially confirms Tokyo Olympics spot
Mirza is only the third Indian equestrian and the first in over two decades to secure an individual spot in Eventing at the Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan will send a transforming robot ball to the Moon
Japan is prepping an unusual robot to explore the Moon — and it's clearly influenced by the country's tech industry. The Byte reports that the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has teamed up ... ( read original story ...)
Using only 11 clubs, pro golfer wins Japan Tour event, earns spot in Open Championship
Playing in a qualifying event for the Open Championship, Juvic Pagunsan, 43, carries his own bag and walks away with the win. ( read original story ...)
Sunshine and spectators as Osaka signals business as usual at Roland Garros
Queues were back as spectators lined up in the morning sun to attend the first day of the French Open on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined, could be thrown out of French Open for boycotting journalists
Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by tennis' Grand Slam organisers on Sunday and warned of possible ejection from the French Open and suspension from future majors after the world number two skipped a ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka fined after opening win, warned of expulsion from French Open
Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by tennis’ Grand Slam organisers on Sunday and warned of possible ejection from the French Open and suspension from future majors after the world number two skipped a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins, fined $15K for skipping conference
Naomi Osaka has been fined $15,000 by the French Open tournament referee for skipping the post-match news conference after her first-round victory. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fined $15K by tennis officials after refusing press for sake of mental health
The organizations that run the Grand Slam tournaments said in a joint statement that Osaka "chose not to honour her contractual media obligations." ... ( read original story ...)