Naomi Osaka and the Changing Power Dynamics in Sports

By BY KURT STREETER from NYT Sports With relatively few words, she said a lot as she bowed out of the French Open on her terms, reflecting the growing empowerment of athletes.https://nyti.ms/3fMaOjD

With Her Candor, Osaka Adds to Conversation About Mental Health

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports Making herself vulnerable, she joins other noteworthy athletes in pushing the once-taboo subject into the open.https://nyti.ms/3g3wG8O

Why the Grand Slam Tournaments Risked Playing Hardball With Naomi Osaka

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports Leaders in the game noted that Osaka’s decision to bypass news conferences came as major media organizations had been cutting back on tennis coverage for years, a troubling dynamic for a sport that battles for exposure.https://nyti.ms/3vLGQBF

2021 French Open: What to Watch on Wednesday

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Serena Williams feature on the first day of second-round matches.https://nyti.ms/3vLpKUo

As M.L.B. Honors Lou Gehrig, It Shines a Spotlight on A.L.S.

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports Gwen Peterson, who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is one of the many advocates who view the league’s new event as a chance to raise awareness and funding.https://nyti.ms/3fE7J4K

Tokyo Olympics: Athletes to Watch This Summer

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Sports Looking for some names to root for? Start here.https://nyti.ms/3p8yz8e

Lost Lead Recalls Mavericks’ Crash of ’06

By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports Fifteen years ago, the Mavericks lost the N.B.A. finals after winning the first two games of the series. Now they have blown a 2-0 lead over the Clippers.https://nyti.ms/2SLKOLQ