Video / NZ HeraldChereè Kinnear counts down the top 5 talking points of the week so far. Video / NZ Herald2020 was a year to forget for a large majority of the world population but it proved to be pretty lucrative 12 months for tennis star Naomi Osaka. Unlike NFL star Colin Kaepernick, Osaka's willingness to speak up about social issues has improved her brand. "Before I am an athlete, I am a black woman. The WTA, ATP and USTA released a joint statement shortly after saying play would be paused for a day.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 26, 2021 21:33 UTC