The standoff between Naomi Osaka and the French Open is more than a sports drama – it’s about how much control workers have over their own labor.
Sports
When Naomi Osaka Talks, We Should Listen. Athletes Are Not Commodities, Nor Are They Super Human
Osaka is asking for a very simple thing in comparison: can we just review the rules around the interviews that players are contracted to do?
IPL: The Show Goes On, But Should It Really?
While second wave is wreaking havoc in the country, the world's glitziest cricketing league continues unperturbed.
The Rise of Female UFC Fighters Obscures Profound Exploitation, Inequality
The UFC is eager to advertise its promotion of female fighters – while also paying them less and stoking a climate of fear to discourage unionisation.
Super Shoes: Explaining Athletics’ New Technological Arms Race
Endurance running is experiencing its 'marginal gains' moment.
An Earnest Plea: Do Let Cricket Be
Cricket o’ cricket, it’s now or never. You pull our heartstrings, but don’t pull so hard that the bond snaps.
Greta Thunberg’s Friend Boris Herrmann Doing His Part To Protect Environment
Boris Herrmann has just become the first German to complete the Vendee Globe. But the 39-year-old sailor has another passion beyond sailing, a passion shared by his friend Greta Thunberg.