AP Names Naomi Osaka and LeBron James as Female and Male Athlete of the Year

2020 has been a year where activism and sports have greatly intertwined to draw awareness to current political events. Naomi Osaka and LeBron James have been awarded the Associated Press Female and Male Athlete of the Year, respectively, both noted for their activism on and off the courts.Naomi Osaka has been outspoken about the socio-economic effects of the pandemic and the political injustices that occurred this year. Though her third Grand Slam title was a memorable feat, it was her ability t...