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Naomi Osaka and LeBron James Named Associated Press Female and Male Athletes of the Year

[Photos: Naomi Osaka and LeBron James via commons.wikipedia.org] Tennis champion and NBA champion Naomi Osaka and LeBron James were recently voted Female Athlete of the Year and Male Athlete of the…

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