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Memorial tournament in ohio as the tournament leader is forced to withdraw because of a positive covid test. patrick snell has the details. >> reporter: the images that meant heartbreak for spanish golfer jon rahm. the moment the 26-year-old is informed hes tested positive for covid-19. this following the completion of his third round of the jack nicklaus-hosted memorial tournament. following covid protocols, rahm withdrawing from the competition, at the time a 6-shot lead over his nearest chall...

Rahm had just finished his third round when he was forced to withdraw after testing positive for coronavirus. the spanish pro was leading by six strokes when he was approached by pga medical personnel, told his covid test came back positive and his journey had to end. he was trying to become just the second golfer to ever win the memorial tournament in back-to-back years. here is the moment when officials broke the news to him. >> i dont want any of it. >> not again. >> whats going on? >> wow. o...

Positive covid-19 test. cnns patrick snell has the details. >> reporter: the images that meant heartbreak for spanish golfer jon rahm. the moment the 26-year-old is informed hes tested positive for covid-19. this following the completion of his third round of the jack nicklaus-hosted memorial tournament. following tour protocols, rahm withdrawing from the competition. at the time, he had a six-shot lead over his nearest challengers. rahm had been placed in contact tracing protocols on monday aft...

Second drug test. the investigation is still ongoing, but if the findings are upheld, medina spirit will be stripped of the victory. his trainer hall of fame bob be baffert is planned from churchill gowns for two years. a college basketball legend is getting ready for retirement. patrick snell has our minute in sports. >> we start with more on the fallout surrounding naomi osakas decision to withdraw from the french open citing mental health concerns. we are learning tournament organizers did ...

The biggest stars in tennis come to the defense of naomi owe sack why plus a tough loss for the reigning nba champs. patrick snell has our minute in sports. >> we saw this wednesday, rosemary with the overwhelming show of support for naomi osaka following her decision to withdraw from the french open. from the world of golf, basketball and tennis, mens top ranked djokovic calling the japanese superstar very brave and adding he hopes she comes back strong after the 23-year-old cited mental health...

Well, two of the greatest of all time take to the court at the french open, plus another basketball fan takes things too far. patrick snell has our minute in sports. >> we begin this tuesday with all the fallout from naomi osakas decision to withdraw from the french open. the japanese superstar who was find $15,000 for not doing a media press conference citing mental health reasons revealing she suffered long bouts of depression since winning the u.s. open in 2018. serena williams through to rou...

Skipping a news conference after her first match. she said last week she couldnt f participate in media events siting mental health disorders. joining me now, patrick snell. lets start with how her life changed after winning her first major. and also changed what was expected of her. >> reporter: yeah, very right. spot on. the demands placed on her, life changing. the victory in 2018 at the u.s. open in new york over childhood idol serena williams, life hasnt been the same sense. almost like she...

And the best way that she thinks she can. and thats the only thing i can say. i think shes doing the best that she can. >> serena williams there, michael. and of course, it remains to be seen, what happens next? what will the impact be of naomi osaka taking a stance? using her platform to great effect. will change follow? we shall see. we are following it very closely, mic. >> yep, i know, you are. patrick snell, thanks so much. christine brennen is the cnn sports analyst and sports columnist ...

Take time away from the court now, but when the time is right, i really want to work with a tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press, and fans. so two things in play there. when is she coming back tomt the court? and whats the big picture here? and what change will she pe precipitate. we will see. >> she is starting a conversation that perhaps needs to be had. patrick, thanks for that. patrick snell. 52 days and counting until the start of the tokyo olympics, and w...

Fined $15,000 for skipping a news conference after her first match. osaka said last week, she wouldnt participate in media events, citing mental-health concerns. in a statement, on twitter, she says in part, that the move is the best thing for the tournament, the other players, and her own wellbeing. joining me, now, from cnn world sport is patrick snell. patrick, good to see you. lets start with, you know, how naomis life has transformed, since winning her first major. and how its changed whats...