| 单词 | Billie Jean King |
| 例句 | By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But his friend Jared Stein, 25, strongly disagreed, citing the president’s decision to send Billie Jean King as part of the official United States delegation to Sochi. Noted: Citing Discrimination, Some Gays and Lesbians Call for Boycott of Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014-01-31T21:21:10Z Public figures from Billie Jean King to Lady Gaga posted on Twitter and Facebook to show their support. Transgender community, allies see Jenner interview in positive light 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z Marble was one of the world’s top-ranked female tennis players — Billie Jean King called her “a picture of unrestrained athleticism” — and used her prominence to argue for the desegregation of the sport. 14 Nonfiction Books to Read This Summer 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z In the interests of authenticity, Ms. Carillo, resplendent in a Billie Jean King T-shirt and baseball jacket, gathered the actors together and taught them a few tricks. They Can Act. But Can They Serve? 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z But the afternoon I saw it, there was a thrilling extra layer: The real Billie Jean King was there, her encouraging laugh heard early and often. Theater Review: ‘She Is King’ Focuses on Turning Points for Billie Jean King 2014-01-15T03:00:01Z When female tennis players such as Billie Jean King wore very short, gored skirts and sleeveless polo shirts in the 1970s, they were criticized for their “radical” outfits. Serena Williams’ catsuit controversy evokes the battle over women wearing shorts 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z A white lace tennis dress in which Billie Jean King won the singles titles at the U.S. Curator From Menil Joins the Whitney 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Last year, the Smithsonian named an advisory council for the Women’s History museum that includes the fashion designer Tory Burch, the tennis athlete Billie Jean King and the actor Rosario Dawson. Smithsonian Picks Two Sites for Museums Honoring Latinos and Women 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Previous recipients of the honor have included Billie Jean King, Muhammad Ali, Howard Cosell and Michael Sam — quite illustrious company. Ellen isn’t your scapegoat: Caitlyn Jenner has no one to blame for her tarnished public image but herself 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z For me, it started with Billie Jean King fighting for Title IX and pay equity. Elizabeth Banks Swears By Rob Reiner and Finger Sandwiches 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z “Toni Morrison was the first African-American woman to win a Nobel Prize. May she rest in power. #RememberHerName” — Billie Jean King, via Twitter. Barack Obama, Beyonce, others react to Toni Morrison’s death 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z “People really care what a brand stands for,” said Tory Burch, who has merged her main line and sport line and who this year created the winner’s jacket for the Billie Jean King Cup. Sports and Fashion Won Big Together This Year 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z It does enjoy a glimmer of attention each year when the United States Open tennis tournament is held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, a Borough?s Backyard 2011-08-25T23:54:43Z From her living room, Billie Jean King announced the winners of her namesake Youth Leadership Award, given to those tackling issues in their communities. The ESPYS focus on honors, pandemic and racial justice 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z Equal prize money took decades of activism, notably by Billie Jean King, and it remains, in certain quarters, controversial. Equal Pay for Equal Play: The Case for the Women’s Soccer Team 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z That was where Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe broke the color barrier, where players like Bill Tilden, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver and Jimmy Connors all won titles. Urban Athlete: Platform Tennis at West Side Tennis Club or Crest Hollow 2012-02-16T22:50:43Z “That was the birth of women’s professional tennis,” said Billie Jean King, who was among the nine. Alec Baldwin, Anna Wintour and Billie Jean King Serve Aces 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z At another luxury facility, Atria West 86, in Manhattan, Billie Jean King is the “well-being coach,” providing residents the glow of celebrity. Growing Old in High Style 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z The works will be displayed throughout the site of the Open, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in late August and early September. U.S.T.A. and the Armory Show to Bring 5 Artists to the U.S. Open 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z In “Now I Won,” by Myles Nurse, a larger-than-life, Wilson-yellow metal tennis player inspired by Billie Jean King is preparing to serve. At the U.S. Open, 5 Artists Get a Place in the Sun 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King isn’t interested in being a legend — she’s interested in succession. Billie Jean King: The First Female Athlete-Activist 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Lines like “I’ll put Billie Jean King and all the other Women’s Libbers back where they belong — in the kitchen and the bedroom” — were part of Riggs’s desperate desire to be part of the action. A ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Rages On, More Than 4 Decades Later 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, two men were playing some pretty ugly tennis. They Can Act. But Can They Serve? 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z Eventually she found the LA84 Foundation, which houses a sports archive, and womenSports, a magazine published by Billie Jean King in the 1970s, which chronicled some of the people in “Game Changers.” Too Good to Be Ignored: Women Who Reached the Top in Sports 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the former tennis star who, in 1981, became the first openly gay high-profile sports figure, is now part-owner of the Dodgers. How much longer will major league baseball stay in the closet? 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z To all of her matches at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in fact to all of her matches everywhere, Ms. Williams, 36, wears EleVen by Venus Williams, her fitness and athleisure clothing line. Venus Williams, Off the Court 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z “Keep fighting for equality,” Billie Jean King told the team from the stage earlier in the show. Alex Morgan, US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Ashe belongs on the Mount Rushmore of elite athletes who changed America — put him alongside Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson and Billie Jean King. Why Arthur Ashe Is the Spiritual Father of Colin Kaepernick 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z But he also has enlisted an army of A-list performers and public figures -- from Lady Gaga to Billie Jean King, from Jay-Z to Crosby, Stills and Nash - to promote his re-election. Obama enlisting A-list to act as surrogates 2012-11-05T03:31:06Z Tennis great Billie Jean King discovered on the show that her grandmother was born out of wedlock, while basketball star Rebecca Lobo found out that she had a Jewish great-grandfather she did not know about. For Henry Louis Gates Jr., a lifelong interest in family history in 'Finding Your Roots' 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z “It’s more for the fun and sweat of it than the actual score of it,” explained Danny Casesa, a pro at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Urban Athlete: Cardio Tennis to Gain Endorphins and Lose Weight 2010-06-03T22:21:00Z That’s a really fun episode, and Billie Jean King plays herself in it. Nahnatchka Khan on ‘Fresh Off the Boat,’ Chinese New Year and Michael Chang 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z In 1955, when she was 12, Billie Jean King was barred from a group shot at a tennis club because she was wearing shorts rather than a short skirt. Who Decides What a Champion Should Wear? 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z That’s the first question James Day asks a smiling, ebullient Billie Jean King in “She Is King,” part of the Incubator Arts Project’s Other Forces festival. Theater Review: ‘She Is King’ Focuses on Turning Points for Billie Jean King 2014-01-15T03:00:01Z “Here comes Billie Jean King — a very attractive young lady,” Cosell said. ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is about a tennis match — but it feels a lot like the 2016 election 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z Forty-four years ago this month, Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs faced off in what may be the most famous tennis match ever televised. The ‘Hustler’ v. the Feminist Champion: Inside the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z The tennis champion Billie Jean King, who once visited her studio, commented on the strength of Ms. Steir’s backhand. Pat Steir Gets Discovered, Again 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z The first film is about the 1973 match between Billie Jean King and the self-proclaimed male chauvinist pig and former world No 1 Bobby Riggs; the second focuses on the 1980 Wimbledon final. Game, set and spats… a grand slam of tennis movies 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King: I am thrilled @JasonCollins34 was able to come out on his own terms and, as he put it, is ready to continue the conversation. 179 pro athletes’ reactions to Jason Collins 2013-05-06T18:50:00Z Billie Jean King, the tennis star, was among them. Carpetbagger Blog: 'The Help' Stars Improvise on the Lunch Script 2011-12-05T13:30:12Z Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr. Tennis legend Billie Jean King discovers that her grandmother was an orphan in this new episode. Tuesday's TV Highlights: 'New Girl' on Fox 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King established the Women's Sport Foundation in 1974 to promote gender equality and opportunities for women in sports. Forget "Ted Lasso" – give me a "Bend It Like Beckham" TV show 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Among the soloists, perhaps the most unusual was Billie Jean King, who appeared with the orchestra in a 1988 children’s concert in which she played the timpani by bouncing tennis balls off them. Dino Anagnost, 67, Dies; Led Little Orchestra Society 2011-04-03T16:31:55Z Dart, who has now played nine matches in the Billie Jean King Cup, showed her experience to secure the win with the first of her three match points. Late replacement Dart seals GB win in BJK Cup tie 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z SEVILLE, Spain — Italy reached its first final of the Billie Jean King Cup in a decade on Saturday after beating Slovenia. Italy beats Slovenia to reach Billie Jean King Cup final 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z “My saying was ‘What happens at Billie Jean King Cup stays at Billie Jean King Cup.’ Czech Republic wins doubles to beat United States 2-1 and reach Billie Jean King Cup semifinals 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Captain Anne Keothavong says Great Britain cannot underestimate Sweden in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs despite being the heavy favourites. GB favourites in BJK Cup tie for 'first time in long time' 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The U.S. remains unbeaten against Switzerland in the Billie Jean King Cup, winning all 10 ties between the nations. U.S. beats defending champion Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z SEVILLE, Spain — The Czech Republic beat defending champion Switzerland on the first day of the group stage at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday. Czech Republic beats defending champion Switzerland in group stage of BJK Cup Finals in Spain 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z SEVILLE, Spain — The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will offer a record total of $9.6 million in prize money, including $2.4 million to the champions, the International Tennis Federation announced Monday. Billie Jean King Cup Finals prize money rises to $9.6 million, equal to men’s Davis Cup, ITF says 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z My mom would sign me up for Parks and Recreation, just like Billie Jean King. Phranc opens 'The Butch Closet' in Santa Monica. It's queer life meticulously documented in cardboard 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z While Burrage and Lumsden could make their Billie Jean King Cup debuts, "stalwart" Heather Watson could play her 36th tie in the women's team event. GB favourites in BJK Cup tie for 'first time in long time' 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The U.S. is the most successful nation in Billie Jean King Cup history with 18 titles. U.S. beats defending champion Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Billie Jean King says she would happily see the women's cup competition bearing her name combined with the men's Davis Cup into one World Cup of tennis. King wants combined men's & women's tennis World Cup 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King and nearly 1,000 attendees celebrated the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the U.S. Boxer Claressa Shields, basketball player Natalie Schneider win Sportswoman of the Year awards 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Cancun was awarded the WTA Finals in early September - four months after Seville was announced as the host city for the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Gauff & Swiatek to miss Billie Jean King Cup finals 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Swiatek, who was then ranked No. 1, skipped last year’s Billie Jean King Cup in Glasgow, Scotland, because of a similar scheduling situation. Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek won’t play in the Billie Jean King Cup after the WTA Finals 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Now Davenport, a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, is going to replace Kathy Rinaldi in charge of the team after this year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals, a switch the U.S. Lindsay Davenport will be the next US captain for the Billie Jean King Cup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Both team events conclude next month, with the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Seville from 7 to 12 November and the Davis Cup from 21 to 26 November. King wants combined men's & women's tennis World Cup 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Besides the Dodgers ownership stake she shares with wife Ilana Kloss, she has taken on starting a company that will handle business aspects of the Billie Jean King Cup. Elliott: Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' triumph still inspiring 50 years later 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The event will conclude in Cancun on Sunday, 5 November, with the 12-team Billie Jean King Cup finals beginning in Seville on Tuesday, 7 November. Gauff & Swiatek to miss Billie Jean King Cup finals 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King, a member of the league’s board of directors, made the announcement. Minnesota picks Taylor Heise 1st in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z When she was handed a $3 million check Saturday, Gauff thanked Billie Jean King for her role in getting equal prize money for the U.S. Analysis: US Open champ Coco Gauff wants to get better and win more major titles. Don’t doubt her 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Those who do compete at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals will be in the 11th month of their season. King wants combined men's & women's tennis World Cup 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Crediting Billie Jean King, the pioneering major champion who fought for gender equality in the sport, for enabling her to take home a $3m prize pot was another endearing touch. Why Gauff is 'burning so bright' after US Open win 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z They met with her after the match, which was followed by a tribute to Billie Jean King as part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Presidents Obama, Clinton and many others congratulate Coco Gauff on her US Open tennis title 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Open became the first major sports event to pay women and men equal prize money; the person who led that effort, Hall of Fame player and rights advocate Billie Jean King, was on hand Saturday. Gauff beats Sabalenka to win the U.S. Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z But he noted that while he enforces a strict no-smoking policy inside the USTA’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the park is “outside my jurisdiction.” ‘Like Snoop Dogg’s living room’: Smell of pot wafts over notorious U.S. Open court 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The WTA Finals take place in the Mexican resort of Cancun the week before the Billie Jean King Cup Finals are staged seven time zones away in Spain. King wants combined men's & women's tennis World Cup 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z There were 75,784 fans at the final at Stadium Australia, including tennis great Billie Jean King, increasing the record attendance for the tournament to more than 1.975 million. Spain clinches its first Women’s World Cup title with a win over England 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z There were 75,784 fans at the final at Stadium Australia, including tennis great Billie Jean King. Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z “We think it’s very important to have a team focused daily on building the Billie Jean King Cup, and investing in the brand.” The Billie Jean King Cup has a new part-owner: Billie Jean King 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Russian and Belarusian players still can’t enter national team competitions like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. Russian athletes can qualify for Olympic spots in an increasing number of sports with a year to go 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z But only two weeks are set aside for the Billie Jean King Cup, and Martinez - the 1994 Wimbledon champion - wants players to appreciate the benefits of team competition. King wants combined men's & women's tennis World Cup 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The country has produced nine women's singles finalists in the past 10 years, as well as doubles champions and multiple wins in the Fed Cup/Billie Jean King Cup team event. Tattoo fan Vondrousova etches name into history 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z She is the first unseeded finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King made it that far in 1963. Ons Jabeur plays Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon women’s final 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Currently, 12 nations reach the finals in the Billie Jean King Cup; 16 do in the Davis Cup. The Billie Jean King Cup has a new part-owner: Billie Jean King 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The 24-year-old left-hander from the Czech Republic is the first unseeded finalist at the All England Club since Billie Jean King made it that far 60 years ago. Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Rapinoe and Billie Jean King have come out in favor of allowing male-born athletes who identify as female in girls’ and women’s sports, pitting them against legends such as Martina Navratilova and Nancy Hogshead-Makar. Riley Gaines blasts Megan Rapinoe for ‘virtue-signaling’ on male-born athletes in women’s sports 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Henin won seven Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal, and was part of Belgium’s team that won the Fed Cup - now called the Billie Jean King Cup - in 2001. Belgian tennis great Justine Henin receives ITF’s highest honor 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z The biggest home crowd since fans returned after the pandemic featured names such as Sparks owner Magic Johnson, tennis legend Billie Jean King and comedian Leslie Jones. 'She's ready': How rookie Zia Cooke has embraced the moment with the Sparks 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z It is the organization that counts Billie Jean King as an owner. Granderson: The Dodgers faltered by disinviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence but came to their senses 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The Dodgers have since developed a reputation as one of the most gay-friendly organization in sports, counting Billie Jean King as one of their owners and Erik Braverman as part of their front office. Hernández: Dodgers no longer have the backbone to be social trailblazers 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, Spanish city Seville has been announced as the host venue for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup finals. Murray's clay revival halted by Fognini in Rome 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Raducanu skipped Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup defeat to France last week to prepare for the clay-court swing but was completely outplayed after being given a tough opening draw. Raducanu thrashed by Ostapenko in Stuttgart 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Britain's Katie Boulter looked set to cause a major upset before world number five Caroline Garcia showed her quality in the decisive moments to put France ahead in the Billie Jean King Cup. Boulter close to Garcia upset but GB lose opener 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z On Aug. 24, tennis legend Billie Jean King joined book club readers for a conversation with Times executive sports editor Christian Stone about her memoir, “All In.” Sign up for the Los Angeles Times Book Club 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z The winners of the tie, which will be played on Friday and Saturday and consists of four singles and one doubles rubber, qualifies for November's 12-team Billie Jean King Cup Finals. 'Britain capable of BJK Cup upset without Raducanu' 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z The first lady, who is a big sports fan, had watched LSU’s 102-85 victory over Iowa from the stands in the Dallas arena on Sunday alongside tennis great Billie Jean King and several college athletes. Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Social media loves her highlights, and she has garnered tweets from LeBron James, Isaiah Thomas, Billie Jean King and others. Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are two different flavors of greatness 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z They remain barred from national team tennis events like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z In tennis, the men’s and women’s tours allow individual Russians and Belarusians to keep playing as neutrals but bar them from national team events like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. Ukraine pushes for continued Russian Olympic exclusion 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Great Britain have named an unchanged squad to face France in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier, with Emma Raducanu unavailable for selection. Raducanu absent for Billie Jean King Cup qualifier 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The injury, which forced Raducanu to end last season early and miss the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow, only affects her right wrist. Raducanu wrist injury returns before Indian Wells 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King pays tribute to iconic gay fashion designer, Ted Tinling whose dresses gave her and many other players ultimate confidence on court and changed the game of tennis. The 'disruptor' designer who changed tennis 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Even in tennis, though, Russia and Belarus are excluded from national team competitions like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, and they were also barred from playing in last year’s Wimbledon tournament. Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Lepchenko, 36, has represented the United States at the Olympics and in the Billie Jean King Cup. Tennis pro Varvara Lepchenko’s doping ban cut to 21 months 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z American great Billie Jean King, who won 12 major singles titles and is a key advocate for equality in the sport, has called for Russian and Belarusian players to be allowed to play. Sabalenka wants all-Belarusian final with Azarenka 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Athletes from Russia and Belarus were barred from competing at Wimbledon and team events such as the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup last year because of the war in Ukraine. Australian Open bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z “Congratulations from both of us,” tennis legend Billie Jean King tweeted in response to Osaka’s post Wednesday. Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces she's pregnant by posting ultrasound photo 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The tennis great Billie Jean King called Navratilova “as brave as she is strong.” Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z No Billie Jean King, paddling the backside of male chauvinist piggery. Appreciation: Pelé was the greatest soccer player. Was that good or bad for Brazil and for soccer? 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The ITF determines its awards based on criteria that include all events and give special weight to the four major championships and two team events, the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup. Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal honored as ITF World Champions 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The stadium will be a neighbor to Citi Field, where the Mets play, and to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where the U.S. New stadium for soccer’s NYCFC to be built next to Mets home 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Great Britain will have to fight back from behind to reach the Billie Jean King Cup final after Heather Watson lost the opening rubber of the semi-final against Australia in Glasgow. GB's Watson loses in BJK Cup opener 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The Billie Jean King Cup Finals sees 12 teams split across four groups, with the winners of the round-robin stage going through to the semi-finals. Watson puts GB ahead against Spain in BJK Cup 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Great Britain's uphill task at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals became even harder after they lost their opening tie against Kazakhstan 2-1 in Glasgow. GB's uphill task even harder after BJK Cup defeat 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Before Great Britain aim for an upset, here's what you need to know about the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Underdogs GB ready to 'feel the love' at BJK Cup 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Last year, the Smithsonian named an advisory council for the Women’s History Museum that includes tennis great Billie Jean King, fashion designer Tory Burch, actress Rosario Dawson and others. Smithsonian zeroes in on prime Mall spots for Latino and women’s museums 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z She is due to lead the Great Britain team in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Glasgow in November. 'Red flags' behind split with Raducanu - Tursunov 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Heather Watson put in a dominant display to keep alive Great Britain's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Glasgow. Watson puts GB ahead against Spain in BJK Cup 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The British number one is currently recovering from a wrist injury, but still hoping to represent Great Britain in November's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow. Raducanu searching for fifth coach in 16 months 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Emma Raducanu has been chosen to lead the Great Britain team in next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow. Raducanu to lead GB at Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The Billie Jean King Cup begins in Glasgow on 8 November and Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong will announce her line-up for the event on Monday. Raducanu withdraws from Transylvania Open 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The Billie Jean King Cup — a team competition run by the International Tennis Federation — will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from Nov. 8-13. Iga Swiatek out of BJK Cup, saying scheduling is ‘not safe’ 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z World number one Iga Swiatek has criticised the upcoming scheduling of tennis events, saying she will not be able to compete at next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals. 'Sad' Swiatek criticises 'unsafe' schedule 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z She only needed to step outside after the match to see a swarm of red- and white-clad Polish fans chanting and cheering for her in the center of Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Iga Swiatek, a model of efficiency, beats Ons Jabeur for U.S. Open title 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Jabeur avoided the issue by channeling her idol Andy Roddick — whom she finally met a day earlier at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center — and rifling off six aces in the first set. Ons Jabeur, Iga Swiatek continue their runs, earn trip to U.S. Open final 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z “Every time people told us to sit down and shut up, there was a Billie Jean King, or there was a moment where someone would say: ‘No, you don’t sit down and shut up. Perspective | The USWNT won Tuesday night, then celebrated a much greater victory 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Swiatek said she arrived at the decision to sit out the Billie Jean King Cup after “thinking it through a lot and discussing it with my team all over again.” Iga Swiatek out of BJK Cup, saying scheduling is ‘not safe’ 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Players would have one day to travel from Fort Worth, which is six hours behind Glasgow, to make the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and represent their country. 'Sad' Swiatek criticises 'unsafe' schedule 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z He has worn Beal’s No. 3 jersey around the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center throughout the tournament. Frances Tiafoe has the U.S. Open crowd — and LeBron James — on his side 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Muhammad Ali and perhaps Billie Jean King aside, has any athlete made a greater impact on society than Serena Williams? Williams - the woman who changed the game 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Even Billie Jean King wanted to capture the moment. 'Greatest world has ever seen' - Williams tributes 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z No champion past or present — not Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert or Steffi Graf — has lasted longer at the top or won more. Perspective | Serena Williams, master of her mind and body, summons a champion’s resolve 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z They were even less so when pioneering player Billie Jean King, now 78, was in her heyday. Fighting at 40: Older fans take heart in Serena’s success 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z She has continued to crusade for equality — sometimes quietly, sometimes through magazine interviews — and is the closest thing to Billie Jean King this generation of women’s tennis has. Without big sister Venus, the Serena Williams story could never be told 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King helped create women’s professional tennis. Americans Who Stutter 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Some, such as Billie Jean King, construct epic second and third acts. Perspective | For Serena Williams, retirement could be just the latest reinvention 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King: He was a true sports storyteller & his #Dodgers career lasted 67 years, the longest tenure of any broadcaster w/a single team in pro sports history.Our deepest condolences to his family. Dodgers icon Vin Scully dies at 94: Reaction from L.A. and the sports world 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King led off a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive government funding. Katie Ledecky wins best women’s athlete at The ESPYS 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Stanton was chosen the game’s MVP, receiving a glass bat engraved with his name from two-time MVP Steve Garvey and Billie Jean King, part of the Dodgers ownership. Stanton, Buxton lead AL over NL in 9th straight All-Star win 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z By the end Barker was wiping her tears with a tissue, with Henman's arm around her as Billie Jean King declared her to be the greatest presenter. Barker's final Wimbledon ends in emotional send-off 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z To be at the usually bustling Billie Jean King National Tennis Center those weeks in New York was something like being on the surface of the moon. Tennis is done with COVID, but the virus isn’t done with tennis 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z She has seen the will of Billie Jean King, the technique of Rod Laver, the grace of Bjorn Borg, the awe of two Williamses. Analysis | Novak Djokovic’s comeback joins the legend of Centre Court at Wimbledon 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The previous five women — Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Venus Williams and Serena Williams — won a combined 30 titles at the All England Club in their careers. Ons Jabeur makes more history for Arab women at Wimbledon 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z She also credited tennis star Billie Jean King, saying King “really opened so many doors and set the stage for so many of us.” Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Biles, John McCain, Denzel Washington 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Just a day before the ruling, Billie Jean King celebrated the anniversary of Title IX and it’s impact on women and sports. Athletes react to the Supreme Court’s abortion decision 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the tennis legend and Long Beach native, tweeted Friday that “it is a sad day in the United States.” 'Gutted 💔': WNBA players, sports legends react to Supreme Court's abortion decision 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King reflects on why Title IX is so important for women’s sports and why she has dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights. 'Dream On' highlights how far women in sports have come and what's left to accomplish 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z And because of that word, it’s the only reason, really, that we have women’s sports today,” said tennis immortal and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King. Elliott: Billie Jean King on how Title IX went from near 'accident' to life-changing force 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z In a career spanning nearly 30 years, Billie Jean King became the first female sports superstar, winning 39 Grand Slam titles. Billie Jean King: ‘I want everyone to play’ 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Alo’s exploits at the World Series drew attention from tennis legend Billie Jean King and football star Tom Brady. Choice in professional leagues shows softball’s growth 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Russia also was held out of two international team events in tennis in which it was the reigning champion: the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup. U.S. Open lets Russian tennis players in after Wimbledon ban 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Russia also was held out of international team events in tennis, the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup. Russian tennis players will be allowed to compete at US Open 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King is among hundreds of athletes fighting to maintain abortion rights. Elliott: Billie Jean King on how Title IX went from near 'accident' to life-changing force 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The Queen’s Club in London hosted the inaugural event in 1963 when the competition was launched as the Federation Cup and Billie Jean King was part of the winning U.S. team. Glasgow to host Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Glasgow has been chosen to stage the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, which means Great Britain qualify as hosts. GB in BJK Cup Finals after Glasgow named as hosts 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Thanks to the struggle for fairness led by legends like Althea Gibson, the Williams sisters, and Billie Jean King, the women’s pro game plays consistently before packed, avid audiences. Tennis Tops Women’s Sports, and Yet Still Fights for Footing 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the tennis superstar who is a minority owner of the Dodgers, was quietly treading through her own personal hell at the time Burke was working through his. The Dodgers Embrace the Family of a Player They Once Shunned 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Recently I played against Andreea Prisacariu in Poland's Billie Jean King Cup match with Romania and I am aware that she said afterwards she had received bad messages because she lost. 'Online haters should stop and think' - Swiatek column 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z King also has a relationship with the NHL after the league partnered with the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative to further diversity in hockey in 2019. Proposed women’s hockey league teams with Billie Jean King 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z In March, Glasgow was also named as one of the four host nations for the group stages of the Davis Cup Finals, the men's equivalent of the Billie Jean King Cup. GB in BJK Cup Finals after Glasgow named as hosts 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King, a friend, tweeted that Vaid was “a force for good, never taking her eye off fighting for meaningful change as an activist for the LGBTQ+ community.” Urvashi Vaid, pioneering LGBTQ activist and author, dies at 63 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z “If I ever had a question, I’d call Urvashi and she could explain it,” Billie Jean King, the tennis player and activist, said in a phone interview. Urvashi Vaid, Pioneering L.G.B.T.Q. Activist, Is Dead at 63 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z A few days later, the tennis legend Billie Jean King would attend the semifinals and finals. No American Has Ever Been No. 1 in Squash. Amanda Sobhy Can Change That. 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z During a Los Angeles Times Book Club discussion featuring her memoir “All In,” Billie Jean King shared painful details about her abortion. Billie Jean King's abortion story offers window into life without Roe vs. Wade 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z The roster of backers includes names from Hollywood, music, tech and icons from other sports such as Serena Williams and Billie Jean King. Women's professional soccer is back in L.A. Here's why Angel City FC is ready to thrive 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z US Open champion Raducanu had never played a senior match on clay until last weekend's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Prague, saying she has been "very happy" with her progress on the surface. Raducanu sets up Swiatek meeting in Stuttgart 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Olga Savchuk, the captain of the Ukrainian team that competed last week in the Billie Jean King Cup against the United States, has called for Russian players to be banned. Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players over invasion of Ukraine 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Those two nations also were kicked out of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup team competitions; Russia had been the reigning champion in both. Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the tennis legend who shared her painful journey to getting an abortion in her memoir “All In,” joined other female athletes calling for the protection of women’s reproductive rights. Billie Jean King's abortion story offers window into life without Roe vs. Wade 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Raducanu, 19, appeared unaffected by the blisters that hampered her during Britain's Billie Jean King Cup defeat by the Czech Republic at the weekend. Raducanu wins comfortably on WTA clay court debut 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Russia was previously banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team titles after the country's invasion of Ukraine - a military operation supported by Belarus. Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z A struggling Emma Raducanu lost the opener on day two of Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in the Czech Republic, meaning Harriet Dart must win her match to keep the tie alive. Raducanu loss leaves GB with tough task in BJK Cup 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z Emma Raducanu won on her Billie Jean King Cup debut to haul Great Britain level with the Czech Republic and leave the qualifying tie delicately poised. Raducanu wins as GB level in Billie Jean King Cup 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z But, in another reminder of her rapid progress inside the past year, Raducanu is set to play her first senior match on clay, as well as making her debut in the Billie Jean King Cup. Raducanu 'ready to lead' GB's women into new era 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, who will attend Friday’s matches, and her partner Ilana Kloss are also donating $50,000 to the Ukraine Relief, and other local sponsors in Asheville are also making donations. Ukraine tennis players juggle matches, war raging at home 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z Russia has been banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team titles after the country's invasion of Ukraine - a military operation supported by Belarus. Talks to ban Russia & Belarus players at Wimbledon 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z In 1976, she teamed up with the tennis star Billie Jean King and a sports entrepreneur, Dennis Murphy, to found the International Women’s Professional Softball League. Joan Joyce, Dominant in Women’s Softball, Is Dead at 81 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who was beaten by Watson in the Miami second round, has withdrawn from next month's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers with a back injury. GB's Norrie out of Miami Open 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Watson has dropped out of the top 100 and has opted to miss Britain's Billie Jean King Cup tie with the Czech Republic in April to focus on her singles ranking. Raducanu out in Miami Open second round 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The winning country will advance to the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Part of Ukraine-US ticket revenue in BJK Cup to relief fund 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Female American athletes have fewer professional sports options than men, and Billie Jean King’s activism for equal pay made tennis a sport in which female athletes can make a good living. Elliott: Next wave of American men give U.S. tennis fans hope 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Tennis has responded to the invasion by banning Russia and Belarus from international team competitions such as the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. Murray pledges winnings to help Ukraine 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z I believe I spotted Billie Jean King as well as Bella Abzug, in one of her signature hats, smiling joyfully among the leaders of the march. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Proposing a better layout for these sports pages 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Russia is the defending champion in the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. A glance at reaction of sports to Russia-Ukraine war 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Then, in a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Title IX, girls in their football uniforms stood on the field as tennis legend Billie Jean King flipped the honorary coin onto the giant shield. Perspective | Rams’ leading men Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp write perfect Hollywood ending 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Through that work, she was invited to the Billie Jean King Salute to Women in Sports gala in 2011. Well-seasoned: Aerials skier named Winter to fly at Olympics 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Tennis great Billie Jean King, a lifelong advocate of equal opportunity for women and a mentor to Coyne Schofield, wrote the foreword. Kendall Coyne Schofield ready to become the Billie Jean King of her era 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Fellow tennis legend Billie Jean King tweeted thoughts of encouragement to Evert. Tennis legend Chris Evert reveals ovarian cancer diagnosis 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z But the message that thrilled Balkovec most was from Billie Jean King, the former tennis star and activist who fought for equal gender rights. A Groundbreaking Hiring Caused Little Fuss: ‘Everybody Was on Board’ 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Tennis great Billie Jean King was among the many who congratulated her on the Tampa job, and she’s developed a network of support that’s reinforced her confidence that she’s ready for the role. Yanks’ Balkovec living ‘American dream’ with manager role 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The hashtag #PennCheats took off Friday on social media, while the Women’s Sports Foundation, founded by tennis great Billie Jean King, applauded the Ivy League and Penn. Ivy League backs transgender swimming champ Lia Thomas, condemns ‘transphobia’ 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z It’s now Coyne Schofield’s time to be the Billie Jean King of her era and blow open the creaky doors that are stuck shut. Kendall Coyne Schofield ready to become the Billie Jean King of her era 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z "There is a feelgood factor in British tennis at the moment," said Anne Keothavong, Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup captain. 'Feelgood factor back in British tennis' 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z “OK, I can die now. My career’s over. Billie Jean King congratulated me.” A Groundbreaking Hiring Caused Little Fuss: ‘Everybody Was on Board’ 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Russia, which had four top-30 players on its team, completed a sweep of team events after the women’s team won the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Prague last month. Medvedev-led Russia wins Davis Cup after 15-year wait 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Russia can complete a sweep of team events after the women’s team won the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Prague last month. Rublev wins to give Russia 1-0 lead in Davis Cup final 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Hard won a national hardcourt title with Billie Jean King, and also the deciding match of a Federation Cup over Australia with King as her partner. Appreciation: The quiet, extraordinary life of tennis champ Darlene Hard, a.k.a. Darlene in USC publications 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z Former world tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King tweeted, “The WTA is on the right side of history in supporting our players.” Facing Olympic boycott calls, China presses U.S. companies to speak up in its defense 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z “The WTA is on the right side of history in supporting our players,” tennis pioneer Billie Jean King wrote on Twitter. Women’s tennis could teach NBA, IOC about guts with stand on China 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z "I applaud Steve Simon and the WTA leadership for taking a strong stand on defending human rights in China and around the world," women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King said. Peng Shuai's safety concerns could cancel China tennis events past 2022 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z On Twitter, the former champion and activist Billie Jean King said that the organization was “on the right side of history.” WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Over Treatment of Peng Shuai 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z As she releases her memoir “All In,” tennis icon Billie Jean King discusses her career, her causes and “living truthfully.” Appreciation: The quiet, extraordinary life of tennis champ Darlene Hard, a.k.a. Darlene in USC publications 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z Billie Jean King is a former No. 1-ranked tennis player and the author of “All In: An Autobiography.” Opinion | Billie Jean King: My abortion story shows why the Supreme Court must save Roe v. Wade 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Given the way female tennis players have long led on matters of human rights, it is no surprise that Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova have stood strongly for Peng. The Question the I.O.C. Is Too Weak to Ask 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z The competition, formerly known as the Fed Cup, was renamed last year to honor Billie Jean King and her lifelong battle for equality and social justice. Defending champ France loses, Belgium wins at BJK Cup final 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Kim Ng of the Miami Marlins, the first female general manager in baseball, received the Billie Jean King Leadership Award. Allyson Felix, Naomi Osaka earn women’s sports awards 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z This year I decoded enough words to learn the lives of Oliver Cromwell, Napoleon, Dionne Warwick and Billie Jean King. Perspective | Reading war dispatch: Kids need big phonics books they can afford 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez are among the players named Monday for the 12 teams at next month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Fernandez, Stephens, Muguruza on Billie Jean King Cup teams 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Ms. Wade cheered on Ms. Raducanu from the gallery, as did Billie Jean King on the winner’s podium — two champions crowning a new one, and heralding, perhaps, a glittering new era for British tennis. A New Sports Star Showcases the Diversity of a More Complex Britain 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The No. 2 player in the world dropped just one set during his two weeks at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the quarterfinals. Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam quest with a rout in the U.S. Open final 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z Medvedev met the challenge in splendid fashion, losing only one set in the seven matches he played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Daniil Medvedev wins U.S. Open title, thwarting Novak Djokovic's bid at history 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The storm caused massive destruction and dangerous conditions, including at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Fans Returned, a Grand Slam Was Chased, and Teenagers Stole the Show 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Working with a variety of coaches has enabled Raducanu to "take nuggets of information" as she looks to build her own identity, says Anne Keothavong, captain of Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team. Raducanu - the making of a US Open finalist 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Open, especially a bright-eyed and beguiling troika that has managed to turn the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center into its personal playground. The Teenagers Are Taking Over Tennis. That Might Not End Well. 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and signs autographs for fans who know him better than they know most of the players. Serena Williams Is Not at the U.S. Open, but Her Coach Is Everywhere 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Open, the Canadian was given a signed copy of Billie Jean King’s autobiography “All In” as a gift. Rogers braces for social media abuse after ugly US Open loss 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z In a round-table discussion before this year’s Open, she, Fish, Nick Kyrgios and Billie Jean King talked about multiple topics, including mental health and media relations. Mardy Fish Can Relate to What Naomi Osaka Is Going Through 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, former champion Billie Jean King reached out to Osaka via social media to explain that it mattered not when she returned to tennis. Perspective | Naomi Osaka’s return to tennis is an open question; her impact on mental-health awareness is clear 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Tennis Hall of Famer Billie Jean King sent a message of support to Osaka on Twitter, saying, “Take all the time you need to recover, rest, and heal, @naomiosaka. Sending you love and support.” Elliott: Shelby Rogers upsets No. 1 Ashleigh Barty in U.S. Open stunner 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z “Take all the time you need to recover, rest, and heal, @naomiosaka,” International Tennis Hall of Fame member Billie Jean King wrote on Twitter on Saturday. Analysis: Osaka should take whatever time off she needs 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z That was the vibe at Raducanu’s match on Thursday on the tennis hinterland known as Court 10 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the last court before the South Gate exit. At the U.S. Open, Tennis Moves on as the Kids Make Noise 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s prevailed, drying out the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. U.S. Open updates: Play begins as sunshine replaces storms 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Those are the only two arenas at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center outfitted with covers that can be moved into place and allow competition to proceed when Mother Nature causes problems. Remnants of Hurricane Ida hit US Open, creating some chaos 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Defeating pal Madison Keys in the first round here at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center — as she had in that 2017 U.S. Column: Sloane Stephens makes a triumphant return to U.S. Open 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Puddles filled the grounds around the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, though rain had stopped as fans began to enter for the day session. Osaka reaches 3rd round of US Open after opponent withdraws 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z A doctor suggested she withdraw, but with the Grand Slam at stake Court pushed on, receiving painkilling injections in the ankle before the semifinal against Rosie Casals and the final against Billie Jean King. Novak Djokovic Knocks on the Door of a Very Exclusive Club 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z “It has been a tough 18 months, but we have shown the world nothing is going to beat us,” equality advocate and former champion Billie Jean King, for whom the U.S. As tennis fans flock back to the U.S. Open, the lines are long and the enthusiasm high 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Once ranked as high as No. 6, Suárez Navarro said she would consider playing if asked to compete for Spain in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in November. Stephens, Keys have practice plans wrecked by US Open match 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Fans at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre will be required to show proof of at least one vaccination, however. Focus on Djokovic as stars miss US Open 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z What I recall most vividly aren’t details of the wildly hyped tennis match between Billie Jean King, 29, one of the world’s top female players, and former champion Bobby Riggs, a 55-year-old self-proclaimed male chauvinist. Review | How a 12-year-old Billie Jean King decided to change the world 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Her greatest contemporary rival, Billie Jean King, considered the tournament such a minor afterthought that she entered it just three times in her career. Perspective | Serena Williams doesn’t need another Grand Slam. She has nothing left to prove. 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Spectators won't need to fill out health questionnaires and will not have their temperatures taken to access the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. No masks, vax proof to see matches at full-capacity US Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Spectators won’t need to fill out health questionnaires and will not have their temperatures taken to access the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. No masks, vax proof to see matches at full-capacity US Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z King was thoughtful and chatty last week during an audio Zoom interview while she was in San Diego to present trophies at the Billie Jean King national 16-and-under and 18-and-under girls’ tennis championships. Column: Why Billie Jean King finally took control of her own story 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King narrates the audio edition of her memoir, “All In,” the August selection of the L.A. Excerpt: Billie Jean King on growing up in Long Beach and saving up $8.29 for her first racquet 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z In August, the book club will read “All In” by tennis champion and Long Beach icon Billie Jean King, who will be in conversation with Times Executive Sports Editor Christian Stone on Aug. 24. How to watch filmmaker Rodrigo Garcia discuss 'A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes' 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King is well known for the expression “pressure is a privilege.” Opinion | I judged Simone Biles harshly. Here’s why I was wrong. 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Former tennis champion Billie Jean King was among those noting how the men's teams wear shorts. Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z In this ‘All In’ excerpt, Billie Jean King talks about her first time playing tennis. Column: Why Billie Jean King finally took control of her own story 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z “They are connected by culture, and Ash’s win connects the generations,” said Billie Jean King, who lost to Goolagong Cawley in the semifinals in 1971 and was in the Royal Box on Saturday. With Wimbledon Win, Ashleigh Barty Continues Mentor’s Work 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at a cost of more than $52 million. New York’s Fiscal Watchdog Sues to End Mayor’s Pandemic Spending Powers 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Keothavong, who brought Raducanu into the Billie Jean King Cup - formerly Fed Cup - squad earlier in the year, said the teenager would be keen to return to the court as soon as possible. Raducanu 'will come back stronger' 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z She met and chatted with everyone from Drake to Billie Jean King. Perspective | Seven summers later, baseball remains Mo’ne Davis’s calling 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z The tour was managing a recent controversy with Billie Jean King, who had been sued for palimony by a former girlfriend. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z In tennis, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe would speak at length about the most pressing topics. Naomi Osaka and the Changing Power Dynamics in Sports 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z Former world number one Billie Jean King tweeted her support: What is fallout from Osaka's withdrawal? 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z As Billie Jean King likes to say, pressure is a privilege, and repetitive questions are an inconvenience but also a reflection of legitimate public interest. A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z Tennis legends Patrick McEnroe and Billie Jean King shared their thoughts on Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open on Monday afternoon amid media boycott backlash. Patrick McEnroe, Billie Jean King weigh in on Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from French Open 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z Naomi Osaka’s decision to not participate in news conferences at the French Open is drawing reactions from Billie Jean King, Rafael Nadal and others. Naomi Osaka says she will withdraw from French Open 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, said that she was torn over Osaka’s decision. At the French Open, Naomi Osaka Seeks Comfort on Clay and No Interviews 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z “We spent more time promoting than we probably did playing,” icon Billie Jean King, one of those rebels, told The Times last year while discussing the 50th anniversary of the group’s bold move. Elliott: Why Naomi Osaka's news conference boycott is a major tennis talking point 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z “I don’t think they realize how much work is involved,” said Billie Jean King, one of nine players who set up the women’s tour in 1973. What Happened to Novak Djokovic’s Mission to Transform Pro Tennis? 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z Kim Ng realizes that becoming the first female general manager in a major sport is about more than baseball, and her idol Billie Jean King echoed the sentiment. Column: Kim Ng uses skills honed with the Dodgers to bolster the Marlins on a budget 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the trailblazing tennis champion, hailed the announcement as “a richly deserved honor for both.” Maya Angelou and Sally Ride Will Be Honored on Quarters 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z The Billie Jean King Cup Finals must find a new home after the International Tennis Federation terminated its contract with host city Budapest. Billie Jean King Cup requires new host 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Tennis great and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King also sent a video message of support. Olympic chief marks Japan’s pride week with LGBTQ event 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Britain, Canada, Italy and Ukraine were among the eight countries that reached the qualifying round of the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup with victories Saturday. Britain, Canada, Italy advance to 2022 qualifying in BJK Cup 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z Heather Watson was unable to clinch victory for Great Britain at the first time of asking in their Billie Jean King Cup play-off tie against Mexico. Watson unable to seal GB win in BJK Cup 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z Even Billie Jean King herself has not got used to the title of the tournament that now bears her name. GB face Mexico without fans or Konta 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King cheered its announcement this week. Simone says: Olympic champ pushes for change in, out of pool 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z On Monday, Williams had dispatched Kirsten Flipkens to become the sixth woman in her 40s to win a main draw singles match at the Australian Open, joining a group that includes Billie Jean King. A Stumble, a Scream and Venus Williams Is Out 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z “History was made tonight!” tennis champion and social justice champion Billie Jean King tweeted. Bucs’ Javadifar, Locust 1st female coaches to win Super Bowl 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Many in the tennis world - including Grand Slam winners Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, who are both gay - have condemned Ms Court for her views. Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Football players and female athletes alike offered Fuller words of encouragement posted to social media, among them Billie Jean King, Dak Prescott and Nick Folk, a New England Patriots kicker. Sarah Fuller, With a Kickoff, Is the First Woman to Play Football in a Power 5 Game 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z But a larger issue with what is now known as the Billie Jean King Tennis Center was still to come. David Dinkins Kept Loving Tennis, No Matter Who Mocked Him 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z The tennis stars Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova were inspirations, Ng said, largely for what they embodied. Kim Ng Has Been Ready for Years 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z As a child, Ng said, she was inspired by Billie Jean King, the tennis Hall of Famer who pushed her sport toward equality. Billie Jean King inspired Kim Ng as a child. Now King's thrilled Ng is Marlins new GM 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z The event will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “Original 9,” Billie Jean King and eight other women who broke away from the tennis establishment to turn pro and help start the WTA Tour. Laila Ali salutes social activism of athletes with awards 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Djokovic left the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center immediately, then an hour later released an impassioned apology to the line judge and the U.S. The Many Sides of Novak Djokovic, Out There for All to See 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z She co-founded the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, a nonprofit organization that seeks equality in the workplace. Opinion | Billie Jean King: This is a powerful moment for athletes creating change through sports 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z The more recent Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative focuses on inclusive workplaces. Original 9 trailblazers stood for tennis equality in 1970 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z She appeared on the cover alongside women including tennis champion Billie Jean King, first lady Betty Ford and U.S. Kathleen Bruyere, Navy captain who helped win right for women to serve at sea, dies at 76 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z The International Tennis Federation is renaming the annual team competition the “Billie Jean King Cup.” In a Fitting Tribute, the Fed Cup Is Renamed After Billie Jean King 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King is still not used to seeing her name emblazoned across buildings and titling competitions, but she may soon be. Billie Jean King: 'I want girls to go after money. It gives empowerment' 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King is a winner of 39 Grand Slam titles and a former No. 1-ranked tennis player. Opinion | Billie Jean King: This is a powerful moment for athletes creating change through sports 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z The Fed Cup is changing its name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King, the woman whose lifelong battle for equality and social justice laid the foundation for generations that followed. Fed Cup changes name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and give it their all amid the silence. This U.S. Open Will Be Judged by the Future of Osaka and Thiem 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z The Billie Jean King Cup becomes the first major annual global team sports event to be named for a woman, according to the I.T.F. In a Fitting Tribute, the Fed Cup Is Renamed After Billie Jean King 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Open title over Jan Khodes and Billie Jean King beats Rosemary Casals for the women’s title. AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z For the Black players walking around Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this fortnight, that groundswell translates to accessible mentorship — a swath of players available to talk through navigating an overwhelmingly White sport. Want to see the impact of the Williams sisters on Black tennis players? Watch the U.S. Open. 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z The Billie Jean King Cup will become the first major global team competition to be named after a woman, the International Tennis Federation said Thursday. Fed Cup changes name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King wins the singles, doubles and mixed doubles championships. AP Sportlight 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z On Saturday, the French star Kristina Mladenovic, one of those in contact with Paire, was not permitted to travel to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from the player hotel. Despite Big Hiccups and No Fans, the U.S. Open Has Had Some Classics 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z With a win Thursday, Brady would become the first former collegiate player to reach the women’s final at the Open since Billie Jean King made it for the last time in 1974. American Brady overcomes jitters to reach US Open semifinals 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in his car minutes later without making any public statements. Ashe Stadium Again Turns Into an Arena of the Absurd 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z The tournament is being held without spectators for the first time and with players and their teams tested daily and restricted to their lodging and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Novak Djokovic Out of U.S. Open After Accidental Hit of Line Judge 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Among her favorites are two copies of Bud Collins’ tennis encyclopedia and a copy of “Pressure Is a Privilege” by Billie Jean King. Column: Pam Shriver couldn't make it to the U.S. Open this year, so ESPN brought it to her 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z Djokovic left Billie Jean King National Tennis Center shortly after the incident and did not speak with reporters, instead posting an apology on Instagram hours later. Novak Djokovic disqualified from U.S. Open after striking ball that hit lineswoman 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z “Billie Jean King was the charismatic star as well as a brilliant publicist for the tour.” King, Original 9 mark 50 years of women’s pro tennis tour 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z But, as Billie Jean King said, pressure is a privilege. Serena Williams uses a butterfly effect to battle old enemy of time | Kevin Mitchell 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z But as Billie Jean King said, ‘Pressure is a privilege.’ US Open Glance: Djokovic can get to 27-0 in 2020 on Day 7 2020-09-05T04:00:00Z When she walks around Billie Jean King National Tennis Center now, Brady isn’t quite so alone. At U.S. Open, contending group of American women continues to grow 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Arthur Ashe Stadium, the jewel of Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, isn’t just a monument to the sport, it’s the perfect emblem for the United States’ lone Grand Slam. There are no fans at the U.S. Open. Unless you count the players in the suites. 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z She seized the opportunity and prevailed on Court 15, one of the outposts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Elliott: Karina Scott trying to make a name (and bio) for herself at U.S. Open 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Open competitors an unprecedented range of outdoor recreation on otherwise empty plaza inside Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tennis, anyone? How about foosball? U.S. Open plaza takes on backyard feel 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a bow to the safety precautions required to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The Bizarro 2020 U.S. Open Begins 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z In the 1970s, the French Open often had weak fields because of players’ commitments to World Team Tennis, the league co-founded by Billie Jean King, which was booming in the United States. Attach an Asterisk to This U.S. Open? Tennis History Mocks That Idea 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z But the legs and the mood often seemed heavy as the Western & Southern Open limped to a finish at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, with the U.S. Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z There will not be the usual throngs at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this year or the masses filing in from Ubers and trains and charter buses rumbling from Manhattan over to Queens. Three former world No. 1s look to make their mark at the U.S. Open — again 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z That eerie silence will prevail again when the Open starts Monday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Elliott: No fans. Diminished fields. Can the oddest U.S. Open produce something special? 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z Williams followed in the footsteps of Billie Jean King to lobby the iconic English tennis tournament, as well as its clay-court counterpart, the French Open, to offer equal prize money to men and women. Want to know more about activism in sports? Start with these films and TV shows 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z All spectators were banned from the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, one of several measures meant to protect players and others on-site from getting — or spreading — the novel coronavirus. ‘You can hear yourself breathe’: Ban on fans changes US Open 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King wins the first stadium match at the U.S. AP Sportlight 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the W.N.B.A. star Maya Moore and a long line of female athletes fought for justice and equal pay. With Walkouts, a New High Bar for Protests in Sports Is Set 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “They were teaching the world to do the right thing, no matter what,” tennis star Billie Jean King said in a 2013 documentary, “Althea and Angela: A Perfect Match.” Angela Buxton, who won Wimbledon doubles title with Althea Gibson, dies at 85 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center but will not use all of the same courts, which is partly an attempt to preserve separate identities. Tennis’ Most Ambitious Doubleheader in Years is Underway 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z During the tournament, automated line judges will replace human officials on all but the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’s two biggest showcourts. Frances Tiafoe, recovered from coronavirus, is ready to test himself in tennis’s bubble 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, with players and their support staff required to be tested regularly and banned from traveling beyond their lodging and the tournament site without express permission from U.S. Novak Djokovic on Coronavirus, Vaccines and His Ill-Fated Adria Tour 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z In her own coaching career, Marble briefly guided a teenage Billie Jean King. Review | Tennis star, fashion designer, integration advocate . . . spy? 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The Western & Southern Open, usually held in Cincinnati, is slated for the hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from Aug. 20-28, followed by the U.S. No set guidelines for calling off US Open if COVID outbreak 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center also will host the Western & Southern Open on Aug. 20-28; that tuneup was moved from Cincinnati as part of a doubleheader organized by the USTA. US Tennis Association says it’s still preparing for US Open 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Signers included Donna de Varona, a double Olympic gold medalist in swimming, who founded the Women’s Sports Foundation with tennis legend Billie Jean King. NCAA urged by 300 female athletes to reject calls to boycott Idaho transgender law 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The Western & Southern Open is scheduled for Aug. 20-28 on the same hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center that are slated to host the U.S. Serena, Coco, Novak, Rafa on entry lists for US Open tuneup 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z But the story of the Billie Jean King facility illustrates the missteps made at every level of government in the race to create more hospital capacity in New York. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z A look at what happened on July 2 in sports history, including Billie Jean King winning the first of her six women’s singles titles at Wimbledon in 1966. This day in sports: Multiple 100-meter dash records fall on same day 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Open, which is set to be played without spectators from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. French Open, Unlike U.S. Open, to Allow Fans at its Tournament 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Almost as if on cue, an airplane rumbled over the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on its path to nearby LaGuardia Airport while Stacey Allaster, tournament director of the U.S. Column: U.S. Open tennis tournament to be played mostly to the sound of airplanes overhead 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z An indoor tennis facility at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center temporarily housed hundreds of hospital beds at the height of New York’s coronavirus crisis. Tuesday Sports in Brief 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Doctors at the Queens Hospital Center, a public hospital in Jamaica, and at other medical centers wanted to transfer patients to Billie Jean King. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, approving a plan by the United States Tennis Association to salvage the Grand Slam tournament, one of the biggest sporting events in New York. Cuomo Announces Support of U.S. Open in New York 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York without fans, there is little incentive to do so. See you in Melbourne? Tennis world, including U.S. Open, confronts grim outlook. 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Some of the players’ high-profile backers, including women’s sports pioneer Billie Jean King and presumptive U.S. Morgan, Rapinoe vow to push forward after legal setback 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z That event draws hundreds of thousands to the Billie Jean King Tennis Center over two weeks. NCAA’s top doctor: Testing crucial to having sports in fall 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z New York paid as much as $732 an hour for some doctors at Billie Jean King, but the city made them spend hours on paperwork. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z That was “absolutely mental,” Sherrock recalled, but the biggest “wow” moment was when she was messaged by tennis great Billie Jean King. AP Interview: Darts queen on fame, equality and trailblazing 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z He won nine Grand Slam doubles and six mixed doubles titles in the 1960s and 1970s, including the 1970 French Open mixed doubles with Billie Jean King. Ex-tennis champ Bob Hewitt, convicted of rape, out on parole 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Here was Billie Jean King’s initial reaction when she saw Roger Federer’s tweets suggesting that the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours unify: Analysis: Call to unify men’s, women’s tennis 50 years late 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z The Women’s Tennis Association, inspired by the pioneering work of Billie Jean King and eight other active players, came into existence a year later, with headquarters in Florida. Roger Federer's surprise ATP-WTA merger plan receives warm welcome 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The only makeshift hospital the city opened was at Billie Jean King. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Sports facilities-turned-medical facilities include London’s ExCel center, Seattle’s CenturyLink Field and New York’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which is serving as a hospital and a meal distribution center in Queens. Commentary: Past pandemics changed the design of cities. Six ways COVID-19 could do the same 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Mr. De Blasio said at news conference at the temporary hospital at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens. He Went to 3 Hospitals. When He Finally Got a Bed, It Was Too Late. 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Open grounds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is currently being used as a temporary medical facility with 470 beds. U.S.T.A. Plans a $15 Million Bailout for Various Tennis Groups 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z The site of the tournament, Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, is being converted to a temporary hospital. How long until sports can return? You might not like the answer. 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z City officials said emergency department patients were inappropriate for Billie Jean King. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z At the moment, part of the tournament’s site, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is being converted to an emergency 350-bed hospital. Wimbledon Canceled: A ‘Kick in the Gut’ Not Felt Since World Wars 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Construction of similar but smaller facilities is underway elsewhere throughout the metropolitan area, including a makeshift 350-bed facility at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center — home to the U.S. New York’s scramble to brace for peak crisis a siren for the rest of U.S. 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Part of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens will turn into a 350-bed temporary hospital beginning Tuesday, the U.S. US Open tennis site to be turned into temporary hospital amid coronavirus outbreak 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Later, King founded the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative as a nonprofit “to try to help people be their authentic self, but more importantly get equal pay for equal work by gender, by race, whatever.” Why Billie Jean King will never take no for an answer 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z But the biggest barrier was simple: Hospitals did not send many patients to Billie Jean King. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z “She really helped the sport a lot because she brought a lot of attention to it,” Billie Jean King, one of the WTA Tour’s founders, said on Tuesday. Maria Sharapova Wants to Be Clear: She Is Retiring From Tennis, Not Quitting 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Former tennis player and an advocate for women’s rights, Billie Jean King, also honored Anthony on her birthday, tweeting a quote from the famed activist. Google marks Susan B. Anthony birthday, women’s suffrage with doodle 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Additionally, Louis Armstrong Stadium, which is part of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, will be used for meal packaging, according to the USTA. US Open tennis site to be turned into temporary hospital amid coronavirus outbreak 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z “When Billie Jean King started tweeting messages to me I was like: ‘Wow, this amazing person’s actually contacted me.’ Fallon Sherrock: ‘All the hate just makes me more determined’ | Donald McRae 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z There were at least 25 medical conditions that disqualified patients from being transferred to Billie Jean King, including “spiking” fevers, a city spokesman acknowledged. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z There was Billie Jean King before any of them. America is an empire again in women’s tennis but do we have staying power? 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Among the others who offered praise were former NBA star and fellow Canadian Steve Nash and tennis legend Billie Jean King. Infantino congratulates Canada’s Sinclair for goals record 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Sports legend Billie Jean King also congratulated Sinclair, mentioning Hamm and Wambach: "What a legacy of commitment, strength, athleticism, and perseverance." Christine Sinclair passes Abby Wambach to become international soccer’s all-time leading goal scorer 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Many of the world’s best players are boycotting that league while waiting for a more sustainable model, and they organized the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association on the advice of tennis legend Billie Jean King. Women’s hockey shines in NHL all-star spotlight but remains without its own stage 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z Billie Jean King closed on May 13, and workers returned home. This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients. 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, who is part of the ownership group of the Los Angeles Sparks, said in a tweet that the new CBA “will redefine what it means to be a professional female athlete today.” WNBA, players’ union agree to landmark deal in new collective bargaining agreement 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z In addition, tennis legend and gay-rights activist Billie Jean King is one of the team’s owners. Column: The group has anti-LGBTQ views. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a message of inclusiveness 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Billie Jean King, the tennis great, wrote on Twitter. Australian Women and Men’s Soccer Teams Reach Deal to Close Pay Gap 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Last year, her great rival Billie Jean King added her voice to calls for a name change for the Margaret Court Arena show court, saying she would boycott the venue if still a player. Tennis: Court challenges Australia to honor her like Laver 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z The process began in 2016, when a group that included Hall of Famers Billie Jean King and Rosie Casals met with Simon in Indian Wells, Calif., to ask for a pension. Pioneers of Women’s Tennis Make Gains in Pursuit of Recognition 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z NOTES: Tennis great Billie Jean King participated in a fire-the-puck contest between the second and third period and scored a goal. Toews, Lehner lead Blackhawks over Blue Jackets 3-2 in OT 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Now she’s the winner of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Sportswoman of the Year award, presented at the 40th annual event hosted by Billie Jean King on Wednesday night. Megan Rapinoe enjoys whirlwind, focuses on soccer pay fight 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z The top eight singles players face off in a round-robin format at the WTA Finals, with the winner taking home the Billie Jean King Trophy. Kvitova qualifies for WTA Finals in Shenzhen 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z Magic Johnson and Billie Jean King, part of the Dodgers’ ownership group, shared a box with principal owner Mark Walter, Sandy Koufax and Tom Lasorda. Buehler, Muncy lead Dodgers past Nats 6-0 in NLDS opener 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Among the celebrities in attendance were Billie Jean King and actress Vivica A. Fox. Connecticut Sun rout Sparks in sweep of WNBA semifinals 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Tennis and women’s equality pioneer Billie Jean King, whose eponymous company is serving in a leadership and guidance role with the PWHPA, echoed that sentiment. Women's tour punctuates year of change in pro hockey 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Tennis champion and longtime women’s rights activist Billie Jean King criticized the decision to disqualify the swimmer. Anger after high school swimmer disqualified for suit that broke 'modesty rule' 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z The top eight singles players will face off in a round-robin format with the winner taking home the Billie Jean King Trophy. Barty first to qualify for WTA Finals in Shenzhen 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Open and eyed the newest attraction at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: the statue of Althea Gibson, that pioneer’s pioneer, unveiled at the start of the tournament. At U.S. Open, Althea Gibson statue has become an essential stop: ‘It means we’re no longer hidden’ 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs became the most watched televised sports event of all time. Movies on TV this week Sept. 8, 2019 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Williams, who will be 38 on Sept. 26, was the runnerup last year at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Serena Williams powers past Elina Svitolina to earn spot in U.S. Open finals 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Tennis icon Billie Jean King on fighting for equal pay for women: ‘Pressure is a privilege’ Rafael Nadal rolls into U.S. Open semifinals with straight-set win over Diego Schwartzman - The Washington Post 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King helped unveil a new addition on the grounds of the U.S. Bencic aims to lift Swiss spirits without Federer, Wawrinka 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z One of the most visible tennis legends at the United States Open has been Billie Jean King, for whom the tournament venue is named and who hasn’t competed in a Grand Slam event since 1983. For Tennis Greats, the U.S. Open Is the Reunion That Can’t Be Missed 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Osaka, who spent part of her childhood in New York and sometimes practiced on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, said she never took Gauff’s young age into consideration on Saturday. After Naomi Osaka's win over Coco Gauff at U.S. Open, a lesson in class 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Among the sponsors already on board are Adidas, and the players are also backed by Billie Jean King Enterprises. Top women hockey players announce series of tournaments 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Back on the showcase court at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center for her first match at this year’s U.S. Serena Williams puts last year's U.S. Open spectacle behind her with businesslike win 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center getting ready for this year’s United States Open, he went into Arthur Ashe Stadium and took a quick look around. At the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka Has a Different Coach and Mentality 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z “She’s our Jackie Robinson of tennis,” said Billie Jean King, who at 13 watched Gibson play. Tennis champ, trailblazer Althea Gibson honored at US Open 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Last year, the tournament celebrated its 50th anniversary with a $600 million renovation to its grounds, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. USTA under-reported millions, owes back rent: NYC comptroller 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King entered the picture to provide guidance. Top women hockey players announce series of tournaments 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z The clubhouse at Cary Leeds is named after Billie Jean King, who has been a supporter of the facility and its programs. Pro Tennis Returns to the Bronx, but for How Long? 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Tennis icon Billie Jean King, famous for pushing for women’s equality in the sport, also joined the cheers on social media, saying Andreescu showed “a level of maturity well beyond her years.” Teenager Andreescu hailed for play, poise ahead of US Open 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z “Toni Morrison was the first African-American woman to win a Nobel Prize. May she rest in power. #RememberHerName” - Billie Jean King, via Twitter. Barack Obama, Beyonce, others react to Toni Morrison’s death 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King adds her voice to the USWNT’s equal pay fight…. The Sports Report: Kawhi Leonard may not be a Clipper as long as we first thought 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z The reporter cited comments made by legendary tennis player Billie Jean King made in an interview with Metro late last month, according to Bleacher Report. Serena Williams responds to criticism about equality fight after Wimbledon loss 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z That was her response when a reporter, loosely using the words of Billie Jean King, asked if she needed to focus more on tennis than being a celebrity or fighting for equality. Serena Williams would be a more fitting Grand Slam record holder than Margaret Court 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King tweeted her congratulations to Gauff after the loss. Coco Gauff's incredible Wimbledon runs comes to an end in round of 16 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Stars celebrated the U.S. victory on Twitter, including groundbreaking tennis star Billie Jean King: Stars react to United States Women's World Cup victory 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King congratulated the team on "another incredible performance." Celebrities react to the U.S. women's soccer team semifinal win 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z American women’s great Billie Jean King also praised the crafty Australian all-court player. New top dog Barty plays down Goolagong Cawley comparisons 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z “Every goal matters when the goal differential is the tiebreaker in group play. Athletes should always play to their skill level. Full stop,” tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King said. Canadian broadcasters criticize US women's team for historic World Cup win 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, who famously championed equal pay in tennis, was among the most prominent sports figures cheering the U.S. squad. American politicians, athletes offer support to women's World Cup team 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Open final round in mixed doubles with partner Billie Jean King. USC's Gabriela Ruffels credits tennis for bolstering her golf prowess 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z It’s refreshing to see men and women of tremendous influence moving away from being self-serving and returning to behaving selflessly the way icons like Billie Jean King and Muhammad Ali did. Alex Cora's White House snub consistent with his stance on Puerto Rico 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Semenya’s case was championed by United Nations human rights experts and women’s sports activists, including Billie Jean King, who saw potential for abuse and discrimination against women. AP explains: the ruling against Olympian Caster Semenya 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Star athletes from other sports also supported Semenya, with tennis great Billie Jean King calling the policy “barbaric, dangerous and discriminatory.” Caster Semenya loses appeal: track federation may regulate women with naturally high testosterone levels 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z She remembered her time as the director of worldwide operations for the Virginia Slims Tour, which began in 1970, organized by Billie Jean King and backed by the Philip Morris company. Where Have All the American Tennis Tournaments Gone? 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Tennis great Billie Jean King, who worked with Bayh on women’s rights issues, called Bayh “one of the most important Americans of the 20th century” upon his death Thursday. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Tennis great Billie Jean King, who worked with Bayh on women’s rights issues, released a statement with his family Thursday saying the former senator was “one of the most important Americans of the 20th century.” Sen. Birch Bayh, champion of Title IX federal law, dies 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z We are, in other words, a long way from the days of McEnroe and Navratilova, never mind the Pleistocene era of Rod Laver and Billie Jean King. Why Novak Djokovic Played a Doubles Match Hours After a Singles Upset 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z She excelled in mixed doubles and competed against some of the greatest players of all time, including Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. Former UW tennis star Patricia Bostrom, a pioneer for gender equity in college sports, entering Pac-12 Hall of Honor 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Lin earned a wild card into the first round of the professional event by winning a college invitational in November at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. An Amateur’s Hour 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Billie Jean King called Murray a “champion on and off the court.” A Champion for Britain, and for Women’s Tennis 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z On Thursday, the tennis legend Billie Jean King joined the N.B.A. star DeMarcus Cousins and a chorus of others in voicing their support for the player. In Alabama, a Girl’s High School Hoop Dreams Are Restored 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z US tennis legend Billie Jean King tweeted: "Your voice for equality will inspire future generations." Andy Murray praised for 'casual feminism' 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who is now a part owner of baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, was among numerous sports figures who paid respects to Marshall. Penny Marshall was in league of her own as sports fan and memorabilia collector 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Reached in London, Billie Jean King, a founder of the WTA. cheered the new rules. After outcry over Serena Williams’s rankings, WTA alters rules for moms returning to competition 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z She was feted on the cover of Time magazine as one of its “Women of the Year” - along with the likes of first lady Betty Ford and tennis star Billie Jean King.” Courier Journal named then dropped 1st woman managing editor 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z Tennis great Billie Jean King likes to say that “pressure is a privilege.” 101 Ways to Live, Work and Goof Off More Ambitiously 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z Magic Johnson, the president of the Los Angeles Lakers, is a partner, and Billie Jean King, the tennis great, joined the ownership group in September along with her partner, Ilana Kloss. World Series 2018: How to Sound Smart About the Red Sox and Dodgers 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z The top eight singles players at the $7 million prize money event will compete in a round-robin format with the winner taking home the Billie Jean King Trophy. Tennis: Holder Wozniacki, Kvitova book WTA Finals berths 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z A few hours before first pitch, the Dodgers introduced Billie Jean King and her partner, Ilana Kloss, as new members of Mark Walter’s ownership group. After sweep of Rockies, Dodgers fall to last-place Padres and lead shrinks in West - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King has gone back to her roots in becoming part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership group. King returns to SoCal roots with ownership stake in Dodgers 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Tennis great Billie Jean King, left, laughs during an event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Jan. 29, 2016. Tennis great Billie Jean King, partner join LA Dodgers ownership group 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King is finally coming home, where she and her life partner, Ilana Kloss, will be announced as new minority owners of the Dodgers. Tennis icon Billie Jean King is joining the Dodgers ownership group 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Tennis legend Billie Jean King, while acknowledging Williams was “out of line” at the Open, said there is indeed a double standard for women and men in tennis. Georgia editorial roundup 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z The top eight singles players at the $7 million prize money event will face off in a round-robin format with the winner taking home the Billie Jean King Trophy. Wimbledon champion Kerber seals spot in WTA Finals 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but it’s unclear why Armstrong’s name was used to begin with. How Louis Armstrong Stadium Got Its Name 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King, a pioneer for women’s equality in sports, weighed in on Twitter. Serena Williams Spotlights Tennis Inequities, but in the Best Way? 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z It was almost as if the Dodgers and Billie Jean King were destined to one day find their way back to each other, and so they will. Tennis icon Billie Jean King is joining the Dodgers ownership group 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z The former world No 1 Billie Jean King, an outspoken advocate of women’s rights, said Williams was entitled to draw attention to the “double standard” in tennis. Tennis rallies behind Serena Williams after US Open sexism claim 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z Under the watchful eye of Billie Jean King, Williams won the coin toss and elected to serve. Serena Williams Accuses Official of Sexism in U.S. Open Loss to Naomi Osaka 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z The good news at the Open is that the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center just upgraded its infrastructure with a second roofed arena, the rebuilt Louis Armstrong Stadium. After an oppressive two weeks, the US Open looks toward a hotter future 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Even so, the tone of the first cool, cloudy day at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was a bit more subdued because of Nadal’s retirement. Knee injury forces Rafael Nadal out of U.S. Open semifinal vs. Juan Martin del Potro 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z It has been uncomfortably hot at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center since the start of the U.S. Welcome to the Wet Hot U.S. Open 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The flag next to her name displayed on monitors throughout Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is Japan’s — her mother’s homeland, the country of her birth and the country she represents in competition. With energy of a New Yorker, Japan’s Naomi Osaka reaches U.S. Open semifinals 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z She dropped only a single set as she made her way back to the semifinals for the second year in a row at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Madison Keys powers her way back into the U.S. Open semifinals 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z All of those matches take place on the outer, roofless courts at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center where there is no shade, but temperatures soared on the tournament’s main stage as well. Serena Williams advances to U.S. Open semifinals as draw continues to open for her 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z The New-York Historical Society announced Tuesday that “Billie Jean King: The Road to 75” will run from October 19 through January 27, 2019. Photo exhibit for Billie Jean King to open this fall 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z The New-York Historical Society announced Tuesday that “Billie Jean King: The Road to 75” will run from October 19 through January 27, 2019. Photo exhibit for Billie Jean King to open this fall 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, leaving Keys to another mostly quiet day despite her dominant victory. Madison Keys’s Quiet Run Through the U.S. Open Reaches Quarterfinals 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z Pliskova had arrived in New York practically unknown except to tennis insiders when she beat Williams in the semifinals at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in 2016. Former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova advances to a rematch with Serena Williams at U.S. Open 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Open quarterfinals at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday and see how it goes. Dominic Thiem has never faced the ‘King of Clay’ at the U.S. Open. On Tuesday, he’ll get his chance. 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Dzgania did not have a ticket for the stadium, so she wandered the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center until something caught her eye. Nikoloz Basilashvili Falls to Nadal but Gives Georgians Something to Cheer 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Like other building projects at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which sits atop soft, unstable soil, the new Louis Armstrong Stadium needed to be constructed with lightweight materials to remain structurally sound. More U.S. Open Upsets Come at the New Armstrong Stadium 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z A hazy sun rises through the trees of Flushing Meadows Corona Park that overlook Court 15 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. A Day in the Life of Court 15 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z Kaepernick smiled for fans and Reid raised a fist as they were introduced and shown on the big screen at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Serena Williams says ‘every athlete, every human’ should be thankful to Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z Open will not sell the naming rights to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe or Louis Armstrong stadiums despite just completing an expensive 5-year, $600 million renovation project, tournament organizers told Reuters. Not for sale: U.S. Open's iconic venue names 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z Open when he finally broke through for his first main-draw win at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Frances Tiafoe continues his breakthrough season with first win at the U.S. Open 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The high temperatures and oppressive humidity that blanketed the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center created grueling conditions for players and forced U.S. Heat wreaks havoc on U.S. Open 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z Cue a social media spike of outrage and eloquence over the “policing of women’s bodies,” as Billie Jean King tweeted. Forget Serena Williams’ catsuit. What’s the point of the tennis dress? 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z And yet, for the next two weeks, the grounds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be awash in RF hats, the signature accessory of Federer’s loyal apostles. How Roger Federer and Serena Williams came to see themselves in each other 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The pre-match ceremony Monday featured brief speeches by Billie Jean King and Virginia Wade to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 U.S. Serena Williams Returns to U.S. Open’s Main Stage With Tidy Win 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Friday afternoon feeling a need to explain to the nearest person why she looked so pleased with herself. An Unlikely Courtside View of an Unlikely Qualifier 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z On Monday, players made their first hits inside the new Louis Armstrong Stadium, part of the sprawling Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’s $600 million renovation. U.S. Open marks 50th year with dazzling ceremony 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z But 50 weeks later, as Stephens returned to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for a required appearance at the U.S. Sloane Stephens and the Art of Defending 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z The ceremony on opening night on Aug. 27 will honor the 1968 women’s singles finalists, Billie Jean King and Virginia Wade. What’s New, and What’s Free, at the 2018 U.S. Open 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z The grounds, now called the ‘Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’ have been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility boasting 22 courts, including two futuristic stadiums with retractable roofs. Tennis: U.S. Open celebrates 50th birthday with $600 million facelift 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Open, defeating Billie Jean King in the finals at the West Side Tennis Club in 1968; and, finally, won Wimbledon in 1977 during the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, who was in attendance. A Q&A With Virginia Wade, 1968 U.S. Open Champion 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Open victory, which was played on grass; Billie Jean King’s signature Adidas shoes. From the Archives of the International Tennis Hall of Fame 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z “Chris has really helped women’s tennis,” said Billie Jean King that year after beating Evert in straight sets. The U.S. Open: 50 Years of Memorable Moments 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z All hail the fashion queen of the commentary box, Billie Jean King. Wimbledon vs The World Cup: The style verdict 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z American great Billie Jean King said William’s run to the final so soon into her return showed how special she is. It's just the beginning, says beaten Serena 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King played Margaret Court in the other semifinal. A Q&A With Virginia Wade, 1968 U.S. Open Champion 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Evert was taught to curtsy just minutes before her first Wimbledon final, in 1973, by her opponent, Billie Jean King. At Wimbledon, lasting memories are made before the final match begins 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z “She never took off a point in a match! Never. Ever,” Carillo said of Seles, citing past champions Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Martina Navratilova and Martina Hingis as sharing that quality. As Wimbledon’s top women’s seeds keep falling, who will grow a set of ‘fangs’? 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z The 2018 march was led by tennis legend Billie Jean King and the transgender advocate Tyler Ford. New York gay pride parade marches toward 50th year with new purpose 2018-06-24T04:00:00Z As Billie Jean King said, “Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose – it teaches you about life.” Sport molded my character - and Trump has learned none of its lessons 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z She reached the finals at Wimbledon two more times, only to lose to Court in 1965 and to Billie Jean King in 1966. Maria Bueno, Brazilian tennis star who won 3 Wimbledon singles titles, dies at 78 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens this month, Jackie Tang, a sophomore at Columbia University, was embroiled in a tight match in the N.C.A.A. men’s tennis tournament. As Tennis Tries to Thin Its Pro Ranks, the College Game May Suffer 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z I went with Mueller to his latest campaign stop, a booth at a recent conference for coaches at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens. Tilting at Tennis Rackets 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King was recently celebrated in the movie Battle of The Sexes. Meet the ‘Difficult’ Women Who Wrote Their Own Rules 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z Burke said former tennis star Billie Jean King, a women’s equality advocate, has donated $100,000 and is seeking nine others to join her in doing the same. Women’s foundation launches fund to support MeToo movement 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z He recalls one late night when actress Emma Stone showed up with tennis legend Billie Jean King and Paul McCartney. Alan Cumming's killer 'Instinct' strikes again as he ushers in a new CBS drama 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z McDormand also got the backing of former tennis player Billie Jean King, British screenwriter Jack Thorne and Pitch Perfect star Elizabeth Banks. What on earth is an inclusion rider? 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z The Obama-era members, including New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and tennis legend Billie Jean King, were all dismissed last year. Trump emphasizes team sports for children in executive order 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z Billie Jean King lent her support, and so did a group of United States senators. A Hockey Goal and a Medal That Will Resonate Beyond the Ice 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z There, buried in the comments below and alongside a message from Billie Jean King, was a standout line. Adam Rippon, John Curry and figure skating's complex history with gay athletes 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z After reading about tennis great Billie Jean King, for example, the Damsels organized a community soccer game and bake sale that raised $300 for YUWA, which supports girls soccer teams in rural India. ‘Last year we marched; this year we act’: Sitting out the Women’s March on Seattle 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Several, however, stopped short of saying Court’s name should be removed from the venue - a move advocated by Billie Jean King before the tournament began. Criticism of Margaret Court is muted at Australian Open 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Several, however, stopped short of saying Court’s name should be removed from the venue — a move advocated by Billie Jean King before the tournament began. Criticism of Margaret Court is muted at Australian Open 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z “Battle of the Sexes” is set squarely and unmistakably in the year 1973, when women’s tennis champion Billie Jean King defeated former men’s tennis champion Bobby Riggs in a high-stakes exhibition match. Facing the competition: The makeup of 'I, Tonya' and 'Battle of the Sexes' 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z Emma Stone brought Billie Jean King, whom she played in the film “Battle of the Sexes.” Oprah, Barbra, Elisabeth, Nicole: Women in black take over the Golden Globes 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Emma Stone, nominated for playing tennis pioneer Billie Jean King in “Battle of the Sexes,” walked with the actual Ms. King. At Golden Globes, Causes Outshine Celebrities 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Emma Stone brought Billie Jean King, whom she portrayed in “Battle of the Sexes.” Emma Watson, Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams bring black dresses and female activists to the Golden Globes 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z When Billie Jean King won the United States Open singles tennis title in 1972, her reward was a meager $10,000. How to Win the Battle of the Sexes Over Pay (Hint: It Isn’t Simple.) 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z In 1955, when she was 12 years old, Billie Jean King says she had an epiphany. Billie Jean King: ‘Be ahead of your time – that’s what you have to do’ 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z Kathy Rinaldi, in her first season as the U.S. captain, is trying to become the first since Billie Jean King to lead a winning Fed Cup squad. Vandeweghe, Stephens open play vs Belarus in Fed Cup final 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z The Americans won their 17th Fed Cup title in 2000, with Billie Jean King as captain. Vandeweghe to open against Sasnovich in Fed Cup final 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z In fact, the process started in 1973 at the US Open, thanks to world champion Billie Jean King and other female players, who founded the Women's Tennis Association to fight for gender equality. Is the gender pay gap in sport closing? 2017-10-22T04:00:00Z Take a recent Saturday morning when he and Harry went to see “Battle of the Sexes,” the dramatized account of the Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King celebrity tennis match. David Letterman was the king of late night. He doesn’t miss it ‘for a second.’ 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Pullman, who co-starred in the recent Billie Jean King biopic “Battle of the Sexes,” told The Times. ‘Spaceballs’ sequel possibility a ‘ticking clock,’ says star Bill Pullman 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z His first podcast, last week, featured Billie Jean King. Dick Enberg podcast features Vin Scully and a pleasant trip down memory lane 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z The women’s trophy will be presented by US great Billie Jean King, 50 years after she won her first Australian Open title. 'Serena will be back': Australian Open director backs Williams' return 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z The top eight singles players at the $7 million prize money event will face off in a round-robin format for the Billie Jean King Trophy. Wozniacki seals spot in season-ending WTA Finals 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z “Battle of the Sexes” tells the story of the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs — and two other entangled stories. ‘Battle of the Sexes’ review: Tennis-match tale is a winner 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Fox Searchlight’s sports drama “Battle of the Sexes,” about the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, will expand to 1,200 theaters after its successful limited release last weekend. 'It' drives record September box office with Tom Cruise's 'American Made' ready to battle 'Kingsman' 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z “This was because Billie Jean King was a sports personality with such broad appeal that she could ‘sell’ the idea of women’s sports to a national audience.” Column: We’ve still got a long way to go, baby 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z And that, right there, is the beauty of Danica Patrick: she’s an instrument of male and female fantasy, the sports pinup who grinds harder for feminism, day-to-day, than the great Billie Jean King ever could. Nascar's Danica Patrick drove the lonely road to a feminist legacy 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z The top eight singles players at the $7 million prize money event will face off in a round-robin format for the Billie Jean King Trophy. Wozniacki seals spot in season-ending WTA Finals 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z In 1973, tennis champion Billie Jean King took on Bobby Riggs — a former champion and fast-talking huckster nearly twice her age — in a wildly hyped, nationally televised match at the Houston Astrodome. ‘Battle of the Sexes’ review: Tennis-match tale is a winner 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z “For me it’s about, can we get a younger generation to fight the fight?” said Billie Jean King. Billie Jean King, subject of ‘Battle of the Sexes’ biopic, continues battle for equality 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z Posing for a post-match photo, however, he kept up the hustle, asking for a rematch and for a kiss from Billie Jean King for the cameras. How Billie Jean King Won the Battle of the Sexes, as Told in 1973 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Emma Stone reveals her process in playing Billie Jean King for 'Battle of the Sexes' I am 'the next André Leon Talley, fashion icon André Leon Talley tells me 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z In fact, she was someone better — Billie Jean King. Tennis movies aim for a three-set victory at the Toronto International Film Festival 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z For those paying attention, the next wave of American players were revealing themselves on the outside courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. American tennis big winner at U.S. Open 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z An in-demand motivational speaker, she recently founded the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, “about equal pay for equal work and being your authentic self.” Billie Jean King, subject of ‘Battle of the Sexes’ biopic, continues battle for equality 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z And he writes about Billie Jean King’s determination to “change the world” by using tennis to advocate for gender equity. James Blake, manhandled by police, wants to help others avoid that fate 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z To empty our wallets and stuff our faces with every last available morsel at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. We binge ate our way through the most expensive food at the U.S. Open 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Sunday was Sevastova’s first time playing the former world No. 1, but good memories at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center helped keep her clearheaded. Maria Sharapova bows out, still comes away a winner at U.S. Open 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z For those paying attention, the next wave of American players were revealing themselves on the outside courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. American tennis big winner at U.S. Open 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z The feeling among the players left at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is not one of overwhelming excitement. The U.S. Open men’s draw is a tale of two halves 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z But he does acknowledge the opportunity to make a deep run at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Sam Querrey continues solid season with another win 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Open, which will continue this week at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tennis superstar Serena Williams gives birth to a baby girl 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z To former tennis champ Billie Jean King, the 1970s were “a very exciting and tenuous time.” Billie Jean King and Emma Stone on 'Battle of the Sexes' and the enduring fight for equality 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z But titles that look set to be among this year's highlights include Battle of the Sexes, starring Emma Stone as Billie Jean King, and Darkest Hour, starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill. Venice Film Festival - and the 2018 Oscars race - officially begin - BBC News 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z She grew up on Long Island, not far from the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, so winning here was a special moment for her. Naomi Osaka makes a splash at U.S. Open, taking down defending champ Angelique Kerber 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Armstrong was then downsized and kept as the No. 2 court, and now is being rebuilt as the latest project at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. As new Armstrong rises, US Open has a temporary tennis court 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z Even before Murray announced his decision, the notable number of absentees dominated the conversation at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday. Andy Murray the latest to withdraw from U.S. Open due to injury 2017-08-26T04:00:00Z “We think we are solving the two biggest culprits of exterior noise,” said Danny Zausner, the chief operating officer of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. What’s New at the U.S. Open: A Quieter Roof and a Temporary Court 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z “That was the beginning of women’s tennis. The only other rivalry that we’d seen was Margaret Court and Billie Jean King, and they were 30 years old by that time.” Women’s Tennis Still Awaits Its Next Age of Rivalries 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Mervyn Rose, an Australian tennis player who won seven Grand Slam tournament titles in the 1950s and later coached champions like Billie Jean King and Margaret Smith Court, died on Sunday. Mervyn Rose, 7-Time Grand Slam Champion in Tennis, Dies at 87 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z Stone will be returning to the festival to present Battle of the Sexes - in which she plays tennis star Billie Jean King opposite Steve Carell. Toronto Film Festival: Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and Emma Stone to show films - BBC News 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z “The women have it better in tennis than in any other sport, thanks to Billie Jean King. But you shouldn’t push them to play more than they’re capable of.” John McEnroe: 'A knack for creating controversy where there is none' 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z Williams is not interested in one woman’s physical superiority over a middle-aged man — a point proved by Billie Jean King back in 1973 when she whipped 55-year-old Bobby Riggs in straight sets. Perspective | McEnroe vs. Serena: 44 years after ‘Battle of the Sexes,’ the same dumb debate 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z |
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