Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports
1 year, 5 months ago

Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billie Jean King is still globetrotting in support of more investment and equity in women’s sports. She attended the Women’s World Cup in Australia, kicked off the player draft for the new women’s professional hockey league in Toronto and is opening an office in London for a tennis business venture involving the international Billie Jean King Cup. “People are actually looking at women’s sports like a great investment.” She's part of ownership groups involved with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the NWSL’s Angel City FC and the PWHL hockey league that starts in January. On Thursday, King and about 60 athletes will celebrate the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the U.S. Open and the King-Riggs match at her annual awards dinner for the Women’s Sports Foundation in New York.

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Approaching 80, Billie Jean King is still globetrotting for investment in women’s sports
1 year, 5 months ago

Approaching 80, Billie Jean King is still globetrotting for investment in women’s sports

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Billie Jean King is still globetrotting in support of more investment and equity in women’s sports. She attended the Women’s World Cup in Australia, kicked off the player draft for the new women’s professional hockey league in Toronto and is opening an office in London for a tennis business venture involving the international Billie Jean King Cup. …

‘Remember…’: Michelle Obama's powerful message on equal pay for women
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Remember…’: Michelle Obama's powerful message on equal pay for women

Hindustan Times  

Former US first lady Michelle Obama advocated for equal pay for female athletes at the US Open. Addressing the Arthur Ashe stadium crowd in Flushing Meadows New York, Michelle Obama honored Billie Jean King, who pushed sponsors and the United States Tennis association to facilitate equal prize money for the first time at the 1973 US Open. “It would take …

US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women

The Hindu  

After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising never to stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress. You earn it and you win it in every generation.” Obama introduced …

US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising never to stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress. You earn it and you win it in every …

The Obamas attended the US Open and the former first lady spoke in honor of Billie Jean King
1 year, 6 months ago

The Obamas attended the US Open and the former first lady spoke in honor of Billie Jean King

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in …

Billie Jean King’s push for equal prize money in 1973 celebrated at 2023 U.S. Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Billie Jean King’s push for equal prize money in 1973 celebrated at 2023 U.S. Open

The Hindu  

When Billie Jean King won the U.S. Open in 1972, she didn’t make the usual remarks about hoping to win again. I don’t think we’ll be back.’” That led the U.S. Tennis Association to make the 1973 U.S. Open the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors. “Simply no question that Billie’s courage and …

Billie Jean King’s push for equal prize money in 1973 will be celebrated at US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Billie Jean King’s push for equal prize money in 1973 will be celebrated at US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Billie Jean King won the U.S. Open in 1972, she didn’t make the usual remarks about hoping to win again. I don’t think we’ll be back.’” That led the U.S. Tennis Association to make the 1973 U.S. Open the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors. Bristol Myers Squibb told …

Billie Jean King, Original 9 mark 50 years of women's pro tennis tour
4 years, 6 months ago

Billie Jean King, Original 9 mark 50 years of women's pro tennis tour

India TV News  

Serena Williams could send a thank-you note to Billie Jean King and eight other players who signed $1 contracts to launch a new women's pro tennis circuit 50 years ago. Julie Heldman said the upstart group benefited from the “holy trinity” of tennis — her mother's connections as publisher of World Tennis magazine, King's star power and the financial backing …

Pioneer Billie Jean King championed equality in women’s tennis
11 years, 7 months ago

Pioneer Billie Jean King championed equality in women’s tennis

CNN  

Join CNN’s Christianne Amanpour for an exclusive sit-down interview with Billie Jean-King and Elton John on Tuesday. Story highlights Billie Jean King is a 12-time grand slam singles champion American is a famed fighter for equality and women's rights She was the driving force behind the women's WTA Tour Founded the same year she beat Bobby Riggs in famous "Battle …

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