billie jean king

The former first lady spoke on the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the U.S. Open, honoring tennis legend and equal pay advocate Billie Jean King.
"The media still play an important role in the telling of our story," the former tennis great tweeted of the superstar's decision to refuse interviews.
The tennis legend argues Williams is still treated differently than male athletes are.
Billie Jean King is among those who agree that Williams was the victim of a double standard.
Tennis legend calls French Open dictates about Serena Williams' clothing disrespectful.
Gibson was the first African-American to win the Grand Slam title.
"Battle of The Sexes," which hits theaters on Friday, recounts the match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973. King defeated Riggs, but that wasn't the only time a woman won over a man in sports.
Emma Stone and Steve Carell play Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in this timely period dramedy.
The actors play tennis medalists Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King.