Billie Jean King

She is 68 going on 40. Her name is Billie Jean King, and she still hints that a cure to all that ails her beloved sport of tennis can be found in how she did it. "Leave your guts on the court," she says, and she means in life, as well as tennis.  

Tennis legend Billie Jean King doesn't have one simple fix to return the U.S. to tennis prominence, but she does have ideas and inspiration.She is 68 going on 40. Her name is Billie Jean King, and she still hints that a cure to all that ails her beloved sport of tennis can be found in how she did it.  

LOS ANGELES -- She is 68 going on 40. Her name is Billie Jean King, and she still hints that a cure to all that ails her beloved sport of tennis can be found in how she did it. "Leave your guts on the court," she says, and she means in life, as ...  

For a young New York City tennis player, it’s a long — not to mention expensive — road from the neighborhood hard court to playing Arthur Ashe Stadium in late August. But at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing on Saturday, more ...  

Categories: Baseball, TennisTags: Billie Jean King, Philadelphia PhilliesTennis great Billie Jean King threw out the first pitch at today’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. King has owned the Philadelphia Freedoms of World Team Tennis since 1974. (Elton John’s song “Philadelphia Freedom” was written in honor of King, his friend). King was introduced to the crowd as “one of America’s [...](Read more...)  

Green, red or blue -- it doesn't matter what color the clay is when Serena Williams is playing on the surface this season. The 13-time Grand Slam singles champion ran her winning streak to 14 matches after a thoroughly impressive week of clay-court tennis ...  

King has owned the Philadelphia Freedoms of World Team Tennis since 1974. (Elton John’s song “Philadelphia Freedom” was written in honor of King, his friend). King was introduced to the crowd as “one of America’s greatest sports icons ...  

Tennis legend Billie Jean King speaks at the National Press Club in Washington about her efforts to get more children and adults involved in sports and a healthy lifestyle. King is a Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree and the winner of 39 ...  

Hall of Famer and women's tennis pioneer Billie Jean King is asking members of Congress to help the U.S. Tennis Association with community outreach efforts. King is in Washington to meet with lawmakers and further the USTA's efforts to develop local ...  

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hall of Famer and women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King is asking members of Congress to help the U.S. Tennis Association with community outreach efforts. King is in Washington to meet with lawmakers and further the USTA ...  

WASHINGTON — Hall of Famer and women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King is asking members of Congress to help the U.S. Tennis Association with community outreach efforts. King is in Washington to meet with lawmakers and further the USTA’s efforts to ...  

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tennis great Billie Jean King, winner of 39 Grand Slam singles, doubles and mixed doubles tennis titles, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, will announce the U.S. Tennis Association's ...  

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tennis great Billie Jean King, winner of 39 Grand Slam singles, doubles and mixed doubles tennis titles, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, will announce the U.S. Tennis Association's "10 and Under Tennis Initiative" at a...  

For two celebrated gay-rights champions, it was a coincidence they happened to be in Washington the day President Obama voiced his support for same-sex marriage — but a happy coincidence. “It’s been a really great, amazing day,” Cyndi Lauper told us on Wednesday. She dabbed at her dark lashes. “I couldn't have been prouder to be an American. I think my president kicks butt.” Read full article >>  

More >> Billie Jean King takes USTA's case to Congress Billie Jean King takes USTA's case to Congress Hall of Famer and women's tennis pioneer Billie Jean King is asking members of Congress to help the U.S. Tennis Association with community outreach ...  

More >> Billie Jean King takes USTA's case to Congress Billie Jean King takes USTA's case to Congress Hall of Famer and women's tennis pioneer Billie Jean King is asking members of Congress to help the U.S. Tennis Association with community outreach ...  

BloombergDrew Brees, Billie Jean King Find Health in Video GamesBusinessWeekThe friendly competition took place last night at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where the Entertainment Software Association hosted a reception with the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition to promote active video games for young ...NFL QB Drew Brees, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius 'Game' System To Promote ...REVAMP.comDrew Brees Shows Off His...  

Tennis icon Billie Jean King still has a formidable forehand ... Robert Carradine (“Revenge of the Nerds’’), Michael Bowen (“Cabin Fever 2’’), and Jarrod Bunch (“Don King: Only in America’’) will join director Rebekah Chaney ...  

Among those joining the fun are Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Martina Hingis, Virginia Wade, John McEnroe and Aaron Krickstein. The real stars are the honorees, Billie Jean King and the other eight players that took part in the ...  

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Billie Jean King loves sharing the story of how the Women’s Tennis Association began ... to begin a series of women’s professional tournaments. King and the others were protesting inequities in prize money and bonuses at tournaments ...  

The Canadian women’s hockey team will attempt to reclaim a world title with two mottos in mind. One is “pressure is a privilege” and the other is “skill and sandpaper.” The former is borrowed from tennis player Billie Jean King. The latter is the ...  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Billie Jean King loves sharing the story of how the eventual Women’s Tennis Association began. King and the other eight women who forged ahead for a tour and better pay have reunited this weekend in Charleston, S.C., to ...  

All of the players signed up for the 2012 Family Circle Cup are too young to have seen Billie Jean King win the “Battle of the Sexes” or recall the zing of a Peaches Bartkowicz backhand. Appreciation doesn’t have a generation gap.  

King, 68, won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 39 majors overall during her stellar tennis career. In 1973, she defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes,” a game-changing victory for women’s sports watched live by a worldwide ...  

Globe and MailBillie Jean King, rest of women's tennis' original 9 founders reunite at 40th ...Washington PostCHARLESTON, SC — Billie Jean King loves sharing the story of how the Women's Tennis Association began. She's far less comfortable taking all the credit for changing the sports world. King and eight other players broke away from the tennis ...King, original 9 reunite to honor women's tennisSI.comFamily Circle names court after...  

In 1973, she defeated Bobby Riggscq in the “Battle of the Sexescq,” a game-changing victory for women’s sports watched live by a worldwide television audience of 90 million. King went on to found the Women’s Tennis Associationcq and ...  

Mar 27, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Tedmed, an annual gathering of science, medical and technology leaders, announced that Billie Jean King, sports icon and health and social justice advocate, will speak at its conference in Washington ...  

TEDMED, the annual gathering of science, medical and technology leaders, today announced that Billie Jean King, sports icon and health and social justice advocate, will speak at its conference in Washington, D.C. on April 10-13. Named one of the "100 Most ...  

TEDMED, www.TEDMED.com, the annual gathering of science, medical and technology leaders, today announced that Billie Jean King, sports icon and health and social justice advocate, will speak at its conference in Washington, D.C. on April 10-13. Named one ...  

(Eds: Updates with court being named for Billie Jean King in 23rd graf. With AP Photos.) By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Billie Jean King loves sharing the story of how the Women's Tennis Association began. She's far less comfortable taking ...  

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Women's tennis pioneer Billie Jean King had the stadium court at the Family Circle Tennis Center named in her honor. The tournament announced the honor Saturday night during an exhibition celebrating the 40th Family Circle Cup.  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King had the stadium court at the Family Circle Tennis Center named in her honor. The tournament announced the honor Saturday night during an exhibition celebrating the 40th Family Circle ...  

Billie Jean King loves sharing the story of how the Women's Tennis Association began. She's far less comfortable taking all the credit for changing the sports world. King and eight other players broke away from the tennis establishment in 1970, eventually ...  

The Family Circle Cup on Monday welcomed Lisa Ha of Smyrna, Ga ... The event will feature a reunion of the “Original 9” of the WTA, including Billie Jean King and first-ever Family Circle Cup Champion Rosie Casals. Honorary coaches Billie ...  

Justin Bieber has described his song about Mariah Yeater's false paternity accusations as his Billie Jean. Speaking to our American site, JB compared the track, which is due to appear on his upcoming album Believe, to the 1982 Michael Jackson classic.  

Chaka Khan peforms prior to the women's singles final between Vera Zvonareva of Russia and Kim Clijsters of Belguim on day thirteen of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood ...  

Speaking Tuesday night at The Paley Center for Media in New York at a screening co-hosted by Meryl Streep and tennis legend Billie Jean King, Boies said: “How ridiculous and unfair and damaging it is to have a film of this power and importance that is ...  

Haley has lived that philosophy since getting elected in 2010. She spoke at the Family Circle's celebration of the WTA's founding nine players including all-time great Billie Jean King on Daniel Island last Saturday. Two days later, Haley was on hand ...  

Billie Jean King, whose Philadelphia Freedoms of World TeamTennis included Healey in the line-up last season, posted a Twitter message from Healey after saying she was thrilled that he was doing better. “Thanks so much for all the well wishes - It's not ...  

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Billie Jean King loves sharing the story of how the Women's Tennis Association began. She's far less comfortable taking all the credit for changing the sports world. King and eight other players broke away from the tennis establishment ...  

Plastic AstroTurf debuted in 1966 as the first artificial playing surface. The Astrodome hosted the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King, college basketball's "Game of the Century" between Houston and UCLA in 1968 and ...  

She cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 win in third singles over Cardozo’s Arielle John, the pivotal win for No. 1 Goldstein, which edged second-seeded Cardozo, 3-2, for its second straight city title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing.  

Kelby earned a spot in the New York State High School Championships that start at 1 p.m. Thursday at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. Kelby will return to the BTC on Saturday to play Corning's Artem Khrapko to determine the Section ...  

"I do enjoy playing Fed Cup, I love the Fed Cup captains. I loved working with Mary Joe Fernández, I loved working with Zina Garrison and had the privilege of working with Billie Jean King. So it is not an issue of whether I am playing or not, it is more ...  

The Astrodome hosted the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King, college basketball's "Game of the Century" between Houston and UCLA in 1968 and WrestleMania before Katrina forced thousands of people inside in 2005.  

The top-seeded Bearcats improved to 14-2 overall with the CUNY Conference semifinal playoff victory over the fourth-seeded Dolphins at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Nicholas Zikos and Daniel Ursomanno scored CSI’s ...  

After prevailing with a 4-2 win over the University of Hartford in the America East quarterfinals at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Friday, the Boston University men’s tennis team lost its semifinal matchup with Binghamton ...  

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The Bryant University women's tennis team cruised to a 7-0 sweep against Manhattan on Saturday afternoon in a neutral-site match played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. The Bulldogs improve to ...  

The tournament named its stadium court for tennis great and pioneer Billie Jean King, who was on court during Williams' trophy ceremony. King and members of the Original 9 players, who defied the tennis establishment to form the first women's ...  

Billie Jean King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974 to tackle these disparities. At the onset, the foundation served as advocates for Title IX and women in sports. It also primarily focused on making sure women had access to sports ...  

But anyone doubting its necessity need only consider two examples: Billie Jean King, and Susie Atwood. King, a trailblazer to the core, was Sports Illustrated’s first-ever female Sportsman of the Year (an honor she received in 1972), and is a ...  

The club has helped launch the careers of Long Beach greats like Billie Jean King and Misty May-Treanor, funded tournaments, and kept struggling programs afloat. But in that time, no single donation has been bigger than the one handed out to ...  

I always remember the terrific quote from tennis legend Billie Jean King dealing with emotions. She said: “Champions make the necessary adjustments to overcome.” Seven very profound resilient words that especially focus on our attitude and ...  

Charlie!" Manuel thought a ball had been foul tipped. NOTES: Tennis great Billie Jean King threw out the first pitch. … Lee collided with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt in the first while trying to make a play on a base hit. Both were briefly down.  

In contrast, I was pleasantly surprised by the interviews with Billie Jean King and Katie Couric. It put them in a new light for me, and I was impressed by their transforming their personal pain and struggles (LGBT issues and colon cancer ...  

After almost two decades of highly literate profiles (of Bill Russell, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, Bobby Knight, et al.), a Mexican billionaire convinced him to become the first (and only) editor of the short-lived sports tabloid the ...  

Days after Bill Ackman won control of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP), the nation’s second-largest railway, he was at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center trying to control his backhand against Wall Street’s biggest hitters.  

Billie Jean King wasn't bashful about her opinion on the state of tennis during a quaint meet-and-greet for the new Orange County Breakers at the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa Tuesday night. She said tennis, mainly men's, is great globally ...  

Days after Bill Ackman won control of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP), the nation’s second-largest railway, he was at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center trying to control his backhand against Wall Street’s biggest hitters.  

In a look a few of the 13 sections hosting these events, it appears that the Eastern Section Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has the largest number of applicants so far at 74. For more details, call (610 ...  

We had to make it OK for them to be active. Those were much scarier times for females in sports." —Billie Jean King What Title IX has done is pretty damned remarkable, from girls' sports programs at every level of education to the ...