Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor
Billie Jean King Serves Another Historical First For Women With Congressional Gold Medal
Upon President Joe Biden signing the award into legislation, Billie Jean King became the first individual woman athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Billie Jean King Explains How Athletes Can Win Off the Court
On The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, the tennis icon describes how more than 50 years after changing the game, she’s still all in on women’s sports.
Cal State LA Unveils Statue Honoring Billie Jean King
Tennis legend and social justice advocate Billie Jean King was honored with a statue unveiling at her alma mater, Cal State LA, on Wednesday.
Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, she announced in an Instagram post on Friday.
Back to school with Billie Jean King: Trailblazer honored with statue at Cal State LA
Call the afternoon at Cal State LA, Back to School with Billie Jean. King was present to unveil a statue of herself, created by Brian Hanlon, a prominent sculptor who’s also made sculptures of such notables as civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal.
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to recognize King for “a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.”
Tennis legend Billie Jean King honored with statue at Cal State L.A.
Cal State L.A. honored tennis legend Billie Jean King on Wednesday with the unveiling of a statue dedicated to the equal rights icon.
Billie Jean King makes history as the first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in United States history.
Cal State LA unveils statue in honor of tennis legend Billie Jean King
Long Beach tennis legend — and iconic advocate for gender equality — Billie Jean King received yet another honor on Wednesday, Oct. 2, this time at Cal State Los Angeles.
Billie Jean King becomes first solo female athlete to win Congressional Gold Medal
King also became the sixth athlete to win both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The bill to honor King, the tennis Hall of Famer and activist, passed unanimously in the Senate and then in the House of Representatives.
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Australia’s Junior Billie Jean King Cup team bound for finals
Top juniors Renee Alame, Ava Beck and Koharu Nishikawa will represent Australia at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup ...
‘Athletes For Harris’: Magic Johnson, Candace Parker, Billie Jean King Among Sports Stars Campaigning For Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris' campaign has announced the launch of "Athletes For Harris," with multiple sports legends joining the cause.
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Sports Icon Billie Jean King Sends Strong Message to Caitlin Clark After WNBA Rookie Season
Tennis legend Billie Jean King took note of some of Clark's biggest achievements in her first WNBA season, and, on Saturday, ...