Archive: billie-jean-king
President Barack Obama intended the appointment of tennis legend Billie Jean King as one of two United States delegates for the Winter Olympics in Sochi as a clear message of contempt for Russia’s anti-gay legislation. Now sadly King will not be able to attend...
Louise Brough Clapp, the United States tennis star who was unquestionably one of the sport’s true legends, winning 35 Grand Slam titles in the 1940’s and ‘50’s, has died at the age of 90.
Tennis Hall of Famer Louise Brough Clapp, a former world No. 1 player and the winner of 35 major titles, has died. Brough Clapp, who was 90 years old, passed away at home with her family in Vista, Calif. on February 3, following a brief illness.
The tennis family from all over the world of tennis attended the prestigious Lawn Tennis Writers' Annual Awards lunch on December 3rd
The Women’s Tennis Association announced that World No. 2 Victoria Azarenka is the recipient of the 2013 Diamond ACES Award for the second consecutive year.
Billie Jean King celebrated her 70th birthday last weekend at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with her close friend Elton John, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf among the 200 attendees.
On this day 40 years ago Billie Jean King played Bobby Riggs. It was sold as the battle of the sexes. It was quite an extravaganza. Elton John couldn't haves staged BJK better if he had produced the show himself.
Top-ranked American John Isner, 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and rising U.S. stars Vicky Duval and Taylor Townsend have been added to the lineup for Mylan WTT Smash Hits.
Novak Djokovic and Li Na will compete in a friendly "battle of the sexes" in the run-up to next week's the China Open for bragging rights during the autumn Asian tennis season on the ATP and WTA Tours.
Tennis Canada announced that Billie Jean King, Pete Sampras and Tennis Canada chief operating officer Derek Strang will be inducted into the Rogers Cup Hall of Fame
Roger Federer loves to compete. He loves the roar of the crowd. He loves that he and Rafa share a respectful rivalry.
Wimbledon champion Murray is beginning to think more seriously about prospects that could be used as a platform to raise even more money for charity.
First off huge congrats to our buddies Bob and Mike Bryan and their family and team,even head babysitter auntie Elena of Apple.
Both will formally be inducted into the USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame in a ceremony to take place December 6, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Andy Roddick Foundation has announced plans for a 10,600 square-foot sport and learning center in East Austin
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