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    Billie Jean King on 50 Years of Progress

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    LAST UPDATED November 07, 2023 | 08:05 am— PUBLISHED November 07, 2023 | 03:26 am
    • As part of Gainbridge’s Parity Week, tennis legend Billie Jean King joins FOS Today to share stories from her impactful career.
    • King devoted her life to equality for all at a young age, culminating in the “Battle of the Sexes” match that drew over 90 million viewers worldwide in 1973.
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    Billie Jean King, who is being honored at Gainbridge’s Parity Week, has made a seismic impact on sports, civil rights, and culture in the U.S. and the world. This week, she’s joining golf and racing legends Annika Sörenstam and Lyn St. James to celebrate and further the causes of creating space and careers for women in sports.

    We also look at issues with the courts designed for the NBA’s midseason tournament and a slew of MLB managers changing teams.
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