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Elliott: Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' triumph still inspiring 50 years later
LA Times via Yahoo Sports· 9 months agoFifty years ago, Billie Jean King won the "Battle of the Sexes," inspiring women to pursue their...
Today in History: September 20, Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in tennis 'battle of the sexes'
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 9 months agoOn Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called “battle of the sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome. In 1519, Portuguese ...
From Britney Spears to Shania Twain: Here Are 10 Funko Pop Collectibles to Buy for Women’s History...
Billboard via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAll products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may...
Billie Jean King Made Women’s Sports History 50 Years Ago at the “Battle of the Sexes”
Biography via Yahoo Sports· 9 months agoBillie Jean King and the “Battle of the Sexes”Getty Images Sometimes, societal change comes in the...
Congressman honors ‘queen of Tejano music’ Selena on House floor
WJZY via Yahoo News· 3 months agoA California Democrat is marking Women’s History Month with a tribute on the House floor to “one of...
How dome homes can help protect against natural disasters
CBS News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoSaint Bernard, Louisiana — Max Begue loves almost everything about living in coastal Louisiana, but...
Today in History: May 13, Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 month agoToday in History Today is Monday, May 13, the 134th day of 2024. There are 232 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously ...
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez: Her Iconic Fashion Moments & Lasting Legacy
InStyle via Yahoo News· 4 months agoIn the vibrant world of music and fashion, few stars shone as brightly as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez,...
Former tennis stars donate money to preserve historic Black student records housed at VSU
The Progress-Index via Yahoo News· 1 year agoETTRICK – Former women’s tennis stars Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss have donated money to...
Roger Brown, a rugged rebounder on Jayhawks’ 1971 Final Four team, dies at age 73
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 8 months agoRoger Brown, a starter on Kansas’ 1971 Final Four team, a squad that went 14-0 in the Big Eight...