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Billie Jean King, 100 athletes celebrate 50th anniversary of her Women's Sports Foundation
Billie Jean King started the Women's Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check. She's turned that investment into $100 million US and a half century of helping girls and women achieve their dreams through travel and training grants, local sports programs and mentoring athletes and coaches.
Laila Ali extends legacy of father Muhammad's social activism with Women's Sports Foundation awards
Laila Ali is applauding athletes who speak out about social issues. She thinks her father would, too. Ali was to host the virtual Women's Sports Foundation awards on Wednesday night, recognizing athletes and leaders working toward social justice and racial equality.
'We risked our careers,' Original 9 mark 50 years of women's pro tennis tour
Serena Williams could send a thank-you note to Billie Jean King and eight other players who signed $1 contracts to launch a new women's pro tennis circuit 50 years ago.
Brooke Henderson 1 shot behind women's PGA Championship leader
South Korean Jenny Shin shot a bogey-free, 7-under-66 Thursday for a one-stroke lead over Canada's Brooke Henderson after the opening round at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the second major of the season.