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Tennis legend Billie Jean King, 82, set to graduate college

39-time Grand Slam winner attended California State University, Los Angeles from 1961 through 1964, before leaving to pursue a career in tennis

The Independent UK

Scrubs star John C. McGinley reveals only reason he joined Battle of the Sexes with Steve Carell

John C. McGinley was happy to take on a "tiny role" in 2017's Battle of the Sexes, which starred Steve Carell and Emma Stone.

BANG Premier

Aryna Sabalenka Sent Blunt Message to Critics Amid ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Controversy

The world No. 1 didn't understand why anybody was criticizing her exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.

Sports Illustrated

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Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka but Battle of the Sexes veers too close to circus

Nick Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 against Aryna Sabalenka in an intriguing Dubai contest with celebrity interruptions

The Guardian - UK

Battle of the Sexes: Nick Kyrgios overcomes Aryna Sabalenka in controversial exhibition

Exhibition was being played for first time since 1992

Evening Standard

Battle of the Sexes LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios result, latest updates and reaction

Exhibition took place for first time since 1992

Evening Standard

Battle of the Sexes is the sequel no one wanted. Why is the BBC indulging such an ugly spectacle?

Comment: This week’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is a far cry from Billie Jean King’s trailblazing match 50 years ago – an unwanted sequel that’s a giant leap backwards for the sport

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Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka rules: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to use modified court and serve limit

Sabalenka will defend a smaller side of the court and both players will be limited to one serve each during the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition

The Independent UK

Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it

In an event billed as tennis’s latest “Battle of the Sexes,” Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will take on Nick Kyrgios, who’s currently ranked No. 673 on the men’s tour, on Dec. 28, 2025, in Dubai.

The Conversation

Nick Kyrgios Explodes Amid Backlash Over 'Battle of the Sexes' Match With Aryna Sabalenka

Nick Kyrgios fires back at critics of his Battle of the Sexes match with Aryna Sabalenka as coaches and legends question its impact.

International Business Times UK

Billie Jean King says latest ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is ‘just not the same’ as famous 1973 win

King defeated Bobby Riggs in a politically-charged contest over 50 years ago and spoke about the latest exhibition between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios

The Independent UK

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defended her much-criticised 'Battle of the Sexes' match with Nick Kyrgios, insisting it won't damage women's tennis.

AAP

Battle of the Sexes review – tennis’s most famous match becomes kitschy, pacey opera

Tenor Nicky Spence was the comic ringleader in this all-singing all-dancing Hollywood-ready work that was anything but subtle

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: champions, challengers, scorers, Ashes and Traitors

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, baseball, cricket, hockey, boxing, tennis and baseball?

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Evening Standard

‘Battle of the Sexes’ rules: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios format explained

Top-ranked Belarusian takes on former men’s Grand Slam finalist in controversial clash

AAP

Kyrgios to play female No.1 in Battle of the Sexes show

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka are to star in the latest man-v-woman tennis match, Kyrgios following several notable Australians in doing so.

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ start time and how to watch controversial tennis exhibition

Sabalenka and Kyrgios will meet in a modern-day ‘Battle of the Sexes’ in Dubai

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka excited for proposed Battle of the Sexes clash with Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios and Sabalenka are intending to stage a repeat of the famous clash between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

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“My Mom And Dad In 1973”: 99 Striking Pics From People’s Lives In The 70s

What do the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs tennis match, Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon,” and the opening of the London Bridge have in common? The post “My Mom And Dad In 1973”: 99 Striking Pics From People’s Lives In The 70s first appeared on Bored Panda.

Sports Illustrated

The Difference-Makers: Sports Illustrated Reflects on International Women’s Day 2024

The annual event is a time to celebrate women's achievements and call to action efforts for gender equity and inclusion worldwide.

The Independent UK

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress

Billie Jean King’s victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond

Evening Standard

Love all: our pick of the best tennis films after Wimbledon season

From mockumentaries to rom-coms, there’s a whole host of smashing tennis films

The Hindu

From fighting for equal pay to advocating queer rights, women’s tennis has always been a step ahead of other sports

Women’s tennis is a beacon for the rest of the sporting universe when it comes to gender equality in today’s world. Read the full story by subscribing to The Hindu.

The Independent UK

Q&A: Billie Jean King on Title IX's 50th anniversary

It's the 50th anniversary of Title IX

Sports Illustrated

‘Battle of the Sexes’ Match Was Tricky to Photograph

Neil Leifer details his effort to cover the iconic event.

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