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Disney’s 2026 upfront spotlighted the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Bowl streaming on Disney+ in October, featured a Billie Jean King appearance, and laid out a broad slate across Disney’s brands (Dancing with the Stars, Marvel/Disney+, FX, Hulu) with new ad-tech and partnership emphasis, signaling a focus on cross-brand reach and sponsorships.
THR’s Sundance 2026 critics’ wrap selects 15 favorites spanning provocative narratives and illuminating documentaries—from Olivia Wilde’s I Want Your Sex and The Invite to Gaza doctors in American Doctor, Harlem history in Once Upon a Time in Harlem, and portraits of Billie Jean King, Salman Rushdie, and more—showcasing a broad spectrum of bold storytelling, political insight, and cinematic craft.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King has urged WNBA players to avoid hostility and cheap shots towards rookie Caitlin Clark, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and the positive impact Clark has on the league's growth and popularity.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King draws parallels between the impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA and Chris Evert on tennis, emphasizing the importance of supporting rising stars to elevate the sport. King praises Clark's leadership and the increased attention on the WNBA, urging players to maintain sportsmanship and capitalize on this pivotal moment for women's basketball.
Minnesota has won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League by defeating Boston 3-0 in game five of the series, with goals from Liz Schepers, Michela Cava, and Kendall Coyne Schofield. The trophy was presented by tennis legend Billie Jean King, and Taylor Heise was named playoff MVP. The league, which has six teams, is owned by the Mark Walter Group.
Billie Jean King was revealed as the Royal Hen on Season 10, Episode 5 of "The Masked Singer." King performed "Philadelphia Freedom" as her final song before being unmasked. The panelists made guesses including Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda, but Ken Jeong correctly guessed Billie Jean King. The episode also featured performances by Hawk, Husky, and Tiki.
Billie Jean King, the tennis Hall of Famer and activist, is set to be nominated for the Congressional Gold Medal, becoming the first female individual athlete to receive the honor. Three U.S. senators will introduce a bill to award King the medal, recognizing her role as a driving force behind the creation of the women's pro tour and equal prize money for men and women. King's victory in the historic "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs 50 years ago was a milestone moment for women's equality in sports and beyond.
Billie Jean King reflects on her historic "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs, revealing that Riggs admitted underestimating her skills after she defeated him. The match, which took place in 1973, was a pivotal moment for King and the women's rights movement. King's victory not only altered the course of her life and career but also inspired self-confidence in women and influenced figures like former President Barack Obama in how they raised their daughters. King's impact extends beyond tennis, as she emphasizes the importance of passing the torch to the next generation of female athletes.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King criticized Florida's "Parental Rights in Education" law, which bans teachers from giving classroom instruction on "sexual orientation" or "gender identity" in kindergarten through third grade. King, who was one of the first athletes to come out as gay, expressed her support for inclusion and being welcoming to everyone. The DeSantis administration is looking into expanding the law to grades K-12, which has garnered massive debate. King commented that it's important to have people who think differently and that's how you really win.