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Max Robertson was a pioneer of BBC Television broadcasting who won wide acclaim for his lively and engaging commentaries of the Wimbledon tennis championships. Full Article at Times Online
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King was one of the greatest tennis players of her generation, winning 129 singles tournaments—including 12 Grand Slams—and 27 women’s and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles. Full Article at Finding Dulcinea
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► Today is Sunday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2009. There are 39 days left in the year. ► Today’s birthdays: Movie director Arthur Hiller is 86. Actor Robert Vaughn is 77. Actor Michael Callan is 74. Actor Allen Garfield is 70. Full Article at Boston Globe
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This could be inneresting! Steven Spielberg and Stephen King are joining forces to develop a series based on King's recently released thriller, The Dome. Dreamworks TV has optioned the book and will market it as a limited event series for cable. Full Article at Perez Hilton
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A tribute to a personal heroine who celebrates her 66th birthday on 22nd November. What was it about one particular woman, wielding her wooden racket in the black and white world of 1960s television, that imprinted itself in this fan’s memory? Full Article at Bleacher Report
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Tennis returns to Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 1st! See the Grand Slam Champions battle it out for the Billie Jean King Cup. One-set singles semifinals followed by a best-of-three-set final for $1.2 million in prize money. Full Article at Madison Square Garden | Official Site
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NEW YORK (AP) ― Today is Sunday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2009. There are 39 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot to death while riding in a motorcade in Dallas. Texas Gov. Full Article at CBS 5
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I've always thought that Billie Jean King was an accidental rebel. By that, I mean circumstances pushed her into pioneer roles as a spokesperson for women athletes and gays. King is not innately anti-authoritian. Quite the contrary. Full Article at New York Daily News
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I had heard at the US Open that the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center in New York was going to become a National Training Center, and today the USTA made the official announcement, which can be found here. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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According Billie Jean King, who was chosen Woman of the Year in 2006, Serena Williams is a Woman of the Year because: “When most people would falter, she is able to raise her game a level, and that’s what you look for in champions. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Ranked 18th in the world Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium reacts after a point against Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine during day ten of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, .. Full Article at National Post
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Annie Oakley hit the stage in 1882, hitting her targets from all angles, and three years later joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Full Article at Investor's Business Daily
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Serena Williams poses with her new book 'Queen of the Court' during a book signing at Harrods department store on November 2, 2009 in London, England. Full Article at Times Live South Africa
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"When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present" (Little, Brown and Company, 480 pages, $27.99), by Gail Collins: In 1960, a secretary named Lois Rabinowitz was reprimanded by a New York City judge for... Full Article at KansasCity.com
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The book is full of anecdotes that show that change didn't come easy. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat
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You'd expect Atlanta's leading mayoral candidate, Mary Norwood, to employ Barack Obama's campaign themes of "hope and change" to sway a largely democratic electorate. It appears to be working as polls show Norwood's lead is solid. Full Article at Black Voices | Blogs
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DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 01: A general view showing the outside of centre court prior to the Womens final during the Sony Ericsson Championships at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex on November 1, 2009 in Doha, Qatar. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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There are many ways to see the US Open tennis tourney in New York. When do you attend the two-week event—beginning, middle or end? Where do you stay — near the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the borough of Queens or in Manhattan? Full Article at About Queens, NY
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INDIAN WELLS — Billie Jean King said she's heard about the drug revelation by Andre Agassi in his book, but is reluctant to comment on it. However, King said Agassi is a friend and she wholly supports him. Full Article at MyDesert.com | The Desert Sun
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Legendary tennis player and co-founder of World Team Tennis Billie Jean King is expected to conduct a free clinic at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Avenue. The clinic will be on Court No. 9. Full Article at MyDesert.com | The Desert Sun
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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) embraces tennis champion Billie Jean King after presenting her with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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Tennis player Billie Jean King arrives at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009.
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King arrives for the Nelson Mandela Day Concert at Radio City Music Hall, Saturday, July 18, 2009, in New York.
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Former US Olympic gymnast Domique Dawes (L), Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett (2nd R) and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan (2nd L) listen to US tennis legend Billie Jean King (R) during a roundtable discussion to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX, which calls for the end...
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Former US Olympic gymnast Domique Dawes (L), Senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett (2nd R) and US tennis legend Billie Jean King (R) listen to US Education Secretary Arne Duncan (2nd L) during a roundtable discussion to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX, which calls for the end...
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WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Former tennis champion Billie Jean King (R) speaks during an event to mark the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House June 23, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Former tennis champion Billie Jean King (5th L) celebrates as White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (4th L) speaks during an event to mark the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House June 23...
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King, right, accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, center, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at an event marking the 37t...
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King, right, accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, center, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at an event marking the 37t...
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John McEnroe, left, and Billie Jean King, right, join Amanda Korba, dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume, for a U.S. Tennis Association promotional event on a barge in the Hudson River in New York, Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
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Serena Williams gets a kiss from Billie Jean King (R) as she is presented the Billie Jean King Cup after beating her sister Venus to win the BNP Paribas Showdown tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (C) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (C) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (L) reacts as former U.S. President Bill Clinton makes remarks while honoring her in ceremonies during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (L) reacts as former President Bill Clinton makes remarks while honoring her in ceremonies during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) reacts after hugging former U.S. President Bill Clinton in ceremonies honoring her during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) hugs former U.S. President Bill Clinton in ceremonies honoring her during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.
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NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.
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NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.
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NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.
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Former President Bill Clinton, right, speaks during a ceremony honoring Billie Jean King, left, and her accomplishments, Monday, March 2, 2009, during the Billie Jean King Cup tennis exhibition at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Former President Bill Clinton and tennis great Billie Jean King pose for photographers during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.
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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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