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Jackie Robinson Museum opens in New York after years of planning

Rachel Robinson, who turned 100 on July 19, watched the half-hour outdoor celebration from a wheelchair in the 80-degree heat, then cut a ribbon to cap a project launched in 2008.

Chicago Sun-Times

Q&A with Candace Parker on her Title IX documentary, media future and being an icon: ‘If I had come a generation before, my life could look a lot different’

CHICAGO — The opening montage of Candace Parker’s Title IX documentary features clips of her playing career from Naperville (Ill.) Central to Tennessee to the Los Angeles Sparks to the Chicago Sky.

Chicago Tribune

Brittney Griner, Dick Vitale are centers of attention at the ESPYS

The annual awards ceremony also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Emotional tributes paid to Sue Barker as she retires from presenting Wimbledon

Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Billie Jean King among those celebrating former champion as ‘simply the best’

The Guardian - UK

Novak Djokovic relieved to win before 11pm curfew after late start at Wimbledon

Play did not start for the day on Centre Court until 2.24pm, due to a centenary celebration.

The Independent UK

Former Wimbledon champions line up on Centre Court to celebrate centenary

Billie Jean King, Roger Federer, Björn Borg and Venus Williams among 26 tennis legends to mark occasion

The Guardian - UK

Sue Barker breaks down in tears at Wimbledon as colleague John McEnroe leads tributes

Wimbledon legend Sue Barker couldn't hide her emotion as tennis star John McEnroe told her the players would be 'lost without her' as she retires from commentating on the tournament

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Sue Barker in tears as emotional tribute is paid before her Wimbledon farewell

BBC tennis icon Sue Barker was celebrated on Centre Court as she prepares to step down from leading the coverage of Wimbledon following the conclusion of the 2022 tournament

Daily Mirror

Grand slam greats mark Wimbledon Centre Court centenary

Twenty-six previous champions, including Sir Andy Murray, Venus Williams and Billie Jean King, took to the grass in a short ceremony ahead of play.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Wimbledon celebrates 100 years of Centre Court with past champions

Almost 30 former winners of the singles championships returned to SW19 to mark the occasion.

The Independent UK

Centre Court gives Roger Federer standing ovation during centenary celebration

Nearly 30 former champions took part in a parade on Centre Court to mark the anniversary.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2010 – Serena Williams storms to 13th slam title at Wimbledon

The American has won 23 grand slam singles titles in her illustrious career.

The Independent UK

From Diana to Meghan: 18 photos of the royal family at Wimbledon

Princess Diana’s Wimbledon style was unparalleled

The Independent UK

‘It means so much’: Celebrities share their abortion stories after Roe v Wade

The US Supreme Court ended almost 50 years of constitutional protection for women by overtuning Roe v Wade. Celebrities shared their stories in response.

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'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

Peanuts was a place where female athletes saw their presence on the playing field explicitly supported.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s hope for next 50 years of Title IX is more women in leadership roles

Mayor, first lady Eshleman announced Chicago Title IX week is coming in July

ABC News

WNBA, NWSL, athletes react after United States Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade

Sports leagues and high-profile athletes are speaking out against the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 50-year-old abortion law decision.

The Independent UK

Athletes react to the Supreme Court's abortion decision

U.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe is among a group of leading sports figures who have expressed anger over the Supreme Court’s decision to strip the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion, decrying an erosion of rights that women have had for a generation

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Los Angeles Times

WNBA players, sports legends react to Supreme Court’s abortion decision

LOS ANGELES — Anger, frustration and broken heart emojis began filling the Twitter and Instagram feeds of athletes on Friday morning.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: Billie Jean King on how Title IX went from near 'accident' to life-changing force

LOS ANGELES — Nowhere in the lone sentence that comprises Title IX, the 1972 law that forbids discrimination, denial of benefits or exclusion on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal financial assistance, does the word "sports" appear.

The Independent UK

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

It's the 50th anniversary of Title IX

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Title IX pioneer honored - Roll Call

Billie Jean King, right, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi attend a portrait unveiling ceremony for the late Hawaii Rep. Patsy Mink in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

‘Battle of the Sexes’ Match Was Tricky to Photograph

Neil Leifer details his effort to cover the iconic event.

Sports Illustrated

50 Years of Title IX: The Defining Moments of Women’s Sports

From the bill’s inception to the U.S. women’s national team’s equal pay settlement, a timeline of the growth (and the hurdles) within women’s sports so far.

The Independent UK

Billie Jean King receives France's Legion of Honor award

Tennis legend and LGBTQ rights activist Billie Jean King has received France’s highest civilian award

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