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Listen to SBJ’s most popular podcast, Morning Buzzcast, where Austin Karp opens the week expecting record viewership for the AFC Championship game, sharing stunning global numbers for the NBA’s tilt in Paris, taking an in-depth look at the NBA All-Star Game and more.
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Tonight in Unpacks: Billie Jean King was a force on the tennis court, and she parlayed that success and her partnership with Ilana Kloss into becoming a driving force in the growth and promotion of women’s sports for decades. And as SBJ’s Rob Schaefer reports in this week’s cover story, King and Kloss have no plans on slowing down.
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In King’s eyes, there is too much yet to be conquered to ride off into the sunset. She has an unrelenting energy to continue, in her words, moving the ball forward while she’s here, so that it can continue rolling once she’s gone, as SBJ’s Rob Schaefer reports in the cover story for this week’s magazine. Coverage of King and Kloss’ legendary partnership includes:
Also tonight:Billie Jean King has every reason to stop and reflect on her successes. The 81-year-old’s achievements speak for themselves (such as her 39-time Grand Slam wins). Her impact spans multiple generations. Both extend well beyond sports.But sit with her a while, and the passion that has made her a resonant leader for so long is palpable. King and her longtime partner and spouse, Ilana Kloss, now have their heads down and hands in as many buckets as ever: minority ownership of the Dodgers, Sparks and Angel City in L.A.; leadership roles stewarding the PWHL and Billie Jean King Cup; and continuing as the guiding hands of the five-decade-old Women’s Sports Foundation and ever-evolving Billie Jean King Enterprises.
