. >> billie jean king? >> the greatest ever. i mean the most amazing individual-- >> without pause? >> oh, she-- >> you just said "the greatest ever." >> yeah. she's the greatest ever because she encompasses everything. she's a motivator, an innovator. she's a leader. the godmother of tennis, in my opinion. what she's done for women in general-- not just in tennis-- and she founded the wta tour. but what she has done and continues to do for little girls in the world-- it's not just about america-- but to empower women overall, to make them realize that they can be whoever they want to be and be the best at it, it's just amazing. >> arthur ashe? >> humble. humanitarian. a leader. amazing athlete. and missed. >> tell me about the program you run in harlem and how important that is to you. >> you know, the harlem junior tennis and education program is how i got to new york. and-- you know i'm-- i'm in my tenth year there now, it's about providing kids an opportunity to be better individuals. not just better tennis players but better citizens. and so we're not only creating champions on

. ♪ >> tryouts were yesterday at the billie jean king tennis center.the requirement is 14 and older and athletic i thought i'm going to try out. i went. all the all the reporters in new york and new jersey went in the morning. i went at 3:00 when registration started register myself as a tryout. excited. i five. cap. we get this. >> i had to do some judging of my own of other people styles. >> pick up the pace. one down. >> think fast. >> the three requirements you need that you will be evaluated were catching throwing and running. helio. ready? problem is i ran cross-country nor will i ever claim to be. clicks you are super hot. >> it's kind of a a requirement. >> what do you think of a so far? >> on super and super hot, too? all right. thanks dude. the pink shoe in. and that turned out happened was that i got the top spot and they made me the u.s. open photo provided by apollo. that really. but i did put it on. what it would feel like if i did get it. >> you got a good throw. winding up. it is pretty good. >> does not differentiate between the two cl

snv step is great billy jean king and evon lepdle attended assistance in healthcare benefit and amy roebuckah bloomquist. the event raises money to help families undergoing cancer treatment. >> time for a check on sports. jeff skversky is here and joel embiib knew was a risk and it's a bad setback. >> it's the gamele you take with a guy with a major foot injury. talk about big time trouble for the sixers. big man stress fracture in his right foot is not healing as well as anticipated for now they're shutting down his rehab and doing court work. they're determining how to proceed with his foot. this could potentially require another surgery. third overall back in last year's draft set out all of last season and was making progress with incense on the court workouts. you can all but rule out seeing anymore in the summer league. >> what can brown do you for you whatever it is phillies will take it. they're worst seem in baseball and desperate for help. they're finally bringing back don brown. brown started season on disabled list with achilles injury and since spent the last six weeks in aaa w

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fans and it was part of promotion by the philadelphia freedom tennis team which is owned by one billy jean king. >> if eagles fans had concerns about the offensive line well those concerns have reached a new level tonight. >> yeah of course, they got the rid of todd herremans and now efrain and protecting the knee is crucial. you have to wonder about the line. chip kelly dumped nine starters and three pro bowlers evan the latest to the source the out. eagles released all pro guard. he was upset from his contract for quite sometime. an effort to get more money, mathis gets voluntary off season workouts and was exploreing a trade. it didn't work. allen bashry is expected to fill the void. >>> lebron james has been king of nba finals scoring most points in history through three games so how do you stop anymore many game four. former sixer aaron mckie said the only way to stop himle him. therapy started going head first house because lebron james could cut his head and walk away are a headache. he's a warrior. station in the game and gets a kiss from mind and here you go 3rd quarter fighting throug

speakers included tennis legend and act wrist billy jean king, among 14 special guests receiving honorary> and a very special honor for philadelphia a's favorite little leaguers, "eyewitness news" at crystal tea room in center city where taney dragons received 2015 john wanamaker at let ache ward. philadelphia sports congress recognized the team for accomplishments on the team this honor has been awarded to athletes teams organizations since 1961. >> it is an award that means a lot. a lot of legend have got then award before and for us to just get this award now it is unbelievable. >> last summer of course, taney dragons captivated the city during their incredible run for the little league world series title. they were two wins away from the u.s. championship. >>> a montgomery county man is preparing to leave for pittsburgh for the weekend by foot he will join walkers leaving from center city on sunday for pennsylvania hero walk. "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch reports. >> reporter: michael rig has been walk ago lot lately so he is well aware of his limits. >> i don't do downhills

signifies a snapshot of our culture at this time and whether these people fought cancer inequality billie jean king fighting for women's rights michael sam fighting for the rights of the gay athlete, the first openly gay nfl player to be drafted by the national hockey league whatever the case it may be it takes us to this place and it's a snapshot i believe, of where we are as a country and sports as a huge part of our culture. so the fact that she will be honored at the espys is a fascinating turn in this story. >> christine, debra always a pleasure. thanks so much. >> can i just note all of his children will be on the stage with him at the espys which is exactly the message that caitlin jenner wants to share. >> the whole world will be watching. thank you. now bring in elaine the host of pbs in focus with eden lane. how are you? >> great, don. thanks for having me back again. >> of course. we've heard caitlin say bruce was always living a line. soon as the "vanity fair" cover comes out, is caitlin free now? >> well from her own lips she's free. and isn't that a beautiful thing to be able to say f

the university also award warding 14 honorary degrees one of them going to tennis legend billy jean king delivering the commence many address today for the new graduates. tennis great ending her speech by serving tennis balls into the audience. so definitely a memorable commencement address. >>> absolutely. skyfox over levittown today capturing incredible tribute to our country's fallen you're looking at more than 65,000 american flags placed at the false township park. each of them representing americans killed or missing in action during the vietnam war. the flags were placed in the same size and shape of the vietnam veterans memorial wall in washington. dc. >> children's hospital of philadelphia raising money for cancer research today. all part of their 12th annual alex'ss lemonade stand event. over 30 let me made stands set up throughout the hospital. some of them at chop satellite offices as well. officials also say using the day is one to honor their own dr. garrett was awarded the picture of hope. he is a pediatric oncologist and neuroblastoma researcher honored for his outstandin

as their family and friend watched with pride, speakers, included tennis legend and activist billy jean king the special guests who received honorary degrees. >>> and, speaking of the new work force hundreds of people attend a job fair hoping to land a position in the new shopping center. 800 jobs are up for grab. "eyewitness news" reporter cleve bryan has details from gloucesterep, some people walk out of here with jobs. >> reporter: just the news hundreds of people were hoping to hear for the soon to open gloucester premium outlets. >> there are a lot of jobs, a lot of people looking for positions and hopefully i can get one. >> reporter: so many people it is hard to find places to lean on to fill out applications. >>> represent from 63 spots like nike and levi did on the spot interviews. outlets on robert kelly drive in gloucester township are on scheduled to open august 13th. once complete there will be 90 brand and about 800 employees to help the bargain shoppers. >> this area was a slam dunk. we really targeted it because it was right off the highway and in the prime location, close to

billy jean king publicly supported her.d, was uncertain whether she should be allowed in the tour. others worried men would transition and dominate or change's women's tournament. renee's lawsuit, richards v. united states tennis association met the supreme court where the judge ruled this person is now a female and a gender test was grossly unfair. she had to be allowed to play in the 197 7 u.s. open. she did and lost in the first round but made it to the doubles final where she lost to a tandem. how she played however, is immaterial. she was included. and at that moment the universe of women in sports expanded to include a transgender woman and critically that universe did not implode. renee reached number 20 in the wta rankings that year and played until 1981 but nowadays she looks back on her inclusion into pro sports with different eyes. she said "maybe not even i should have been allowed to play on the women's tour. maybe i should have knuckled under and said that's one thing i can't have as my newfound right in being