Reading between the lines: a discursive analysis of the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes"
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This article examines the impact Billie Jean King's historic tennis match against Bobby Riggs had on feminism. The author asserts that King's victory over male tennis player Bobby Riggs not only contributed to the professionalization of women's sports, but also empowered the women's liberation movement and catalyzed a cultural shift regarding the politics of gender.
Publication Name: Sociology of Sport Journal
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0741-1235
Year: 2000
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Bobby Bonilla
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Bobby Bonilla of the New York Mets discusses baseball and his career. Bonilla grew up in New York City, and as a free agent has returned to play for the Mets, signing a five-year $29 million contract. Bonilla has previously played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1992
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About a boy
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Haven, victim of the 9/11 attacks is suffering from Crohn disease, an immune disorder of the gastro-intestinal tract. After two weeks of intervenous feeding, he is stable enough for an exploratory endoscopy and colonoscopy to determine the extent of his Crohn's.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2003
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