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Skiing icon Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait of himself to fund music education programs in Colorado. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's Western-themed magazine cover will support young musicians in Steamboat Springs.
Legendary ski racer Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait from his American Express campaign to fund music education for Colorado children. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's iconic Western-style photo will support programs teaching thousands of young musicians.
Former racing driver Billy Monger is training for the 2028 Paralympic triathlon, two years after breaking the Ironman record for double amputees. The 26-year-old is working on innovative prosthetics that can handle swimming, cycling, and running in one competition.
At 82, Billie Jean King continues inspiring not just with her historic tennis victories, but with something rarer: her ability to befriend former opponents and build bridges across divides. The champion who defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" later became his friend, modeling a path toward reconciliation our world desperately needs.
Pop star Billie Eilish sparked debate over eating meat, but her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour quietly funded 7.7 million plant-based meals for people experiencing homelessness. Her family's nonprofit also diverted 5 million pounds of food from landfills while making sustainability accessible to fans.
A British tennis team missing its top four players just pulled off a stunning upset in Melbourne, defeating Australia 3-1 to punch their ticket to September's Billie Jean King Cup finals. The win marks the third straight year Team GB has reached the prestigious eight-nation tournament.
Country star Billy Ray Cyrus overcame life-threatening sepsis and vocal paralysis in 2024, inspired by his young grandson's first words to him. The 64-year-old is releasing his first album in over a decade and has reconnected with his family.
After decades of gaining and losing dramatic amounts of weight for movies, Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton says he's done punishing his body for Hollywood. The actor's decision prioritizes long-term health over short-term career demands.
The graphic designer behind the legendary Jurassic Park cover started his career as an entry-level assistant with just a portfolio and a dream. Four decades later, Chip Kidd proves that finding your creative path doesn't require being the most talented artist in the room.
The first rugby league player ever knighted, Sir Billy Boston blazed trails both on and off the field, becoming a unifying force who broke barriers and inspired generations. His story proves how sports can bring communities together and create lasting change.
Sir Billy Boston became the first rugby league player ever knighted in 2025, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's greatest athletes. The Cardiff-born legend scored 478 tries in 488 games and broke barriers for black athletes in post-war Britain.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King walked across the stage at 82 to receive her bachelor's degree, 65 years after first enrolling at Cal State LA. The first in her family to graduate college, she hopes her journey inspires others to pursue their dreams at any age.
English football has banned concrete perimeter walls around pitches following the death of 21-year-old Billy Vigar, who died from a brain injury after colliding with a wall during a match. The safety change will protect thousands of players across England's football leagues.
In 1944, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and jazz's biggest stars performed at New York's Metropolitan Opera House for the first time ever, raising $650,000 in war bonds. The groundbreaking concert brought a once-discriminated genre to America's most prestigious stage.
A young British tennis team, missing its four top-ranked players, just pulled off a stunning upset against Australia to reach the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic and her teammates proved that heart and depth matter more than rankings.
Great Britain's underdog tennis squad clinched a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup finals with a stunning 3-1 victory over Australia, despite missing their top four ranked players. The team's depth and determination proved doubters wrong.
Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic announced her arrival on the world stage with a stunning straight-sets victory over Australia's top player in the Billie Jean King Cup. The teenage underdog's fearless performance proves age is just a number in professional tennis.
Just months after winning the US Open junior title, British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic will represent Great Britain in her first Billie Jean King Cup match at age 17. She's balancing A-level studies with competing against players ranked 200 spots above her.
Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic defeated a player ranked 219 spots above her to help Great Britain take a commanding lead in the Billie Jean King Cup. The teenage underdog held her nerve in front of a hostile crowd to win a match her captain called anything but average.
Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic defeated a player ranked 200 spots above her in her first Billie Jean King Cup match, helping Great Britain take a commanding lead against Australia. The 2024 US Open junior champion showed nerves of steel, saving five break points before clinching victory in straight sets.
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