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DC/DOX Film Festival: A kaleidoscope of America and beyond

Jason Dick talks with Sky Sitney about this year’s DC/DOX documentary film festival, which brings to Washington a slate of more than 100 nonfiction movies about Billie Jean King, Earth Wind and Fire, AI, a Washington Commanders superfan, Sea Monkeys and even Yugoslavian leader Josip Tito’s parrot. Show Notes:

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The PWHL trophy is headed to Canada, but the US is winning the women’s hockey moment

The young league will enter next season with four new US expansion teams, shifting the balance of franchises and reflecting a swell of interest in the sport

The Guardian - US

‘She could beat anyone’: 50 years on from Sue Barker’s French Open triumph

She thought the 1976 Roland Garros women’s singles title was the first of many; half a century later no British man or woman has repeated the feat

The Guardian - UK

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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes

The Independent UK

Billie Jean King graduates from college at age 82 after leaving for tennis: ‘Yeah baby, only 61 years!’

King distinguished herself as a tennis champ at Cal State Los Angeles, winning Wimbledon doubles while enrolled

The Guardian - US

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, 82, set to graduate college

39-time Grand Slam winner attended California State University, Los Angeles from 1961 through 1964, before leaving to pursue a career in tennis

The Independent UK

Floods, baskets and Billie Jean King: how the rough and tumble WBL set the stage for the WNBA

It is 45 years since the Women’s Professional Basketball League played its final game. But it laid the foundation for the stars of today

The Guardian - US

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This Instagram Page Reveals Heartwarming Bond Between Dogs And Humans Throughout History (45 Pics)

Different times, yet the same unspoken trust and unbreakable bond.

Bored Panda

Scrubs star John C. McGinley reveals only reason he joined Battle of the Sexes with Steve Carell

John C. McGinley was happy to take on a "tiny role" in 2017's Battle of the Sexes, which starred Steve Carell and Emma Stone.

BANG Premier

Sundance Film Festival 2026: Best movies and biggest moments

The last Sundance Film Festival in Utah is drawing to a close this weekend

The Independent UK

Even Tennis Legends Are on the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Kick

A sporting smut crossover for the ages

The Mary Sue

AI, Salman Rushdie and Elon Musk: the most anticipated documentaries of 2026

Major new films promise to reveal more about the lives of public figures, provocative topics and historical events

The Guardian - US

Women’s tennis ‘stands on its own’ and does not need Battle of the Sexes, says Iga Swiatek

The six-time major winner said the women’s game ‘has so many great athletes and great stories’ and has no need to compete with the men’s equivalent

The Independent UK

'I need revenge': Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch

Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.

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Sports Illustrated

Aryna Sabalenka Sent Blunt Message to Critics Amid ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Controversy

The world No. 1 didn't understand why anybody was criticizing her exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.

The Independent UK

This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was completely unwatchable – we do not need it again

An unfit Nick Kyrgios defeated the women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 and the immediate calls for a rematch should worry her rivals on the WTA Tour

AAP

Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of ‍the Sexes" exhibition match.

The Guardian - UK

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka but Battle of the Sexes veers too close to circus

Nick Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 against Aryna Sabalenka in an intriguing Dubai contest with celebrity interruptions

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Evening Standard

Battle of the Sexes: Nick Kyrgios overcomes Aryna Sabalenka in controversial exhibition

Exhibition was being played for first time since 1992

Evening Standard

Battle of the Sexes LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios result, latest updates and reaction

Exhibition took place for first time since 1992

The Independent UK

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in straight-sets to win controversial ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition - reaction

Kyrgios, the former Wimbledon finalist, won 6-3 6-3 to defeat the women’s No 1 and four-time grand slam champion Sabalenka

The Independent UK

Battle of the Sexes is the sequel no one wanted. Why is the BBC indulging such an ugly spectacle?

Comment: This week’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is a far cry from Billie Jean King’s trailblazing match 50 years ago – an unwanted sequel that’s a giant leap backwards for the sport

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka rules: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to use modified court and serve limit

Sabalenka will defend a smaller side of the court and both players will be limited to one serve each during the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios confirmed for ATP Tour return after Battle of the Sexes exhibition

The 30-year-old Australian has not played on the ATP Tour in 10 months but will return in January

The Conversation

Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it

In an event billed as tennis’s latest “Battle of the Sexes,” Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will take on Nick Kyrgios, who’s currently ranked No. 673 on the men’s tour, on Dec. 28, 2025, in Dubai.

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