Billie Jean King’s ‘All In’ Takes a Swing at Gender Equity and the Big Game Called Life
A maverick force in promoting women’s sports, Billie Jean King’s courage and diligence also helped transform acceptance of gay and lesbian culture in America.
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The 50 Best Albums of 2020 So Far
Even in the coronavirus-shortened record release schedule of 2020, the year has offered a mountainous feast of sublime music. The 50 best albums of 2020 so far are an eclectic and increasingly "woke" bunch.
‘John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection’ and the Cinema of Motion
Tennis and cinema, united in their dramatization of time's passage, are about expanding the possibilities of what can happen in a single moment. To McEnroe's frustration, the camera captures and scrutinizes every detail of his performance.
Indie Pop’s Tennis Are Increasingly Sophisticated on ‘Swimmer’
Tennis' Swimmer is a distillation of everything they do so well, and it further establishes them as a dynamic, sophisticated pop act worthy of even bigger stages.
‘The Best American Sports Writing 2017’: The Power of the Pen in a Year of Unquiet Americans
"We sometimes project our problems onto sports," Louisa Thomas notes. "But sports can also be ... where we start to work them out."
Tennis: Yours Conditionally
Tennis's fourth LP adds nuance, definition, and depth to their already well-established sound.
Tennis: Small Sound
They haven’t totally lost their 1950s pop-rock gleam, but Tennis bulks up their sound.
Savoir Adore + Tennis: 5 November 2013 – Communion Music New York (Photos)
Set to be a regularly occurring, touring event, Communion Music is hosting several bands, including Savoir Adore and Tennis, for their November jaunt.