Elton John performs at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, an inaugural event named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize media for a positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Tennis great Billie Jean King presents Elton John with an honorary Billie award at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize media for their positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Tennis great Billie Jean King, below, is greeted by tennis player Maria Sharapova as she takes the stage at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Tennis great Billie Jean King, left, poses with actress Marcia Cross as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Actress Sharon Stone and tennis great Jimmy Connors laugh at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, is an inaugural awards event that recognizes the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Former Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming, left, and tennis player Maria Sharapova present the Top Ten Moments in Women's Sports at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, is an event that recognizes the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Actor/director Penny Marshall, left, and soccer player Brandi Chastain present the award for Breakthrough and Innovation at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
California first lady Maria Shriver, left, and softball player Jessica Mendoza prepare to present an award at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, is an inaugural event that recognizes the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Tennis great Billie Jean King arrives at the inaugural The Billies presented by The Women's Sports Foundation and recognizing media for their positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity, April 20, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Actress Sharon Stone gestures as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Tennis player Maria Sharapova poses as she arrives at The Billies Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard poses as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Olympic snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler poses with her silver medal as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Former tennis pro Tracy Austin poses as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Former Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Actor Jim Belushi arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Boxer Laila Ali poses as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.
Former Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug poses as she arrives at The Billies, Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Billies, named for tennis great Billie Jean King and presented by the Women's Sports Foundation, recognize the media for their excellence in the positive portrayal of women's sports and physical activity.