1968: Arthur Ashe becomes the first black person to win a U.S. singles championship, beating Bob Lutz in the final of the United States Amateur Championships. RICHMOND, Va. – Arthur Ashe was only 49 ...

Elegance Bratton’s next project finds him on the tennis court. According to Deadline, The Inspection director is in talks to helm Hyde Park Entertainment Group’s upcoming biopic about tennis great ...

Fans React to Wimbledon’s Emotional Tribute Honoring Arthur Ashe’s Historic Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. July 4th may be one of the most important days in American history, but the day ...

(CNN) — Arthur Ashe hits a slice serve with unerring accuracy, the ball arcing ever wider off the court. Jimmy Connors, his heavily favored opponent and the defending champion, gets just enough of his ...

Fancy footwork won him Wimbledon. Simple footwear won him everything since. “The shoe has had a life of its own,” said Stan Smith, 78, whose eponymous Adidas kicks, with their timeless lines and ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Fifty years ago today, one of Richmond’s most famous sons made history, some 3,700 miles from his hometown. On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the king of All England, conquering his ...

After having to defend the location for the Arthur Ashe statue in Monday's Why Richmond, Why?!? column, I'm now faced with defending the statue for another reason: Somebody thinks it is horrifying.

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at this year's ESPYS on July 15 to a standing ovation. The award is given each year to an individual whose contributions ...

Zaevion Dobson was only 15 years old when he gave his life to protect girls from a shooting in Knoxville, Tennessee. Now, the former football star and beloved class icon will be honored at the 2016 ...

"Great things can happen when you have the courage to be yourself." — -- Michael Sam was the star of the ESPY Awards Wednesday night in Los Angeles, where he gave a tearful and inspirational ...