Tuesday marks a quarter of a century since Arthur Ashe Jr. died at the far too young age of 49. His passing has left a void in an increasingly loud and confrontational world that could use a gentle ...

Never shy in terms of speaking out against racial injustice, both in the United States and abroad, Arthur Ashe is as well-known for his civil rights advocacy as he is his tennis. On the court, he was ...

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 ...

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 ...

He won Wimbledon over the favored Jimmy Connors, who was not only suing the ATP, but also Ashe himself. By Cindy Shmerler Two nights before he played one of the most important tennis matches of his ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A special tennis event will take place at Richmond's Byrd Park on Thursday to honor tennis legend Arthur Ashe on what would have been his 82nd birthday. The "Tennis Under the Lights" ...