On this date in 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first Black tennis player to be ranked number one in the U.S. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Ashe began playing tennis at 7-years-old on segregated courts.

Dec. 12 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the Washington Redskins a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears for ...

Connors’ defeat to Ashe triggered a run of heartbreaking losses at SW19. Between 1975 and 1981, Connors lost one quarterfinal ...

He won Wimbledon over the favored Jimmy Connors, who was not only suing the ATP, but also Ashe himself. By Cindy Shmerler A wowed Arthur Ashe invited a reporter to watch the Williams sisters. “Wait ...

So, what does Wimbledon tennis have to do with a New Orleans inspector general’s critical report about the New Orleans Recreation and Development Commission and its supporting foundation? Not much, ...

Arthur Ashe wasn’t just a tennis player—he was an unforgettable chapter in the history of the game. Born in 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, he broke barriers, smashed records, and opened doors for ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - July 10, 1943: Eventual tennis champion Arthur Ashe, Jr., was born in Richmond. In 1975, he became the first African American male to win the Wimbledon singles title. He ended ...

(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 ...

Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe winning the gentlemen singles championship at Wimbledon, being the first African-American male to do so. That July 5, 1975, Ashe upset heavy ...

Wimbledon, England — Arthur Ashe was never afraid of changing tack. He arrived at his only Wimbledon final 50 years ago having darted his way through a nettlesome draw as something approaching a ...