Arthur Ashe

Meet the First Black Artist Commissioned by the US Open to Create the Tournament’s 2025 Theme Art

The US Open gets underway in just a couple weeks and in addition to the Black talent vying for a win, Tiafoe, Gauff, Williams, Stephens, Monfils--Black artistry will also be on display honoring tennis great Althea Gibson.
08/04/2025

Watch: President Obama Shares Why Sasha and Malia Are His Biggest Accomplishments

A touching moment from his ESPN student town hall.
10/12/2016

Watch: President Obama Has Powerful Conversation About Athlete Activism and Sports Stars Who Made a True Impact

POTUS sat down for an ESPN student forum.
10/12/2016
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ESPYS to Honor 15-Year-Old Athlete Who Died Shielding 3 Women From Gunfire

Dobson will be the youngest to ever receive the award.
06/23/2016

Watch Caitlyn Jenner Absolutely Kill It at the ESPYs

Arthur Ashe Award recipient earned a standing ovation.
07/16/2015

Kobe Bryant Gives Caitlyn Jenner Props Before ESPYs

Five-time NBA champion says it's all about being yourself.
07/15/2015

Caitlyn Jenner to Receive Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at ESPYs

Athlete formerly known as Bruce to be honored next month.
06/02/2015
James Shields, Kansas City Chiefs

What Sports Looked Like the Last Time the Royals Made the Playoffs

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This Day in Black History: July 10, 1943

Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia.
07/10/2014
Despite Segregation, Black High Schools Did Big Things

Despite Segregation, Black High Schools Did Big Things

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Muhammad Ali

Athletes' Most Heroic Acts

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