The USTA Foundation honored the 10 winners of the 17th annual National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. The winners, ranging in ages from 9 to 18, were selected out of more than 3,000 entries submitted this summer. Each winner received a New York City travel package that synced up with the opening weekend of the US Open. This year’s essay … [Read more...]
the tennis channel unveils signature series: arthur ashe at the us open 2014
Tennis Channel will celebrate the illustrious career of tennis pioneer, devoted activist and Hall of Famer Arthur Ashe in Signature Series: Arthur Ashe during the 2014 US Open. The newest edition to the network's original Signature Series documentary lineup - Ashe's first authorized television biography - will debut Sunday, August 31, at 11 p.m. ET at the conclusion of Tennis … [Read more...]
15th annual arthur ashe essay contest under way
The 2013 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest, run by the USTA and their National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) arm, is now under way. Contest participants are asked to answer the following question: "If you could follow in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps and 'give back' to tennis, what would you do to give back to the game, and how would it impact others?" The winners will receive a trip to … [Read more...]
world AIDS day: celebrating ashe
We celebrate World AIDS Day today to bring awareness to such a real and current disease. Here is a touching tribute from 2007 to Arthur Ashe, the late tennis champ. Watch the video here. Learn more about World AIDS Day here. … [Read more...]
short balls: arthur ashe hoodie, vintage nike, shoelaces, etc.
Hypebeast shows us these TBG hoodies constructed with two jersey layers (in contrasting colors) and with a screen print on the inside back panel. Besides featuring Arthur Ashe, they've also created pieces Crazy Horse and Biko. Cute! Nike keeps up with the vintage shirts for Roger and Rafa's off-court appearances. Some love it, some don't. What's your take? Tell us. (If … [Read more...]