The Players Tribune

For The Record

The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

ALL STORIES

All of a sudden, they scored. And that was just ... it.

Pekka Rinne

The Loss is a three-part series that explores how defeat can compel a player to strive for greatness.

Eric Berry

Before I had a chance to sit down and write this, and before I even had a chance to talk about it with the people I love — I was already reading reports about w

Gordon Hayward

That’s what it comes down to — it’s right there in the title.

Kyle Lowry

When you're here, it's easy to understand why there has been not just success in Norman, but sustained success.

Lincoln Riley

The Loss is a three-part series that explores how defeat can compel a player to strive for greatness.

Gordon Hayward

It seems like just yesterday that I was getting drafted by the Penguins. And now here I am. I have a wife, two kids, and three Cups.

Marc-André Fleury

What’s up, Philly? You good? I’m pretty good. Today is a good day. Today we take The Process to another level.

Markelle Fultz

When you walk onto the pitch at Old Trafford, it is not just a pitch, it is a stage.

Henry Burris

Dear NBA GMs, I’m the best shooter in this year’s draft class. Sincerely, Bronson Koenig.

Bronson Koenig

I’m gonna tell you something that should be no surprise. The legend of David Ortiz starts with food. I know David has told this story before, but he’s an old ma

Pedro Martínez

When I heard the trumpets, I knew that it was time. I’d sit up in front of the TV and watch — and study, really — how each of those players put the ball into th

Mike Grella

My mom likes to call my dad the Kevin Bacon of basketball.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

I went numb. I didn’t understand. Five minutes before that, everything was fine. We were about to meet our little girl. She has a name. Her name is Renée.

Harry Arter

If I had to redo the 1998 draft, I’d go a lot higher. Thankfully The Players’ Tribune is giving me the opportunity to redo this draft from scratch.

Al Harrington

If you follow e-sports, you might know me as “olofmeister.” You might not know me at all of course, but as I like to say: I’m not the best Counter-Strike player

Olofmeister

Adonal Foyle remembers the career and post-playing days of Golden State Warriors legend Nate Thurmond.

Adonal Foyle

I went to Nashville before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals. I asked people some edgy questions.

Ilya Bryzgalov