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

I started playing football because I’m from South Florida and football is what kids from South Florida do.

Lamar Jackson

My American fans call me “God.” I’m 20 years old, and I’m the best League of Legends player in the world.

Faker

This is going to be really fun, Cleveland. Let’s bring another championship trophy home.

Andrew Miller

Saying you want reform is one thing, but once you start discussing the details, it gets murky and uncomfortable.

Shane Battier

My mom bought my first basketball hoop when I was three years old. My dad told her to get the Little Tykes one, but she didn’t listen.

Myles Turner

Even a kid who scored one point his entire high school career can make his college basketball dreams come true.

Jeremiah Bonsu

I’m not a water expert or anything like that, but I don’t need to be to know when something’s f----- up.

Rasheed Wallace

If you beat Liverpool, it’s going to be the best day of the season. If you lose, it’s going to be the absolute worst.

Gary Neville

What I’m most thankful for is now. This exact moment. It’s an amazing time to be a Jays fan.

Jason Grilli

I’m used to people doubting me. It’s been going on my whole life.

Justin Forsett

Who’d have thought a kid from Latvia would be making noise in New York?

Kristaps Porzingis

Because I’m an Abernathy, I’m not looking to just get by. I want to make my mark.

Micah Abernathy

I know how hungry our fans are for a World Series. I live here. I get it.

Justin Turner

When my kids read this story someday, I want them to know that I fought this disease and that I did everything in my power to defeat it.

Scott Matzka

I am kneeling because I have to do something. Anything. We all do.

Megan Rapinoe

I’m literally willing to sit down and debate anyone in the country — anyone! — about Trump and the current state of our society.

Conor McDermott

Everyone here is trying to throw everyone else off their game, just to gain whatever mental edge they can. Welcome to the ready room.

Kara Lynn Joyce

There’s nothing more powerful than all parts of a team working together. That strength is something we’ll be looking forward to showing at Hazeltine.

Rory McIlroy

This isn’t just any case for me. It’s personal. And what’s occurred since Terence’s killing has made things even more difficult to swallow.

Etan Thomas

I don’t want to dwell on it, but I think I owe it to Clippers fans to say it once again before the season begins: I’m sorry.

Blake Griffin