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.

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USA Fencing's Ibtihaj Muhammad examines what it means to be the first Muslim woman to compete for Team USA.

Ibtihaj Muhammad

Unconventional basketball with an emphasis on the fast break. That was my signature style of play.

Don Nelson

When I arrived in Houston before my rookie year, I was 22 and I was quiet. Steve Francis was not quiet.

Yao Ming

I understand why some have chosen not to participate. But for most of us, especially for rowers, the Olympics is the biggest stage on which we’re ever going to

Gevvie Stone

I truly believe I’m one of the best fighters in the world, and there isn’t anybody who can stand across from me in the cage and whup my ass.

Matt Mitrione

Brad Calipari explains his decision to be a walk-on and play for his dad at Kentucky.

Brad Calipari

Wanna go? I skated out to my dance partner, dropped my gloves and grabbed on.

Harley Haggarty

If more guys spoke their minds, baseball would probably be an even more high-profile sport. The game needs personalities.

Gary Sheffield

It takes a lot of heart and courage to think about someone else when bullets are flying. In that moment, the first thing Zaevion thought was, I need to protect

Eric Berry

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward and his wife reflect on the moment they learned their son was deaf and their family's journey since.

Cam Ward

Everybody has that one “holy shit” moment, when you realize you are going up against somebody you grew up idolizing.

Blake Griffin

At UFC 200, I’m fighting for my legacy. I have only one loss in the UFC. I won’t have two.

Daniel Cormier

There’s nothing that can replace playing professional sports. But having a new career that excites me every day has given my life new meaning.

Brandon Crombeen

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Chicago. San Antonio, I can’t wait to get started. See you very soon.

Pau Gasol

Dear Black Boy. The quest for freedom continues.

Martellus Bennett

Just about every knuckleballer turned to the pitch out of desperation. To hold on. To save our careers. I mean, you’re not getting drafted as a knuckleballer.

Steven Wright

It took 13 for me to finally take a stand and say enough is enough.

Casey Cochran

I couldn’t move my arms. I couldn’t move my head. I couldn’t talk. All I could do was move my eyes. I was thinking: Am I deaf? Am I paralyzed? Am I about to die

Ricardo Lockette

This has been by far the most challenging few weeks in my professional life.

Kevin Durant

Doubting the Grizzlies? We’ve heard that before. Old news. And I'm tired of that. I'm tired of being underrated. I'm tired of being overlooked. We all are.

Mike Conley

I’ve played on eight teams since college — I am not ready for there to be a ninth.

Hassan Whiteside

All that mattered was that, someday, I'd make sure my mom would never have to work again. Now, she won’t have to.

Terrance Ferguson

Now, do I regret what I said about Bron? No. I meant every word I said.

Stanley Johnson