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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WNBA star Maya Moore on how we can increase visibility for women's basketball across the board.

Maya Moore

I lost one of my best friends and finest men I know in hockey, Steve Montador. On the surface, he had it all under control. But underneath it all, Monty was swi

Hayley Wickenheiser

Jewell Loyd outlines how working through a learning disability helped her on the court.

Jewell Loyd

José Bautista habla sobre la importancia de ofrecer perspectivas de béisbol con una educación y habilidades lingüísticas.

Jose Bautista

Shawne Merriman explains the toll multiple injuries can take on an explosive player.

Shawne Merriman

Rick Porcello on signing a four-year extension with the Red Sox and why he looks forward to staying in Boston.

Rick Porcello

Jose Bautista speaks on the importance of providing baseball prospects with an education and language skills.

Jose Bautista

Retired Chargers center Nick Hardwick on the challenge of redefining himself after football.

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David Ortiz speaks on PED allegations, MLB's testing policy and whether or not he deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame.

David Ortiz

Since last summer, a lot of people have wondered how I could have turned down a multi-million-dollar signing bonus after being picked first in the Draft. Now, I

Brady Aiken

At the heart of this letter I'm speaking to kids everywhere who have no idea what the future holds or how to take charge of their place in it.

Steve Nash

One of my bigger priorities going into this offseason was signing with a team that I feel really values me.

Julius Thomas

U.S. Olympic champion Jordyn Wieber looks back on her gymnastics career.

Jordyn Wieber

Everything I’d been through had finally led me to a pro contract when I signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. I was grateful, but I still had my sights

Andrew Hawkins

I’m usually spot-on with my self-evaluation but here I was, not making the cut for the CFL or AFL.

Andrew Hawkins

Friends hang from time to time. Banners hang forever.

Kobe Bryant

How a hockey upbringing led Pascal Dupuis to play 5 games with a blood clot in his lung.

Pascal Dupuis

Change is good — just not too much. So when Major League Baseball announced new pace-of-play rules for 2015 to help speed up the game,...

Adam Ottavino

I want to make this clear: I’m here to help this team reach its goal of winning a title.

Arron Afflalo

Clemson alumni Tajh Boyd on thee difficulty of deciding to enter the draft or stay in school.

Tajh Boyd