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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Andrew McCutchen on the financial gap between low-income families and playing baseball.

Andrew McCutchen

Brad Guzan on the pressures of being a top goalkeeper for Aston Villa and the U.S. Men's National team.

Brad Guzan

A lot of Major Leaguers take a vacation in the off-season, but for me this off-season was different. Just two months before, I was lying...

Matt Harvey

Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker on knowing which college is The One.

D.J. Fluker

University of Miami alum Tyler Horn outlines what the recruitment process is like for most athletes.

Tyler Horn

Brandon Prust on why fighting makes the NHL safer.

Brandon Prust

All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman on chasing a Super Bowl for eight years... and coming up short.

Shawne Merriman

I had the privilege of playing in plenty of big games throughout the course of my career but nothing – nothing – compares to your first Super Bowl.

Roger Craig

Defensive end Chris Long shares his thoughts on #Deflategate — legacy-altering scandal or convenient media scoop?

Chris Long

NHL center Tyler Seguin recounts his move from the Boston Bruins to the Dallas Stars.

Tyler Seguin

Retired athlete Sean Avery proposes a fiscal plan for NHL players.

Sean Avery

We enlisted the help of Logan Couture to break down the most nuanced position in the NHL: The center.

Logan Couture

The question of whether performance enhancing drug (PED) users should be allowed to gain admittance to the Hall of Fame is one that I’ve thought a lot about.

Brandon McCarthy