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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I was always a dreamer. But even in my best dreams, I did not think I would be living what I am today.

Gabriel Jesus

Craig Sager did not like rules. And I don’t just mean fashion rules. He thought rules were for people without brains, without common sense or without joy for li

Stacy Sager

It’s the type of thing that doesn’t just happen at any old place. Wisconsin is special.

Jack Cichy

When I think about it, something was off before I ever had the pressure to make my first save.

Kendra Fisher

I used to do a lot of bad stuff, man — stuff I would never forget if a person did it to me.

Bruce Irvin

I wasn't allowed to read my statement in court. This is what I wanted to say.

Aly Raisman

One win isn’t a streak, but it’s a start. The mission is clear, and the objective is in our sights: Beat Navy.

Ahmad Bradshaw

I saw the Flyers logo on the big board, then … GOSTISBEHERE popped up. Like, you know how train departure times pop up at a station? Same thing.

Shayne Gostisbehere

You see, for me, it always started with the spear.

Derwin James

"Making it to the NBA was definitely one of my biggest dreams - but it wasn’t the only one."

Nazr Mohammed

This disease won’t keep me from achieving my dream.

Morgan Hoffmann

I didn’t want heaven. Not even close. I just wanted a gym. A place to belong. And I wanted to train.

Francis Ngannou

It took a while for it to sink in that I had been through some shit. What I’ve been through, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

Amobi Okoye

If you’ve never ridden before, Supercross might appear to be a relatively simple thing -- as if the bike is really doing the work. In truth, racing dirt bikes i

Ricky Carmichael

No pude dormir nada después de perder contra Columbus. Al perder ese partido, sentí que habíamos decepcionado a la ciudad entera. De verdad que lo siento.

Miguel Almirón

I didn’t sleep at all after we lost to Columbus. And by losing that match, I felt like we let the city down. I’m sorry for that.

Miguel Almirón

I’ve been thinking about my dad these last few days, while I’ve been making my college decision.

Bol Bol

Let me tell you something that 99% of the people in my life don’t know about me.

Mike Lee

Alright, Internet, you ready for some random Jágr stories? Some Team North America memories? And some shameless Panthers hype?

Vincent Trocheck

I stayed at Duke because, like most college students, I still have some growing up to do — and because there’s nowhere else I’d rather do it.

Grayson Allen

Do I “woo” or not “woo”? If yes, how many times?

Charlotte Flair

To have accomplished enough in a career to be accepted into the Hall of Fame — I will never be able to thank you all enough.

Mark Recchi