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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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The Women's Championship belt represents the pinnacle of achievement in pro wrestling — and shows that in WWE, it isn't about gender, race or ethnicity. It is s

Stephanie McMahon

That’s the Giants’ way. They see you hit a hot streak down on the farm, and if they have a spot they’ll bring you up and see if it’s the real thing.

Brandon Crawford

Basketball's future stars took center stage for the 39th annual McDonald's All American Games.

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In case you do end up following Mama’s footsteps, in life or in golf, here’s some of what I know so far.

Annika Sörenstam

As I began my pregame routine, Ron Francis spotted me and grabbed my arm. I knew what was happening before he said anything. I’d just been traded to the New Yor

Eric Staal

You may have never heard of a tokui-waza, and you may have never heard of judo. But I’m sure you have an idea of who Ronda Rousey is.

Marti Malloy

His name is Demetrius Pinckney. He wasn’t just my brother. He was his own person. He had his own name.

Dion Waiters

Finding one in the same condition as it was the day it rolled off the factory floor is like finding a time capsule of American history.

Robert Gallery

After a beautiful morning workout, I went back to mom’s house in the San Fernando Valley to journal. What I wrote initially shocked me.

Candice Wiggins

"Outdoors is where I learned to play." When Kevin Durant took the stage at his restaurant, KD's Southern Cuisine, he told a story about growing up playing baske

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I’m retiring after 15 years as a professional hockey player, and if there’s just one piece of advice I’d like to leave you with, it’s this: If you’re going to m

Brenden Morrow

The pressure of playing at the NBA level is something that not a lot of 20-year-old kids can handle.

Damon Stoudamire

I think the fans, the reaction of the fans, the chanting, the support, the encouragement ... I was really, really tired. I just had to continue to push.

Kobe Bryant

It’s been quite a ride up until this point. I’m not going to pretend to know what happens next.

Colt McCoy

A day in the life of Caroline Wozniacki as she prepares for Serena Williams in a center stage exhibition at The World's Most Famous Arena.

Caroline Wozniacki

Arizona Coyotes winger Max Domi highlights his daily routine playing in the NHL with Type 1 Diabetes.

Max Domi

I truly believe that the stories around the game are what makes basketball so interesting.

CJ McCollum

Let me put it in terms you’ll understand: Playing in the NHL in the ’80s is like waterskiing behind a 10-horse engine.

Doug Gilmour

Nothing scared me more than saying these three words: “I need help.”

CC Sabathia

My love for basketball was just natural, from Day One. A playground love that’s never quit.

Talia Caldwell