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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 IndyCar racer talks about his new-found fame, NASCAR, partying in New Orleans, the Indianapolis 500 and more.

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The concept of fighting is simple: Hit the other guy and don’t let the other guy hit you. Today, there’s a whole lot of trying not to get hit and not a whole..

Evander Holyfield

Shooting portraits is a leap of faith. Sometimes you plan for days and set up for hours, and then the subject arrives and you've got them for five minutes. Befo

Walter Iooss Jr.

When people ask me what I do, I'm always quick with a smirk and an answer: I play baseball. However, I try not to mention that I play independent league ball.

Dylan Badura

In every single locker room I’ve ever been in, 90 percent of the bullshitting revolves around the same fantasy and fear: What are we going to do in the real wor

Chris Collins

Travis Pastrana answers ten random questions for our What the Blank series.

Travis Pastrana

Shawne Merriman discusses the Chargers' future and the city's vibrant community, the play of quarterback Philip Rivers and how he spent the NFL Draft.

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Tyler Horn explains the shadow draft, the free agent signing frenzy that happens after the official draft.

Tyler Horn

Steve Nash shares photos and anecdotes from his recent trip to Cuba.

Steve Nash

Evander Holyfield explains how the biggest fight in boxing history could spark the sport's renaissance.

Evander Holyfield

It is a simple truth. Playing a hitting position in the NFL can’t possibly help your long-term mental health.

John Urschel

Hope these tracks inspire you, make you happier, keep you sane, or fuel you to create in some way.

Nigel Sylvester

We recently celebrated the rollout of The Players’ Tribune 2.0 by hosting a round table conversation with our top contributors in New...

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The first time I was traded, I was completely blindsided

Patrick Patterson

Kobe Bryant on working through his Achilles injury and understanding life through the lens of basketball.

Kobe Bryant