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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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During warmups, I looked up into the crowd and saw my brother, Brent, tapping away on his phone. I could tell from his face that it was bad.

Scottie Upshall

As I write this, I am about to sign a deal to be the catcher for the Pirates for three more seasons. This is my dream come true.

Francisco Cervelli

This will probably come as a surprise to most people I know at Syracuse, but for the past three years I’ve been hiding something from you.

Nick Coggiola

Small ball has made stars out of of traditional guards, but in my mind the biggest thing it has done is to liberate big men from their traditional duties. They’

Hakeem Olajuwon

As we took the field and I got a glimpse of the Hoyas, two players immediately caught my eye. They were African-American. Just like me.

Myles Jones

The first martial arts movie I ever watched was this old Chinese film called "Five Deadly Venoms." I was seven years old. I wanted to know more about this forei

Jamal Murray

You will be the youngest World Cup champion in the history of the sport. Thank God for this victory, because you will not always be young.

Pelé

The players can’t be done and quite frankly, our fans can’t be done until we're heard and our game is respected. Celebrated. Prioritized. Grown.

Lisa Leslie

Whether it’s football or life, someone who is accountable recognizes when they’ve failed and makes the necessary adjustments in order to find success.

LaDanian Tomlinson

People always ask me, “How does a guy from Australia become a die-hard Celtics fan?” Well, it’s a crazy story.

Nick Kyrgios

Team, team, team. That’s the motto of Michigan softball — or as the Wolverines like to call themselves, Team 39. The 39th squad in school history also happens t

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I’d stolen second thousands of times. This was just another play. But like I had my whole life, I only knew how to play with aggressive passion.

Cory Hahn

In her 16th and final season, Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings wants to make sure the league she loves is set up for future success.

Tamika Catchings

Go behind the scenes with USA Women's Hockey leading up to the gold medal game vs. Canada

USA Women’s Hockey

Odell and I, we know the truth. Anybody who makes it to this level knows it. The truth is that on the football field, he’s trying to steal my bologna, and I’m t

Josh Norman

I want you to know something, Vernon: Your story is not a football story. But football will be a big part of your journey, for a few different reasons.

Vernon Turner