The Players Tribune

Women in Sports

Over the last century, female athletes have emerged as powerful voices for equality. Read their firsthand accounts of how they overcame the challenges they faced.

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We need to clearly show the next generation of young women the realities of sports.

Dina Asher-Smith

Wherever there is hate and ignorance there is also love, wisdom and acceptance to be found.

Blake Bolden

We accomplished what we set out to do as seven-year-olds, and you just can’t help but realize all the things that had to go right.

Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson, Monique Lamoureux-Morando

I’ve always been more attracted to the ugly things. It’s hard to explain, but I think that’s just how I’ve always been. My favorite plants are dandelions — the

Oksana Masters

“Resilience has been the real MVP this year.” In spite of the difficulties 2020 has brought, WNBPA president Nneka shares how and why she still finds hope.

Nneka Ogwumike

I am reminded of what Ramadan is really about. It’s about family, it’s about unity, and it’s about being together.

Ramla Ali

No matter what I wear or what part of the store it comes from, I’m still going to put my T.Y. swag on it.

Tamera (Ty) Young

I have decided to retire as a professional footballer. When we first met 25 years ago, I could never have imagined the crazy, unbelievable journey you would tak

Eni Aluko

Every three months I would hit a wall, feeling down and lost, and I’d have to ask myself whether all of this was really worth it. But every time I did, the answ

Zhang Weili

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Zhang Weili

Chamique Holdsclaw joins the fellas on another episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles.

Chamique Holdsclaw, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson