The Players' Tribune

What happens when a professional baseball player and a Grammy Award-winning singer try each other’s craft? You’ll just have to watch as Edwin Diaz teaches singer Lunay the way of a pitcher in the major leagues.

As Canada prepares to face-off against the U.S. for gold, the Celebrinis leave their son and brother a voicemail that radiates encouragement and pride.

As Haley Winn gets ready for Team USA’s gold medal game against Canada, her brothers, Casey, Ryan and Tommy, leave their sister an encouraging voicemail.

From former pros to current ones, talent shines when given the platform. Just ask Antoine Bethea, Elijah Williams, Daronte Jones and Steve Wyche.

Drake Maye’s brothers, Luke, Cole and Beau, leave the New England Patriots QB an inspiring message before his Super Bowl debut: “Maye Way, baby. It’s what we live by. Be the leader, take control, and show no mercy.”

The truth is I don’t miss being CM Punk as much as I used to miss being me.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s daughter, Vlaimel, leaves her dad an adoring voicemail that tugs on the heartstrings. 

For a handful of the athletes competing at Pendleton, Indian Relay had been passed down in their family, through parents and grandparents who had been part of this Native American tradition.

Ahead of the World Series and his retirement, Clayton Kershaw’s kids leave him special messages: “You’re the best player in the world. I can’t believe I have this dad.”

Brad Marchand hears a special voicemail from his kids Rue, Sawyer and Sloane. 

Carmelo Anthony is entering the Hall of Fame with something extra special — a touching message from his son, Kiyan.

The Falcons’ photographers captured it all — the grit, the laughs, and the determination to win. Here’s a look inside.