The Players Tribune

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Growing up, I had some friends. I had a bunch of homies. But nobody was like my grandad to me.

Chris Paul

I think about that word — champion. There’s the kind that wins games. But there’s no greater champion I can be than one for other women.

Cheryl Reeve

My GPS is set to the same destination as every other top recruit in the nation, I just picked a different route.

Darius Bazley

Let’s get it, ’Nova. We’re almost there. You got a city on your shoulders. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.

Kyle Lowry

On this episode of The Rematch, Chamique shares her story of redemption, and explains the dangers of denying yourself peace of mind.

Etan Thomas, Chamique Holdsclaw

March Madness may last a month, but we remember the moments for a lifetime.

Carlos Boozer, Ronny Turiaf

I peeked one more time at the clock and there was five seconds. I was like, “Dang, this is our moment.” And I put it up.

Chennedy Carter

We’re ready to take Louisville fans on the ride of their lives during this year’s NCAA tournament.

Asia Durr

The movies are supposed to be this place where you can shake free of your history, and really become anything you want to be.

Patrick Patterson

16 teams left. Here are some things you didn’t know about the schools remaining in the tournament.

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“Jennifer, I want you to look around. I want you to see this place sold out, full of fans, and I want you to picture us winning the...

Jennifer Azzi

The Tennessee men’s basketball team was predicted to finish 13th in the SEC this season. Instead, they have defied the odds and become...

University of Tennessee Men’s Basketball

What’s up, y’all? This is Joey Lane. Number 14 from The Ohio State men’s basketball team, co-founder of Towel Gang. If you don’t know...

Joey Lane

My latest interview is with someone who needs little introduction — Emmitt Smith. Emmitt was one of the first people I met when I moved to Dallas.

Harrison Barnes

Four years before I was on that plane with Hakeem telling me we’re going shopping for cashmere suits together, I was on the corner, selling drugs outside the Ch

Steve Francis

Mental health isn’t just an athlete thing. What you do for a living doesn’t have to define who you are. This is an everyone thing.

Kevin Love

Patience. One goal. More coming soon on my road back to the court.

Gordon Hayward

The WNBA star speaks out about why her grandmother, who lived in Nazi Germany, would be disappointed with rhetoric today

Rebekkah Brunson

I hate to break it to you, but the purity of amateur sports — out the window.

Ed O’Bannon