The Players Tribune

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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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Katie Taylor shares her hopes for the future of boxing.

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This is the story of Christy Martin: “None of those achievements were going to save me, and there was nothing I could do to turn the tide.”

Christy Martin

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
The Godfather with Mikey Garcia
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Quiero contarles sobre alguien que significa mucho para mí. Esto puede sonar chistoso, pero él es básicamente una mezcla entre El Padrino y un superhéroe.

Mikey Garcia

Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder successfully defended his title against Luis Ortiz — and The Players' Tribune was there for it all.

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I tell them, “My granny Joanne, she was 5' 10", but with a 6' 2" attitude.”

Claressa Shields

Let me tell you something that 99% of the people in my life don’t know about me.

Mike Lee

If you go in the ocean, the shark knows. He’s home. It’s the same for me in the ring … Let’s do it.

Gennady Golovkin

I want to keep putting on for my city. I want to make Newark proud. And I know it’s that time. That time to be great.

Shakur Stevenson

In the latest edition of Life Out Loud, Muhammad Ali’s widow offers new insights about Ali’s life through her own stories and memories.

Lonnie Ali

Five years later, he’s 35-0. And it starts at this house, our house, The Summit.

Abel Sanchez

Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is former two-division boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Paulie Malignaggi

Look, I don’t feel sorry for myself. That’s not why I’m telling my story. If a kid like me can battle through adversity, you can, too.

Matt Baiamonte

Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Keith Thurman

Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is former welterweight titleholder Shawn Porter. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Shawn Porter