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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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Across all sports, athletes are finding ways to stay active and healthy.

The Iso: Kayla Harrison

That Kayla — the fighting Kayla — is on hold for now.

The Iso: Zhang Weili

It’s now been over 60 days since I left home. I’m desperate to get back.

Be Water, My Friend

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

Fighting For Our Lives

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Daniel Carcillo and UFC champion Cris Cyborg sit down to discuss the life-threatening impact of a career spent fighting.

The Misfit

Jessica Eye is more than her past. Jessica Eye is forging her future.

You Ever Been to Rikers?

My flight landed at JFK, and I was ready to sprint through that whole damn airport. I just wanted to get the hell out of there. I wanted to go home.

Paul Felder's 5 Toughest Moments in Life

5 Toughest Moments of My Life

The UFC fighter opens up on some of the bigger personal challenges he's faced in life before he steps in on short notice to face Mike Perry at UFC 226.

The 5 Toughest Opponents I've Faced

The Featherweight fighter walks through controversial calls that have stuck with him over the years, the hardest shot he has ever been hit with, and a kick that

This Is Obsession

I didn’t want heaven. Not even close. I just wanted a gym. A place to belong. And I wanted to train.

The Most Important Thing

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

Whup Some Ass

I truly believe I’m one of the best fighters in the world, and there isn’t anybody who can stand across from me in the cage and whup my ass.