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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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Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira pens an inspiring letter to girls all over the world.

Maya Gabeira

Today is a very proud day for me. I’m proud to be a surfer. Proud to be a female surfer.

Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore

I’d surf all day, every day if I could, and some of my best memories are the ones I’ve made with my friends down at the beach.

John John Florence

In response to P&G's Love, Mom series, Bethany Hamilton has a message for her son, Tobias, reminding him that love over bias always wins.

Bethany Hamilton

I didn’t grow up in some beautiful beach town. I didn’t even know we were close to water. I never saw it growing up. All I saw, all I knew, was life inside the

Adriano de Souza

Não cresci em uma bela cidade praiana. Nem mesmo sabia que nós estávamos perto da água. Eu nunca vi o mar enquanto eu crescia. Tudo que eu via, tudo que eu conh

Adriano de Souza