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A Letter to My Children

Sometimes I Hoop with Sania Feagin

Behind the Scenes with Florida Women’s Basketball

Knuckleheads with Derek Anderson

NFL

Hand the Ball to the Damn Referee, Patrick

Pat Freiermuth was meant to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers: “From the day that I walked into this culture, I knew that it was different. It’s not a cliché. It’s real.”

Hand the Ball to the Damn Referee, Patrick

Pat Freiermuth was meant to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers: “From the day that I walked into this culture, I knew that it was different. It’s not a cliché. It’s real.”

A Few Words For My People Who Got Me Here

Before the NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels has a few things to say: “I don’t back down from anything or anybody. So I worked hard for it, and I hoped God would meet my effort with a blessing.”

To the City of Detroit

Alex Anzalone writes a letter to Detroit Lions fans who are hurting this week: “We want to make history next season. Anything less is failure.”

A Letter to NFL GMs

Michael Penix Jr. pens a letter to GMs ahead of the NFL Draft: “As a QB, my job is to be an elevator. I need to uplift all those around me so that they too can be at their best.”

FEATURED STORY

The Hard Part Out Loud

I’ve always been more attracted to the ugly things. It’s hard to explain, but I think that’s just how I’ve always been. My favorite plants are dandelions — the

Visual Stories

HOCKEY

Why the Black Girl Hockey Club Matters

From the time I started playing on organized teams at six or seven years old, I felt like I didn’t belong.

For My Brother, the Immortal Jimmy Hayes

Two years ago, Jimmy Hayes passed away. His brother, Kevin, wrote this for him: “You were the best. You were everybody’s hero. We will never stop telling your story.”

There Will Be Blood

I saw the blood on the ice, but I didn’t know the right side of my face was caved in.

WOMEN IN SPORTS

Started From The Bottom

“I’ll just say that I love the University of Texas and whenever y’all want me there, I’ll be there. And if y’all say I’m a Longhorn legend then it’s an honor I’ll wear forever.”

I’m That Bitch

This is Jade Cargill in her own words.

Working My Way to the Big Leagues

Kelsie Whitmore on playing baseball: “This has been a real journey. To get to this point. It’s not been smooth sailing, that’s for sure.”

LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF

Letter to My Younger Self

Brandi Chastain pens a letter to her younger self: “People will remind you to never look back — always look forward, in positivity and hopefulness.”

Letter to My Younger Self

Brandi Chastain pens a letter to her younger self: “People will remind you to never look back — always look forward, in positivity and hopefulness.”

Letter to My Younger Self

Derek Jeter pens a letter to his younger self: “You’re going to live out your wildest dreams. You’ll be a Yankee. A champion. Even a Hall of Famer.”

Letter to My Younger Self

Tarik Cohen pens a letter to his younger self: “It’s almost like, for you, nothing can just be easy and work out and make everyone happy.”

Letter to My Younger Self

“It’s 1991, you’re 35-and-a-half years old, you have two bad knees and seven months left on your contract…you’re going to become a professional wrestler.”