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Once that transformation took place, once I became a converted New Yorker, I appreciated the passion and dedication and energy of our fans even more.

Some people call it the yips, or describe it as having a mental block. But to me, it’s The Creature. And it’s something I’ve struggled with for a long time.

The recruiting process can be really stressful. In the past year, I've been blessed to receive offers from a number of schools across the country.

Are you kidding me with these young thunder cats in the Bronx? I mean, come on, for real … are you kidding me right now?

Today, I am launching something that I hope will help to change the world.

I’m only 30 years old, but there are some days when my body feels three times that age. There’s nothing I can do to change that.

I’m not much for talking about myself — but if there’s one thing I could say as an introduction to Yankee fans, I think it would be this: I’m a competitor.

The U.S. expected to win. We were going to win, though. No one on our team doubted what the result would be.

Let’s get something out of the way: I’m black. Damn, glad I got that off my chest.

Game 5 was my breaking point. I took a hit into the boards early in the third period and I couldn’t catch my breath, even after I got to the bench. I eventually

I’m ready to say that it's time for me to call it a career. So today I’ve decided to officially announce my retirement from major league baseball.

The Players’ Tribune, in partnership with Citi and ProCamps, presents a series of short videos connecting fans and athletes around the country. In this episode,

Before my first match back from suspension, it seemed like everyone in my life only wanted to know one thing.

It doesn’t feel right to treat this as a goodbye, because I don’t plan on going anywhere.

We’re playing for those who came before us, who sacrificed so that we could play this game on equal footing. We’re playing for those who will come after us, so

I asked the commissioner about everything from his "secret" Twitter account, to gambling in sports, to whether teams should or shouldn't visit the White House —

I just couldn’t believe how lucky I was, how far I’d come since I thought my career was finished.

I know why you’re probably here. There’s been a lot out there in the media about me this off-season — about my teammates, about our team. And I’ll get to all th

I want to talk about happiness. There is too much unhappiness in football, no? Let’s talk about happiness for a moment.

It doesn’t matter if you’re on the Evo main stage or playing Marvel vs. Capcom with your friends — The intensity in fighting games is always the same.

The Loss is a three-part series that explores how defeat can compel a player to strive for greatness.

I’m pretty determined to not end up as a retirement horror story.

When I looked down my entire leg was gone. No knee, no ankle. Nothing. Just like that. My mom and the doctors were all gathered around me. I just shook my head.

The truth is, I had no idea if I was actually cut out to be a doctor. I don’t think anybody does until they starting practicing. What I did know is that I wante