Kim Little: “When I’m around the group every day, I can sense when someone’s not quite themselves.... Obviously you don’t always know what it is, and you can’t always fix it. But that awareness… Seeing someone in pain and letting them know you see them. It’s a start.” playerstribu.ne/Little
Last year, Aaron Donald penned a letter to his younger self: “All you want to do is impress your dad.... You live to hear him say, ‘Man, you played a hell of a game out there.’” playerstribu.ne/AD
Patrick Mahomes’ kids, Sterling, Bronze and Golden, are just happy to see their dad play football again. ❤️
In 2021, Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins described the team and their fans as one big family. playerstribu.ne/DawkinsBills
“All I want is to be here and win here.” New Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard has a message for Chicago. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/connor-bedard-nhl-hockey-chicago-blackhawks
To Chicago | By Connor Bedard
I know the tradition of this franchise, and the lineage I’m a part of now.
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After the way last season ended, Patrick Surtain II will never forget the feeling. But the Broncos are just getting started. Go ahead, keep on doubting Denver. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/patrick-surtain-nfl-football-denver-broncos
Keep On Doubting Denver | By Patrick Surtain II
This team, we’re really just getting started in terms of how good we can be.
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“We’re so happy that you get to play football again, and we get to watch you.” After tearing his ACL, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ kids leave him the sweetest messages ahead of his return to football.
Being drafted by the Tennesee Titans changed Chris Johnson’s life. In a letter to his kids, the former running back reflects on his NFL career. playerstribu.ne/ChrisJohnson
“Me and this football team, we go way back.” If you’re a Chicago Bears fan, you’re going to want to read Cole Kmet’s letter. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/cole-kmet-nfl-football-chicago-bears
Buckle Up, Chicago! | By Cole Kmet
I truly believe we’ve got something special in store for you guys this year.
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In 2023, Jessica Pegula opened up about her mom’s health and the emotional impact. playerstribu.ne/Pegula
Former Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson kept his ALS battle private for a long time. In a letter to his kids, he writes that he is still the same person he has always been despite the disease — he’ll always be their dad. ❤️ playerstribu.ne/ChrisJohnson
“You guys are my biggest reason I keep fighting.” Chris Johnson wrote this for his kids. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/chris-johnson-nfl-football-als-tennessee-titans
A Letter to My Kids | By Chris Johnson
You guys are my biggest reason I keep fighting.
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Pedri: “At the end of the night, I was so sore. My dad said, ‘So how did you like it?’ I said, ‘Honestly? I have so much respect for you and Pepe. I am broken.’ My career at Tasca Fernando was over after one night, thank God. I put everything into football.” playerstribu.ne/Pedri
“It’s Barça. It’s in our family’s blood.” Pedri was destined to play for FC Barcelona. He wrote this for his grandfather and his family. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/pedri-soccer-la-liga-barcelona-spain
For My Family | By Pedri
It's Barça. It's in our family's blood.
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Last year, Notre Dame QB CJ Carr honored his younger brother, Chad, on the 10th anniversary of his passing: “You know what Chad would have loved? You know what that kid would have appreciated more than anyone? He would’ve loved me picking Notre Dame.” playerstribu.ne/Carr
Robert Lewandowski: “[My parents] would always tell me this one thing, and it took me years to understand what they meant. They would say, ‘Robert … trust your instincts.’ It’s a good lesson for a striker, or for anyone really.” playerstribu.ne/Lewandowski
Denis Shapovalov’s mom ensured her son would be the best tennis player he could be. playerstribu.ne/Shapo
Iga Świątek: “Nothing can prepare you for winning your first Grand Slam. Especially if you’re an introvert, like me, from a place where nobody would expect you to succeed in tennis. Well, at least didn’t expect it until now.” playerstribu.ne/Iga
Frances Tiafoe: “I knew I had an ability to help my family and my community in a way that my peers at the academy couldn’t. No matter what they ended up doing after tennis, they were going to be fine. For me, there was so much more at stake. Tennis was my way out.” playerstribu.ne/FTiafoe
Victor Oladipo: “I don’t know how my journey here is going to end....... Maybe a team out there will give me a chance. Maybe no team will. That’s really up to you all.” playerstribu.ne/Victor
For years, Victor Oladipo has been working on getting back to the league. Now he’s just looking for an opportunity. NBA GMs, you’re going to want to read this. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/victor-oladipo-nba-basketball-letter-to-gms
A Letter to NBA GMs | By Victor Oladipo
Maybe a team out there will give me a chance. Maybe no team will.
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Sisters will be sisters — both on and off the court. In 2021, Taylor Townsend wrote about their bond: “What me and Symone have, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” playerstribu.ne/TaylorTownsend
Cole Palmer in 2022: “[My dad] brought out that obsession in me when I was little, but it’s weird, I didn’t ever think, I want to be a footballer. I was just so focused on playing for fun, just being me.” playerstribu.ne/ColePalmer
Today, we remember Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau on the second anniversary of their passings. In 2025, Meredith Gaudreau honored her brother-in-law and husband. playerstribu.ne/John
In a letter to NFL general managers before the draft, KC Concepcion wrote about the type of player and person he is. playerstribu.ne/KC
In a letter to their daughter earlier this year, Elina Svitolina honored her husband, Gaël Monfils: “Being someone’s partner, it can be fun but also it’s hard work. So you want to make sure you choose a partner who is comfortable with both. And for me, that’s Gaël.” playerstribu.ne/Svitolina
Nick Chubb has announced his retirement from football. In 2024, he wrote about the people who helped him along the way. playerstribu.ne/Chubb
Five years ago, Jimmy Hayes passed away. Kevin Hayes honored his brother in a 2023 tribute: “If anyone could ever pull off immortality, it’s my brother, Jimmy.” playerstribu.ne/Hayes
On Kobe Bryant’s birthday, we remember Allen Iverson’s letter to the Black Mamba: “You’re probably the only dude in the history of the game where the mystique wasn’t exaggerated. The Mamba was no myth, man. It didn’t even do you justice.” playerstribu.ne/DearKobe
