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But I absolutely did have to do it.” </description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:55:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1946,h_1094,x_54,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kre12ax7p3m31nmkwm.jpg" caption="Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jaire Alexander"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Where Is My Mind?</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/ben-gordon-mental-health-nba?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Gordon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ehg809wz3t</guid><description>Don’t worry about what anybody says. 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All of a sudden, the nurse came into my room and told me that I had</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 11:45:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/dataimagewebpbase64UklGRtrRAQBXRUJQVlA4IM7RAQDQ2Au-6efbe87379b9027dadd729d215134415.jpg" caption="JED JACOBSOHN/THE PLAYERS&#39; TRIBUNE"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Keyon Dooling"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Window</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/tony-gonzalez-nfl-football-prostate-cancer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Gonzalez</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5wck8y6w</guid><description>Hall of Fame TE Tony Gonzalez is using his platform to advocate for prostate cancer screenings: “This is about time. The time we had then. The time we have now. And how we choose to spend it.”</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:35:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2048,h_1152,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01ks6036hn82gf2c2pca.jpg" caption="Photo Courtesy of Gonzalez Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor name="Novartis"></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Gonzalez"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What’s Up, Jordyn</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/jordyn-tyson-nfl-new-orleans-saints-football-basketball-cleveland-cavaliers-jaylon-tyson-nba?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq09zmcagv</guid><description>After Jordyn Tyson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints, his brother, Cleveland Cavaliers SF Jaylon Tyson, left him a sweet voicemail: “You inspire me every day, not only as an athlete, but as a human being.”</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:35:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1365,h_767,x_0,y_187/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kq0ab0tfqmkhzh9h4j.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Tyson family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A Letter to Riley</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/bo-nix-nfl-football-denver-broncos?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bo Nix</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knvzqfx53m</guid><description>Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix pens a letter to his daughter, Riley: “Losing isn’t the end. Being doubted isn’t the end. Getting hurt isn’t the end. Sometimes it’s just a redirect.”</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:57:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2972,h_1671,x_528,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01knwe093q5xn923eknb.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Nix Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bo Nix"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rondale     </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/aj-green-nfl-football-rondale-moore?utm_source=RSS</link><author>A.J. Green</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kky348afbn</guid><description>A.J. Green remembers his friend, Rondale Moore: “Man, I swear….. sometimes he really did feel like my son. I hope he knew I really did love him that way.” </description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:45:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6735,h_3788,x_0,y_499/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kkyj6r8x4fawebk8se.jpg" caption="Michael Owens/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="A.J. Green"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Real Talk    </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/delanie-walker-nfl-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Delanie Walker</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjaybaqmwz</guid><description>Delanie Walker encourages men to get screened for prostate cancer: “Get that information. Set up a timeline. Take a second and give your doctor a call today. I promise you won’t regret it.” </description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:43:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3900,h_2193,x_0,y_255/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kjbfa81ecjm0xhb0pv.jpg" caption="Greg Trott/AP Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor name="Novartis"></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Delanie Walker"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hi Paige        </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/paige-bueckers-uconn-ncaa-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jr5q895gnx</guid><description>Before UConn takes the court for the national championship game, Paige Bueckers’ little brother, Drew, left his sister a touching message. </description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:59:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1279,h_719,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jr5q9dgm96h9ahykc3.png" caption="Courtesy of the Bueckers Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A Letter to All the Little Leaguers Out There</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/paul-skenes-mlb-baseball-pittsburgh-pirates-wbc-usa?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Paul Skenes</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk85qmcs01</guid><description>Paul Skenes is proud to represent the U.S.A. at the World Baseball Classic: “This tournament is not about me. It’s not about any of us, really. It’s bigger than any one person. It’s about country.”</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5184,h_2916,x_0,y_537/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kk86g4y863a4z7pdz3.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Skenes Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Paul Skenes"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Bugs      </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/haley-winn-team-usa-hockey-olympics?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khs9tbangp</guid><description>As Haley Winn gets ready for Team USA’s gold medal game against Canada, her brothers, Casey, Ryan and Tommy, leave their sister an encouraging voicemail.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:59:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01khv2vm6f9ka0j2e809.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Winn Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hi Daddy     </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/vladimir-guerrero-jr-mlb-baseball-toronto-blue-jays-world-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01k8r32zbm29</guid><description>Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s daughter, Vlaimel, leaves her dad an adoring voicemail that tugs on the heartstrings. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:30:41 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1920,h_1080,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01k8ret0gxj1yq65mghe.jpg" caption="Lucas DiMonte"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hi Daddy    </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/saquon-barkley-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-nfl?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jkdsb9b6vz</guid><description>Ahead of the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s daughter, Jada, leaves a heartwarming voicemail for her dad. </description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jke1y7aq0a12k4bfxj.jpg" caption="Leigh Bacho/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Lauren</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/lauren-betts-ucla-bruins-basketball-march-madness?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kndgc7frk6</guid><description>As UCLA gears up for the national championship, Lauren Betts’ mom leaves her daughter a special message.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_977,h_549,x_0,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kndgeahnb47vt18bvp.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Betts family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Mackers</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/macklin-celebrini-san-jose-sharks-canada-nhl-hockey-olympics-voicemail?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj0dw9pade</guid><description>As Canada prepares to face-off against the U.S. for gold, the Celebrinis leave their son and brother a voicemail that radiates encouragement and pride.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:06:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kj2k7grqf0j5rs5r58.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Celebrini family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Drake    </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/drake-maye-nfl-football-new-england-patriots-super-bowl?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kgqxvcpe3w</guid><description>Drake Maye’s brothers, Luke, Cole and Beau, leave the New England Patriots QB an inspiring message before his Super Bowl debut: “Maye Way, baby. It’s what we live by. Be the leader, take control, and show no mercy.”</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:14:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1280,h_720,x_0,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kgqxz2569rfk20ba2h.png" caption="Courtesy of the Maye family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Jalen </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/jalen-williams-nba-basketball-oklahoma-city-thunder?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jyenjxv5vm</guid><description>Jalen Williams hears a special voicemail from his parents, Nicole and Ronald Williams.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:46:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jyenq59d66txqjhxfp.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Williams Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Alise     </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/alise-willoughby-olympics-bmx-voicemails?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alise Willoughby</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j3jkqt913z</guid><description>Three-time BMX world champion and Olympic medalist Alise Willoughby receives touching messages from her family as she heads into her fourth Olympic Games. </description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:57:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3838,h_2158,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01j3jsh4f04v3zsh8kbw.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor name="Toyota"></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alise Willoughby"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Timothy</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/timothy-weah-united-states-national-team-juventus-soccer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Timothy Weah</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j0xfebzy4h</guid><description>U.S. Men&#39;s National team midfielder Timothy Weah connected with heartfelt messages from his family ahead of the tournament kickoff this weekend.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:31:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01j0xfjnfman9ct1n9wy.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor name="AT&amp;T"></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Timothy Weah"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Kamilla</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/hey-kamilla-cardoso-wnba-voicemail-south-carolina-womens-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hvhq8nt1v0</guid><description>South Carolina Women&#39;s Basketball center Kamilla Cardoso&#39;s mom leaves her a special message ahead of the WNBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:57:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01hvhq90wtzsst3t9dh5.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Sting          </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/sting-aew-wrestling-retirement?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hqtpct1024</guid><description>Sting hears voicemails from his family and AEW community as he retires: “Anything you think about Sting, any picture you have of him in your head, he’s better.”</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:40:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01hqtqgy2eat3w5v4dmr.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Chris       </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/chris-jones-nfl-football-super-bowl-voicemail-kansas-city-chiefs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hp7dngq3s2</guid><description>Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones’ mom and grandmother leave him special messages ahead of his fourth Super Bowl appearance.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:58:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01hp7dntpjzbazy9npyw.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Alyssa</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/alyssa-thompson-world-cup-soccer-uswnt-voicemail?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01h5w9nrz38x</guid><description>Alyssa Thompson’s mom shares a message with her daughter as the USWNT forward makes her World Cup debut. </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:30:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1023,h_575,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01h5wansx91bpwpwd05q.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Junior</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/bobby-witt-jr-mlb-baseball-kansas-city-royals-voicemails?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01g04xpgpcwe</guid><description>Bobby Witt Jr. hears messages from his family as he makes his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:23:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1920,h_1080,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01g078dstg50pyn5f4b7.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; 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Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01fvn7f5jzc6</guid><description>A special message to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins from his mom ahead of the Super Bowl. </description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:47:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1920,h_1080,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01fvn7fhcdep36xzax4g.png" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; Tribune"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hey Derek </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/derek-jeter-hall-of-fame-mlb-baseball-new-york-yankees?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01feed484fqe</guid><description>Ahead of his Hall of Fame induction, Derek Jeter receives messages from his friends, family and teammates.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:56:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/dataimagejpegbase649j4AAQSkZJRgABAQEBLAEsAAD7Ri2UG-b1f73717cf8b0a3e16dcf7c3785f1230.jpg" caption="Bruce Bennett/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="The Players&#39; 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So he wrote about …. everything: “My whole identity was the car.” </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:45:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1759,h_989,x_0,y_152/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kqabdg9kbxy6vf8c3j.jpg" caption="Courtesy of Bottas Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Valtteri Bottas"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Gift  </title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/tika-musonda-chelsea-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tika Musonda</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ejg19mr54q</guid><description>You might think that starting my career so young, I got sick of football at some point, or considered doing something else.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:45:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/dataimagewebpbase64UklGRgCLAQBXRUJQVlA4IPSKAQDwFQq-52ab85293d378a9991c731bfc1386377.jpg" caption=""></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tika Musonda"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Momma’s Boy</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/tee-higgins-mommas-boy-nfl-draft-clemson-tigers-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tee Higgins</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ehm596zqne</guid><description>As a kid, in one way or another I was always runnin’ to somewhere … or from something.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:45:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/dataimagewebpbase64UklGRnzKCQBXRUJQVlA4IHDKCQDQohe-59654aba33c0ed1ef47b4922ed01eb4d.jpg" caption="CHRIS SEWARD/AP PHOTO"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tee Higgins"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A Prayer From the Gutter</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/victor-osimhen-soccer-football-galatasaray-nigeria?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Victor Osimhen</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kcpd48wjtf</guid><description>Victor Osimhen: “Pela graça de Deus, eu consegui. Let my story be proof to those kids.”</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:11:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1620,h_911,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01kcs2p3d9aswtvwzb0a.jpg" caption="Ahmad Mora/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Victor Osimhen"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>I Want To Be Here</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/lauren-betts-ncaa-basketball-ucla?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lauren Betts</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0xy1ayx6</guid><description>UCLA’s Lauren Betts opens up about her battle with depression: “No matter where I go from here, I know I’ve come a long way.”</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:19:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_195/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01km166xrnxvbw17chr8.jpg" caption="Melina Pizano/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lauren Betts"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How Am I Going to Be Charlotte Flair Today?</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/charlotte-flair-wwe-wrestling?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ashley Fliehr</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jzkqajv24h</guid><description>Charlotte Flair wrote about…………. everything: “This isn’t for my haters. Honestly, this isn’t even for my fans. This is for myself.”</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:37:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_336/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jzkr6gx4qk15e4s4hx.jpg" caption="Cooper Neill/WWE via Getty"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ashley Fliehr"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What You See in the Dark</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/rudy-gobert-nba-basketball-minnesota-timberwolves?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rudy Gobert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hv4g9xcpxd</guid><description>This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of my history, and everything in my life that’s brought me here.”</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:42:41 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01hv4nzsg4q7bx8nqda2.jpg" caption="Andrew Hancock for the Players&amp;#39; Tribune"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rudy Gobert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>When You Walk Through a Storm</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/alisson-becker-premier-league-soccer-liverpool-brazil?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alisson Becker</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqms2bt7mw</guid><description>Four years ago, Alisson Becker lost his father. He pens this letter to his family — at home and at Liverpool F.C.: “I know that a part of my Dad is still here with us, too.”</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:32:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5465,h_3074,x_0,y_190/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jqq216p97wm45b8psy.jpg" caption="Liverpool FC via Getty"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alisson Becker"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Thank God for Football</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/rodri-premier-league-manchester-city-soccer-spain?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodri</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j6sabsa83z</guid><description>From uni student to Manchester City to Ballon d’Or finalist. This is Rodri: “My whole life, I have lived between these two worlds. One football, the other the ‘real world.’” </description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:58:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5286,h_2973,x_0,y_575/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01j7188cjx1d6s99h29e.jpg" caption="Ryan Pierse/Getty"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodri"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ülkemin Çocuklarına Mektubum</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/arda-guler-la-liga-real-madrid-turkey-soccer-tr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Arda Güler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jtp9h420bc</guid><description>Arda Güler Real Madrid yolculuğuyla ilgili derinlere iniyor: “Her şeyden önce, Türk futbolunun yeni nesline yol göstermek istiyorum.”</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:35:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2999,h_1686,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jtpccnbz6txqhsegbp.jpg" caption="Gokhan Balci/Anadolu via Getty Image"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Arda Güler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Carta a Mi Hermano</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/endrick-palmeiras-brazil-football-spanish?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Endrick</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hsrdxs3gyp</guid><description>Cuando tú eras un bebé, ya teníamos una vida muy diferente, y seguirá cambiando en los próximos años.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:53:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01hss6nqxzhvsacey8wa.jpg" caption="Sam Robles/The Players&amp;#39; Tribune"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Endrick"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A Letter to the Young Kylians</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/kylian-mbappe-a-letter-to-young-kylians?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kylian Mbappé</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ej8hz6tsbt</guid><description>There is no Kylian Mbappé without my mother, my father, my community, my friends.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:45:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/dataimagewebpbase64UklGRhJ0AQBXRUJQVlA4IAZ0AQAQSga-dde94ee72855be6dfda35ebff4a6132d.jpg" caption="SAM ROBLES/THE PLAYERS&#39; TRIBUNE"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kylian Mbappé"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Madrid: My Story</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/cristiano-ronaldo-madrid-english?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cristiano Ronaldo</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ejfn899a9w</guid><description>When you lose, it’s like you’re starving. 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Thank you for making us a family. Thank you for being my best friend, my favorite person, the man of my dreams.”</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:39:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1919,h_1079,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01jxj9d5rn5zx0zpkstq.jpg" caption="Courtesy of the Gaudreau Family"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Meredith Gaudreau"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>For My Brother, the Immortal Jimmy Hayes</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/kevin-hayes-jimmy-nhl-hockey?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Hayes</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01h8f2ex844y</guid><description>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.”</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:55:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2385,h_1341,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01h8f50ez07r9pcpnyjs.jpg" caption="Melissa Wade"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Hayes"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2026 TPT Players’ Spot</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/2026-players-spot-draft-party?utm_source=RSS</link><author>The Players&#39; Tribune</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kptw1kwpaz</guid><description>Pittsburgh played host to our TPT Players’ Spot draft party. 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It’s not a cliché. It’s real.”</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:14:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2499,h_1405,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/theplayertribune/01j99srhyvn3456qr3gm.jpg" caption="Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Pat Freiermuth"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>“We Do Not Seek Comfort”</title><link>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/cam-heyward-message-to-steeler-nation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cameron Heyward</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ej9m40dqbp</guid><description>We dug ourselves out of that 4-5 hole. We didn’t panic. We embraced the adversity and kept fighting. 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