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Bill Gifford - who has written 9 posts on Men’s Journal.


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The Case Against Lance

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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The Case Against Lance

Sneak Peek: Take a gander at a portion of MJ's October 2010 issue story on the latest accusations against Lance Armstrong and the federal probe launched to get to the truth behind doping in professional cycling.

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Falling Man

Friday, June 11, 2010

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Falling Man

The Evel Knievel of BASE jumping, Jeb Corliss, is at his best dropping from the sky and buzzing cliffs inches from death. It’s when he’s on the ground that things get dark.

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Floyd Drops the Bomb

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Floyd Drops the Bomb

In a series of scandalous emails, Floyd Landis admits to doping and accuses Lance Armstrong of doing the same. MJ's Bill Gifford assesses Landis's motive, timing, and credibility.

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The Battle for the Roan Plateau

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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The Battle for the Roan Plateau

Can Interior Secretary Ken Salazar save the last best place in his native Colorado? BILL GIFFORD reports on the fierce conservation fight and reality check of Salazar and President Obama’s efforts to move America beyond “drill, baby, drill” as the answer to our energy needs.

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Your Dog: A User’s Manual

Friday, September 4, 2009

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Your Dog: A User’s Manual

He’s man’s best friend one day, the reason you need to buy a new sofa the next. That’s why we found a few experts (and one opinionated dog) who know what’s going on inside that seemingly simple brain of his — and how to use it to your advantage.

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Dying To Fly

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Dying To Fly

Shane McConkey spent his life redefining what is possible on skis, and at age 39, he still went bigger than everyone else. But when he died in an over-the-top stunt on March 26, even devoted fans wondered: Have extreme athletes pushed too far?

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The Liberation of Bode Miller

Friday, February 6, 2009

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The Liberation of Bode Miller

In the three years since he flamed out at the Olympics, the wildest, most exciting skier of his generation fired the U.S. Ski Team, overcame personal tragedy, took control of his own coaching, training, and drinking — and reemerged as the best in the business.

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UPDATE: Mark and Tom Udall Sweep Their Way into the Senate

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

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UPDATE: Mark and Tom Udall Sweep Their Way into the Senate

UPDATE: Both Mark And Tom Udall have won their respective races to serve in the U.S. Senate. Read our November issue profile of Mark Udall, the only congressman to solo an 8,000-meter peak.

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Greg LeMond vs. The World

Monday, June 30, 2008

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These days, the first American Tour de France champion seems to have more vendettas than victories.

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