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Jimmy Van Doren: Skating’s Accidental Hero

MJ — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:58:34 +0000

Jimmy Van Doren, who died last October at age 72, revolutionized skateboarding with his signature #44 deck shoe. … [visit site to read more]

Sunday’s Best: A Q&A with Cris Collinsworth

Paul Solotaroff — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:13:08 +0000

Cris Collinsworth is the only NFL commentator with a Pro-Bowl career, a law degree, and the mind of a journalist. No wonder he’s the smartest guy in the game. … [visit site to read more]

Danny MacAskill is Riding for YouTube

MJ — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:28:29 +0000

Danny MacAskill is a different kind of athlete, with millions of (online) fans and no real competition. … [visit site to read more]

Four Questions for Dustin Keller

MJ — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:57:09 +0000

As NFL teams prepare for the season’s final five weeks, we sat down with the former first round draft pick to find out how he trains — and maintains — his body. … [visit site to read more]

Tony Stewart Captures the NASCAR Championship

MJ — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:41:45 +0000

We caught up with the Sprint Cup Series Champion at the tail end of his media tour and heard his thoughts on winning, losing, and celebrating championships Las Vegas style. … [visit site to read more]

Surfer Nathan Fletcher Catches the Wave of the Year

MJ — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:47:32 +0000

Fletcher, 36, conquered the biggest barrel of all time while riding a 20-foot Tahitian monster. … [visit site to read more]

Balaram Stack is a New (York) Surf Star

MJ — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:48:41 +0000

Wiry Long Island wave rider Balaram Stack fights for his spot in the lineup among the sport’s elite. … [visit site to read more]

$5 Million in 140 Characters

MJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:22:35 +0000

Shaquille O’Neal, Tony Hawk, and other professional athletes are finding that Twitter is a cash register filled with sponsors. All they need to do is tell their fans, in 140 characters or less, to buy Oreos, pick up their Madden video game, or go to a nightclub. … [visit site to read more]

Don’t Pay Attention to the Gold Gloves

Blaine McEvoy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:05:01 +0000

Baseball may be over, but awards season is just getting started. As pundits across the web analyze this year’s Gold Glove winners, author Michael Humphreys offers a new and more accurate way to rate fielders. … [visit site to read more]

Behind the Scenes with the Cast of The League

Blaine McEvoy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:25:07 +0000

On an otherwise unremarkable Friday morning, the cast of FX’s The League invaded our midtown Manhattan office. We corralled them into a conference room and let our recorders run. Hilarity ensued. Here’s what we can publish, without losing our jobs or getting them fired. … [visit site to read more]

Survival Skills: Bobby Valentine

Sean Woods — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:56:54 +0000

The baseball guru on tripe stew, broken legs, and fake mustaches. … [visit site to read more]

Moneyball’s Secret Weapon

MJ — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:09:31 +0000

In Moneyball, the film version of Michael Lewis’s study of the legendary 2002 Oakland A’s, one of the most intriguing stories is that of the left-handed batter Scott Hatteberg. … [visit site to read more]

Rich Rodriguez Sounds Off on College Football

MJ — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:04:20 +0000

The former University of Michigan coach speaks about Denard Robinson, Joe Paterno, and why he’ll never rule out a return to West Virginia. … [visit site to read more]

Five Extreme Races You Can Take On

Tyghe Trimble — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:33:39 +0000

Tackle mud, rope obstacles, and fire hazards at one of these five races. Difficulty, discomfort, and exhaustion all guaranteed. … [visit site to read more]

Secrets of a Major League Umpire

MJ — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:41:31 +0000

With the MLB postseason on the horizon, veteran signal caller Gerry Davis talks about playoff protocol, Paul O’Neill’s crankiness, and why Willie Mays isn’t so great after all. … [visit site to read more]

Andre Johnson on James Harrison, Circuit Training, and Bullying DBs: Video

MJ — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:55:48 +0000

The three-time NFL Wide Receiver of the Year reveals his four hardest-hitting opponents, the ultimate 30-minute workout, and more. … [visit site to read more]

Red Bull’s World Series of Cliff Diving Comes to Boston

MJ — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:03:28 +0000

This weekend, the extreme challenge visits the continental United States for the first time. … [visit site to read more]

Franco Harris on the Pittsburgh Steelers Dynasty: Video

MJ — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:13:16 +0000

The nine-time Pro Bowler discusses his immaculate reception, the magic of the Steelers’ 1972 season, and the joy of being named Super Bowl MVP. … [visit site to read more]

The Writing Coach: A Q&A with Mike Leach

MJ — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:43:18 +0000

Nearly two years after he was excommunicated from college football, Mike Leach is stating his case. And while he won’t win over everybody, nobody is ignoring Swing Your Sword, his New York Times bestselling memoir. … [visit site to read more]

Lightweight Running Shoes: Gallery

MJ — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:19:52 +0000

A new wave of running shoes steps between classic support and barefoot minimalism. We had five runners log hundreds of miles in search of the next pair you’ll want to pick up for a jog this weekend. … [visit site to read more]

Five Long-Distance Cycling Tours

MJ — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:19:22 +0000

There’s no finer way to explore the country than a multiday bike-camping tour. From Washington to North Carolina, here are our five favorite rides. … [visit site to read more]

Dynamic Stretching: The New Pregame Routine

MJ — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:23:28 +0000

Many top athletes and trainers argue that static stretching is ineffective and potentially harmful. Is it time to change your pregame routine? … [visit site to read more]

Dynamic Stretching Routine: Gallery

MJ — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:02:35 +0000

Illustration by Remie Geoffroi

FULL SQUATS

With a straight back, squat as low as you can while keeping your chest upright. Repeat 10 … [visit site to read more]

Jeret Peterson: 1981 – 2011

MJ — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:27:01 +0000

Jeret Peterson, one of the world’s most innovative freestyle skiers, was found dead in a remote Utah canyon in what police are calling a suicide. Last February, Aimee Berg spoke to Peterson, who famously rose above his demons to win silver at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. … [visit site to read more]

Surfing’s New Wave

MJ — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:06:35 +0000

With stand-up paddleboarding exploding in popularity, boards have become specialized machines engineered for specific thrills. We paddled dozens to find the best. … [visit site to read more]

Pulling No Punches

MJ — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:05:05 +0000

Fresh off his light heavyweight title win, Bernard Hopkins visited Men’s Journal to chat about what it’s like to be the oldest to ever win a championship boxing belt, his healthy lifestyle and the art of the stare down. Check out this exclusive video. … [visit site to read more]

James Harrison: Confessions of an NFL Hitman

Paul Solotaroff — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:16:28 +0000

In our August issue, on sale now, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison says he plays the game the way it’s meant to be played, and he doesn’t care what anyone thinks — especially the commissioner. … [visit site to read more]

The Seven Best Mountain Biking Parks in the Country

MJ — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:14:52 +0000

From coast to coast, everyone from first time downhillers to experienced acrobats can flex their tires at these singletrack sanctuaries. … [visit site to read more]

The Eight-Week Guide to Your First Triathlon

MJ — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:13:35 +0000

We enlisted Nick White, who coaches under Lance Armstrong’s former cycling coach, Chris Carmichael, to design an accessible, eight-week program for completing your first sprint triathlon. … [visit site to read more]

NBA All-Stars Turn to Soccer

MJ — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:14:28 +0000

In the off-season, soccer rules supreme for basketball’s finest. … [visit site to read more]

Showdown in Chinatown Photo Gallery

MJ — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:02:28 +0000

Our exclusive gallery of the 2011 Showdown in Chinatown, a charity soccer match featuring NBA stars Steve Nash, Grant Hill, and others. … [visit site to read more]

Ride a Skimboard!

MJ — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:43:31 +0000

We love surfing. But sometimes we don’t want to spend all day waiting for a ride-able wave to come. That’s where skimboarding comes in. We asked Paulo Prietto, three-time United Skim Tour Champion to lay down five tips to help us — and you. … [visit site to read more]

Old Kentucky Home Tour

MJ — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:14:25 +0000

Here’s a turn-by-turn map of the Old Kentucky Home … [visit site to read more]

Racket Report

MJ — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:04:53 +0000

New composites and innovative frame structures are changing the way tennis is played. We put six new rackets in the hands of Wimbledon doubles champ Rick Leach to see which one is right for you. … [visit site to read more]

A Staring Contest with Bernard Hopkins

MJ — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:02:26 +0000

Fresh off his light-heavyweight title win, Bernard Hopkins stopped by our office to chat about what it’s like, at 46, to be the oldest man to ever hold a championship belt. Since The Executioner is known for his pre-fight intimidation, we challenged him to a stare down. … [visit site to read more]

The Rebel King of Custom Bikes

MJ — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:01:14 +0000

Richard Sachs, the master bike builder, doesn’t do high-performance materials (just steel). But for a hand-built bike from him, you must wait years and pay top dollar. Here’s why. … [visit site to read more]

The Case Against Lance

Jordan Reed — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:28:53 +0000

For more than a decade, Lance Armstrong has denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs. But now, amid new allegations against Armstrong by former teammate Tyler Hamilton, federal agent Jeff Novitzky may have the evidence he needs to bring him down. Men’s Journal ran this story in our October 2010 issue. … [visit site to read more]

Derek Boogaard: 1982 – 2011

Paul Solotaroff — Sun, 15 May 2011 21:03:47 +0000

The 28-year-old New York Rangers forward was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment on May 13 — the result of an accidental, lethal mix of alcohol and painkillers. Paul Solotaroff profiled Boogaard in our December 2010/January 2011 issue. … [visit site to read more]

Ball Busters

MJ — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:32:34 +0000

Transform into your league’s MVP by wielding one of these slow-pitch punishers, as tested by the world’s most overqualified recreational softball player, former big-leaguer Eric Byrnes. … [visit site to read more]

One Epic Ride

MJ — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:06:16 +0000

Turning his cruiser into a cruise missile, competitive longboarder Kyle Chin slides around hairpins at speeds upward of 60 mph. Watch the footage…and try not to drop your jaw. … [visit site to read more]