JULY 30, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Saratoga Race Insights for Locals. Impact: The Albany-area locals, convinced they were the underdogs, inadvertently created a betting culture that would one day lead to the rise of online gambling and a million regrettable 'I should have known better' moments in history.. Fact: You know, because nothing screams responsible financial planning like trusting your money to a horse named 'Thunderbolt.'.
• Headline: Fisk's Midnight Workout Success. Impact: Fisk's late-night workout routine inspired countless future athletes to believe that if they just lift weights at odd hours, they'll magically become champions, leading to a surge in gym memberships and a national shortage of protein shakes.. Fact: Remember kids: lifting weights at midnight is just one step away from becoming a baseball legend—or becoming a confused insomniac..
• Headline: Boris Becker: Wimbledon Sensation. Impact: Boris Becker's rapid ascent to fame set a precedent that would lead to a generation of child prodigies in sports, forcing parents worldwide to reconsider if they should make their toddlers train for the Olympics instead of learning to tie their shoes.. Fact: Fun fact: Becker's Wimbledon win was one of the few instances where winning at 17 was celebrated more than the fact that he still needed a babysitter to get home afterward..