DECEMBER 4, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tennessee and Louisiana Tech Dominate Women's Basketball. Impact: If Tennessee and Louisiana Tech had decided to focus on knitting instead of basketball supremacy, the entire sport might have shifted towards crafting competitions. Imagine the annual Knitting Championship of America, where athletes battle it out with yarn instead of a basketball. The world would have been a much cozier place.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more locked than these teams' supremacy is the number of times they’ve been compared to the Kardashians? Talk about a pecking order!.
• Headline: Steffi Graf's Match Misunderstanding. Impact: Steffi Graf’s moment of confusion at the Virginia Slims Championships led to a revolutionary underground movement of tennis players who now practice their serve while simultaneously reading the rulebook. This has resulted in the world's first Tennis Librarian Championship, where players must ace a quiz before they can serve.. Fact: Here’s a fun fact: the only rule most players know is 'don’t hit the ball into the net.' Shocking, right?.
• Headline: Huffco's Founder Faces Sale Dilemma. Impact: The decision to sell Huffco may have inadvertently set off a chain reaction of family feuds in the oil and gas industry, resulting in reality TV shows like 'Keeping Up with the Oil Tycoons.' The world was spared the drama of multi-million dollar throwdowns, but at what cost?. Fact: Did you know that inheriting a fortune is kind of like inheriting a family recipe? Everyone thinks they can do it better, but it usually ends in disaster..
• Headline: SPORTS WORLD SPECIALS: BOXING; Boxers Help Their Own. Impact: Sandy Saddler’s unfortunate incident may have sparked a new initiative among boxers to create the 'Brawler's Safety Net,' where current champions provide 24/7 security for retired fighters. Who knew that being punched in the face could lead to such heartwarming community support?. Fact: Did you know that boxers often need more than just determination to win? A good pair of glasses might have helped Sandy see who was robbing him!.