APRIL 14, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Devils Defeat Panthers in Playoff Opener. Impact: The Devils' victory sparked a fierce rivalry with the Panthers, leading to a series of dramatic playoff matchups, one of which would inspire a blockbuster movie about ice hockey. Who knew that a puck could change cinematic history?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Devils' was chosen because 'New Jersey Ice Golems' was deemed too scary for family-friendly marketing?.
• Headline: Mets Triumph Over Phillies in Close Match. Impact: Reed's leadership sent the Mets on a winning spree that led to them investing in a fortune cookie company, thinking they could predict their future. Spoiler: they couldn't.. Fact: Fun fact: The Mets' strategy of 'just following Reed' is still being debated in boardrooms across New York—right next to the 'swing and a miss' playbook..
• Headline: Palm's Profit Crisis and Price Surge. Impact: Palm's disappearing profits foreshadowed the rise of smartphones, which ultimately led to everyone becoming addicted to their devices and ignoring the outside world. Thanks, 3Com!. Fact: Did you know that Palm's stock price eventually became a cautionary tale in business schools? It's a great way to teach future entrepreneurs about the dangers of overvaluation—like telling someone their karaoke skills are fantastic when they sound like a wounded animal..
• Headline: Sports of The Times; Sweep Up The Deck: Start Lucas. Impact: Harvey Araton's push for Lucas led to a decade-long search for the 'perfect' quarterback, ultimately resulting in a reality show where contestants compete for the job, proving that sometimes reality TV really is a reality.. Fact: Did you know that the Jets' quarterback job has more turnover than a bakery? At this point, the only thing they haven't tried is a cat with a football helmet..