AUGUST 4, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Glen Sather Takes on Rangers Challenge. Impact: If Glen Sather hadn't taken on the monumental task of rebuilding the New York Rangers, the team might have never realized their potential, leading to a universe where ice hockey is played on rollerblades and is considered an extreme sport. Thanks, Glen, for keeping humanity on solid ice.. Fact: Did you know that Glen Sather once persuaded a penguin to sign a contract? Just kidding, but the man sure knows how to negotiate..
• Headline: Historic Women's Hammer Throw Debut. Impact: Dawn Ellerbe's success in the women's hammer throw would later inspire a generation of girls to pursue sports that require both strength and finesse. Somewhere in the future, a girl will throw a hammer so far it’ll end up in orbit, and NASA will have to deal with a rogue space hammer.. Fact: Did you know that the hammer throw was originally invented to settle disputes over who could throw heavy things the farthest? The ancient Olympics had a lot more drama than we do today!.
• Headline: AUTOS ON FRIDAY/Safety; Poor Crash Results for 2 Popular Cars. Impact: The poor crash test results of the Chrysler PT Cruiser and Ford Focus ZX3 led to an avalanche of recalls and safety improvements that ultimately resulted in the modern-day SUV. So, thank you, government crash tests, for making the world safer and bulkier.. Fact: Did you know that the Chrysler PT Cruiser was once so popular it briefly became a fashion statement? Ah, the early 2000s, when bad taste was a badge of honor..