SEPTEMBER 16, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mets' September Struggles Against Expos. Impact: The Mets losing to the Expos spawned a long-standing tradition of disappointment that would eventually lead to an entire generation of fans learning the fine art of self-deprecating humor. Thanks, Mets!. Fact: The Expos would eventually become the Washington Nationals. So, basically, the Mets' losses helped create an entirely new fan base to mock them!.
• Headline: Lazio's Campaign Gains Momentum Across New York. Impact: Rick Lazio's energized campaign paved the way for future politicians to realize that a bus tour is basically just a mobile selfie station with a side of ‘vote for me’. Sadly, it also contributed to the stereotype that all politicians need a bus to gain momentum.. Fact: Lazio’s campaign was so energetic that they could have powered a small town. Spoiler alert: it still didn’t win him the election..
• Headline: A Plight Understood By Elders. Impact: Darryl Strawberry's struggles highlighted the ongoing issues of addiction in sports, leading to more awareness, advocacy, and, ironically, more sports documentaries than you could shake a baseball bat at.. Fact: Strawberry’s battles with addiction were so public, they practically had their own Instagram account. #DarrylStrawberryStruggles..
• Headline: Games Open With Ceremony and Tribute. Impact: The opening of the Sydney Olympics marked a pivotal moment in history where the world briefly paused to celebrate athletic prowess while ignoring the fact that many athletes were just trying to figure out how to not trip over their own feet.. Fact: Cathy Freeman’s lighting of the Olympic cauldron was so iconic that it sparked a trend of athletes trying to outdo each other with dramatic entrances, leading to some truly bizarre performances in subsequent games..