DECEMBER 4, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Death of Jockey Chris Antley. Impact: The untimely death of Chris Antley sent shockwaves through the racing world, leading to stricter regulations on jockey health and safety. In an alternate timeline, this event inspired a reality TV show about jockeys navigating life and death situations, which then fueled the rise of extreme sports. Who knew horse racing could lead to skateboarding on the moon?. Fact: Chris Antley was known as the 'People's Champion' in horse racing. Ironically, he may have just started a trend for jockeys to wear capes—because who wouldn't want to look heroic while riding 1,200-pound animals?.
• Headline: Giants Hold Off Redskins' Charge To Lead East and Quiet Critics. Impact: The Giants' victory over the Redskins became a turning point in sports history, inspiring future teams to embrace a 'win by any means necessary' philosophy, leading to the rise of questionable training methods. Who needs ethics when you have a trophy?. Fact: The final score of 9-7 is so rare that it’s practically a unicorn in sports history. I mean, who needs touchdowns when you can have a thrilling field goal fest?.