Strangest Stories Of A Strange Year

Capitalizing on the weak dollar, French tourists bought 27

Stub Hub sent an e-mail in mid-October offering tickets to Mets playoff games. New York finished 70--92 and was out of playoff contention by July.

However, she wanted to stress that she was not a speedskater

Nicole Bobek, the 1995 U.S. women's figure skating champion, pleaded not guilty after being charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Welcome to Cleveland

In the middle of a Cavaliers media day at which newly acquired big man Shaquille O'Neal was introduced, the power went out.

Nailed and bonded

Former major league outfielder and self-styled financial guru Len (Nails) Dykstra filed for bankruptcy, claiming assets of $50,000 against debts of $31 million.

On Thanksgiving he tackled a turkey

A bat was buzzing the court during a Sacramento--San Antonio game on Halloween night until Spurs guard Manu Ginobili swatted it to the floor.