Queens baseball stadium, home of the Mets since 2009
Gotham FC has moved closer to its Queens home, with Sam Kerr returning to Gotham in a 1-0 win at Citi Field last night. The event marks a milestone as Gotham prepares to share Etihad Park with NYCFC in 2028 and aims to break attendance records for a women’s game in New York.
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A surge in interest in vintage baseball cards is driving renewed excitement around wax packs. Collectors recall the tactile thrill of opening packs, the scents of wax and gum, and trading memories as the market rebounds after a period of overproduction.
Smoke from more than 800 active wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Chicago, Detroit and New York. Officials have issued health alerts, advised people to stay indoors, and warned that smoke will linger into the weekend before forecast rain helps disperse it.
The Mets have observed pitcher Tong in Triple-A and see potential for him to join the big-league rotation, with veteran Robert Stock serving as a short-term placeholder.