Mets seek turnaround against Pirates

Jun 30, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets are starting to put themselves in a precarious position as they prepare to open a four-game…

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Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks

Japan scrapped every regulation requiring the use of floppy disks for administrative purposes this week, catching up with the times 13 years after the country’s producers manufactured their last units. The floppy disk, invented in the 1970s, was once a ubiquitous part of computing. Other forms of memory like flash drives and internet cloud storage…

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Hayden Springer shoots 59 at John Deere Classic

Hayden Springer approaches his ball on the 11th green during Round 2 of The American Express at La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Hayden Springer used an unlikely eagle-birdie finish to shoot a 12-under 59 to open the John Deere Classic on Thursday, marking the 14th sub-60 round in…

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Taking a D.I.Y. Version of the Orient Express

Mention the Orient Express to most people, and you’re likely to conjure up visions of the private five-star luxury train — Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — whose meticulously restored coaches feature every conceivable Belle Epoque bell and whistle: acres of mirror-finish mahogany, sophisticated silver service, a pianist taking after-dinner requests at the lounge car’s baby grand….

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Reds ride hot streak into series vs. Tigers

Jun 24, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Carson Spiers (68) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports One step forward followed by a step or two back has been a trend for the Cincinnati Reds this season. They hope…

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Cardinals carry momentum into set at Washington

Jul 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Alec Burleson (41) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports After picking up wins on Thursday, the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals are ready to face off for the…

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