In news that isn't really news -Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in NHL. SHOCKING SURPRISE RIGHT HERE FOLKS.

Red Sox clinch despite losing to the Jays - Behind a closed clubhouse door, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their sixth playoff berth in seven years in the usual way: with spraying beer, commemorative hats and T-shirts, and the customary promises that they will play better once the post-season begins. Blue Jays, blah, blah, blah, what's a post-season?

Arnold Palmer to be honoured at White House - Arnold Palmer is going back to the White House to meet another president and collect another medal. Good for 'the King' - maybe Obama will make him Chief Golf Advisor to the President? Or something cool like that.

Toothless men in tutus - "Hockey Night in Canada" loudmouth Don Cherry will be among the celebrity judges assessing the axel jumps and death spirals that former figure skaters and NHL players plan to unleash on the reality series, "Battle of the Blades," says "Blades" co-host Ron MacLean. And its not like you can get away with making fun of Probert or Domi, either one will put their fist through your face.

Turkoglu to grab some rest during camp - Acquired in a blockbuster four-team trade in the off-season, Turkoglu is resting through the early part of training camp after a long run through the playoffs last season with Orlando and then a busy summer spent playing for Turkey. They just don't make pro athletes like they used to do they?