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The Nuggets swept the season series with the Clippers a season ago, as did five other teams in the Western Conference. Why? Because the Clippers weren't good at basketball.

Arnold Palmer was honored by the Pittsburgh Pirates in celebration of his 80th birthday before the team's game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night. Palmer is from Latrobe, about an hour east of Pittsburgh, and turns 80 on Thursday. While being interviewed on field by broadcaster Jim Nantz, Palmer spoke of being at Forbes Field in 1960 when Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. Dressed in a No.

The Florida Marlins activated reliever Brendan Donnelly from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. The right-hander, who was 2-0 with a 2.04 ERA in 21 games this season, had been sidelined since Aug. 22 with a strained right calf. Hoping to make a late push for the playoffs, the Marlins also recalled pitcher Chris Volstad and corner infielder Gaby Sanchez from Triple-A New Orleans before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Mets.

Whatever any of the players believe is at stake the rest of the season, Cubs manager Lou Piniella wanted to add at least one more thing when he called a team meeting Monday at PNC Park before this three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Junior Seau would consider returning to the Patriots if they again come calling this season. The 40-year-old linebacker told The Associated Press on Tuesday he would sign only with New England because of his familiarity with the team. He's willing to play up to six games - any more would cut too much into his time with his children. For now, the 12-time Pro Bowler who spent most of his career with the San Diego Chargers is busy shooting his new television series.

The season approaches a deep stretch with the Cardinals trying to invent motivation. They haven't given ground since July 30 and leapt from a virtual tie for first place on Aug. 4 to the game's largest lead in three weeks. While the Cardinals may not achieve 100 wins, they increasingly are perceived as their league's best team largely because of the midseason acquisitions of Matt Holliday, Julio Lugo, Mark DeRosa and John Smoltz. Those who believe Baseball to be an individual sport within a team game understand the next four weeks' significance. Not only are the Cardinals all but ticketed to their seventh postseason in 10 years, they are positioned to collect a record haul in awards. The Cardinals captured the 2006 World Series before receiving nothing more than a Gold Glove for third baseman Scott Rolen and first baseman Albert Pujols. Because most awards are voted upon solely based on regular-season performance, the Cardinals' 83-win limp to the postseason did little t

Although there isn't a chance for another Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees this season, the potential for playoff Baseball between two professional Baseball teams in New York is alive and well, thanks to the Staten Island Yankees and the Brooklyn Cyclones.

The third event of the 2009 International Skating Union Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series takes place Sept.

If Australia makes it three from three against England at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday night, a series whitewash deserves serious consideration.

(New Zealand Herald) With the America's Cup destined to remain in the courtroom for the foreseeable future, a new premier event on the world sailing calendar was unveiled in Paris yesterday - the Louis Vuitton World Series. The series, which will involve...