Greece vows strong security as Olympics near in Thessaloniki
Greece's top police officials urged continued vigilance for the August Games in Thessaloniki noting no clear terrorist threat yet. about 1,500 officers are deployed there with 4,000 more to guard five Olympic venues, as Greece spends a record 1.2 billion on security with NATO help and a seven nation advisory group.
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Rose Bowl negotiates role in fifth BCS game plan
The Rose Bowl seeks to preserve its Pac-10 and Big Ten ties while negotiating a fifth BCS game for 2006. Officials favor a pragmatic, dual-host model and aim to fit into a rotating championship setup with Fiesta Sugar Orange and Rose bowls. ABC television contract factors into timing.
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Lightning's unlikely run ends with Cup win in Calgary
Tampa Bay Lightning clinched the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 Game 7 victory over Calgary, breaking the pattern of big-market dominance. GM Jay Feaster and coach John Tortorella built the core around players like Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, and Nikolai Khabibulin anchored the defense as the team stayed the course.
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Tigers pick righty Kauten in 11th round of draft
Illinois State pitcher turned closer Josh Kauten from Vinton is selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round as he travels home from Cincinnati. The 21-year-old posted a 0-7 mark with a 6.58 ERA this season but flashed a 95 mph fastball. He plans to sign and report to a rookie league affiliate, with Lakeland a possibility.
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