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Torch lit for Vancouver 2010 Olympics

The torch for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics was lit in a ceremony at the ancient Greek site of Olympia on Thursday, less than four months ahead of the games' opening ceremony.

SI.com: Michael Farber: The tangled fall of Wayne Gretzky

The irony, lost on no one, is that there never would have been a Phoenix Coyotes without Wayne Gretzky.

SI.com: London beefs security, Soci on track

LONDON (AP) -- The government says organizers of the 2012 London Olympics will spend $31.4 million of reserve funds to help secure games venues from terrorist attacks.

SI.com: Jim Kelley: Sakic's farewell, Blackhawks gaffe, Leafs tampering and more notes

It's never easy saying goodbye to a career, especially one that has been as productive and lengthy as Joe Sakic's, so it comes as some surprise that the laconic one actually consented to a media conference to say his farewell. Then again, Sakic was always full of surprises.

SI.com: Ovechkin an official ambassador for 2014 Olympics

NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin is offering his help to organizers of the first Winter Olympics in his native Russia.

SI.com: Blues re-sign veteran Tkachuk for one year

Keith Tkachuk, the savvy forward who helped lead the St. Louis Blues to the playoffs for the first time since 2004, will be back for another year.

People.com: Oscar Steps Aside for the Winter Olympics

The Oscars are moving to a new date next year to make room for another golden event - the 2010 Winter Olympics.

SI.com: Michael Farber: Mike Keenan's control problem

The Calgary Herald ran a poll the other day on whether Flames coach Mike Keenan should allow captain Jarome Iginla, who has fought in both games that his team has managed to take points, to continue to drop the gloves.

SI.com: Yzerman to head Team Canada for 2010 Games

Steve Yzerman will be appointed executive director of Canada's hockey team for the 2010 Vancouver Games. The Detroit Red Wings executive replaces Wayne Gretzky, who held the job for the past two Olympics.

SI.com: Jon Wertheim: A salute to Federer's reign and why the Olympics aren't all bad

Roger Federer's reign at No. 1 has ended after almost five years. I think it would be appropriate for you to dedicate a front thanking Mr. Federer for giving athletes and fans a five-year lesson on how to carry yourself when you're a champion. He's a class act on and off the court. In my case, I didn't follow tennis before him and now I love the sport. He's a real hero and inspiration for millions. I hope you honor him the way he deserves because even though his career is far from over, we don't know if he'll ever be number one again. Thanks. -- Alejandro Arias, Mexico

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