11.   The violence that marred the Lakers NBA championship celebration in June is still fresh in the collective memory.

12.   There would be no championship celebration for the Bulls that night.

13.   It could have been a national championship celebration.

14.   The riots began after trouble makers moved from the Feyenoord stadium to the Coolsingel in the city center, the traditional spot for championship celebrations.

15.   Many believed Hasek would retire after he refused to commit to another season at the Stanley Cup championship celebration in downtown Detroit.

16.   Many believed Hasek would retire from the National Hockey League after he refused to commit to another season at the Stanley Cup championship celebration in downtown Detroit last week.