RIO DE JANEIRO - Thousands of local schoolchildren will receive free tickets to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro if city hall and organizers can decide how to pay for them. Thomas Greiss Jersey .Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes proposed months ago that the city buy 1.2 million of the 7.5 million tickets to be issued for the games — about 16 per cent — and distribute them to schools.Renato Ciuchini, the chief commercial officer for the games, applauded the idea on Thursday, but said the organizing committee would not foot the bill of an estimated $10 million. This would be up to Paes.There are no free tickets, Ciuchini said Thursday at a news conference.We think the mayors initiative is marvelous and we support it and are working on it with him, Ciuchini added. The negotiation is not finished. ... Its for the mayors office to make an announcement about it.Paes office said Thursday negotiations are ongoing but indicated no specific plan since he made headlines months ago with the idea. This followed criticism that the poor were priced out of last years World Cup in Brazil.We are trying to do something more democratic, Paes said at the time.Even without a ticket, some events like road cycling can be seen for free from the streets.Brazil spent about $15 billion on last years World Cup, building at least four stadiums that are expected to become white elephants. Spending on the Olympics is likely to surpass the World Cup.Rio organizers have a $3 billion operating budget, which is the budget for running just the games and excludes building roads and sports venues.Ciuchini said recently that ticket sales could bring in a bit higher revenue than expected and are crucial to help balance the tight operating budget.Ticket sales represent 13 per cent of operating budget income. Other income is from licensing, local sponsorships, merchandising, and a large contribution from the International Olympic Committee.Olympic host cities are bound by contract to pay for any cost overruns or deficits. Rios 2009 bid document showed $700 million in subsidies from national and local governments if the budget ran a deficit, which Rio hopes to avoid.Rio says its ticket prices are reasonable. About half are priced under $30. The cheapest ticket — when senior or student discounts are included — is about $8.This is two bus fares, Ciuchini said.He said some banks would even allow the tickets to be paid for in three to five installment payments — just like large-ticket items.We believe this is accessible for all Brazilians, he said.___Stephen Wade on Twitter: http://twitter.com/StephenWadeAP Shane Prince Jersey . 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The Montreal Canadiens eliminated them from the post-season in four games, but coach Jon Cooper said none of his players should hang their heads because the Lightning had a successful season. "Its been a transition year for us in an unbelievably positive way," said Cooper, whos completing his first full season behind the bench. "I dont want this series to be looked at as they were a failure," Cooper added. "Those guys got swept in the first round, but they had a heck of a year." Stamkos missed 45 games because of a broken right leg but still amassed 25 goals and 40 points in 37 games to help Tampa Bay return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. The 24-year-old captain has scored more goals than any NHL player since the start of the 2009-10 season. His absence from early November to just before a late-season trade sent Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers created unexpected opportunities for several young players who helped the team stay afloat while Stamkos was out. Goaltender Ben Bishop set a franchise record with 37 victories before a left elbow injury sidelined him for the final week of the regular season and the playoffs. Rookie Ondrej Palate led the team with 59 points and another first-year player, Tyler Johnson, set a club record for rookies with 24 goals. In all,, Tampa Bays rookies combined for 201 points, more than twice as many for first-year players from any other team. Johnny Boychuk Jersey. "Its been well documented what this team has gone through this year," Cooper said, adding that few people gave the Lightning much of a shot at making the playoffs when the season began. Stamkos said its important young players learn from their post-season experience. The Lightning dropped the first two games to the Canadiens at home and didnt feel they played their best hockey until the third period of Game 4 in Montreal on Tuesday night. "Everyones probably feeling a little embarrassed. But in the long run, you probably had to go through something like this," Stamkos said. "I think we will learn," the captain added, "that sacrifice, determination and work ethic is what wins at this time of year." Ryan Callahan, the former Rangers captain obtained in the deal that sent an unhappy St. Louis to New York, agreed. "This means nothing if as a group (the Lightning) doesnt realize how hard the playoffs are and how consistent you have to be moving forward," Callahan said. "Its a waste if you dont learn from it." Eight rookies made their playoff debut in Game 1, while another key player -- goalie Anders Lindback, standing in for Bishop -- entered the series with just 13 minutes of post-season experience. Six first-year players notched their first playoff points in the opener, won by the Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. The next step is returning next season and proving this years success wasnt a fluke. "The amount of youth that we have here is very promising," Stamkos said. 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