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GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Mexico is set to host its biggest sporting event since the 1986 World Cup, but it comes during some of the countrys most volatile times. Police officials are expected to outnumber athletes at the 2011 Pan American Games, which open Friday in Guadalajara as Games organizers have pledged to make security a top priority in a country ravaged by drug violence. Some 10,000 officers, from local, regional and federal forces, are expected to be deployed during the Games, which will bring 6,000 athletes to Guadalajara, including a Canadian contingent of almost 500. "Securitys a concern at all major Games. It was in Vancouver (for the 2010 Olympics), it was in Beijing (200, all over," said Canadas chef de mission Jacques Cardyn. "In Rio (for the 2007 Pan Ams) it was a huge concern. "We are confident the Games will be as (safe) as the other Games." Canada traditionally travels with RCMP officers to major Games, and the number of security officials has been increased for Mexico, Cardyn said. He would not specify how many. "Theyll be there," he said. "Theyve been working with the federal police in Mexico, theyve been working with the provincial and municipal police and theyve stayed in contact with (U.S. security officials), so were pretty confident they know where were going." Mexicos deadly drug war has killed more than 35,000 people since 2006. While the gruesome violence has been concentrated along the Mexico-U.S. border, the relative serenity of Guadalajara was shattered in February when grenades thrown at an entrance to a nightclub killed six people. Gunmen firing automatic weapons torched vehicles and blockaded roads. Athletes say they just have to trust in the security measures. "You do everything you can, you stay wise and hope for the best I guess," said Canadian squash player Stephanie Edmison. "I know that the security will be over the top for the Pan Ams. I know Mexico will make sure that the athletes are safe and I know that (Canadian officials) will ensure that Mexico is doing everything they can to secure the village and to secure us, which was done in India for the Commonwealth Games. "For such a high-profile event, I think that theyll be doing everything they can to make us safe, so its not my main concern." With Indias track record for terrorist attacks, there was a huge police presence at the Commonwealth Games last fall in New Delhi, India, where two tourists from Thailand were shot less than two weeks before the opening ceremonies. Signs were posted daily in the athletes village stating the terrorist threat level. New Delhi organizers also used 38 langur monkeys to guard the athletes village and venues, but the monkeys were there to guard against attacks by other animals. 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Aaron Harrison hit a 3-pointer for the go-ahead score with 39 seconds left and Julius Randle made a pair of clutch free throws to lift the fantastic freshmen of Kentucky to a 74-69 victory over their in-state rivals. The eighth-seeded Wildcats (27-10) led for a grand total of 65 seconds in this Midwest Regional semifinal. Theyll play Michigan on Sunday for a trip to the Final Four. "I told them before the game, youll get punched in the mouth and youre going to taste blood," coach John Calipari said. "You can fight or you can brace yourself for the next shot. They fought." Fourth-seeded and defending champion Louisville ends its season at 31-7. Few expected a run this deep for the Wildcats as this season played out and their five freshmen starters struggled to play a team game. But theyve been learning slowly. They trailed by 13 midway through the first half, then by seven with 4 1/2 minutes left. Suddenly, things kicked in. Actually, it was a sophomore, Alex Poythress, who scored five points and blocked a Russ Smith layup attempt during a 7-0 run that tied the game at 66 with 2:11 left. "Alex Poythress won the game for us," Calipari said. "We were begging him the whole game to start playing, and he played at the right time." From there, it was the Kentucky freshmen -- the Kiddie Cats -- who showed all the poise against the defending national champs, who were led by seniors Smith (23 points) and Luke Hancock (19). Harrison took a pass from Julius Randle and spotted up in the corner for the go-ahead shot. Both finished with 15 points, as did yet another freshman starter, Dakari Johnson. On the next possession, Louisvilles Wayne Blackshear got fouled. The 71 per cent career free throw shooter missed the first. Randle came down and made two free throws to put Kentucky ahead by three. Harrison guarded Smith and forced him to miss a tough 3-pointer on the next possession -- "His first stop of the game," Calipari quipped. A few seconds later, the Wildcats were chest bumping and Calipari wass pumping his fists to a loud stadium that was about two-thirds Kentucky blue, one-third Cardinals red.dddddddddddd Kentucky has now knocked off previously undefeated Wichita State, defending national champion Louisville and has a meeting with last years runner-up, Michigan, coming next. Earlier, the Wolverines beat Tennessee 73-71. The latest win for Kentucky was the ultimate lesson in patience for a team that, for so long, had trouble showing any. They were touted on T-shirts as the team that would go 40-0 and win the national title, then all head off to the NBA. Two out of three is still possible. "They finally have surrendered and lost themselves in the team," Calipari said. "Its just taken a long time." Louisville coach Rick Pitino, who fell to 11-1 in Sweet 16 games, produced a matchup zone that the Wildcats had trouble working through. The Cards took the double-digit lead early, yet went to halftime only up three despite holding Kentucky to 33 per cent from the floor. The difference in Pitinos mind: Louisville went 13 for 23 from the free throw line while Kentucky went 22 for 27. And the Wildcats had a 37-29 rebounding edge, which also led to eight more second-chance points. "I told them we probably beat ourselves a little bit down the stretch," Pitino said. "But how can any of us complain with the run weve been on?" Louisvilles string of Final Fours will end at two and there will be a new national champion. Making this win even more impressive for the Wildcats: They played almost the entire game without Willie Cauley-Stein, an NBA-caliber forward who sprained his left ankle early. "Its not a good ankle injury, let me just put it that way," Calipari said. Another NBA prospect, James Young, fouled out with 5:32 left. That left it to Harrison, his twin brother, Andrew (14 points) and Randle, a lottery pick in waiting who was a monster inside. He had 12 rebounds to go with the 15 points. Hes had a double-double in all three tournament games. Calipari makes no apologies for recruiting the best talent and taking his chances theyll leave before they really set up shop at Kentucky. That strategy helped him bring the eighth national title back home two years ago. Now, Kentucky is a win away from the programs 16th trip to the Final Four. cheap nfl jerseys cheap jerseys cheap jerseys cheap nfl jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '