Roller- and street-hockey teams from around the city will compete.

It was often the opponent of Athens and these two cities competed with each other.

At the same time, American cities must compete with the suburbs for the attention and dollars of the middle class.

Thus, the cities were competing to control the stopping places.

In the tournaments first year in 2006, 5 cities competed.

Only one other city competed with Los Angeles for the 1984 bid.

Critics say cities and states should not compete for corporate investments.

Since there can only be one capital at any given time," our host continued, "the two cities compete for the privilege each year.

The state's cities are still competing for money and bonds, which the governor can help steer their way.

Talk turns to the way in which cities compete for professional sports franchises as economic assets.