I am still hoping that the San Francisco Bay Area could play host to the 2012 Olympic games. The allegation that one of the backers of New York's bid has a conflict of interest could end up hurting any US city's chance of being chosen by the IOC.

Interesting connection?

Betts, who once owned the Texas Rangers baseball team with his close friend, President Bush, has said he wouldn't profit from the 2012 Games. He also has said he played no role in promoting New York's bid to the other task force members.