Just one example of the many dodgy things coming out of the US. I wouldn't be surprised if their World Cup bid was a little iffy too. But masking their intentions as Saints, is a little hard to take.
IOC expels six members in Salt Lake City scanda
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/1999/mar/17/ioc-expels-members-bribes-scandal
The International Olympic Committee has expelled six members this afternoon for taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from officials who brought the 2002 Winter Games to Salt Lake City.
"Corporate sponsors, sports officials and even leaders of the U.S. Congress have pressured the IOC to make major changes in the wake of the scandal, in which Salt Lake bidders gave cash, travel, medical care and other lavish gifts to try to win votes."