11.   As Olympic officials were becoming aware of the new allegations from Australia, a second IOC member resigned over allegations related to the Salt Lake City bid.

12.   As the Atlanta Olympics begin, the host city is so awash in commercialism that the subject comes up repeatedly when Olympic officials are questioned about the Games.

13.   At first glance, Olympic officials appear to have taken strides to clean up the Sydney Games.

14.   At the same time, Olympic officials acknowledged that costs were increasing in several areas.

15.   Atlanta Olympic officials are expected to deliver a break-even or better prognosis Thursday in their first analysis of the Centennial Games for the International Olympic Committee.

16.   Atlanta Olympic officials have set aside a contingency cache of tickets to award to customers whose orders were botched or who end up with obstructed seats at venues.

17.   Atlanta Olympic officials removed a volleyball venue from Cobb after protests over the resolution.

18.   Atlanta Olympic officials would be wise to study the bevy of complaints voiced by sprinters about the electronic starting system used at the World Championships.

19.   Atlanta Olympic officials are passing the hot potato.

20.   Atlanta Olympic officials are taking no chances on the marathon or schedule issues.