BOSTON (AP) – Boston’s bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics flamed out in spectacular fashion earlier this week, with local organizers and the U.S. Olympic Committee deciding to part ways after the Boston mayor and the Massachusetts governor refused to be rushed into a decision putting taxpayers on the hook if the games went over budget.
But while the rhetoric has died down and sports-mad Bostonians are starting to turn their attention elsewhere, there still are plenty of open questions and loose ends. Here’s a look at a few:
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Q: What are the chances Boston takes another stab at the Olympic games someday?
A: At this point, there doesn’t seem to be much groundswell for an encore.