Topic: Munich

Olympics Continues to Reject a Moment of Silence for Israeli Athletes Killed in Munich

AP

Since 2012 is the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, Israel thought it had leverage in lobbying for a moment of silence, but as in previous years, the The International Olympic Committee rejected that request.

By Ray Gustini

May 1, 2012

What the Tweet?

Ain't No Party Like a Scalia Party, Dolphins, and Ex-Best Friends

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense

 

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By Adam Martin

Jul 6, 2011

South Korea to Host 2018 Winter Olympics

Favorite Pyeongchang edged out Munich and Annecy, France

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