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More than three hours into the show, French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open. PARIS, France — A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, … Read more

The Paris Opening Ceremony heavily featured a mysterious character who took off with the Olympic torch and left viewers trying to figure out who they are. WASHINGTON — A mysterious torch bearer has captured the wonder of Opening Ceremony viewers, with many comparing the masked person to a popular video game franchise.  During the start … Read more

The Minions, yes those Minions, appeared during the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. WASHINGTON — The Minions have made an appearance at the Olympics…yes, you read that right.  The characters were shown to broadcast audiences during the Opening Ceremony piloting a submarine underneath the River Seine while thousands of athletes floated by.  Who created the Minions?  … Read more

Head coach Bev Priestman denied any involvement, but did not attend Canada’s 2-1 victory Thursday over New Zealand as the investigation continues. PARIS, France — Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman was suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal Friday, and the head of Canada Soccer … Read more

Simone Biles already has two elements named after her on vault and floor exercise, and one on balance beam. PARIS, France — Simone Biles is looking to add to the list of skills named after her in gymnastics’ Code of Points. The American superstar submitted an original skill on uneven bars to the International Gymnastics Federation … Read more