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
French police said they have not found a direct link to the Games, but the arsonist is still on the run after fleeing from the scene of the fires. PARIS, France — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across … Read more