French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab. CBC | World News
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De Grasse, Charron chosen as Canada’s flag-bearers for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Canada will showcase speed and strength at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Six-time medallist sprinter Andre De Grasse and champion weightlifter Maude Charron will carry the Canadian flag during Friday’s parade down the Seine, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »LeBron James 1st U.S. men’s basketball player to carry flag in Olympics opening ceremony
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been picked by his fellow United States Olympians to serve as the male flag-bearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. CBC | World News
Read More »Where to watch the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony – TV GUIDE
A rundown of where to find the Paris Olympics in your TV schedule Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Hello, Dolly! reviews heap praise on Imelda Staunton ahead of show opening
Hello, Dolly! has finally hit the London Palladium with Imelda Staunton at the forefront, and the first set of reviews are absolutely glowing. Here’s what you need to know, and where to get tickets. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Daniel Brown claims 1-shot lead after opening round of British Open in his major debut
Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won’t soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in the British Open, giving him a 6-under 65 with just enough spectators still left in the twilight of Royal Troon to celebrate with him. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Gunman at Donald Trump rally was found by officer before opening fire
The gunman at Donald Trump’s rally was reportedly confronted by an officer while on the roof before he opened fire. He was killed at the scene. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Lidl change opening hours this weekend for major reason
Three major supermarkets have announced changes to their opening hours this weekend and next week as England head to the finals of the Euros on Sunday evening. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Lidl to make major change to all stores opening hours next week
The budget supermarket giant will adjust the opening time of all UK stores at the start of next week. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Alec Baldwin ‘violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety,’ says prosecutor in trial’s opening statements
A prosecutor says Alec Baldwin “violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety” in opening statements at his involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico. Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson gave the prosecution’s opening Wednesday. CBC | World News
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