Paris Olympics: A Spectacular Yet Tumultuous Start

The Paris Olympics began with a dramatic, rain-soaked ceremony featuring performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the event open. Other news includes Columbus Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine's return, Patrick Mahomes' reaction to a Raiders' video, a doping scandal, and a lawsuit by Warner Bros Discovery against the NBA.

The Paris Olympics kicked off on a rainy note, with President Emmanuel Macron declaring the games open. The ceremony saw spectacular performances by artists including Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, with an Olympic cauldron lit by French Olympians.

In other news, Columbus Blue Jackets star Patrik Laine returned from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program after recovering from a clavicle injury, while Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes dismissed a Raiders' viral puppet video.

A doping scandal involving 23 Chinese swimmers has cast a shadow over the games. Additionally, Warner Bros Discovery has taken legal action against the NBA over a media rights dispute.