Olympics: Opening ceremony emphasizes whimsy over solemnity

Sir Paul McCartney was one of the many famous faces to take the stage during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. With him, the legendary Beatle brought a chorus of cheers and beaming smiles to DannyWhile the men's team has one huge divot in its fairway over the last four Olympics — a bronze medal in the 2004 Games — the women have been flawless over the same stretch but never get a share of hyperbolic coverage. "I think you've got to be carefulThe Opening

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