Olympics special: inept ceremonies and the least likely USA gold

This week’s roundup also features Caster Semenya’s feelgood story, several markedly similar Estonians plus the inevitable in the Rio tennis1) The opening ceremony seems like an apt place to start. Rio 2016 is likely to kick off with a relatively low-key affair – the budget for the ceremony is reportedly around 10% of what it was last time around. So do take the time to enjoy Danny Boyle’s hugely acclaimed 2012 effort once again. Less recommended is the closing ceremony from the same Games, unless you fancy staring in horror at the Kaiser Chiefs covering the Who, plus Ed Sheeran and Mike Ruther…