Shakira settles $21M tax fraud case before trial begins
Shakira reached a last-minute settlement with Spanish authorities that will see the singer pay out millions but avoid the risk of a prison sentence.
Entertainment
Nov 20, 2023
Shakira charged with tax evasion for 2nd time, accused of owing $9.5M
Prosecutors in Barcelona announced new charges against Shakira, who they claim failed to pay 6.7 million euros (more than C$9.5 million) in taxes on her 2018 income.
Entertainment
Sep 26, 2023
Suspected Bud Light purchase likely led to altercation outside Ontario liquor store: police
"Possible hate-motivated" assaults outside of a Vaughan liquor store last weekend were likely initiated over a suspected Bud Light purchase, police say.
Crime
May 9, 2023
Saskatoon diehard soccer fan attends 42 2022 World Cup game, ready for 2026 Cup in North America
Saskatoon resident Lee Kormish attended all 42 matches at the World Cup. He suggested the event in 2026 will be huge for Canada after what he experienced in Qatar.
Sports
Jan 21, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi move signals likely end of elite club career
Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
Sports
Dec 31, 2022
Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend and World Cup champion, dies at 82
The standard-bearer of "the beautiful game" had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments.
World
Dec 29, 2022
FIFA World Cup: Morocco beats Portugal, becomes 1st African team to reach semifinals
Morocco delivered a seminal moment in the nearly 100-year history of soccer's biggest tournament, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team.
Sports
Dec 10, 2022
FIFA 2022: Lionel Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout Sunday to claim a third World Cup title.
Sports
Dec 18, 2022
Turn up the style! Italy will wear Giorgio Armani at next year’s London Olympics
ROME - Italy is turning up the style for next year's London Olympics by wearing Giorgio Armani.
Jul 12, 2011
Kaka leads deep Brazilian squad
Soccer purists savour the prospect of a showdown between Brazil and Spain in the final
Jun 9, 2010
Lionel Messi among 23 candidates for FIFA’s world player of the year award
ZURICH - Lionel Messi is in the running for a third consecutive FIFA world player of the year award after being selected Tuesday among the 23 candidates for the 2011 prize.
Sports
Nov 1, 2011
Sir Alex Ferguson marks quarter century in charge of Man United
LONDON - Sir Alex Ferguson reaches 25 years in charge of Manchester United on Sunday, embarking upon his second quarter century with the same vigour that he began the first.
Sports
Nov 3, 2011
Trabzonspor grabs 1-0 upset win over Inter Milan while Manchester clubs draw
LONDON - Trabzonspor marked its Champions League debut by stunning Inter Milan 1-0 away on Wednesday while English giants Manchester United and Manchester City were held to draws as they failed to transfer their domestic prowess to the European stage.
Sports
Sep 14, 2011
Inter striker Eto’o nears deal to become world’s highest paid footballer
MILAN - Inter Milan has nearly reached a deal to send Samuel Eto'o to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, a transfer that could make the Cameroon striker the highest paid footballer in the world.
Sports
Aug 17, 2011
Federer overcomes Tsonga to clinch 6th ATP World Tour Finals title, 70th overall
LONDON - Roger Federer wasn't about to let Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pull off another improbable comeback.
Sports
Nov 27, 2011
With little flair, Spain advances to Euro 2012 final after beating Portugal 4-2 on penalties
DONETSK, Ukraine - Still not pretty to watch, still just as effective.
Sports
Jun 27, 2012
Germany beats Denmark 2-1 to advance to Euro 2012 quarterfinals without sparkle
LVIV, Ukraine - Germany advanced to the European Championship quarterfinals without playing brilliantly.
Sports
Jun 17, 2012
Ronaldo scores 3rd goal at Euro 2012 to give Portugal a spot in the semifinals with 1-0 win
WARSAW, Poland - After his fine footwork failed to find the target, Cristiano Ronaldo knocked in the only goal Thursday with a thrusting header, sending Portugal into the European Championship semifinals with a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic.
Sports
Jun 21, 2012
Shaken like rarely before at disappointing Euro 2012, the Netherlands faces uncertain future
KRAKOW, Poland - The future should have been now, with a team that had supposedly matured into a tournament-winner since reaching the final of the 2010 World Cup.
Sports
Jun 18, 2012
France gaining confidence at Euro 2012, but star striker Karim Benzema still short of top form
DONETSK, Ukraine - Karim Benzema hopes to find his best form again and France coach Laurent Blanc has predicted his star striker will score against Sweden.
Sports
Jun 17, 2012