Colbert goes for gold, sponsors US speedskating team for 2010 Vancouver Olympics

Colbert goes for gold, sponsors US speedskating

Emily Osment

AP Interview: Rogge says US TV rights talks to begin after Vancouver due to improving economy

Rogge: US TV deal planned after Vancouver Games

Character actor Lou Jacobi, who appeared on Broadway, in movies and on television, dies at 95

Character actor Lou Jacobi dies in NYC at 95

Pamela Anderson

Actress Pamela Anderson launches anti-seal hunt ad campaign for PETA in Toronto

TORONTO — Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson wants to save the seals from the annual hunt on Canada’s East Coast.

Bon Jovi Tour Dates 2010

Popular Rock band Bon Jovi announced plans on Thursday for a new world tour in 2010-2011. The two-year tour begins Feb. 19 2010 in Seattle and includes a May 26 show at New Jersey’s new $1.6 billion Meadowlands football stadium, which will be home to the New York Giants and Jets. It will feature 135 shows in 30 countries. The first leg of the tour in 2010 covers USA and Canada.

After silver in Torino, Belbin and Agosto set sights on Olympic gold in 2010

ASTON, Pa. — Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto are hoping to upgrade that silver medal from the 2006 Olympics in Vancouver.

Seven teams for three spots: MLS playoff scenarios will keep heads spinning into final weekend

One team is in with a win, can still get there with a loss. Another needs to win or lose by two goals or fewer. Five teams have already clinched, three are out. Six could end up tied and the deciding factor could be goal differential, fewest disciplinary points, even a coin toss.

Cirque du Soleil performer dies after falling off a trampoline

MONTREAL — A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling off a trampoline during a training session in Montreal.

Kim Yun-na of South Korea wins Trophee Bompard with dazzling free skate; Asada, Nakano next

PARIS — World champion Kim Yu-na of South Korea captured the Trophee Bompard on Saturday, winning the free skate with a flawless performance to finish ahead of Japanese skaters Mao Asada and Yukari Nakano.

Kim Yu-na takes huge lead after women’s short program at Trophee Bompard in Paris

PARIS — World champion Kim Yu-na of South Korea skated to a medley of James Bond themes Friday and opened a massive lead in the women’s short program at the Trophee Bompard.

Tomas Verner of Czech Republic leads after men’s short program at Trophee Bompard in Paris

PARIS — Former European champion Tomas Verner of the Czech Republic led after the men’s short program at the Trophee Bompard on Friday, opening with a quadruple jump to beat Nobunari Oda of Japan by almost two points.

Catherine O’Hara unveils

Catherine O’Hara unveils the ‘Wild Thing Way’ street sign Toronto.

The prints and the princess: Art experts say Leonardo’s fingerprint proves drawing is his

Leonardo fingerprint reveals $150 million artwork

France’s Brian Joubert main attraction at Trophee Bompard with Olympics looming

PARIS — Former world champion Brian Joubert of France will be the main attraction at the Trophee Bompard, the first of six Grand Prix events that starts Thursday.

Art experts believe they’ve found a new Leonardo drawing as fingerprint adds to evidence

TORONTO — A new portrait by Leonardo da Vinci may have been discovered thanks to centuries-old fingerprint and palm print.

Art experts believe they’ve found a new da Vinci as fingerprint adds to evidence

TORONTO — A new painting by Leonardo da Vinci may have been discovered thanks to a centuries-old fingerprint.

Canadian billionaire Guy Laliberte calls his 10-day mission to space a success

STAR CITY, Russia — Guy Laliberte, a billionaire who once worked as a stilt-walker and fire-eater, said Tuesday that he accomplished his mission by using a 10-day trip to the International Space Station to promote a humanitarian cause.

Michael Buble meets his fans and signs copies of his new CD ‘Crazy Love’

Michael Buble meets his fans and signs copies of his new CD ‘Crazy Love’ at Eaton Centre Toronto.

Canadian space tourist hosts show on international space station to push water conservation

MONTREAL — Canadian space tourist and circus billionaire Guy Laliberte mixed star power, science lectures, music and poetry in hosting a show from the International Space Station that was broadcast on television and the Internet.

Canadian space tourist hosts space show to push water conservation

MONTREAL — Canadian space tourist and circus billionaire Guy Laliberte mixed star power, science lectures, music and poetry in hosting a show from the International Space Station that was broadcast on television and the Internet.

Bell Gala 2009

Ivana Santilli
Bell Gala 2009 in aid of the SickKids Foundation held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Michael Sheen kicks Blair, Frost habit for soccer tale ‘Damned United,’ ‘Twilight’ sequel

TORONTO — Michael Sheen never felt he was playing second fiddle as British leader Tony Blair or TV interviewer David Frost.

Acting chief of US Olympic committee leaving amid turmoil in wake of Chicago 2016 vote

Six months of shaky decisions and turmoil came to a head for the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday when its acting CEO said she would step down, bringing more chaos to an organization that was humiliated when Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Games fell flat.