National Sports

Halifax is a step closer to capturing a coveted new FIFA-sanctioned professional soccer franchise after city councillors unanimously signed off on a pop-up stadium at a downtown municipal sports field Tuesday.

Tuesday's Games MLB American League Texas 6 Toronto 1 Baltimore 6 Cleveland 5 L.A. Angels 8 N.Y. Yankees 3 Minnesota 9 Chicago White Sox 7 Boston 8 Kansas City 3 Houston 8 Oakland 4 Seattle 5 Detroit 4 (10 innings) National League St.

ATLANTA — Dwight Howard's Atlanta homecoming was short-lived. The Hawks sent Howard and the No.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nick Martinez wasn't distracted by a quick trip to the bullpen after a couple of rough starts as part of the churning bottom of the Texas rotation. The right-hander knows the drill.

CLEVELAND — Chauncey Billups was clutch as a player, earning the nickname "Mr. Big Shot." He could soon have a new title.

LOS ANGELES — Three people with knowledge of the deal say the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade point guard D'Angelo Russell and high-priced centre Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for big man Brook Lopez and the 27th overall pick in the upc

LAS VEGAS — Imprisoned former football star O.J. Simpson has a July 20 parole hearing that could have him released from a Nevada prison on Oct. 1, a state parole official said Tuesday.

Tiger Woods has checked into a clinic to get help dealing with prescription medication for pain and a sleep disorder, and his agent is not sure how long he will stay.

CALGARY — There will be a few clenched jaws among the Calgary Stampeders when the Ottawa Redblacks are introduced as the defending Grey Cup champions Friday at TD Place Stadium.

VANCOUVER — Carl Robinson did nothing to dispel rumours that the Vancouver Whitecaps are keen to bring Canadian international Atiba Hutchinson to Major League Soccer.