Aussie Simmons part of global revival plan for 76ers

Australia's Ben Simmons, the NBA Draft top pick in June now sidelined by a fractured right foot, is part of a global initiative aimed at reviving the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.

Vesey scores 2, Rangers rally for win over Caps

New York rookie Jimmy Vesey says he's getting more comfortable. The same can't be said of defenses that face the Rangers.

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Ref got it wrong, slams Allegri

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri slammed refereeing officials after seeing Miralem Pjanic's goal chalked off as the champion was stunned 1-0 by AC Milan in a San Siro sizzler on Saturday.

Ancelotti hails Bayern's 'best' first-half display

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed the Bundesliga leader's first-half performance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach as its most impressive of the season.

Gunners boss rues costly Cazorla absence

Arsene Wenger bemoaned the absence of Santi Cazorla after Arsenal was held to a drab goalless draw by struggling Middlesbrough.

Tearful Iniesta out for six to eight weeks

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will be out for between six and eight weeks, the Spanish champion confirmed on Saturday, after he suffered knee ligament damage in a 3-2 win at Valencia.

The race for artificial intelligence

Major technology firms are racing to infuse smartphones and other internet-linked devices with software smarts that help them think like people.

New messaging apps gaining traction in the workplace

Looking to break out of a "messy" email situation, the nonprofit group dosomething.org recently switched over to a new way of communicating among its far-flung teams.

Lots of Merritt in Tribe triumph

A most unlikely pitching performance helped put a most unexpected team into the World Series.

Goaltender gaffe won't change Pep's philosophy

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola was defiant he will not change his coaching philosophy after watching Barcelona score three times against his back-up goalkeeper en route to an easy 4-0 victory on Wednesday.

Wenger urges Gunners to stay humble

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger warned his Gunners not to get carried away after they gave another demonstration of sky-high confidence with a 6-0 demolition of Ludogorets in the Champions League on Wednesday.