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Amid social media criticism, Nets' Simmons leans on Irving

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons knows that criticism is going to find him wherever he goes. After years of dealing with verbal barbs from fans — both in person and on social media — the 26-year-old understands that the type of ire he faces comes with being one of the best players in the game.

Club Brugge through to Champions League knockout rounds after goalless draw at Atletico Madrid

Club Brugge have made the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time after securing a 0-0 draw away to Atletico Madrid. In a first period that saw lots of half chances the big moment came when Tajon Buchanan collided with Nahuel Molina and a penalty was given to the visitors before VAR overturned the decision. Ad The closest Atleti came was disallowed goals in either half, both times Angel Correa was caught comfortably offside and Antoine Griezmann was also denied by Simon Mignolet on a few occasions.

Nurse hopeful Boucher, Porter can be ready for Raptors' opener

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse told reporters Wednesday that the hope is to have Otto Porter Jr. and Chris Boucher be back for the start of the regular season, but their status remains up in the air as they continue to battle hamstring injuries.

Training at family-owned academy, shooter Yashasvi Joshi ready to hit 'Bulls Eye' at Asian Shotgun Championship

Manoj Joshi knew it well. He built a shooting academy in their locality in Chandak town in Pithoragarh district with a dream: to see his daughter wear those gorgeous ear muffs with an India flag inscribed on it and Yashasvi Joshi hasn't disappointed her father. She will be a part of the 36-strong India contingent that will take part in the Asian Shotgun Championship from November 9-21 in South Korea's Daegu.