PV Sindhu got her campaign at the BWF Dubai World Superseries Finals on Wednesday off to a winning start, beating Japans Akane Yamaguchi 12-21, 21-8, 21-15.Starting on a rather lacklustre note, Sindhu soon found herself trailing 2-4 as the diminutive Yamaguchi, standing at a little over five feet, used her deceptive strokes to good effect. Errors ruled Sindhus game with No. 2 seed Yamaguchi soon opening up a five-point lead, 10-5. Sindhu clearly looked frustrated, while coach Pullela Gopichand, watching from the sidelines, was anything but pleased. Sindhu came into the match having lost to the 19-year-old Japanese only once in their previous three meetings, in 2013.World No. 8 Yamaguchi won the Korean Open in October and followed it up with a title in Denmark to become only the third non-Chinese player to win two consecutive Super Series trophies. Sindhu, making her debut at the event, has been pooled in Group B alongside World No. 2 Carolina Marin of Spain and World No. 6 Sun Yu of China, whom she will face next. Earlier this week, Sindhu won the Badminton World Federations (BWF) Most Improved Player of the Year award.Making amends in the following game, Sindhu raced to an early 4-0 lead and appeared to be regaining her touch. Her trouble with timing overhead shots though made an occasional appearance, allowing the Japanese to close in 6-7. Sindhus long reach and height came in good stead, as she put away winners out of a frustrated Yamaguchis reach, her searing cross court smash seeing her up 16-7.?Yamaguchi lost her balance on court on more than one occasion, slowing her down and making her tentative. In the decider that followed, an aggressive Sindhu seized a 10-6 lead before Yamaguchi sprayed a smash wide to fall behind again. 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TAMPA, Fla. -- Josh Gordon showed why the Cleveland Browns are so happy to have him back on the field.The talented receiver with a history of suspensions for drug violations caught everything thrown his way in his preseason debut Friday night, scoring on a 43-yard reception and also hauling in another pass from Robert Griffin III for a 44-yard gain that led to a first quarter field goal in a 30-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.It feels great, said the third-year pro, a former college teammate of RG III. I feel really good to be out there with my teammates, my brothers. It was uplifting.Jameis Winston threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns in one half of work for the Bucs, who achieved an objective of starting faster on offense than they did the previous two weeks.Griffin completed 8 of 14 passes for 119 yards, one TD and no interceptions before being replaced by Josh McCown at the start of the third quarter. Gordon was only targeted twice and finished with 87 yards receiving, both his catches coming when he beat cornerback Brent Grimes, one of Tampa Bays key offseason acquisitions.Gordon, whose preseason debut was delayed by a quadriceps injury, hadnt played since December 2014. He was suspended all of last season for violating the NFLs policy on substance abuse, and wont be eligible for the first four games of this regular season.I played with Josh before. Its just good to see him out there making plays, getting an opportunity to get back in the league, Griffin said. Were looking forward to him making the most of that. Im really excited for him.A Pro Bowl selection in 2013 when he had 87 catches for 1,646 yards and nine TDs, Gordon has been the subject of trade speculation during training camp. Although the Browns have said theyre not interested in moving him, and Gordon has said he wants to remain in Cleveland, club executive Sashi Brown said Thursday that like any player, there is a price for the 25-year-old receiver, who has been suspended for 27 of the last 32 games.The NFL Network reported Friday that price is a second-rounder and more.Teams watching tape of him against the Bucs can understand why. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound receiver ran past Grimes on his first catch, then made a nice adjustment on the ball to gain the inside position to make his TD catch as he crossed the goal line.He made a tremendous play. It was good just to get him out there in a game, Browns coach Hue Jackson said. He did some good things. There are some things well continue to improve on with him, but I thought it was a goodd start for him.ddddddddddddBIG PLAY DUOTampa Bays Mike Evans had five receptions for 115 yards, including a 34-yard TD from Winston, who completed 16 of 25 passes in what likely was his final tuneup for the regular season.POOR PROTECTIONGriffin was sacked five times. Cleveland yielded three more sacks in the second half.ROOKIE WATCHBrowns: First-round draft pick WR Corey Coleman played after sitting out the first preseason games with a sore hamstring. He was targeted, once on a deep throw, but did not have a reception. He also returned two punts for 10 yards.Buccaneers: Struggling K Roberto Aguayo rebounded from missing three kicks in the first two weeks of the preseason, booting field goals of 48, 21 and 27 yards and making all three of his extra points. The second-round draft pick missed an extra point at Philadelphia two weeks ago, then failed to convert a pair of field goals against Jacksonville. He had a rough week in practice, too, missing two field goals and getting booed by fans attending a Browns-Bucs joint practice.I had to focus, lock in and do what I used to do at Florida State, Aguayo said. On the professional level, you can make 30 kicks in a row, miss one and the one miss is all theyre going to talk about. Im glad I went out and did my job. Im very happy to help the team.POSITION BATTLESBrowns: CB Jamar Taylor, who has replaced Tramon Williams as a starter, got spun around in coverage on Evans TD catch.Buccaneers: LG Josh Allen and RG Evan Smith filled in for starters Kevin Pamphile and Ali Marpet, who did not dress.NEW LOOKThe Buccaneers unveiled six new video boards with a total display area of 28,416 square feet, which the team says is the third largest in the NFL. The Hall of Fame Club, a premium seating area located on the suite level of Raymond James Stadium, also made its debut.INJURY UPDATEBrowns: In addition to Gordon (quad) and Coleman, CB Joe Haden (ankle surgery) made his preseason debut; CB Tramon Williams (toe) did not dress; C Cameron Erving (ankle), played after being hurt during Wednesdays joint practice; CB Justin Gilbert (concussion) and WR Marlon Moore (hip) left the game in the second quarter.Buccaneers: WR Donteea Dye suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter and did not return; LB Daryl Smith, TE Luke Stocker, DT Clinton McDonald and reserve RB Mike James did not dress.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '