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Arctic Open Super 500: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Eye Comeback After Paris Setback

Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will lead the Indian contingent at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament commencing in Vantaa, Finland on Tuesday, as they eagerly look to reclaim their momentum on the international stage following a medal-less outing at the Paris Olympics. This tournament marks the first outing for Sindhu and Sen since the Olympic Games, and they are keen to reset their goals. The duo has reassessed their performances and implemented changes to regain their rhythm. Sindhu has roped in Anup Sridhar and Korean legend Lee Syun Il as her new coaches, moving on from her previous coach Indonesia's Agus Dwi Santoso.

Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, Who Finished Fourth In Rio 2016 Olympics, Announces Retirement

Dipa Karmakar, who blazed a trail by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to compete at the Olympics and finish a historic fourth, announced her retirement on Monday, ending a career in which she inspired awe for routinely performing the highly-difficult Produnova vault. The diminutive 31-year-old from Tripura grabbed headlines with her fourth-place finish in the vault final of the 2016 Rio Games, losing an Olympic medal by just 0.15 points. "After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from competitive gymnastics. This is not an easy decision, but it feels like the right time," she said in a statement.

Blair Spittal reveals 'simplified' Hearts approach as recent displays give incoming boss 'food for thought'

Hearts might be bottom of the table but Blair Spittal is confident recent performances will have given the next manager plenty of food for thought.

Nicky Devlin would take 'rubbish' Celtic performance if it meant seismic Aberdeen win over champions

Nicky Devlin would happily take another rubbish display at Celtic Park so long as Aberdeen bin Brendan Rodgers’ side and extend their dream 100 per cent start to the season.

Barry Ferguson hands Philippe Clement a Rangers timeline he MUST stick to as boss told trophies are non negotiable

Barry Ferguson knows Rangers' performances are not yet up to the standard expected - as he set a timeline for them to kick into gear.

£600m spend, Man United inside view, Old Trafford meeting - national media's Erik ten Hag verdict

Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the October international break gets underway.

Alabama DT Jehiem Oatis to redshirt, transfer over playing time - ESPN

Alabama junior defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis will redshirt this season and enter the NCAA transfer portal, he told ESPN.

Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, Who Finished Fourth In Rio 2016 Olympics, Announces Retirement

Dipa Karmakar, who blazed a trail by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to compete at the Olympics and finish a historic fourth, announced her retirement on Monday, ending a career in which she inspired awe for routinely performing the highly-difficult Produnova vault. The diminutive 31-year-old from Tripura grabbed headlines with her fourth-place finish in the vault final of the 2016 Rio Games, losing an Olympic medal by just 0.15 points.

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Arctic Open Super 500: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Eye Comeback After Paris Setback

Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, Who Finished Fourth In Rio 2016 Olympics, Announces Retirement

Blair Spittal reveals 'simplified' Hearts approach as recent displays give incoming boss 'food for thought'

Nicky Devlin would take 'rubbish' Celtic performance if it meant seismic Aberdeen win over champions

Barry Ferguson hands Philippe Clement a Rangers timeline he MUST stick to as boss told trophies are non negotiable

£600m spend, Man United inside view, Old Trafford meeting - national media's Erik ten Hag verdict

Alabama DT Jehiem Oatis to redshirt, transfer over playing time - ESPN

Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, Who Finished Fourth In Rio 2016 Olympics, Announces Retirement