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Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes has been a successful entrepreneur for years even though the star player has been famous for the last couple of years.

Martina Navratilova has questioned the WNBA’s current eligibility wording after Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 draft. Cathy Engelbert says league leaders will discuss the issue next week. Navratilova has also backed Aryna Sabalenka and the WTA’s new one-time SRY gene testing rule. The WNBA has not announced any change to its current eligibility policy.

A father allegedly strangled his two young daughters to death in a Bengaluru hotel. He was later found unconscious with his throat slit, attempting suicide. Hotel staff discovered the tragic scene after receiving no response from the room. A death note found at the scene cited marital issues as the motive. The accused is currently undergoing treatment while police investigate the incident.

3-4 Cops Injured In Stone Pelting: SP

Asante Samuel believes Shedeur Sanders is improving but still has habits that are hurting his chances to become the Browns’ starter. His comments came after Deshaun Watson unexpectedly took first-team reps. Samuel’s past feud with Deion Sanders makes the criticism more noticeable, but Todd Monken has not ended the quarterback competition yet.

PV Sindhu praised organisers preparing Delhi’s BWF World Championships venue after animals disrupted the India Open earlier this year. The Indira Gandhi Stadium has been upgraded with sealed vents, double doors, anti-pest gel and predator-call machines. According to TimesofIndia.com, four men trained to imitate langur calls have also been hired to deter monkeys. Sindhu called the efforts uniquely Indian and warmly welcoming.

China has accumulated as much as 1.4 billion barrels in strategic and enterprise-controlled inventories, according to a new RAND study. That is more than three times the roughly 413 million barrels held in the US government’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

In Colombo, Sarfaraz Khan stepped in as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. As the Indian team geared up for the series opener on August 15, the squad undertook a rigorous net practice, strategically adapting to the dry, cracked pitch conditions similar to those typically seen on Day 4. Captain Shubman Gill emphasised teamwork, collaborating intensely with throwdown specialists and coaches to fine-tune his batting ahead of the match.

Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi reiterated that the Union home minister Amit Shah must make a statement on police action against students protesting against NEET paper leak. The Congress leader said apart from Amit Shah's statement PM Modi should apologise for what happened and he called for an accountablity over the donation theft in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Rahul said opposition was not "interested in Amit Shah's fantasy conversations".

A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater US attention on China's growing influence.

William Arnold embarked on a mission to save a secluded phone box on a distant island. To meet Ofcom's operational requirements, he placed fifty-two calls, ensuring that the kiosk remains available for another year. His dedication underscores the vital role public call boxes play in isolated communities, urging others to engage with and support these local resources.

India is expanding its energy import portfolio for both LNG and crude oil, striving to diminish reliance on any singular market or transport path. Additionally, the government is boosting domestic crude oil storage with new infrastructure. These strategies equip India to better handle supply interruptions and market fluctuations, ultimately strengthening the nation's resilience to global energy shocks.