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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at 29; investigation suggests possible overdose. Recent history includes a high-speed chase arrest in Arkansas for trafficking Kratom, a controlled substance there, and a lengthy, mentally taxing injury rehab cycle.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are India's last remaining representatives at the BWF World Championships. The women's doubles pair secured a bronze medal after a quarterfinal win and will face top seeds Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning in the semifinals.
Mitchell Starc took six wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 64, but Shoriful Islam responded with a six-wicket haul of his own. Australia ended the day at 165-8, holding a 101-run lead in the second Test.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir rejects claims that the national Test team is struggling, attributing recent results to a transition period. Despite home series losses, Gambhir emphasizes his focus on winning trophies over rankings ahead of the second Test in Colombo.
Olympic medallist Leander Paes has applied for 'Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit' status to contest the All India Tennis Association (AITA) presidential election. The move follows new national sports governance rules, with elections expected in November.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc claimed five wickets in the opening session of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, surpassing Dale Steyn's career tally of 439 Test wickets. Australia reduced Bangladesh to 35-6 by lunch after winning the toss.
Former India coach Rahul Dravid has urged patience for 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, advocating for a balanced development pathway that prioritizes red-ball experience alongside his growing white-ball career.