Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 26, #306

Multiple benchmark refinance rates trended upward this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-move-up-todays

Mortgage interest rates moved in opposite directions, but one benchmark rate dwindled. Rates change on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/30-year-fixed-

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-31/#ftag=CADf328eec

England will be without skipper Ben Stokes at The Oval as the home team looks to seal a series win. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-england-vs-india-from-anywhere-for-free

It's a north London derby in Hong Kong that's likely to be anything but friendly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-arsenal-vs-tottenham-from-anywhere-stream-preseason-frien

Using cotton swabs or ear candling to remove earwax may cause more harm than good. Here's what you should do instead. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/stop-using-q-tips-to-clean-your-ears-her

Match four of the preseason tournament sees the Red Devils take on the Cherries in Chicago. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-summer-series-stream-man-united-vs-bournemout