Sports

U.S. Olympic panel mandates exclusion of trans women in women’s events

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has announced a policy barring transgender women from women’s sports following an executive order by former President Trump. The policy requires compliance from national sport governing bodies to ensure fair competition and aligns with similar changes by the NCAA. This decision impacts the eligibility of transgender athletes in upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Chris Paul returns to Clippers, picks up No. 3 again

Chris Paul will reclaim his No. 3 jersey upon returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to newly acquired Bradley Beal’s gesture of offering his number. Bradley Beal willingly gave up the number he wore throughout his NBA career, as announced by Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations.

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Pacquiao-Barrios ends in wild draw, boxing world reacts

Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring against Mario Barrios concluded with a surprising majority draw at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, leaving the boxing community in disbelief. The scores showed one judge favoring Barrios at 115-113 and two judges calling it even at 114-114. The outcome stirred reactions from current and former boxing champions, including Keith Thurman, who predicted the draw outcome.

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