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.
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.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala has dropped to No. 69 in the latest WTA world rankings following her participation in Wimbledon and Eastbourne Open, as she prepares for her next competition in Canada.
Eugene Torre, the first Asian Grandmaster, has been named head coach of the Philippine Men’s Chess Team. He will focus on developing new chess talent while the National Chess Federation of the Philippines organizes various tournaments to enhance the chess community.
Robert “Snake” LeGrand, a transformative figure in UTA basketball, passed away at 81 on July 19, 2025. Known for his influence and guidance, LeGrand’s legacy as a mentor and family man endures.
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.
Tennis player Alex Eala dedicates her successful year to her late grandfather, Roberto “Bobby” Maniego. Eala’s semifinal appearance at the Miami Open led to her rise to World No. 56 and debuts at French Open and Wimbledon.
Veteran guard Marcus Smart will join the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $11 million contract after securing a buyout from the Washington Wizards, sources confirmed Sunday.
The Charlotte Hornets claimed their first NBA Summer League title by defeating the Sacramento Kings 83-78 in Las Vegas. Kon Knueppel scored 21 points, leading the Hornets to an undefeated 6-0 record. Isaac Jones led the Kings with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Gilas Pilipinas Women finished sixth in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after a loss to New Zealand. Despite the setback, the team maintains a position in FIBA Asia’s Division A and continues towards the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.