Sports

July 23, 2025

Published 26 days ago

TL;DR

USOPC bans transgender women; England reach Euro 2025 final; Paret-Peintre wins Tour de France Ventoux stage.


Highlights

  • USOPC bars transgender women from women’s sports, enforcing Trump’s executive order; immediate effect for all U.S. federations1.
  • Executive Order 14201 blocks transgender women from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and allows visa denials1.
  • England defeats Italy 2–1 after extra time to reach the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final2.
  • Michelle Agyemang scores a stoppage-time equalizer; Chloe Kelly nets the extra-time winner for England2.
  • England faces Germany or Spain in the Euro 2025 final on July 272.
  • Valentin Paret-Peintre wins Stage 16 atop Mont Ventoux, ending France’s winless run at the 2025 Tour de France3.
  • Ben Healy finishes second; Enric Mas drops back after a late solo attack3.
  • Tadej Pogacar retains the yellow jersey, holding off Jonas Vingegaard’s attacks as the Tour heads into the Alps3.

Commentary

The USOPC’s immediate enforcement of a ban on transgender women in women’s sports, following President Trump’s executive order, will require all U.S. federations to update eligibility rules1. This has direct implications for athlete pools and could impact team composition, especially in Olympic and international events1. While the number of directly affected athletes is small, compliance and potential legal disputes could create last-minute lineup changes, which fantasy players and bettors should monitor1.

England’s women’s team advanced to the Euro 2025 final after a late equalizer by Michelle Agyemang and a decisive extra-time goal from Chloe Kelly2. England’s consistent performance in major tournaments continues, and with the final set for July 27, expect close attention to injury reports, squad rotation, and tactical choices ahead of the matchup with either Germany or Spain2. Fantasy and betting markets should prepare for possible volatility in lineups and odds as the final approaches2.

In cycling, Valentin Paret-Peintre delivered France’s first stage win of the 2025 Tour de France on Mont Ventoux, breaking a 23-stage drought for the host nation3. The general classification remains stable, with Tadej Pogacar defending the yellow jersey against Jonas Vingegaard’s repeated attacks3. As the race enters the Alps, GC dynamics and stage win strategies will be key for bettors and fantasy managers tracking daily developments3.

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