Tour de France Femmes Faces Mountain Stage; LIV Golf Seeks Investors; Smallest Nation Competes in Games

The cycling world gears up for a demanding third stage of the Tour de France Femmes, a 156.5-kilometer route from Geneva, Switzerland, to Poligny, France. This mountainous leg features a first-category climb, the Col de la Faucille, early in the stage, followed by climbs of the second, third, and fourth categories, with the final categorized climb occurring just 24 kilometers from the finish line.

Meanwhile, the LIV Golf circuit is at a pivotal juncture. August is a crucial month for the golf tour as it seeks new investors to ensure its viability for the upcoming season. This search comes after the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, the circuit's creator in 2022, decided to withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing.

In other sporting news, San Cristobal and Nieves, the smallest country participating in the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, has sent a delegation of six athletes. Among them is the men's beach volleyball pair, Zendai Richards and Elkreen Morton.

The sporting calendar also includes the conclusion of the third round of Argentina's Clausura tournament, with several matches scheduled. Additionally, the draws for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League playoff rounds are set to take place. The ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal and the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto will also be underway.