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Sha’Carri Richardson missed the 200m final at the US Championships by just 0.01 seconds, finishing fourth in her heat with 22.56. The 100m silver medallist from Paris 2024 still holds a bye for the Worlds in that event but won’t compete in the 200m. Her week also saw controversy, following an arrest over a domestic violence allegation involving partner Christian Coleman.

Feyenoord have submitted a £15.6 million (€18m) bid for Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic. The 26-year-old Bosnian international has made 114 appearances for the Blades since arriving from Malmo in July 2022. Previously linked with Wolves, Ahmedhodzic stayed at Bramall Lane for the 2024–25 season, where Sheffield United narrowly missed out on promotion after losing the Championship play-off final to Sunderland.

British sprinter Reece Prescod has announced his retirement from athletics, saying the sport pushed him “physically, mentally, and emotionally” in ways he “never imagined possible.” The 29-year-old steps away after a decade-long career that included appearances at three World Championships and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

With a personal best of 9.93 seconds, Prescod retires as the fourth-fastest Briton ever over 100m, just a tenth behind Zharnel Hughes’ national record.

Brazil’s Luiz Maurício da Silva threw 91m at the 2025 Brazilian Athletics Trophy, surpassing Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m to register the year’s second-best mark. The 25-year-old, who finished 11th at Paris 2024, has now improved his personal best five times in a year and joined the elite 90m club.

2025 Javelin World Lead

1. Julian Weber – 91.06m

2. Luiz Maurício – 91.00m

3. Neeraj Chopra – 90.23m

Son Heung-min is on the verge of joining Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC in a deal worth around £20 million, following his announcement to leave Tottenham after a decade at the club. The 33-year-old confirmed his departure over the weekend and is now expected to complete the move pending final paperwork and a medical.

If finalised, the transfer could become an MLS record, potentially surpassing the £22.5 million fee Atlanta United paid for Emmanuel Latte Lath earlier this year.

ISL clubs are suspending salaries due to the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the league’s future. With the 2025 season on hold amid unresolved disputes between the AIFF and FSDL, clubs have received no clear communication or roadmap.

This lack of direction has made financial planning nearly impossible, forcing teams like Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC to make difficult decisions. Without matchday revenue, broadcast clarity, or assurance on when the season will resume, clubs are struggling to justify ongoing expenses, especially salaries, in a stalled football ecosystem.

Good morning to everyone tuning in to your daily blog. Indian players will be in action in football today, with two Durand Cup matches lined up for us. European sides will also be in action in pre-season friendly matches, featuring clubs like Bayer Leverkusen and Sassuolo. Stay tuned as Outlook India brings you the best sporting news from around the world on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.