Lee Carsley is expected to be the interim manager of the England men's senior team when they play their Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland next month.

Carsley led England Under-21s as they won the European Championship in 2023 for the first time in 39 years.

Gareth Southgate resigned as England manager two days after defeat by Spain in the 2024 Euros final last month.

The path from under-21s manager to caretaker boss of the senior team is well trodden, with Howard Wilkinson, Stuart Pearce and Southgate all stepping up after taking charge of the Young Lions.

Southgate went on to secure the job permanently and led the side for eight years, reaching a World Cup semi-final in 2018, a World Cup quarter-final in 2022 and Euros finals in 2021 and 2024.

The Football Association has been conducting a search for a replacement and a job advert was published on their website.

The FA has not commented on the search for Southgate's replacement but has always made clear it has had an "interim solution in place".

Carsley, 50, is a former Premier League midfielder who played for clubs including Derby and Everton in a 17-year career.

He moved into management and took charge of Coventry, Brentford and Birmingham on a caretaker basis before joining the England set-up in 2020.

Josh Kerr says the prospect of winning 1500m gold in a Hollywood ending in Los Angeles to complete the full set of Olympic medals will motivate him for the next four years.

The 26-year-old has become the first Scottish athlete to win track medals at successive Games, running a personal best to take silver in Paris on Tuesday after claiming bronze in Tokyo three years ago.

The Edinburgh athlete had spoken long and loud about how he was coming to France for gold.

But, as he and great rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen were consumed in a compelling contest over three-and-three-quarter laps of the Stade de France, Cole Hocker of the United States stole in over the last few metres to win gold by 0.2 seconds.

It means Kerr must win as a 30-year-old at the 2028 Games in his adopted home of LA if he is to claim Olympic gold.

Alice Huyler Ramsey (November 11, 1886 – September 10, 1983) was an American who was the first woman to drive an automobile across the United States from coast to coast, a feat she completed on August 7, 1909.

But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.

Nehemiah 9:31

Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Acts 2:41

When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.

Psalm 94:18

British diver Jack Laugher said he "let emotion get the better" of him as he missed out on the medals in the 3m springboard final at the Paris Olympics.

Laugher, who won bronze in the synchronised event last week, had taken Olympic silver and bronze from the individual event at previous Games.

This time he finished seventh as China's Xie Siyi and Wang Zongyuan won gold and silver respectively.

It was an outcome that left Laugher "devastated" and considering his future in diving.

The 29-year-old's challenge was effectively ended by a mistake on his third dive when a significant over-rotation meant he scored just 35.70 points.

"It wasn't pressure, it wasn't nerves. I had so much adrenaline coursing through me," Laugher told the BBC.

"I think I just let today get the better of me."

Laugher finished 16.80 points behind team-mate Jordan Houlden, who was fifth.

Houlden was a distant 72.65 points adrift of Mexico's Osmar Olvera, who won bronze amid vocal support at the Paris Aquatics Centre.

"The emotion, crowd noise was absolutely phenomenal today, and following Osmar, such a wonderful diver with massive support for himself, I didn't really expect that to affect me the way it did," Laugher said.

"Every time I dive, I'm trying to stick to my own routine; today I let emotion get the better of me."

Tromso level with Kilmarnock as St Mirren get under way against Brann

Great Britain's Ellie Aldridge said she "still can't believe" she won gold in the women's kite sailing final at Paris 2024, adding it felt "overwhelming".

The 27-year-old became the inaugural Olympic kite champion by winning two races in the final series on Thursday.

Aldridge, who claimed Team GB's 13th gold medal of Paris 2024, said "the whole thing just feels like a dream", but also revealed relief at no longer having to "put on weight" for the event.

"We use the same equipment as the guys use, and they're all 100 kilos," she added.

"It's become pretty obvious in recent years that, the heavier you are, the bigger kite you can hold down, and the faster you'll go.

"Everyone's been trying to put on a bit of weight when they can and it's become just part of the fleet really. It's definitely been the hardest part of my journey. I can't wait to not have to eat food now."

Aldridge also said the equipment for the sports next cycle "has already been announced", but hoped for "different-sized kites or something a bit fairer" in the future.

Three victories are needed in the final series for an athlete to finish first, but Aldridge carried one over from the opening series.

She convincingly took the first race of the final and then won the second after leader Lauriane Nolot, of France, fell into the water.

Nolot won silver based on her two automatic wins from the opening series and Annelous Lammerts of the Netherlands took bronze thanks to her combined points total.

He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber.

Psalm 121:3

Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace.

Psalm 29:11

Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.

Psalm 42:7

I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.

Psalm 119:60

An athlete has died while taking part in a swimming event at the CrossFit Games in Texas, organisers said.

Lazar Dukic, 28, from Serbia, was competing on Marine Creek Lake near the city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning when he disappeared under the water and failed to resurface, officials from Fort Worth emergency services said.

Emergency services were called at around 08:00 local time (14:00 BST) and a body recovered about an hour later.

A statement from the games read: "We are devastated by the passing of Lazar Dukic.

"Our hearts are with Lazar’s entire family, friends, and fellow athletes.

"Out of respect for the family and in cooperation with the Fort Worth Police Department, we will share updates when possible."

The rest of Thursday's events have been suspended and organisers are "fully cooperating with authorities", a separate statement said.

The search for Mr Dukic's body involved a dive team from the Fort Worth Police Department as well as drones, the BBC's US partner CBS News reported, citing local officials.

CrossFit CEO Don Faul said Mr Dukic was a "loved and respected" member of the fitness community.

"There's a lot of people in the community who are hurting right now," he said.

"A lot of people are mourning. We want to do everything we can to support the community, to support the family."

He also said a "fully documented safety plan" had been in place and that safety personnel were onsite throughout the event.

A crowdfunder to support Mr Dukic's family that began with a target of $200,000 (£157,000) has already raised more than $211,000.

The page said Mr Dukic debuted at the CrossFit Games in 2021 after years playing water polo in his native Serbia.

"Known for his kindness, humor, and supportive nature, Lazar brought a breath of fresh air wherever he went," it said.

"Beyond his athletic achievements, Lazar was caring, humorous and relentlessly supported those around him."

A CrossFit Games bio on its website ranked Mr Dukic as Serbia's number one CrossFit athlete in the years between 2017 and 2021, and ranked third in the country this year.

The CrossFit Games is an annual competition in which athletes take part in various events across numerous disciplines, often only finding out what each stage will entail shortly beforehand.

This year's instalment began on Thursday and was scheduled to conclude on Sunday.

ABC News has said it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on 10 September.

The network confirmed the showdown in a post on X, formerly Twitter, after Trump said on Thursday that he would be open to debating his Democratic rival multiple times before the November election.

“We think we should do three debates,” Trump said, suggesting two additional debates that he said would be hosted by Fox News and NBC, respectively.

Ms Harris confirmed that she will attend the ABC debate while at an event in Michigan on Thursday, and said later that she would be open to additional debates.

The network said the debate will be moderated by World News Tonight anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.

“I am looking forward to debating Donald Trump and we have a date of September 10. I hear he’s finally committed to it and I’m looking forward to it," Ms Harris said at the event in Detroit.

Trump, the Republican candidate, debated President Joe Biden once in June.

The two were slated to do so again on 10 September but Mr Biden withdrew from the presidential race after a disastrous performance against Trump in the televised matchup. That paved the way for Ms Harris to become the Democratic nominee.

Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks with Bournemouth about a £60m deal for striker Dominic Solanke.

The 26-year-old's release clause of about £65m was confirmed by Bournemouth owner Bill Foley in an interview with BBC Sport last month.

The two clubs are however negotiating a fee below that for the striker, who has played once for England.

Cherries head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged on Friday that discussions between the clubs "are ongoing".

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou wants to strengthen his attack after England captain Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich last summer.

The Australian told a news conference on Friday that Tottenham's forward line was "an area we need to reinforce this year" but felt a distinction should be drawn between the type of player they want and filling Kane's boots.

Postecoglou said: "I don't think we've been looking to replace Harry. I think I said a number of times last year you can't replace a generational player and there's a reason they stand apart.

"We've been working hard to try and get the right kind of players into those areas we need for another challenging season ahead."

Wrexham AFC has paid tribute to its oldest fan after he died aged 100.

Arthur Massey starred in series three of Disney+ hit Welcome to Wrexham in which he called the club his "idol" and revealed the first game he attended was when he was aged seven in 1931.

"There were no stands, nothing, only The Turf pub," he told the show.

Describing himself as a "Wrexham boy through and through" he was seen planning his hundredth birthday with his family.

His death was announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, by daughter Julie Birrell who posted a picture of her father along with the caption: "14/3/24 - 8/8/24. RIP Dad."

Alongside her words was a broken heart emoji.

Reposting her message the club said: "Everybody at Wrexham AFC is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of life-long supporter Arthur Massey, aged 100."

"All our thoughts are with Arthur's family and friends at this time.

"Forever a Wrexham supporter."

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, who owns the Red Dragons with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, said: "What a beautiful man. Thank you for sharing him with the world.

"Love to your entire family."

And Welcome to Wrexham producer, Bryan Swarberg, said: "Incredibly sorry for your loss.

"His was a life well lived. He was a great man.

"Love to you and the family."

In 2002 Arthur met King Charles when he visited the ground with Queen Camilla as part of a visit to celebrate Wrexham's new city status.

The news of his death comes as Wrexham get ready for their first game in League One on Saturday. They were promoted in April.

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