sold for over £24,000, double the estimate, to buyers, all over the world. it was amazing. i really enjoyed that. lots of bidding on virtually every lot. really competitive, and a final hammer price for the collection that way exceeded what i ever thought it would realise. at £4,200 guy gibson's wings and selling at auction at £4,200... gavel slams. lousy weather for flying. time for a look at the weather. here's stav. yes, staying very cold, and we do have a number of flood warnings in place but they will ease with sunny days to come for the rest of the week but it will stay cold, very cold nights, further snow and ice around northern and western areas and they will be gradually turning less cold as we head into the weekend so temperatures are recovering to

normal. we have a lower tier met office weather warning for snow 0ffice weather warning for snow showers in northern western scotland and northern ireland, up to ten centimetres over the highlands and an ice warning for north wales and north—west england where wintry showers will ease over the next few hours. elsewhere, clearskies, light winds and a cold night with temperatures down to double digits into northern england and parts of scotland and we will see freezing fog patches develop in northern ireland and parts of north—west england and north wales and the midlands, so watch out because they could be stubborn to clear and some areas stay cold and grey all day but the most are cold and sunny day and further wintry showers in northern scotland and northern ireland later in the day some rain pushing in two southern areas of england and some of that will be snow over the high ground. further north we can see it will be a cold day where ever you are an temperatures to a three degrees at best despite more sunshine and as we head through wednesday evening most of the weather front will be across the channel into northern france but we could see sleet and snow on the

south downs and into the moors of the south—west, and may be a dusting of snow. it could be a bit further north or south, so stay tuned to the forecast but it clears away and remain firmly in the cold air for thursday and into friday but those cold nights continuing and the risk of sleet and snow in areas but you will see from the weekend onwards temperatures slowly recover closer to normal. that's it. welcome along to sportsday — i'm adam wild, on the programme this evening we've reached the semi final stage of the league cup, we'll be live at the emirates in just a moment where we mayjust see a bit of english football history cameron norrie takes out his frustrations on his racquet — which then hits a spectator

but the british number two avoids disqualification in auckland and theres criticism from a west indies legend of a two—tier world cricket test championship, that reports suggest could be on the agenda, also coming up on sportsday this tuesday evening. we'll hear from great britains victorious four—man bobsleigh team following their world cup win at the weekend and how cricket could be the key to boosting australia's tourist industry good evening, lets start at the emirates, where the first of this years english league cup semi finals is rapidly approaching. tonight, newcastle are the visitors for the first leg, in terrific form and desperate to end their 70 year

wait for a major trophy. arsenal struggling with injuries heading into this one. we'll go there live in just a minute but first lets take a listen to what both managers have been saying... you could talk about the dynamic of the two games for that meant but the reality is we are just playing another game, we are playing an 11-11 another game, we are playing an 11—11 game for 90 minutes, away from ii—ii game for 90 minutes, away from home, and we have to do all the same things we been doing well in recent games, we have to be good off the ball, we have to be solid defensively, with the cause arsenal problems on the way, as long as we get that mix right i don't think we should overthink it, that is continue our try and continue the good performances we have given and give our absolute best to try and win the game. it is something we discussed, the surplus— it is something we discussed, the surplus -- — it is something we discussed, the surplus —— players are clear, we want _ surplus —— players are clear, we want to — surplus —— players are clear, we want to try _ surplus —— players are clear, we want to try to win every game, we have — want to try to win every game, we have our— want to try to win every game, we have our levels, we have our squad, and we _ have our levels, we have our squad, and we try— have our levels, we have our squad, and we try to — have our levels, we have our squad, and we try to approach that every game _ and we try to approach that every game in — and we try to approach that every game in that way, we started game by

game, _ game in that way, we started game by game, during the semifinal now and we are _ game, during the semifinal now and we are trying to make it happen. joe wilson is live at the emirates for us. a hugely significant evening for both sides. i a hugely significant evening for both sides-_ both sides. i think so, i don't know, both sides. i think so, i don't know. is _ both sides. i think so, i don't know. is it — both sides. i think so, i don't know, is itjust _ both sides. i think so, i don't know, is itjust me? - both sides. i think so, i don't know, is itjust me? did - both sides. i think so, i don't| know, is itjust me? did those managers sound flat in those press conference clips, perhaps at the time of year and the sheer number of games that the concentrate on, arsenal, the next 15 games, the local go leak fa cups, premier league, premier league, champions league, premier league, champions league, and in amongst all that they cannot lose sight of this competition, which is intriguing about this semifinal in particular, you have two managers who are both made positive impressions on their clubs, to close with a strong history, ambition, but they need something tangible to show for all that, in other words a trophy. arsenal can look back on the fa cups they won under mikel arteta, we know he cancelled those coming shields,

fair enough, but only way for newcastle to stop looking on those fa cups in the 19505, the newcastle to stop looking on those fa cup5 in the 19505, the fair 5culpt5 and all those mrs in the 19905 and the premier league, is by winning another trophy, that is what has attracted some 6000 newcastle supporters, we think, a good 300 miles or so on a chillyjanuary evening to north london. 50 miles or so on a chilly january evening to north london. so that is the history. — evening to north london. so that is the history, what— evening to north london. so that is the history, what about _ evening to north london. so that is the history, what about the - evening to north london. so that is the history, what about the present in terms of the form and fitness of both of the sites? i in terms of the form and fitness of both of the sites?— both of the sites? i think the frustrating — both of the sites? i think the frustrating thing _ both of the sites? i think the frustrating thing for - both of the sites? i think the frustrating thing for austell, | both of the sites? i think the . frustrating thing for austell, not just that bukayo saka is injured, the guys there brought into play simple like they are injured as well, we know there are good and set pieces, there are er danger of that of them becoming reliance on carneros for scoring their goals. if you are to ask colonel —— arsenal fans right know what they need in the transfer window, they may give the transfer window, they may give the same answer is all transfer windows, a goal of scoring centre forward, someone like alexander isak, and with him and lead line for

newcastle, there been fine, they are missing players this evening because of sentiment —— suspension, but that is shorter—term than injury. their record here, newcastle, not good, but keep it tight and wait for the second leg seems like a decent tactic, but that second leg is not for a month or so, so a lot could happen between now and then. just a cuick happen between now and then. just a . uick word happen between now and then. just a quick word on — happen between now and then. just a quick word on vr _ happen between now and then. just a quick word on vr as _ happen between now and then. just a quick word on vr as well, _ happen between now and then. just a quick word on vr as well, i _ happen between now and then. just a quick word on vr as well, i mention of the top of the programme we could see some history tonight.— see some history tonight. yes, i thinkthat _ see some history tonight. yes, i think that the _ see some history tonight. yes, i think that the last _ see some history tonight. yes, i think that the last women's - see some history tonight. yes, i. think that the last women's world cup, what happened then with the referees when they came to the monitor, they made a decision then and also to the crowd, it has been and also to the crowd, it has been an ongoing issue with dar, when you and i sit in the crowd, you know less about what is going to happen, so if you're there tonight, the referee goes to the monitor, and then the referee makes his decision, he would then announce it to the crowd, let's hope, item, he will speak both proud and loud. that is our sorts

speak both proud and loud. that is our sports correspondent - speak both proud and loud. that is our sports correspondent joe - speak both proud and loud. that is i our sports correspondent joe wilson. so that's tonights semi final first leg. the sides will play again at the beginining of next month. north london also the venue for the first leg of the second semi tomorrow, that's between tottenham and liverpool clearly, results have been poor, no hiding from that, like this and every competition tomorrow night, we have done well to get to the semifinal stage, have done well to get to the semifinalstage, been have done well to get to the semifinal stage, been good for both clubs to do that, has not been an easy road to get to the semifinals, and obviously an opponent to has been a standout team so far this yearin been a standout team so far this year in all competitions, so a great test for us, what to do this semifinal, first level of a semifinal, first level of a semifinal in the cup, and it should be exciting, looking forward to it. large parts of the weekend two weeks a-o.

two weeks ago, we could show our identity, but there are definitely also parts in the game where they showed how good of a team they are, scoring three goals against us, is also an accomplishment, i know we scored six in that game, but scoring three against us is what not many teams have done till now. lets leave football there for now because the first tennis grand slam of the season is just days away. preparations continuing apace for the australian open which begins in melbourne on sunday. one of the most eagerly anticipated stories ahead of that is the new relationship between novak djokovic and his new coach andy murray. the pair have practised together for the first time today as djokovic looks to secure a record—breaking 25th grand slam singles title at the age of 37 elsewhere, britains cameron norrie has apologised after he threw his racquet which then struck a spectator. the incident came earlier during his straight—set loss to facundo diaz acosta at the auckland classic. the british number two received a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct but avoided disqualification for the incident. norrie was a set and a break down

when it happened and did subsequently go on to lose the match anyway, just three points later, 6—2, 6—3. better news, though, for norrie's davis cup team—mate, billy harris. he's into the second qualifying round for the australian open. the 29—year—old, who's rise up the rankings has surprised many, came from a set down to beat japan�*s yuta shim—eezu 6-7, 6-4, 6-4. harris plays spain's carlos taberner next and is two wins away from a place at that first grand slam of the year. jan choinski was unable to join harris in the second round after losing to titoowan droguet. the frenchman came through 7—5, 6—4 and will face thiago augustin tirante next. leyton hewitt�*s son, cruz hewitt, has been trying to follow in the footsteps of his two—time grand slam winning father. the sixteen—year—old faced a tough task against nikoloz basil—ashvili. task against nikoloz basilashvili. the georgian is twice his age,

was once ranked in the top 20, and proved too good for young hewitt, winning 6—1, 6—4. in the women's singles, franjones advanced to the second round of qualifying with a straight sets win over the czech player linda fruvirtova. the british numberfive faces switzerland'sjil teichmann next. but lily miyazaki's hopes of making it through to the main draw are over. the british number eight fought hard against the belgian marie benoit, taking the first set, but lost out in a tie—break in the decider. you're watching sportsday, let's have a quick look at some of the day's other stories. wolves�* matheus cunha's offer to pay for new glasses for a member of ipswich's security helped save him from a longer ban and heavier fine. for two games and given an £80,000

the striker was last week suspended fine after the fa found him guilty of misconduct for the altercation where he snatched the glasses off the face of a security guard. tottenham have extended son heung—min�*s contract until the summer of 2026. the south korea internationaljoined spurs from bayer leverkusen ten years ago and has scored over 169 goals for the club. danny care says he will extend his harlequins career into a 20th season. the former england scrum—half is quins record appearance holder and has won two premiership titles with the club. dragons and wales player leon brown has announced his immediate retirement from rugby at the age of 28 due to a persistent neck injury. the prop featured 2a times for wales since making his debut back in 2017 — playing his final international nearly 12 months ago. lets turn our attentions to cricket because the england and wales cricket board has today met with the labour mp tonia antoniazzi after she wrote a letter,

signed by 200 politicians they want the team to refuse to play the 50—over match and take a stand against the taliban regime, which has effectively banned women's participation in sport since 2021. many of afghanistan's female players have left the country for their own safety. the labour mp earlier called the ecb's position "spineless, slippery and morally wrong". i was really crossed to their response, the one they give to me is the one that went out to the media. ijust the one that went out to the media. i just felt it was noncommittal, ijust felt it was noncommittal, it did not show any backbone, so i do stand by what i said earlier. but also, i undressed, and —— understand the context in which she's dealing with it. i still think that they should be seriously considering a boycott. i made my views clear to him and then he, obviously, they made their views very clear about what the consequences of doing such a thing would be. this competition hasn't been around for the last eight years. it happens to be a very big deal

for people in pakistan, for the pakistani government, so i understand the geopolitics of it. but there's also a wider and bigger issue around women and girls in sport and in afghanistan. and that is what... if there are women cricket players from afghanistan and now living in exile and most of the men's team are, surely there is something wrong there. introducing a two—tier system to the world test cricket championship would be " terrible" and "must be stopped". that's according to the former west indies captain sir clive lloyd. he's been speaking to the bbc after a report in australia suggested that the matter would be discussed by the games hierarchy at a meeting later this month. the plans could see india, australia, england, south africa, pakistan, sri lanka and new zealand in tier 1, with the likes of west indies and bangladesh making up the second tier. i think it will be terrible for all those countries who worked so hard to get to test match status, and now they'll be playing, um, among themselves

in the lower section. how are they going to make it to the top and how will they...? i think that when you play against better teams, you improve. that's how you know how good you are or how bad you are. and i hope that something, you know, you know, that is done, that it must be, you know, stopped now. the way to go is to give them the same amount of money so they can improve their facilities, get better systems there in place so that they can

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