emergency talks are taking place to try to save derby county football club. just one week to show the english football league how derby will be funded for the rest of the season or the club could risk expulsion. 0ur sports editor dan roan has more. they're a club with a proud past, but a precarious future. twice crowned champions of england in the �*70s, indebted derby county are in a desperate fight for survival. today, as emergency talks continued, one lifelong fan told me of the toll it's taking. there's a lot of anxious people out there, there's a lot of people out there desperate to find out, you know, what the outcome's going to be. it will be devastating if derby county goes into liquidation. having spent heavily on a gamble to reach the premier league, derby lost the 2019 championship play—off final. local businessman mel morris putting the club up for sale. this season, derby were docked a total of 21 points after entering administration amid debts of £60 million and admitting a breach of accounting rules. that led to legal action by middlesbrough an

what future for derby county football club?ays he was physically destroyed in his five—set australian open quarterfinal, but he still made it through to the last four in melbourne. there's growing concern over staff shortages in the nhs, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. the latest survey from the royal college of nursing, shows that more than half of staff are considering leaving the profession. exhaustion is one of the key reasons. in the last of his special reports from the royal london hospital, clive myrie looks at the mental toll on frontline staff. how far would you go to find your humanity? i how far would you go to find your humani ? ., , , humanity? i was 'ust really struggling_ humanity? i was 'ust really struggling with h humanity? i wasjust really struggling with the - humanity? i wasjust really struggling with the whole i struggling with the whole culmination of what we were going through, and it felt like every shift i was going to work with you having to open more beds and we were seeing more people who w

emergency talks are taking place to try to save derby county football club. owned champions of england in the �*70s, indebted derby county are in a desperate fight for survival. today, as emergency talks continued, one lifelong fan told me of the toll it's taking. there's a lot of anxious people out there, there's a lot of people out there desperate to find out, you know, what the outcome's going to be. it will be devastating if derby county goes into liquidation. having spent heavily on a gamble to reach the premier league, derby lost the 2019 championship play—off final. local businessman mel morris putting the club up for sale. this season, derby were docked a total of 21 points after entering administration amid debts of £60 million and admitting a breach of accounting rules. that led to legal action by middlesbrough and wycombe wanderers, who claimed they lost out as a result, hampering the search for a buyer. the club then given until next week to prove it had the funds to complete the season. with derby facing a tax debt of almost £30 million, this loca

that puts derby county _ docked 21 points. oken to in the past couple of days very keen supporters of the club _ of days very keen supporters of the club look— of days very keen supporters of the club. look at this place, pride park — club. look at this place, pride park it— club. look at this place, pride park. it houses about 33,000 fans. a pretty— park. it houses about 33,000 fans. a pretty big _ park. it houses about 33,000 fans. a pretty big and impressive gate. they will get _ pretty big and impressive gate. they will get 20, 25. the next game is against _ will get 20, 25. the next game is against birmingham at the weekend. we think— against birmingham at the weekend. we think they are looking at selling about— we think they are looking at selling about 20 _ we think they are looking at selling about 20 29,000 seats. that gives you an _ about 20 29,000 seats. that gives you an idea — about 20 29,000 seats. that gives you an idea of the commitment from the community. everybody waiting to see what _ the community. everybody

but i've got a job here at derby county which is an important job to me and it means me getting the teamhe big talking point came in the first half when huddersfield wingerjosh koroma somehow avoided even a booking for this horror tackle on taylor harwood—bellis. to add insult, koroma then scored a deflected openerfor the home side. stoke deserved their point, though, and after some frantic penalty box pinball, substitute jacob brown fired in the equaliser with 12 minutes remaining. world heavyweight champion tyson fury will defend his wbc title against fellow brit and mandatory challenger dillian whyte. fury had been trying to negotiate a unification bout with 0lexander usyk, who holds all the other world heavyweight titles, but anthonyjoshua has a rematch with the ukrainian and wouldn't step aside, so fury will take on whyte. a date and venue for the fight is still to be confirmed, but is likely to be in april in the uk. the last time an australian won a singles title at their home grand slam was in the late �*705. that drought could come to an end tomorrow morning. ash barty carries t

that everton had contacted his agent, and that it was a difficult decision, but that being at derby countyof derby's championship match against birmingham — and amid theirfinancial difficulties. the efl have granted them a one—month extension to provide proof of funds for the remainder of the season after they went into administration. i believe they will be a permitted manager and i believe i'm ready for that 100% and one day in the future will be great but i've got a job here and it's importantjob to me and that means good news for me on sunday. manchester united's new chief executive begins his newjob next week, richard arnold replacing the departing ed woodward. no club has won more trophies in english football than manchester united — his biggest challenge then when he begins next week — how do you restore the club to its fromer glories. former chief executive peter kenyon says keeping the football and business side of things separate will be key. it's a very he's a very organised man and he's organised a huge sales team and the timing in the industry has given him could industry know

they marched frm the city centre to pride park brandishing save derby county banners.nd the deadline by four weeks to allow time for the club's administrators to show there are sufficient funds to complete the season. new signing jordan hugill scored five minutes into his cardiff city debut as they beat nottingham forest 2—1. the result means cardiff are six points above the relegation zone. forest remain 8th. as transfer deadline day approaches, let's see what news we've had today. liverpool have signed colombian international winger luis diaz from portuguese side porto in a deal that could eventually be worth £50 million. liverpool will pay an initial £37.5 million fee for a five—and—a—half year contract. manchester united midfielder donny van de beek is set tojoin everton on loan. van de beek is targeting more minutes after only being given four premier league starts since joining united from ajax for £35 million in 2020. newcastle have confirmed the signing of brazilian midfielder bruno guimaraes from lyon for an initialfee of £35 million. the club have also agreed

derby county's administrators are expected to hold talks with the english football league tomorrow.bid in the region of £28 million to buy the club on friday. let's take you to the australian open, where day nine is about to begin — rafael nadal among the star acts on show in the coming hours. daniil medvedev is into the last eight, after taking more than three—and—a—half hours to beat maxime cressy in four sets. stefanos tsitsipas was also put through the mill — he twice came from a set down to beat taylor fritz, who produced some stunning shots. tsitsipas has reached the semi—finals in melbourne twice and was a runner—up at roland garros last year, but he's still on the hunt for a first grand slam title. the crowd absolutely loved it — tsitsipas said the atmosphere was "overwhelming" — he meets jannik sinner next. in the women's draw, kaia kanepi has knocked out second seed aryna sabalenka in a final—set tie—break. it was one set all and 8—7 in the third, when kanepi edged in front — she thought the match was over and celebrated early — but needed another point. luckily her blushe

derby county manager wayne rooney has been linked with an emotional return to his first club.lia on the netball court in three years ended in a dramatic draw in theirfinal group game of the quad series in london. both teams came into the match with two wins over south africa and new zealand. the roses trailed for long periods, but helen housby levelled with seconds left on the clock. they won't have long to wait for another crack at each other — they meet again tomorrow night in the grand final. there are six uncapped players included in eddiejones' 36—man england squad for next month's six nations. in—form wasps back row alfie barbeary is called up after scoring four tries in seven games for his club this season after returning from injury. there is no space for bath back row sam underhill, centre manu tuilagi and george ford, but owen farrell remains as captain. jones was asked today if farrell is still the right man to lead the team on the pitch. at the moment, he's the right guy for thejob, mate. and you talk about marcus — he's going to be an important player for marcus.

in the championship, nottingham forest beat derby county 2—1 in a heated east midlands derby.awrence scored a penalty for derby, who ended the match with ten men after ravel morrison was sent off in injury time. forest move up to eighth while derby remain 23rd amidst their off—field troubles. hearts have comfortably avoided a shock in the scottish cup, after a 5—0 win over sixth—tier side auchinleck talbot to reach the last 16. the ayrshire minnows have form for knocking bigger clubs out of the cup, but this one was never in doubt. liam boyce scoring one of his two goals here. andy halliday, peter haring and alex cochrane with hearts�* other goals. there's been a moment of skiing history today — as dave ryding has won britain's first alpine skiing world cup gold medal with victory in the kitzbuhel slalom. the 35—year—old who is heading to next month's winter olympics in beijing was sitting sixth after his first run in austria, but was the fastest out of the field by the time the two runs were complete. he also became the oldest winner of a men's world cup slalom, and said afte

but i�*ve got a job here at derby county which is an importantjob to me and it means me getting the team. nadal will have huge support on sunday as he looks to make history but he�*s fallen short at melbourne park in the past. as i said, a couple of days ago, i have been a little bit unlucky in my career with injuries. in all the time i have played amazing finals with good chances, against novak in 2012, and roger in 2017. i was close a couple of times. i feel lucky i won once in my career in 2009 but i never thought about another chance in 2022. it means a lot to be in the final again here. i will play again against one of the greatest and what is funny that again i am again playing someone going for the 21st grand slam. i guess last time rafa was watching it near the tv. i don't know who he was cheering for, but i think novak will be watching this in two days also. captain heather knight came to the rescue for england on the second day of the women�*s ashes test in canberra. katherine brunt took claimed another five wicket haul before australia declared on 337—9. knight was the only ba

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a 21 point deduction for various financial problems means derby county are rooted to the bottom of theualiser earned wayne rooney's side a 2—2 draw at fellow strugglers reading. derby are now 11 points from safety. it remains tough going for england in the ashes. they're missing their head coach chris silverwood, both bowling coaches, their strength and conditiong coach, all isolating because of covid ahead of the fourth test which starts later. the media manager has even been having to help out with training. no wonder stuart broad — recalled to the side — has said the mood in the camp is low. assistant coach graham thorpe says they're trying to make the best of it.. we have managed, we have managed. and also, in many ways, players have to take responsibility for themselves, as well. some of those guys who aren't actually playing and are not in the squad. i have encouraged them. people can go down ill. it is probably like when i started, my england career. there weren't as many coaches around. and being resourceful for yourself and getting your team—mates to help you out, as well, is

derby county manager wayne rooney has been linked with an emotional return to his first club. roses trailed for long periods, but helen housby levelled with seconds left on the clock. they won't have long to wait for another crack at each other — they meet again tomorrow night in the grand final. there are six uncapped players included in eddiejones' 36—man england squad for next month's six nations. in—form wasps back row alfie barbeary is called up after scoring four tries in seven games for his club this season after returning from injury. there is no space for bath back row sam underhill, centre manu tuilagi and george ford, but owen farrell remains as captain. jones was asked today if farrell is still the right man to lead the team on the pitch. at the moment, he's the right guy for thejob, mate. and you talk about marcus — he's going to be an important player for marcus. marcus could be an absolutely brilliant ten, so he needs to have a 12 next to him that can run the game for him, and that's where owen's so good. selection's always about historical form, its about curre

derby county's administrators have been given an extra month to show they have enough money to surviveth. the extra time has been granted to allow further talks with potential buyers. barcelona are in talks with wolves over signing their forward adama traore. barca are offering to take their former player back on loan with the option to buy at the end of the season. spurs had a £15 million bid for him turned down earlier this month. the fa and pfa have agreed a change to contracts in the women's game that will guarantee elite players in england maternity and long—term sickness cover. maternity pay has previously been at the discretion of clubs in england and abroad. this decision means players at the 24 clubs across the women's super league and championship will all receive cover they were not previously entitled to. earlier, i spoke to watford and wales striker and significantly mother of two, helen ward. i began by asking her how significant this was for the women's game. it isa it is a massive step forward , forward, and you can argue that it is about forward, and you can argue that

derby county's administrators are expected to hold talks with the english football league tomorrow.four sets. stefanos tsitsipas was also put through the mill — he twice came from a set down to beat taylor fritz, who produced some stunning shots. tsitsipas has reached the semi—finals in melbourne twice and was a runner—up at roland garros last year, but he's still on the hunt for a first grand slam title. the crowd absolutely loved it — tsitsipas said the atmosphere was "overwhelming" — he meets jannik sinner next. in the women's draw, kaia kanepi has knocked out second seed aryna sabalenka in a final—set tie—break. it was one set all and 8—7 in the third, when kanepi edged in front — she thought the match was over and celebrated early — but needed another point. luckily her blushes were spared, taking the match to go through to a first australian open quarterfinal at the age of 36. france's alize cornet has made the quarterfinals of a major, at the 63rd time of asking. and she did it by knocking out two—time grand slam winner and 14th seed simona halep, admitting that she may have

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the derby county milder rain rooney has turned down the chance to be interviewed for the vacant evertonion zone after going into administration. everything is boyhood club and he to playing spells there. i boyhood club and he to playing spells there-— boyhood club and he to playing spells there. i believe i will be a premier league _ spells there. i believe i will be a premier league manager- spells there. i believe i will be a premier league manager and i l spells there. i believe i will be a - premier league manager and i believe and ready for that 100% and one in the future it would be great but i've got a job here which is an importantjob to me. katie i've got a job here which is an important job to me. important “0b to me. kyle walker is auoin to important job to me. kyle walker is going to miss— important job to me. kyle walker is going to miss both _ important job to me. kyle walker is going to miss both legs _ important job to me. kyle walker is going to miss both legs of- important job to me. kyle walker is going to miss both legs of the - going to miss both legs of the champio

derby county administrators have been given an extra month to show they have enough money to survivein the women's super league and championship will have guaranteed maternity and long—term sickness cover written into their contracts after the fa and pfa agreed to the change. west ham's dagny brynjarsdottir is one of the few mothers have played in wsl and because maternity cover has previously been at the discretion of clubs, many have decided to wait until they've retired before starting a family. fifa have introduced similar rules and one member of parliament told a recent debate to have the change implemented would be a massive step forward. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories frontline nhs staff in england who are not yet vaccinated against covid now have just one week left to get a jab — or face losing theirjobs. the health secretary, sajid javid, says it's their professional duty to be fully vaccinated. but some in the health service have called for the policy to be re—thought. our health reporter jim reed has more. amy is an occupational therap

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derby county boss wayne rooney has been linked with an emotional return to his first club.cup of nations are under way. this one is pretty tight with senegal and guinea both on four points from two games and malawi on three. the top two teams automatically qualify along with the four best third placed teams across the six groups. malawai v senegal is goalless, but bottom side zimbabwe lead 2—0 against guinea — although that doesn't change the standings at this stage. at the moment, it would be senegal and guinea. there are six uncapped players included in eddiejones's 36—man england squad for next month's six nations. in—form wasps back row alfie barbeary is called up. the 21—year—old has scored four tries in seven games for his club this season after returning from injury. there is no space for bath back row sam underhill, centre manu tuilagi and george ford. 0wen farrell remains as captain, while fly—half dan biggar will captain wales, with alun wynjones out injured. wales are struggling with injuries, 7 other key players are unavailable. three uncapped players have been

the clock is ticking on derby county's future.er, they were deducted 21 points — wayne rooney battling hard to keep his side up. fellow championship side blackburn are looking at promotion rather than relegation after sam gallagher scored a second—half winner to send them second as they edged past middlesbrough 1—0. blackburn were relegated from the premier league ten years ago. rafa nadal ensured the headline on day nine of the australian 0pen wasn't his exit — his hopes of a 21st grand slam in melbourne still alive. he was cruising two sets up, only to drop the next two against canada's denis shapovolov. he had the trainer out, and said afterwards he was feeling sick. but he was back out for a thrilling winner—takes—all in the fifth which he recovered to win. his first five setter of the tournament so far. ruffin nadal marching on. i was completely destroyed. very warm. honestly, ididn't i was completely destroyed. very warm. honestly, i didn't practice for it, i am not 21 any more. it is great to have to days off. i thought i f

derby county's administrators are expected to hold talks with the english football league tomorrow.mily submitting a bid in the region of £28 million to buy the club on friday. the first of today's fixtures round of 16 in the africa cup of nations is under way and there has been a goal in the last few minutes. gambia taking the lead against guinea. the surprise team of the tournament comoros are having to face the hosts cameroon later without a recognised goalkeeper. comoros keeper ali ahamada missed training and will miss the last—16 tie, despite testing negative for covid—19 this morning. ahamada has not fulfilled tournament protocols, which state a player who tests positive must isolate for five days before taking another pcr test 48 hours before his side's next match. two tennis. after an epic battle over five sets, stefanos tsitsipas is through to the quarter finals of the australian open after beating american taylor fritz. the greek is one of the favourites to take the men's title. as is daniil medvedev, who beat american maxime cressy in four sets, playing for a mamouth thre

derby county manager wayne rooney has been linked with an emotional return to his first club.ut a goalless draw with malawi. and remarkably, guinea still snatched second place despite losing 2—1 to zimbabwe. they scored both their goals before half—time. knobby kate took for the report grabbed the only goal for guinea after the interval but he will mask the last 16 match after being booked for second time in the tournament. the good bond hopes of finishing top looked good as they leave the current leaders morocco one have a zero. ghana could be on their way out as they are ludi —— losing to comoros. emma raducanu says she "loves the energy" at the australian open after earning her first win at the opening grand slam of the season. the us open champion beat american sloane stephens in three sets. herform hasn't been ideal since that win in new york, but she got off to a brilliant start, cruising to the first set against another former us open champion 6—0 injust 17 minutes. some errors crept in as stephens upped her game in the second, taking that 6—2. but the 19—year—old raduc

derby county's administrators have been given an extra month to show they show they have enough moneylowed to see her 83—year—old mother once every two weeks for 30 minutes. she gave her reaction to today's announcement. absolutely cannot wait until next week to be able to go and visit a properly. it's interesting to hear that the regulations did allow up to four people to visit, we weren't at our care home, we were only allowed two visitors, so that was just me and my brother, unless we made a special arrangement for one of her granddaughters to visit, but then we would have to sacrifice our visit. it was generally may be only once a week, once a fortnight. there are hundreds of residents in my mum and's care home and each resident, only one president at a time could have a visitor on the premises. and visits were restricted to a garden room out and they can't turn where we would enter by a back door so we wouldn't go in the care home. this room would have a glass partition and two separate entrances so we couldn't be in contact with our loved one but would have to talk to them throu

derby county boss wayne rooney has been linked with an emotional return to his first club.y—half dan biggar will captain wales, with regular skipper alun wynjones out injured. wales are stuggling with injuries, seven other key players are unavailable. three uncapped players have been included. ospreys hooker dewi lake, flankerjac morgan and cardiff forward james ratti. police were called to a hobart hotel where england and australia cricketers were drinking together following the conclusion of the ashes series. the england and wales cricket board says it is investigating. in a statement, it added... that's all the sport for now. a man from cumbria has pleaded guilty to a modern slavery offence, after a vulnerable worker was kept in a six foot shed. it“s believed the victim was made to carry out unpaid work for more than a0 years. the gangmasters and labour abuse authority say they have never witnessed such a traumatic case. fiona trott is following the story for us. this the story for us. sounds a really terrible case. it this sounds a really terrible case. it really is. th

the clock is ticking on derby county's future.manchester city for eight years, but will be looking for more game time to boost her hopes of being picked for this summer's european championship. at the australian open, home favourite and world number one ashleigh barty made it look easy as she progressed to the semifinals. she dominated the americanjessicca pegula in straight sets, 6—2, 6—love, in her bid to become the first australian to win the singles title in 44 years. and she will face madison keys who's into her first grand slam semi—final for four years after beating french open champion barbora krejcikova. in the men's draw, rafa nadal�*s hopes of a 21st grand slam are still alive. he was cruising two sets up, only to drop the next two against canada's denis shapovolov. he had the trainer out, and said afterwards he was feeling sick. but he was back out for a thrilling winner—takes—all in the fifth set which he recovered to win. his first five—setter of the tournament so far. so how did he find the going? i was completely d

a 21—point deduction for various financial problems means derby county are rooted to the bottom of thehings around. that's what stuart broad, recalled to the england side for tonight's fourth ashes test, and ben stokes, who's had a frustrating tour so far, will attempt to do when they head out at the sydney cricket ground later. according to assistant coach graham thorpe they're ready to restore some pride. are looking forward to it. a couple of caged tigers. i they might all be in that state of mind. there has been frustration. i hope they can channel that for tomorrow. if you're feeling the chill at the moment, you may enjoy these pictures from the deserts of saudi arabia where britain's sam sunderland has moved into the lead of the dakar rally motorbke section — he finished second on stage two, overtaking daniel sanders, who lost his way in the dunes. the nine—time world rally champion sebastian loeb came out on top in the car category but he's more than nine minutes behind the leader after a really close stage. great pictures, caged tigers, snake bites. peter snakebite wright. his