Darren Bent scored his first goal for Derby but the Championship promotion chasers were given a real scare by League One Chesterfield before they won a pulsating FA Cup fourth-round tie 2-0 at the iPro Stadium. Bent headed in from close range in the first half but Chesterfield dominated possession for long periods and wasted good chances before Will Hughes sealed victory with a late solo effort...Full Story »

Simon Dawkins is expected to return to the Derby squad against Wigan. Dawkins, who has missed the last five games due to a hip injury, played an hour for the development squad at Wolves on Wednesday, scoring twice. The forward could now be involved at the iPro Stadium on Saturday, most likely on the bench. With Jamie Ward (thigh) still out, Johnny Russell and Jordon Ibe look set to continue in...Full Story »

Super-sub Leon Best rescued a point for 10-man Derby in a fierce showdown with arch-rivals Nottingham Forest as the game at the City Ground ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Britt Assombalonga's excellent 72nd-minute strike looked to have put Stuart Pearce's men on course for another maximum haul, but Best was the Rams' hero with an equaliser eight minutes from time. Derby defender Jake Buxton receive...Full Story »

The San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls put on a show befitting the holiday weekend on Saturday night at Stanford Stadium, playing to an entertaining 2-2 draw. A brace from Joel Lindpere sandwiched two goals from the Earthquakes, with Khari Stephenson and Steven Lenhart netting for the home side. Despite going down to an early goal, the Earthquakes were disappointed to come away with ju...Full Story »