Proposed blockbuster Rangers trade sees Texas land $330 million two-time MVP, eight-time All-Star as massive upgrade from Jake Burger
This move could be exactly what Texas needs.
Sharks cut ties with Calder Trophy winner during Olympic break
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The San Jose Sharks will be at least one player light when their stars come back from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Jeff Skinner will no longer be around.
On Monday, Skinner was placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of contract termination, according to insider Elliotte Friedman.
Skinner will pass through waivers and be a free agent, able to sign a veteran's minimum deal somewhere.
It seems the move was mutual after Skinner wasn't a good fit in San Jose. He hadn't appeared in a game since Jan. 11.
This season, Skinner has skated in 32 games and totaled six goals and seven assists.
The 33-year old has been all over the NHL in his career, from the Hurricanes to Sabres to Oilers to Sharks.
Now, he could be looking at a fifth team.
He was the 2010-11 Calder Trophy winner in his age-18 season with Carolina, and he has played in 1,110 NHL games.
Skinner has 379 career goals and 333 career assists, good for 712 total points.
Last season with the Oilers, Skinner played in 72 games and had 16 goals with 13 assists.
He's certainly more of a role player than he was in his prime, but Skinner still knows how to score a goal.
There is likely a contender out there who will feel it's at least worth a shot to sign Skinner and see what he might still have left in the tank.
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Did T.J. Warren sign with the Knicks? What to know about new contract for the "Bubble God"
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He became known as the "Bubble God" during the NBA's relocation to Walt Disney World during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Small forward T.J. Warren put on masterclass scoring displays in the bubble with the Indiana Pacers, averaging 26.2 points per game in five regular-season contests and five postseason matchups against the Miami Heat.
Warren scored a career high 53 points on 69% shooting on August 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and followed it up with 34 points against the Washington Wizards two days later. Multiple left foot fractures kept him out of action during the 2021-22 season, and he's appeared in just 53 NBA games since.
Warren returns to G League with Knicks
During the 2024-25 G League season, Warren played 36 games with the Westchester Knicks and averaged 23.7 points per night, showing he still possesses the ability to put the ball in the basket.
According to the New York Post's Stefan Bondy, Warren has re-signed with the Knicks and will report to their G League affiliate in Westchester, New York.
Does this mean Warren will receive playing time alongside Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns? Maybe not. For now, he is an able body in case the Knicks decide to cut ties with a top team player before the playoffs kick off, or an injury occurs.
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FA Cup fifth round draw, results, full match schedule for Round of 16
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League One Mansfield Town will try to summon some more FA Cup magic when they host Premier League leaders Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Mansfield stunned Premier League strugglers Burnley with a 2-1 comeback win at Turf Moor in round four, a victory that followed a similarly impressive win on the road against Championship Sheffield United in round three.
Nigel Clough's side have been rewarded with a home tie at Field Mill against the leading team in England this season. Mikel Arteta's side lead Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, who they will also face in the final of the Carabao Cup on March 22.
Like Arsenal, City remain in contention for all four major competitions, although they faced a tougher route to the FA Cup quarterfinals on paper, having been drawn away to Newcastle. Pep Guardiola's men beat the Magpies 5-1 on aggregate in their Carabao Cup semifinal.
Wrexham's Hollywood story has had its own chapter in this season's FA Cup and they will be treated to a clash with one of English football's modern heavyweights when eight-time winners Chelsea visit the Racecourse Ground.
The Sporting News details the full fifth-round fixtures below. Schedules and results will be updated as we get them.
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FA Cup fifth round draw results
The draw will took place on Monday, February 16, shortly before the fourth-round game between Macclesfield and Brentford at Leasing.com Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET)
The ties take place across the weekend of March 7-8, 2026.
FA Cup fifth round draw 2025/26: Ball numbers
- Liverpool
- Fulham
- Sunderland
- Southampton
- Wrexham
- Arsenal
- Chelsea
- West Ham
- Mansfield Town
- Norwich City
- Port Vale OR Bristol City*
- Wolves
- Newcastle
- Manchester City
- Macclesfield OR Brentford
- Leeds United
*Port Vale vs. Bristol City was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday, February 14 but was postponed to Tuesday, March 3 due to an unplayable pitch.
FA Cup fifth round 2025/26: Full fixture schedule
PL = Premier League
CH = EFL Championship
L1 = League One
L2 - League 2
NL = Non-league
| Match | Date | Time (GMT) | Time (ET) |
| Fulham (PL) vs. Southampton (CH) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| Port Vale (L1)/Bristol City (CH) vs. Sunderland (PL) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| Newcastle (PL) vs. Manchester City (PL) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| Leeds United (PL) vs. Norwich City (CH) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| Mansfield Town (L1) vs. Arsenal (PL) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| Wolves (PL) vs. Liverpool (PL) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| Wrexham (CH) vs. Chelsea (PL) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
| West Ham (PL) vs. Macclesfield (NL)/Brentford (PL) | Mar. 7/8 | TBC | TBC |
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Exclusive says 34 G/A striker could return to Chelsea first team after loan failure
The Times have just dropped a rather interesting exclusive about Nicolas Jackson, just when we least expected it.
They say that Bayern Munich, who have the striker on loan, are “unlikely” to make the deal permanent. So far, so obvious.
But they also say that “all options” are on the table, including Jackson potentially returning and re-joining Chelsea’s first team picture under Liam Rosenior.
It never really seemed like Jackson’s problem with Maresca, who always trusted and used him. His move came about because the club saw a big chance to profit on selling him, and because the Senegal star was keen to go.
Jackson story smells of value protection ahead of fascinating summer
Nicolas Jackson to return to Chelsea this summer according to the Times.
This is pretty clearly a brief from the sporting directors, who see their chances of getting a big pay day for Jackson at Bayern fading, and now want to try and preserve his value by making it clear that he could return to the Chelsea team and play an important role.
If it’s clear that bridges have been burned, they can only expect low ball offers in the summer. They have to give the impression that the door is open for a return – and who knows, maybe with a new manager in place, it is.
In other news…
Joe Cole’s old quotes about a Chelsea transfer target have been dug up after the rumours returned to the fore today. He’s clearly a big fan.
Chelsea have drawn Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, a really fun and interesting draw – but one we have to win.
People are bending over backwards to try and find nice things to say about Liam Delap’s performance on Friday against Hull, including the crew on the London is Blue podcast.