Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 17

In "The Playlist: Week 9 waiver wire pickups and previewing a star-studded Christmas slate" by fantasy analyst Dan Titus, key highlights include Victor Wembanyama's impressive performance, Jayson Tatum's historic triple-double, and the potential return of Kawhi Leonard. Recommended waiver pickups for Week 9 include Royce O’Neale, Jaden McDaniels, Ben Simmons, and Larry Nance Jr. The schedule highlights a 14-game slate on Monday, no games on Tuesday due to Christmas Eve, and optimal streaming opportunities on...

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Boston Red Sox have signed right-hander Walker Buehler to a one-year, $21.05 million contract with $2.5 million in performance bonuses. Buehler, a two-time All-Star, returned from Tommy John surgery in 2022 to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series, showcasing his big-game abilities. The Red Sox are bolstering their pitching staff with Buehler, along with acquisitions of Garrett Crochet and Patrick Sandoval, aiming to strengthen their postseason potential and pitching depth. Full Article

Your support allows The Independent to cover important stories from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting and accessibility. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka faces a lengthy injury layoff with a hamstring tear, while Raheem Sterling is also sidelined, leaving the team without key options on the right side. Manager Mikel Arteta is considering options within the squad or potentially looking to the transfer market for replacements as Arsenal navigates...

Your donation to The Independent supports their investigative journalism on topics like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. They believe in making quality journalism accessible to all, without paywalls. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has no deadline for his contract negotiations, hoping teammate Mohamed Salah can have his best season yet with impressive goal-scoring numbers. Full Article

James Olley, a senior soccer writer for ESPN FC, reports that Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for "many weeks" due to a torn hamstring, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta. The 23-year-old will be a significant loss for the team, having contributed greatly with nine goals and 13 assists in 24 games this season. Despite this setback, Arteta is focused on finding internal solutions and maintaining team morale as Arsenal prepares to face Ipswich...