The Playlist: Week 15 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Your support helps The Independent cover critical stories, from reproductive rights to Big Tech, without paywalls. Your donation allows journalists to report on both sides of the story. Derek Chisora faces Otto Wallin in what could be his last bout, streaming on TNT Sports 1 in the UK on Saturday night. Full Article

James Olley reports that Mathys Tel is set to join Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich after stalling on a move last week. The 19-year-old France youth international expressed a desire to leave Bayern due to a lack of game time, with interest from other clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal. Tel ultimately decided to join Spurs after face-to-face talks with chairman Daniel Levy and manager Ange Postecoglou, and is expected to undergo medical tests...

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23, due to India's matches being staged in the UAE instead of Pakistan. Tickets for the match and other Indian team games are available online starting at AED 125, with high demand causing queues on the ICC website. This will be the first ODI encounter between the two teams in Dubai since the...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories from reproductive rights to climate change. Donations help fund investigative journalism, like the documentary 'The A Word', and ensure reporters can cover crucial moments in US history. UFC 312 features title fights with Dricus Du Plessis facing Sean Strickland and Zhang Weili defending her belt against Tatiana Suarez in Australia. The event will air live on TNT Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the...

The winter transfer window closes today with updates on deadline day from the Premier League, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga. Major done deals include Milan signing Giménez from Feyenoord for €35m, West Ham loaning Ferguson from Brighton, and Morata moving to Galatasaray from Milan. Stay tuned for live updates on ESPN's transfer window coverage. Full Article

West Ham have signed striker Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, with Brighton receiving a significant loan fee and West Ham covering his wages. There is no option for West Ham to sign Ferguson permanently. Ferguson reunited with Graham Potter, his former coach at Brighton, and made his debut appearance for West Ham after returning from injury. Additionally, Brighton signed Nurnberg striker Stefanos Tzimas for £20m, with Tzimas remaining...