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 NBA referees will begin using communication headsets during games starting this Saturday, the league has confirmed. The new technology will allow officials to speak directly with the NBA replay centre and each other in real time, marking a major step toward improving decision-making accuracy and speeding up reviews. According to the league statement released on Friday, the move is being rolled out in partnership with the National Basketball Referees Association as part of a two-stage plan designed to enhance officiating efficiency and overall game flow. In the first phase, each referee will carry a clip-on earpiece, which they can insert during stoppages and replay reviews — but not while play is active. The league will study its effectiveness over the coming weeks. If successful, a second phase will begin in January, which will allow referees to wear the earpieces throughout the entire game, including live play situations. This would represent a significant change in how official...

 Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens says he is not losing sleep over comparisons to legendary shot-stopper Peter Schmeichel, insisting he is ready to handle the weight of expectation at Old Trafford. Lammens, who joined United ahead of the new campaign, is beginning to settle into life under intense scrutiny — a reality every goalkeeper at the club has faced for decades. Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest, the 23-year-old Belgian admitted the pressure surrounding the role is real, but says he thrives on it. “You hear from people that there is a lot of pressure when you join this club,” Lammens said. “But honestly, I welcome that. It’s a privilege to play for such a massive team. Pressure should be part of it — and I’m not scared of it.” Despite having only one full senior season under his belt, the young goalkeeper believes he has the mentality to grow into the role and prove his worth in the famous red shirt.

 Three of Nigeria’s top attacking talents in Europe — Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Umar Sadiq — will be desperate to rediscover their scoring touch as they return to action this weekend. All three strikers have endured frustrating spells in front of goal, struggling to convert chances for their respective clubs after impressive periods in previous seasons. Boniface, currently on loan at Werder Bremen, has been the most scrutinised of the trio. The forward last scored in March while at Bayer Leverkusen, and his drought now spans 12 matches across all competitions. Since joining Bremen, he has managed just one assist in six appearances without finding the net. Despite the prolonged dry spell, Bremen have continued to show faith in the 24-year-old, praising his contributions off the ball and celebrating his role in recent wins. However, his missed opportunities — including a quiet performance in his first start against Union Berlin — have only increased pressure for him to deli...

 The chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has clarified that the $1.19m Birnin-Kebbi mini-stadium project was handled directly by FIFA and not the Nigeria Football Federation, as widely speculated. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Dikko addressed allegations linking the NFF to mismanagement of funds meant for grassroots football development and infrastructure. According to him, the Birnin-Kebbi project, which has been at the centre of recent scrutiny, never passed through the control of the NFF, insisting that FIFA supervised and executed the initiative from start to finish. > “That project was not handled by the NFF. FIFA took full responsibility for its execution through its approved contractors. The funds never came to the NFF,” he said.Dikko urged the public to verify information before drawing conclusions, adding that transparency remains key in managing football development funds in Nigeria. The mini-stadiu...

 Released in 2023, Twinkling Watermelon quickly became one of the most loved K-dramas of the year. It’s a touching story that beautifully mixes time travel, music, and emotional family bonds, making it a must-watch for anyone who enjoys heartfelt storytelling. The drama follows Eun Gyeol, a high school student who seems like a normal teenager by day — but at night, he plays guitar in a band. What makes his story unique is that he’s the only hearing person in his deaf family, which adds both responsibility and emotional depth to his life. One day, after a strange event, Gyeol travels back in time to the year 1995, where he meets his young father and discovers secrets that change how he sees his family. Together with new friends, he forms a band called “Watermelon Sugar”, filled with youth, dreams, and the power of music. The drama’s mix of nostalgia, humor, and emotional storytelling makes it stand out. The performances by Ryeoun, Choi Hyun-wook, Seol In-ah, and Shin Eun-soo bring t...

 Reel Love is one of the standout Nigerian romance films of 2025, directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Timini Egbuson. It hit cinemas on Valentine’s Day and made waves not just for its love story, but for how it mixes romance with modern-day pressures.  --- Plot Tomide is a popular relationship influencer whose life unravels in unexpected ways after a video of a public argument between him and Rachel goes viral. To manage the damage, his girlfriend Imani proposes that Tomide stage a fake romantic relationship with Rachel.  What starts as a strategy to boost social media clout ends up complicating real feelings. Rachel begins to fall for Tomide for real, and Tomide starts to have feelings back, even though things begin under false pretenses. Meanwhile, Imani becomes suspicious of how close Rachel and Tomide get, which triggers drama—especially when secrets begin to spill.  --- Themes & Why It Works Impact of Social Media: It shows how online fame and the des...