What Happened
The sports world has seen a flurry of activity in recent days, with several notable events and announcements. In Scotland, the Old Firm game between Celtic and Rangers drew over 1.1 million viewers on Sky Sports, as the title race heats up. Meanwhile, in the WNBA, general managers are preparing for a busy period of drafts and free agency once the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is in place.
New Initiatives
In netball, the introduction of choice kit has been welcomed by players and coaches alike. Tamsin Greenway, a former England netball player, has said that the move is a "no brainer" and will not mark the end of the sport's iconic dress uniform. In the NHL, the Capitals-Rangers game on April 5 will feature a unique "Inside Out" broadcast, with players skating alongside characters from the Pixar film.
Surprise Delivery
In a surprising turn of events, Forest Green Rovers defender Jili Buyabu delivered his own baby in the early hours of Thursday morning. Buyabu's wife went into labor and he did not have time to get her to the hospital, so he stepped in to deliver the baby himself. The 22-year-old player is expected to return to the pitch soon, helping his team's promotion push.
Key Facts
- Who: Jili Buyabu, Forest Green Rovers defender
- What: Delivered his own baby in the early hours of Thursday morning
- When: Thursday morning
- Where: Buyabu's home
- Impact: Buyabu is expected to return to the pitch soon, helping his team's promotion push
What Experts Say
"Jili Buyabu had rung me at a quarter to 12 saying I've got to take my partner to the hospital as she's due but it was a false alarm... He woke me up this morning at 10 to seven and said 'gaffer, I've just delivered the baby.'" — Robbie Savage, Forest Green Rovers boss
Key Numbers
- 1.1 million: The number of viewers who watched the Old Firm game on Sky Sports
- 22: The age of Jili Buyabu, the Forest Green Rovers defender who delivered his own baby
- 5: The number of points that Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership title race by
What Comes Next
The sports world will continue to be filled with exciting events and announcements in the coming days. The WNBA will soon enter a busy period of drafts and free agency, while the NHL will feature a unique "Inside Out" broadcast. Meanwhile, Forest Green Rovers will continue their promotion push, with Jili Buyabu expected to return to the pitch soon.