The past weekend saw a flurry of activity across various sports disciplines, with some athletes securing impressive wins while others suffered injuries. In snowboarding, Great Britain's Mia Brookes claimed her fifth World Cup gold in the slopestyle event in Flachnau, Austria. Meanwhile, in football, Liverpool's hopes of Champions League qualification took a hit with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton, a match that also saw Hugo Ekitike forced off with an injury.

• Mia Brookes won the fifth World Cup round of her freestyle snowboarding career with a slopestyle victory in Flachnau.
• The 19-year-old put down a score of 73.25 in her first run to top the podium.
• Home hope Anna Gasser pushed Brookes close with a second run of 72.43 to take silver.

• Liverpool suffered a 2-1 defeat at Brighton, their 10th league defeat of the season.
• Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury in the match.
• Millwall recorded a 1-1 Championship draw against promotion-rivals Ipswich at Portman Road.

• Italian cyclist Debora Silvestri was taken to hospital after a serious crash during the women's Milan-San Remo one-day classic.
• The incident occurred on the descent of the famous Cipressa climb and involved a number of competitors.

• Former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer believes that the use of VAR is affecting refereeing standards.

"They [referees] are too reliant on it and it's affecting the standard of refereeing now, and it's not a good look," Shearer said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

• What: Snowboarding World Cup, football matches, cycling crash, VAR controversy
• When: Weekend of March 2024
• Impact: Brookes' win secures her second victory of the season; Liverpool's defeat damages their Champions League hopes; Silvestri's crash raises concerns about cycling safety.

The sports world will continue to be filled with exciting developments and controversies. Stay tuned for updates on the latest football matches, cycling events, and snowboarding competitions.