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Cricket Highlights

Alyssa Healy began her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia eased to victory over India in the one-day series opener. Ireland and Scotland will both face hosts England at the Women's T20 World Cup after the draw for this summer's tournament was finalized. Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa dropped the ball after a stunning bat from West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer.

Winter Sports

Team GB landed back in the UK after the Winter Olympics. Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, will compete at Milan-Cortina only three months after suffering a significant knee injury. Edinburgh's Davy Zyw speaks of "the tragic beauty" of becoming what is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter Paralympics.

College Basketball

Jack Draper marked his post-injury return to action on the ATP Tour with a straight-set win over Frenchman Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Duke climbed to No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll after defeating Michigan. The new AP Top 25 poll shows Oklahoma, Iowa and TCU on the rise while Tennessee fell out of the rankings.

Rugby Union

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says he feels "lucky" to play alongside the in-form Stuart Mc Closkey in this year's Six Nations. Ireland wing James Lowe is a doubt for the Six Nations game against Wales after sustaining a groin injury in his side's 42-21 victory over England. Steve Tandy released players for the next round of the United Rugby Championship but Rhys Davies is ruled out of the Six Nations.

Football

Snoop Dogg attended his first Swansea City game as the American rapper became an investor in the Welsh club. Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.

Snooker

Chang Bingyu hit four centuries in a row in an "utterly extraordinary" display against Shaun Murphy at the Welsh Open. Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby was knocked out in the first round by China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3.

Mixed Martial Arts

Welsh MMA star Mason Jones took BBC Sport through a typical day of training in his fight camp. The 30-year-old is excited to fight on home soil after bouts in the United States and France in his last outings in the UFC.

Other Sports

American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team's defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge.