World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen has decided to play the World Blitz Championship in USA after International Chess Federation (FIDE) tweaked dress code rules to allow players to wear jeans with matching jacket. Carlsen had quit the World Rapid and Blitz Championships after being fined and disqualified from the Rapid tournament for violating dress code by wearing jeans. 

Magnus Carlsen to return to World Blitz Championship as FIDE allows jeans

A new attendance record for a Test match in Australia has been set with over 350,700 passing through the gates at the MCG across the five days of the fourth Test between Australia and India. It surpassed the previous mark of 350,534 set in 1937 when Sir Donald Bradman-led Australia played against England at the same venue across six days.

All-time attendance record for a Test in Australia broken

Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at his home in Georgia's Plains aged 100. Carter had been suffering from several health issues, including a melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. He served as US' 39th President from 1977 until 1981. He was the longest-living former US President. He was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Longest-living former US President Jimmy Carter passes away at 100

Jaideep Dahiya-led Haryana Steelers have won the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) for the first time after defeating Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final of the 11th season at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune's Balewadi on Sunday. Shivam Patare scored 9 points for Haryana Steelers in the final. Haryana Steelers received ₹3 crore in prize money for their victory

Haryana Steelers beat Patna Pirates to win PKL for 1st time, get ₹3 crore prize money

The final day of the India-Australia Boxing Day Test in Melbourne will see temperatures ranging from 21°C to 27°C on Monday, according to AccuWeather data. No rain is expected, while hazy sunshine is predicted throughout the day. Air quality is expected to remain excellent until 1 pm, Australia will begin the day with a 333-run lead over India.

What is the weather forecast for final day of India-Australia Boxing Day Test?

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said the passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan killing 38 people had been damaged due to shooting from the ground in Russia. Aliyev added he regretted that "some circles" in Russia had tried to hush up the truth about the crash by sowing false narratives. This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to Aliyev.

Crashed plane was shot at from Russia: Azerbaijan President

South Africa defeated Pakistan in the first Test in Centurion on Sunday, chasing down a 148-run target with two wickets remaining. With the win, South Africa have reached final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. It is the first time ever that South Africa have reached the final of the championship. The final will take place at Lord's in June.

South Africa reach World Test Championship final

Two people have been found alive and the remaining 179 have been presumed dead after a Jeju Air plane crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport. The flight from Bangkok with 175 passengers and six crew on board, was attempting to land when it belly-landed and veered off the runway, erupting in a fireball.

2 people found alive, remaining 179 presumed dead in South Korea plane crash

The highest-ever successful Test run chase at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) came in 1928 when England chased down 332-run target against Australia. The second-highest chase came in 1895 with England chasing down 297-run target. The third-highest target successfully chased is 295. Australia have taken a lead of 333 runs against India after Day 4 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test.

What are the highest successful run chases at MCG in Test cricket history?

The highest target successfully chased by India in Tests is 403 against West Indies in Port of Spain in 1976. The second-highest target successfully chased by India is 387 against England in Chennai in 2008. The third-highest is 328 against Australia in Brisbane. Australia have taken 333-run lead against India after Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.