Australian Open's One Point Slam: Merit Wins Over Spectacle
A Sydney tennis coach's $1m win at the Australian Open's One Point Slam sparks debate on sport vs entertainment. Discover why merit still creates the best stories.
A Sydney tennis coach's $1m win at the Australian Open's One Point Slam sparks debate on sport vs entertainment. Discover why merit still creates the best stories.
Air Force men's basketball coach Joe Scott has been indefinitely suspended pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes. Assistant Jon Jordan takes over as interim coach.
Sydney coach Jordan Smith, the 'smiling assassin', beats top pros to claim a life-changing $1m prize at the Australian Open's One Point Slam. Discover his incredible story.
Jordan Smith, a 29-year-old amateur, stunned world number two Jannik Sinner to claim a million-dollar prize at Australia's unique One Point Slam. Read how the format's rules led to a major upset.
Jordan Smith, a 29-year-old coach from NSW, defeated pros including Sinner to claim a historic $1m prize in the Australian Open's innovative One Point Slam event.
A Bedouin community of 135 families is being displaced by intensifying settler attacks in the occupied West Bank. Read the full report on the escalating campaign of forced removal.
Former Cincinnati Bengals and Texas Longhorns receiver Jordan Shipley is in critical condition after a machine fire on his ranch. The 40-year-old was airlifted to Austin. Read more and join the family in prayer.
Discover how Jordan Mechner's painstaking rotoscoping and innovative memory tricks created the 1989 hit Prince of Persia, a game that defined a genre and sold over 2 million copies. Read the inside story.
The Masked Singer UK's Conkers has baffled judges with knight and ghost clues. We analyse all theories, from Kiell Smith-Bynoe to Mark Ronson. Who's behind the mask?
The GMB union faces new internal strife as senior female leaders allege bullying and unfair dismissal, casting a shadow over its general secretary election and ongoing cultural reforms. Read the full investigation.
Tribute to Brian Smith, the British photographer whose iconic images of blues legends like Howlin' Wolf and Chuck Berry defined an era. Discover his journey from a Lonnie Donegan fan to a chronicler of the blues boom.
US speed skating star Jordan Stolz tripped early but finished third in the 1000m at the Olympic trials, securing his place for the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. Discover the dramatic qualification story.
Steve Smith defends out-of-form allrounder Cameron Green but confirms no one is guaranteed a place for the SCG Test. Australia consider all options with the urn already secured.
AGT finalist Brian King Joseph files lawsuit accusing Will Smith of harassment and wrongful termination. Smith's attorney denies all claims. Read the full story.
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith helps a reader reframe the pressure felt when a friend announces a pregnancy, separating life milestones from personal fulfilment.
Jordan Henderson's on-pitch cry highlighted Brentford's plan to exploit Djed Spence, underscoring a persistent issue Thomas Frank must solve at Spurs. Read the full analysis.
Record-breaking heat and drought have destroyed 70% of Jordan's olive crop, endangering livelihoods and a centuries-old tradition. Discover the impact on families and the economy.
Former US special counsel Jack Smith warned of catastrophic consequences for democracy if election interference is not held accountable, in a deposition to Congress.
Jamie Smith omitted from England's T20 World Cup squad despite Jofra Archer's inclusion despite injury. Uncapped Josh Tongue earns call-up. Full squad details and analysis.
Jordan James scores his seventh of the season as Leicester secure a Championship double over Derby County. The win comes amid fan protests against the club's board over deferred staff wages.
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as Poundland, WH Smith, Pizza Hut and others shut hundreds of stores. Explore the full list of brands and the reasons behind the retail crisis.
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
Burnley's winless run extends to nine Premier League games after a 0-0 draw with depleted Everton. Missed chances and a lack of cutting edge leave Vincent Kompany's side six points from safety. Read the full match report.
The parents of Lisa Smith, 33, pay tribute after her death in Huddersfield. Nearly £18,000 has been raised to support her six children. A man has been charged.
Discover the most anticipated books of 2026. Get ready for new novels from George Saunders, Ali Smith, and Douglas Stuart, plus major memoirs and stunning debuts.
Explore The Guardian's standout articles from 2025, featuring a deep-cover KGB agent, Zadie Smith on Tracy Chapman, and a poignant story of a boy's return. Discover these compelling narratives now.
The Cure announce the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65. The band paid tribute to his vital role and huge creativity over decades. Read the full statement.
The Cure confirm the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65 after a short illness. We look back at his vital role in the band's history and legacy.
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith have announced they're expecting a baby girl in 2026. See their sweet gender reveal and co-star reactions.
Australia name a pace-heavy squad for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, leaving spinner Todd Murphy out. Stand-in captain Steve Smith cites a 'seam-friendly' pitch. Read the full team news and analysis.