Shuttlecock, a middle schooler's favorite word, tends to raise eyebrows and provoke giggles among those who are unfamiliar with badminton. The shuttlecock, also called a birdie, is the only ...

BALBOA PARKBALBOA PARK — Something about badminton players compels them to dispel misconceptions about their beloved, yet often misunderstood sport. What they want you to know: • Badminton is ...

It is the world's fastest racquet sport, with speeds up to 250 miles per hour off the racquet. And it may be one of the most misunderstood. Badminton — that staple of backyard picnics and summer camp ...

(Reuters Health) - Badminton players may be at high risk for serious eye injuries, many of which can bring on permanent vision problems or blindness, according to a study of wounds treated at a ...

Badminton fanatic Dan Chien began noticing a change in his shuttlecocks a few months ago. The feathers seemed thinner and his shuttlecocks were falling apart at an alarming rate. “Everybody complains ...

The airflow from an indoor badminton court's HVAC system and cross ventilation can affect the path of a birdie and have a significant role in play, but new research proposes that different roof ...

Badminton player Howard Shu pushes a weight sled designed to help improve his speed and explosive power on the court. Shu, 25, of Anaheim, Calif., will be the sole U.S. men's singles player in ...