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 ...

Scenes from the Suffolk individual boys and girls badminton championships on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Miller Place. Angela Chen of Miller Place returns the birdie as her doubles partner Zoe Blake of ...

Badminton offers a little something for everyone. It can be a fast-paced, sweat-inducing sport where players smash the little shuttlecock over the net at more than 200 miles per hour or a slower-paced ...

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 ...