Ryan heads Chicago '16 legacy group

Patrick Ryan will continue his efforts to expand Olympic sports in Chicago.

For Davis, it's thumb's up -- injury and all

For Celtics' Glen Davis, injury doesn't dampen wit.

London on target for 2012 Olympics

Fireworks lit up parts of the capital to mark 1,000 days before the 2012 London Olympics begin.

Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils

In his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.

Bring back the tug of war

Jim Caple thinks it's time the IOC brought back the ancient sport of tug of war.

Health care and Chicago's bid

What's in play with Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics? It might be health care reform.

Lin beats Chen in all-Chinese final

Olympic champion Lin Dan completed a record hat trick of world badminton championship titles by overcoming Chen Jin in an all-Chinese final on Sunday.

Xie, Lu meet in women's final

Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang will play for their third world badminton titles in an all-Chinese final.

Racquet Sports

When you think of a racquet, the sport of tennis probably comes to mind. Which makes sense, as tennis is the most popular racquet sport around. But it's not the ...

England badminton: Decision 'difficult'

England badminton officials and players blamed what they said were inadequate security measures for their decision to pull out of this week's world championships in India.

England pulls out of badminton worlds

England has pulled out of the badminton world championships next week after the tournament reportedly received a terrorist threat from a Pakistan-based Islamic militant group.

Badminton gaining popularity

Of the seven sports currently under consideration for NCAA championship status, badminton is the most popular at the high school level. Will the backyard sport make the transition to big-time athletics?

...ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 14-15 ** USA Badminton Regional Director Dave Zarco coaches Leanet Gonzalez, left, in the finer points of the game during a...

Burnsville Badminton

Emerging sports find success, struggles

If NCAA emerging sports could talk, they'd tell you it isn't easy being the little guy. But as economic hardships and lack of interest threaten to hinder success, some emerging sports are pushing their way to NCAA championship status.