Badminton traces its roots back more than a millennium, but the modern version of the racket game originated in the late 19th century in England. Today, it is the second most popular sport in the ...

Shuttlecocks, also known as birdies or birds, are traditionally made from duck feathers, but nylon shuttlecocks have become more widely used because of their superior durability. Their flight behavior ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The now-iconic shuttlecocks that adorn the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s lawn weren’t always beloved, but they will be looking their best for a global audience next summer. “In 1994 ...

DRIVE PAST THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART, ONE OF KANSAS CITY’S ICONIC SHUTTLECOCKS IS NOW GETTING A MAKEOVER. KMBC NINE S ANDY ALCOCK IS LIVE OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM ON THE SOUTH LAWN, WHERE THE WORKERS ...