Badminton's new unplayable 'spin serve' banned

IMAGE: The spin serve was similar to the 'Sidek serve' which was banned after the technique -- which involved slicing the shuttle across its feathers -- created an uproar in the early 1980s.......

Sports Shorts: BWF puts four-term limit on president's role

IMAGE: The BWF Membership approved changes to the constitution ensuring "at least 30 per cent of each gender on Council and among the representatives from each continental region. Photograph:......

Gopichand slams badminton's proposed new rule changes

However, former India coaches Vimal Kumar and Syed Mohammed Arif, favoured the proposed rule, saying it would make the players stronger. IMAGE: Saina Nehwal serves. Photograph: Robertus......

Sports Shorts: Olympic champ Phelps suspended for six months

Michael Phelps of the United States. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick / AP Photo / The Canadian Press/File photo American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was suspended......