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Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.

MAY 04: Joel Rosario atop Orb on his way to winning the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky.

It's easy to think of a mother as the person who carried us inside her womb for nine months, but... In 1985, at my first radio job, it was common practice for my boss, who was the news director, to... There were two people, outside of my mother, who had a profound influence on me when I was a teen.

The Pittsburgh Penguins coach doesn't think his captain has ever been better than he was during a 4-3 victory over Ottawa on Friday night that put Pittsburgh in firm control of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Washington Redskins announced the signing of cornerback David Amerson, the team's highest selection in last month's NFL Draft, on Friday.

A tow truck driver called 911 after spotting Goodson and another individual in a stopped vehicle on Route 80 in Denville, N.J., just after 3 AM ET, according to state police.

Anaheim's Bruce Boudreau, Ottawa's Paul MacLean and Joel Quenneville of Chicago have been named finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the top coach in the NHL.

Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.

The Maloof family has reportedly reached an agreement to sell the Kings one day after it was announced the franchise will stay in Sacramento.

Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist on Thursday in Boston.

Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said.

David Beckham is retiring from football, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport.

A day after Miguel Cabrera hit a bases loaded shot, which would have been a walk off win in just about every ball park in Major League Baseball, Lynn Henning of the Detroit news is slamming Comerica Park for being flawed from its initial conception.

On the surface it seems like a ridiculous thing to propose. Why would the Houston Astros hire the son of the President of their in state rival the Texas Rangers to run their team? Well because it makes a lot of sense.

Buffalo Bills assistant GM Doug Whaley, seen at minicamp last week, previously worked for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in just over a week.

Two role players each came up with a big goal. The stars had a handful of key plays.

'He had a rough go of it,' Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said after today's 10-4 loss to the... If you're the kind of person , who would be more than happy to eat an entire bowl of... Kentucky Derby winner Orb grabs a snack from a flower basket outside the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Baltimore, as photographers ... (more)

In this May 22, 2012, file photo, then Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain stretches during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif.

Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open.