ankle

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And even though Smart missed his fifth straight game Tuesday night against the Cavaliers with a right ankle contusion, Ayton and the Lakers still felt his presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Following the Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City earlier this month, defender William Saliba confirmed he would not be joining up with France because of an ankle injury.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

After a fall shatters his ankle, his stepchildren dump him with his daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

After a few minutes of standing ankle deep in the wet grass, looking at the egg, and listening to the peepers, he pulled one of his mother's reclining lawn chairs over to the towel.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville