ankle

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Then, in the second quarter, Spurs center Luke Kornet crashed into him shortly after his return, leaving Brunson limping badly on a twisted ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Plum missed her fourth consecutive game since injuring her right ankle in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But the Sweden striker has endured a year to forget, with a serious ankle injury that included a fibula fracture ruling him out for three months and other smaller issues affecting his availability.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Oklahoma City All-Star Jalen Williams has missed games with a hamstring injury, and San Antonio All-Star De’Aaron Fox is limping through contests on a sprained ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

DeShon collapses onto a rock, rubbing his sprained ankle.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes