ankle

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Cox had expected to have three horses in the Derby but the barn was hit with some bad news on Thursday morning, when Fulleffort was scratched due to a chip in his left hind ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Anderson avoided punishment for a first-half sliding tackle in which he won the ball but then caught the ankle of Ollie Watkins with a high, studs-up challenge.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But the former England defender has not featured for the Blues since February because of an ankle injury and has decided now is the time to end her career.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kevin Durant was ruled out Tuesday because of a left ankle sprain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The ablutionist’s ankle had caught on Rostam’s harness, and so he dragged the dead man behind us.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri