ankle

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Kelsey Plum finishes with a team-high 27 points in her first game back from an ankle injury, but it’s not enough to prevent the Sparks from losing 104-96.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Armstrong, who was watching from the sidelines because of an ankle injury, ran on to the pitch at the full-time whistle.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The batters' struggles were exemplified by a delivery from New Zealand seamer Matt Henry that barely bounced above ankle height and cannoned into the stumps, giving England's Jacob Bethell's no chance.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Spray was all around them; while he trod water, ragged-breathed with the effort, she hung effortlessly in the waves, only her feet kicking from the ankle.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell