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

Ollie Watkins was close to breaking his ankle.

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

Surely they were lucky that star Kevin Durant didn’t play in two of these three games, including missing Friday’s Game 3 with a sprained ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The skipping rope yanked at her ankle, pulling her backward.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan