Achilles Heel Rupture - Sport

The New York Times: Tennis player Holger Rune targeting seven-month return from ruptured Achilles tendon United States men’s national team striker Patrick Agyemang has suffered a ruptured Achilles, his club Derby County has confirmed, ruling the 25-year-old out of the World Cup. The Wallabies are facing a Test campaign without star lock Will Skelton, after the 33-year-old appeared to rupture his Achilles tendon while playing for La Rochelle at the weekend. SANTA CLARA, Calif.

(AP) — San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle said doctors characterized his ruptured Achilles tendon as a “best-case scenario," providing hope that he could return ... Holger Rune intends to return to tennis in May, just seven months after tearing his left Achilles tendon. The New York Times: USMNT’s Patrick Agyemang suffers Achilles injury, out of the World Cup CBS Sports: USMNT's Patrick Agyemang will miss World Cup after suffering Achilles injury for Derby County USMNT's Patrick Agyemang will miss World Cup after suffering Achilles injury for Derby County