Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years. Experts explain your treatment options.

Jayson Tatum has been in regular contact with former Boston Celtics teammate Blake Griffin since tearing his Achilles tendon during the team's Eastern Conferenc

Brian Branch had surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon. The expectation is he'll be back at some point in 2026 season, Lions coach Dan Campbell said.

Jayson Tatum is making strong progress in the rehab process from his ruptured right Achilles tendon. The Celtics star posted videos on his social media accounts showcasing him playing 1-on-1 with Celtics assistant coaches at the Auerbach Center.

Lions safety Brian Branch had successful surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell said today that the report he got after Branch’s surgery was promising, and that Branch should have a typical recovery time for an Achilles injury.

Daniel Jones will be back with the team soon after undergoing surgery to repair his torn Achilles earlier this week.

Rookie backup Riley Leonard took over for Jones at quarterback. A sixth-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, Leonard had thrown two NFL passes prior to entering Sunday's game. He completed 18-of-29 passes for 145 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in Indianapolis' 36-19 defeat in Jacksonville.

Several pro athletes in Indianapolis have suffered injuries to their Achilles tendon in recent months, but doctors say the risk is real for "weekend warriors," too.

In Greek mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War but had one weakness…apparently the same one that has laid low two Indianapolis sports heroes in the last six months — a ruptured lower leg tendon.

Travis Kelce is catching heat for his postgame decision after Sunday night's Kansas City Chiefs loss. The Chiefs fell to the Texans, 20-10, on Sunday night. Kansas City dropped to 6-7 on the season with the loss. The Chiefs are now facing a serious uphill battle to make the playoffs. It'll likely ...

Tyrese Haliburton has been keeping his fans updated after he ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.