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Vonn Updates Fans After Fifth Surgery Following Milan Crash
sports5 days ago

Vonn Updates Fans After Fifth Surgery Following Milan Crash

Lindsey Vonn posted an update after her fifth surgery following a crash at the Milan Cortina Games; the procedure took about six hours, and while pain is hard to manage, she says she is making slow progress and hopes to leave the hospital soon. She shared a photo of her surgically repaired leg described as ‘bionic’ and noted she hadn’t stood in a week, with a lengthy rehab ahead after tearing her ACL and attempting to compete at the Games.

Vonn's Olympic Crash: ACL Not to Blame, Experts Say
sports16 days ago

Vonn's Olympic Crash: ACL Not to Blame, Experts Say

Lindsey Vonn crashed during Cortina’s downhill at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics while racing with a ruptured ACL, but doctors and experts say there’s no clear evidence the knee caused the fall. They describe it as an unlucky result of difficult course geometry and timing, noting Vonn trained the day before and chose to race as a calculated risk in pursuit of Olympic gold.

Vonn trains through rehab, eyes Olympic downhill despite torn ACL
sports21 days ago

Vonn trains through rehab, eyes Olympic downhill despite torn ACL

Lindsey Vonn, recovering from a torn ACL in her left knee, is training with box jumps, pool work, and high-speed skiing and remains optimistic she’ll compete in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Coach Chris Knight says there’s “no doubt” she’ll race, though surgery hasn’t been discussed and she also has bone bruising and a meniscal injury. Vonn previously had a titanium knee replacement in 2024 and is racing to honor her late mother and longtime coach. Training could be affected by weather delays, but the goal remains a safe Olympic comeback.

Bills' WR depth hit hard as Shavers tears ACL before Broncos showdown
sports1 month ago

Bills' WR depth hit hard as Shavers tears ACL before Broncos showdown

Buffalo Bills’ playoff prep took a hit as Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL and Gabe Davis also suffered an ACL injury, ending both players’ postseason; Shavers had 15 catches for 245 yards and a TD, while Davis had 129 yards and a TD on 12 receptions, leaving Buffalo thin at receiver ahead of a Divisional Round meeting with Denver. QB Josh Allen is expected to start despite lingering injuries from the Jaguars game.

Husker Star Natalie Potts Out for Season with Torn ACL
sports1 year ago

Husker Star Natalie Potts Out for Season with Torn ACL

Nebraska women's basketball player Natalie Potts announced she will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL sustained during a game against North Alabama. Potts, who was last season's Big Ten Freshman of the Year, expressed her determination to overcome the injury and support her team from the sidelines. She was averaging 17.5 points and eight rebounds per game before the injury.

Top NBA Draft Prospect Nikola Topic Suffers Torn ACL
sports1 year ago

Top NBA Draft Prospect Nikola Topic Suffers Torn ACL

Projected top-10 NBA draft pick Nikola Topic has a partially torn ACL, confirmed by his agent. Despite the injury, Topic's draft stock is not expected to be significantly affected due to his youth and positive initial medical feedback. Topic, who was ranked as high as No. 4 prospect, will be evaluated by NBA team doctors in the U.S. to determine the next steps.