The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, is named for the legendary Greek warrior whose weak spot was his heel. But a new study adds to growing evidence that ...

Sea Eagles pack leader Taniela Paseka’s season is over after his Achilles went ping as he accelerated into contact from a stock-standard hit-up. But that was the only moment of concern for ...

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