The diagnosis of a torn Achilles tendon for All-Star forward Jayson Tatum is a devastating blow to the defending champion Boston Celtics and the second injury of its kind during the NBA playoffs.

Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington suffered a torn Achilles tendon during offseason conditioning, potentially ending his 2025 season.

A four-time winner of the Wanamaker Trophy, Tiger Woods recently had surgery and will miss playing at Quail Hollow after an Achilles injury in March.

When Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dropped to the ground and grabbed his right foot in agony during Monday's playoff game against the New York Knicks, fans feared the worst.

Since Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles, technology has improved vastly. With more players getting that injury, that's a good thing.