Kings' Simmons suffers torn Achilles amid NBA comeback - theScore

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has sustained a torn Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery, the team announced Sunday. This is likely a season-ending injury for Simmons, 30, who authored an impressive training camp on short notice for Sacramento. The injury occurred during a live drill at Sunday's practice, the team said. A three-time All-Star, Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings on Sept. 4. Healthy at the time of the deal, the 6-foot-10, 240-pound guard impressed Kings general manager Scott Perry when he worked out for Perry in Miami and had an hourlong meeting in late August. "I've faced challenges before that tested me mentally, physically and emotionally, and I've found a way through every single one of them," Simmons wrote in a statement posted on social media. "This injury is another chapter in my journey, not the end of my story. "Simmons also traveled to Sacramento last month to visit the Kings and impressed coach Doug Christie and other members of the basketball staff at the team's practice facility, where Simmons underwent an in-depth medical exam and conducted an on-court workout.

Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia "completely destroyed" her right Achilles tendon trying to regain her world record. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa posted third fastest women's 42.2 km time ever on SundayCiaran Fahey · The Associated Press · Posted: Sep 29, 2026 10:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 29Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia collapsed after crossing the line first in the women's race of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. She was flown to Munich before undergoing a 'very complex surgery' on her ankle, according to her representative Gianni Demadonna. (John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images)Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa "completely destroyed" her right Achilles tendon trying to regain her world record. Assefa was on well on course to beat Ruth Chepng'etich's world record with two kilometres remaining in Sunday's race when she suddenly began limping with what appeared to be cramps.

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