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Braves left-hander Joey Wentz will miss the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee and will be moved to the 60-day injured list; his absence amplifies Atlanta’s rotation depth questions as spring progress continues and personnel decisions loom amid other injuries and roster considerations.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn lateral meniscus in his right leg after medical tests.
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.
Deseret News reports that BYU guard Richie Saunders tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, forcing the Cougars to adjust their lineup as they move forward without him.
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.
Lindsey Vonn delivered a jaw‑dropping training run in Italy just a week after tearing her ACL, prompting a sports doctor to question whether the injury was truly fresh as she prepares for Olympic downhill.
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.
Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in the Warriors–Heat game, ending his season and reshaping the Western Conference playoff picture and the February trade deadline; off the floor, he stayed in good humor, joking with teammates as he left the court, a moment Curry and Hield highlighted as a sign of his levity despite the injury.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler left Monday’s game with a right knee injury; MRI reportedly confirmed a season-ending ACL tear, sidelining Butler for the rest of the season. He logged 17 points in 21 minutes before exiting, and Kerr indicated they’ll wait for official updates as the team assesses their depth without him.
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.
Patrick Mahomes underwent successful ACL surgery after injuring his knee in Week 15 and is expected to take approximately nine months to recover, potentially returning in the 2026 season, with the Chiefs starting Gardner Minshew in Week 16.
Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is expected to miss at least four games after knee injury tests show his ACL is intact, but he will be placed on injured reserve and miss upcoming games.
The 49ers believe Nick Bosa avoided a torn ACL after a knee injury in the game against the Cardinals, but further tests are needed to confirm his condition and determine next steps.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was carted off during a Texans training camp, did not suffer a torn ACL, though he will undergo further tests. He was traded to the Texans after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles and had claimed the Eagles traded him out of fear of competition.
Dallas Cowboys' rookie left tackle Tyler Guyton will miss 4-6 weeks due to a bone fracture but avoids a torn ACL, which would have ended his season; the team has several backup options to fill in during his recovery.