There will be an SEC team in BCS championship Nov 10, 2009
Theyve been the Achilles heel each season. Trade School Junkie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UMass-led research team tracks malaria’s deadly leap from chimps to humans Nov 9, 2009
The chimp form of malaria is quite mild, and figuring out the genetics of that relative gentleness could point epidemiologists toward an Achilles heel in the human strain. More tantalizingly, since chimp malaria is such close kin to the human parasite, researchers may figure how to forge it into preventative medicine that could wipe out malaria the way smallpox and polio have been eradicated. (Boston Globe)
KP to boost England Nov 8, 2009
Pietersen has been recuperating from surgery to his right Achilles tendon - an injury that forced him to miss the last three Tests of this summer's Ashes - but will link up with the team shortly. During his absence England struggled during the NatWest series against Australia, but improved considerably in the Champions Trophy, where they reached the semi-finals. (iAfrica.com)
Gators Report: Blog updates Nov 8, 2009
Florida basketball coach ruptures Achilles tendon Posted October 26, 2009 by Scott Butherus Updated Oct 26, 2009 at 06:10 PM ... Butler, who led the Gators to the NCAA tournament last season in her third season, ruptured her left Achilles tendon playing flag football Saturday. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
NFL Notebook: Colts lose 2 key defensive backs Nov 7, 2009
He missed the entire 2004 season with a right knee injury and was limited to four games last year by a right Achilles' tendon injury. Giants. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sampler for Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
The Josefine Achilles Service Award will make its debut on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Greater Marlboro Programs Inc. at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel. Achilles, who recently passed away, was a dedicated, long-time, hard-working volunteer for the GMPI. George Kent, director of Organizational Development, Special Olympics MA, will be the guest speaker. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
BC’s McGovern keeps it simple Nov 6, 2009
He had to adjust to a new look at linebacker, as Mark Herzlich (cancer) and Mike McLaughlin (Achilles tendon) were missing from the lineup, a fact of life that sped up the insertion of true freshman Luke Kuechly into the mix. He had to factor in a new starter at strong safety as Marcellus Bowman replaced veteran Paul Anderson. (Boston Globe)
CONFERENCE CAPSULES Nov 5, 2009
San Diego tumbled to sixth in the league last season when point guard Brandon Johnson went down with a torn Achilles' tendon early, but he received a medical redshirt year and hopes to lead the Toreros back toward the upper division. Saint Mary's, with veteran C Omar Samhan, could also contend. (USA Today -- Sports)
Injured Panthers fullbacks Hoover, Fiammetta MIA at practice Nov 5, 2009
Wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (knee), running back Jonathan Stewart (his regular Wednesday Achilles soreness), safety Charles Godfrey (ankle) and linebacker Landon Johnson (shoulder) also were out of action. That left parts of practice a little sparse, as running backs coach Jim Skipper only had three guys to work with in individual drills ( DeAngelo Williams, Mike Goodson and Tyrell Sutton). (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Digital 'Plaster' For Monitoring Vital Signs Undergoes First Clinical Trials Nov 3, 2009
(May 19, 2009) The two ends of a ruptured Achilles tendon are often stitched together before the leg is put in plaster, in order to reduce the risk of the tendon rupturing again. However, new research now suggests. (Science Daily)
Benitez on the backfoot after another Liverpool flop Nov 2, 2009
It stems from his Achilles, although its a little bit more complicated than that. There is no way I would even consider him for Roma. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Benitez on backfoot after Reds flop at Fulham Nov 1, 2009
"It stems from his Achilles, although it's a little bit more complicated than that.". "There is no way I would even consider him for Roma. I will ask the medical staff to take as long as they need to try to get him back into shape as quickly as they can. "And if he's fit for next Sunday then there's no reason why he shouldn't play for the Republic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Pietersen pads up again as tour of South Africa beckons Nov 1, 2009
KEVIN PIETERSEN has had his first bat since July after surgery to his right Achilles tendon and looked as though he had never been away. Facing man and machine for an hour in the Lord's nets on Friday, Pietersen belted and carved away in typical fashion as he dusted off three months of frustration. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
S.F. mayor pulls out of Calif. governor's race, leaving Jerry Brown Nov 1, 2009
Sure, Newsom and Villaraigosa both have their Achilles' heels -- namely, respective sex scandals -- but Villaraigosa's performance in this year's mayoral race brings concerns of its own. Villaraigosa upset sitting mayor James Hahn in 2005 to become L.A.'s first Latino mayor, but this March Villaraigosa won re-election with just 55 percent of the vote in a field of unknowns -- like Walter Moore, the ultimate L.A. grass-roots candidate, who got 2. (TheHill.com)
LeBron's 24 Points Lifts Cavs, 104-87 Over Wolves Oct 31, 2009
Bothered by a sore Achilles' tendon this month, Jefferson played 25 minutes on Wednesday. The key will be how he feels the day after. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cavsget first win Oct 31, 2009
Bothered by a sore Achilles tendon this month, Jefferson has played 25 minutes in each of the first two games. The key will be how he feels the day after. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scientists discover influenza's Achilles heel: Antioxidants Oct 30, 2009
As the nation copes with a shortage of vaccines for H1N1 influenza, a team of Alabama researchers have raised hopes that they have found an Achilles' heel for all strains of the fluantioxidants. In an article appearing in the November 2009 print issue of the FASEB Journal () they show that antioxidantsthe same substances found in plant-based foodsmight hold the key in preventing the flu virus from wreaking havoc on our lungs. (EurekAlert!)
Bengals tag Bulldogs with first-round loss Oct 30, 2009
During pregame warmups, Butte High defender Will Allen injured his Achilles' tendon, and Cameron Stafford got the start in his place. Then, minutes after the game began, Stafford and teammate Brett Powell both jumped up in an effort to head a ball. (Montana Standard, MT)
Panamera drives into the heart of Australia Oct 29, 2009
The car's Achilles heel is more apparent in the city than the outback. Rear vision is pretty ordinary, which means changing lanes in traffic can be a little unnerving. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Liu Xiang stirs frenzy with post-victory strip Oct 29, 2009
Liu Xiang s win on Sunday was his first since coming back from surgery on an Achilles tendon that kept him from running at last year s Beijing Olympics, where he had been promoted as an icon of Chinese sports. The win and his post-surgery best race time of 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
SEC Preview: Alabama Oct 29, 2009
Unexpectedly, Bama also lost its top returning inside backup player, 6-8, 240-pound senior Demetrius Jemison, to a preseason Achilles rupture. Alabama returns four men who started last year, but Grant is the coaching clich;; there are no starters, he said. (TigerRag.com)
No funerals, no kids, no wrinkles Oct 29, 2009
As Achilles found, having been maternally dipped in the pool of immortality, there's always a rub. Still, if numbness is what it takes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Oct 28, 2009
KANGAROOS cannonball Anthony Watmough says it is an "insult'' that rival teams target the side's forwards as its achilles heel - and dared England to try it at their peril. Sport Confidential FORGET rucks and mauls, the Japanese are more intrigued by the personalities and characters involved in Saturday's historic Bledisloe Cup Test in Tokyo. Sports Galleries TENNIS great Andre Agassi, winner of eight Grand Slams, used crystal meth during his stellar care... PROFESSIONAL Aussie Bull riders make... (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Cilic reaches Bank Austria Trophy second round Oct 28, 2009
"It was tough and I am just happy to be through," said Melzer, who received treatment for an injured Achilles tendon this week. "I am not pain-free and I probably wouldn't carry on if this tournament wasn't in Vienna," he said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Injury-hit Civoniceva tells of his oar-ful few months ofrehabilitation Oct 28, 2009
Superman had his kryptonite, Achilles had his heel, and Civoniceva has the rowing machine. I get sick every time I see one,'' Civoniceva said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Florida coach Butler ruptures Achilles tendon Oct 27, 2009
Florida Gators coach Amanda Butler ruptures Achilles tendon - ESPN ... Butler ruptures Achilles tendon ... Butler, who led the Gators to the NCAA tournament last season in her third season, ruptured her left Achilles tendon playing flag football Saturday. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Dirty elections: To the rigger the spoils Oct 27, 2009
Democracy s Achilles Heel. Centre for the Study of African Economies. (The Economist)
Retailer Shows Off Muscles Amid Nutritional Supplement Boom Oct 27, 2009
Market competition is more worrying to Morningstar's Erin Swanson, who wrote in an Oct. 16 report that Vitamin Shoppe "is highly dependent on the perception of its brands among consumers, which could prove to be its Achilles' heel.". The regulatory and health debates around some of these supplements, such as ephedra a few years ago, add risk to the company's outlook, Swanson wrote. (Investors Business Daily)
Inbox: What's Uehara's role in 2010? Oct 27, 2009
He played through a partially torn Achilles tendon for much of last season and should come 000011A8 to Spring Training with that issue completely behind him. Really, the only thing that would force Reimold to first base is a full-fledged breakout from Pie, a problem the Orioles would love to have. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Ced Ben's Revenge Oct 26, 2009
had surgery last week for a torn Achilles' tendon. In its first game without him, Cincinnati barely missed him. (BearReport.com)
Ron Paul on the recession: 'None of this is behind us' Oct 25, 2009
For a short period of time the media industry remains the Achilles heel in the strength of our enemy, as it is the one weapon most effective. Shut it down and we have a chance to wake this Nation up. (TheHill.com)
Liu Xiang takes it easy to reach 110m hurdles final Oct 25, 2009
It was Liu Xiangs second race since undergoing surgery on his Achilles tendon after he was forced out of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Todays final will also contain Chinas other top hurdler, Shi Dongpeng, who won his heat in 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Remember Me? APCedric Benson is averaging 100 total yards per game, nearly double what he had in his three years with the Bears.Cedric Benson and Tank Johnson both left Chicago under unpleasant circumstances. Adam Duerson can't wait to see how the reunion goes when the Bengals host the Bears on Sunday. Oct 24, 2009
Cincy will definitely be without Antwan Odom, victim of a torn Achilles. His eight sacks ranked just behind Elvis Dumervil for the league lead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Injury Report Analysis Oct 24, 2009
0 sacks) suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury. is expected to take his place at end. (BearReport.com)
Coach orders Liu Xiang to play it safe Oct 24, 2009
The 2004 Olympic 110m hurdles champion returned to competition following Achilles tendon surgery at last months Shanghai Golden Grand Prix. Liu Xiang, who hobbled out of the heats in tears at last years Beijing Olympics, clocked a wind-assisted 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Game Scout: Bills/Panthers Oct 24, 2009
--RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles tendon) returned to practice Thursday and should be ready this week for Buffalo. He's coming off his first 100-yard game of the season against Tampa Bay. (BillsReport.com)
Trigger Of Deadly Food Toxin Discovered Oct 22, 2009
"This discovery provides insight into the mechanism of carcinogen production as well as an Achilles' heel that can be targeted by new generations of inhibitors. The basic understanding of polyketide synthesis that this work provides will be invaluable in the design of new polyketide-derived drugs.". The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. (Science Daily)
Making sense of trade deadline moves Oct 21, 2009
The Panthers have already tried a handful of options at nose tackle since NT Ma'ake Kemoeatu when down with a torn Achilles' tendon in August. Tyler is simply the latest stop-gap solution. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Redskins coach Zorn makes call at QB: It’ll be Campbell Oct 21, 2009
The Bengals signed defensive tackle Orien Harris to take the open roster spot after defensive end Antwan Odom tore his right Achilles tendon. Harris played in 16 games for the Bengals last season. (Boston Globe)
Former Olympic champion Xing Huina withdraws from National Games Oct 21, 2009
Liu, who won the Athens Olympic hurdles champion on the same day as Xing, just returned to competition in September in the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix after a surgery on his right Achilles tendon in the United States last December. Xing failed to qualify for last year's Beijing Olympics while Liu pulled out in the semifinals at the Bird's Nest stadium, shocking the whole country. (Xinhuanet, China)
Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
" In 2006, Brand played 12 playoff games for the , averaging 25.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2.6 blocks. Two seasons later he missed all but eight games for the because of a ruptured Achilles tendon. Jordan warns Philly fans to be patient, because it will take time to fully learn the nuances of his attack. "These guys are babies in this offense," he said. "Hey, it took two-and-a-half years to understand the triangle offense. " Although the Achilles injury might have cost Brand some... (USA Today -- Sports)
The hits keep coming for Jets Oct 20, 2009
Defensive end Antwan Odom, who is second in the NFL with eight sacks, will miss the rest of the season because of a torn Achilles tendon, costing the Bengals their top pass rusher. He got hurt during the first quarter of a 28-17 loss to Houston Sunday that dropped Cincinnati to 4-2. (Boston Globe)
Tommy West Press Luncheon Quotes, October 19, 2009 Oct 20, 2009
That's an Achilles Heel right now. Sometimes it's easier for us to throw it in than it is for us to run it. (Gotigersgo.com)
NOTES Defensive standouts out for year Oct 20, 2009
Odom had surgery for a torn right Achilles tendon Monday. Tatupu better: One player whose prognosis improved overnight was Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Achilles ends season for Bengals' Odom Oct 20, 2009
Cincinnati Bengals' Antwan Odom done for year with Achilles tear - ESPN ... CINCINNATI -- had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon on Monday, ending his season and leaving the with a big hole on their defensive line ... He hurt his right Achilles tendon during a 28-17 loss to Houston on Sunday. (ESPN -- Football)
Jenkins, Williams, Odom out for season Oct 20, 2009
Odom had surgery for a torn right Achilles' tendon on Monday. He wasn't the only defensive lineman hurt against Houston. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Houston, The Bengals Have A Problem Oct 19, 2009
The defensive end, an early leader in the NFL sacks race with eight, was carted off the field after suffering an Achilles tendon injury on Houston's 12-yard touchdown pass from to with 48 seconds left in the quarter ... "He has an Achilles injury probably pretty severe but we wont know that exactly until they (look at it) further," Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said of the injury, most likely a tendon tear. (BengalsInsider.com)
Reid Runs With Two Playbooks Oct 19, 2009
Unlike Daschle, Reid has the benefit of a Democratic president rooting for him and campaigning for him and the social issues that were Daschle s Achilles heel in a red state do not appear to be a factor in Reid s case. Instead, Reid s biggest troubles these days appear to stem from Nevada s economic woes; the state has some of the highest foreclosure and unemployment rates in the country. (Roll Call)
Holy Moley! It's "SHAZAM!" Oct 19, 2009
By speaking the wizard's name, Billy became was transformed into Captain Marvel, an adult hero with the wisdom of Solomon, strength of Hercules, stamina of Atlas, power of Zeus, courage of Achilles and speed of Mercury. (Artwork is copyright 2009 by DC Comics, Inc. SHAZAM. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
They Will Be Gunning For Cubs Oct 17, 2009
What fans should watch is his mobility after he suffered an Achilles tendon injury in an auto accident in January. Whatever happens at second and third, the Cardinals should have improved offense at shortstop with , who hit only. (Houston, TheInsiders.com)
Cardinals Major League Notebook: 10/13/09 Oct 17, 2009
Manager Tony La Russa, deeming this largely a non-issue, said, "If someone wants to look at his 90 at-bats and say he wasn't strong enough to hit the ball out of the park, they can point to that fact. But I think it's ridiculous." Pujols has a tender right elbow and also was bothered by an Achilles tendon and hamstring at the end of the season. BY THE NUMBERS. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Robben's return for Bayern delayed; Toni ready? Oct 17, 2009
Robben complained of "slight problems'' in training and didn't travel Friday for Saturday's match at Freiburg. The Netherlands winger underwent knee surgery two weeks ago. Robben could return for Wednesday's Champions League match against Bordeaux. Coach Louis van Gaal says Van Bommel and Toni have good chances of starting the match. Van Bommel, Bayern's captain and another Dutch international, is back after injuring his foot in August. Toni is available for his first league match this season... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inbox: What is the goal for the O's in 2010? Oct 17, 2009
Reimold also had an impressive showing during his rookie season and should be fine for Spring Training following surgery to repair a tear in his left Achilles tendon. Have a question about the Orioles. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Isiah Thomas looks to rewrite legacy at Florida International Oct 16, 2009
Retired in May 1994 after suffering an Achilles' injury a month before. Averaged 19. (USA Today -- Sports)
A-B grad excels at Clark Oct 16, 2009
A piece of ceramic tile fell and cut through 90 percent of one of his Achilles tendons. Trobagis had to undergo surgery to repair the tendon and it took eight months to go through rehab. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Homer's Immortal Character -- Achilles -- Returns to the Battlefield in Gripping Novel -- New Book About the Life and Times of the Legendary Greek Warrior is An Official Entry to This Year's New York Library Association Book Exhibit Oct 14, 2009
Oct. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An engaging dramatic portrayal of Greek mythology and one of its central figures awaits readers in Achilles: In the Fire of Destiny, a new book authored by Silvio J. Caputo and released through self-publishing industry leader Xlibris. The text tells Achilles' story from his traumatic birth at Phthia, to his vindictive war against Troy ... Its richly-layered storytelling gives readers an in-depth rendering of Achilles' life, his encounters with memorable... (Primezone Releases)
Head of Charles entrant Kendall, 79, keeps rollin’ on the river Oct 14, 2009
No torn Achilles tendon to deal with ... 4 age-adjusted seconds over Zezza ( Thankfully, Moses parted the waters for me ), then won his eighth last year, shrugging off the Achilles injury he d incurred while cross-country skiing. (Boston Globe)
Job Losses Stoke Mid-Term Fear for Dems Oct 13, 2009
"The consumer remains the Achilles' heel of the economy," he wrote recently. Republicans claim continuing job losses signal a failure of the $787 billion Obama-driven stimulus legislation. (CBS News)
Key Democrat wants boost in forces in Afghanistan Oct 12, 2009
There also needs to be a way to persuade Taliban fighters to switch sides, he said, calling the current shortage of Afghan forces an "Achilles' heel.". Levin also said needed equipment needs to be moved from Iraq to Afghanistan. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NFL Report, October 12 Oct 12, 2009
Arnoux suffered an Achilles injury during mini-camp. Kenny Moore, Carolina: The Panthers beat Washington 20-17 on Oct. 11. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Tebow Aces Baton Rouge Test Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesTim Tebow led No. 1 Florida to a win over No. 4 LSU, snapping the Tigers' 32-game Saturday night winning streak.Tim Tebow made a triumphant return in Florida's 13-3 win over LSU. His numbers weren't Tebow-like, but Stewart Mandel says they didn't need to be, thanks to a tough defense. Oct 11, 2009
Spikes, who'd been limited earlier in the season by tendonitis in his Achilles heel, notched a team-high 11 tackles with 2 sacks and a forced fumble. But Spikes wasn't the Gator player being whisked from interview to interview late Saturday night while the rest of the team waited inside buses to head to the airport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
CR Lions use ball control to upend Meyersdale, 41-22 Oct 10, 2009
The Lions scored on six of their eight offensive possessions en route to a 41-22 victory over visiting Meyersdale in a non-conference matchup (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Hizbut Tahrir's view on Lebanese politics Oct 10, 2009
OB: Sadly, the events of May 2008 exposed the Achilles' heel of Hezbollah. Hezbollah suffers from myopic strategic vision. (Asia Times Online)
Panthers DT Kemoeatu is back at practice ... watching Oct 9, 2009
Kemoeatu's been around Bank of America Stadium getting treatment since tearing his right Achilles tendon on the first day of training camp, but this was his first trip out to the field ... EXTRA POINTS There were no changes to the injury report, as safety Chris Harris, running back Jonathan Stewart (Achilles), linebacker Na'il Diggs (ribs), defensive end Everette Brown (ankle) and fullback Tony Fiammetta (ankle) were limited. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Kovalchuk and Kane score milestone goals in Thrashers win Oct 9, 2009
It will be their achilles and we will score some goals in bunches against them for sure. Alan R.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
