| 单词 | Achilles |
| 例句 | He would send Briseis back, he promised them, and with her many other splendid gifts, and he begged Odysseus to take his offer to Achilles. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z And then she kicked me, right above my heel in my Achilles tendon. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z In a mass protest decades ago, thirty-one prisoners cut their Achilles tendons, lest they be sent again to work. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He was at the court of a friend, King Lycomedes, where a few years later Achilles was to hide disguised as a girl. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z This is the case with Achilles and the tortoise. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z While the girls flocked around the trinkets, Achilles fingered the swords and daggers. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She was to tell him that violent as Achilles was, he was not really evil, but one who would treat properly a suppliant. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z D’Alembert realized that the Achilles problem vanishes if you consider the limit of the race. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z When Troy fell she had been given to Neoptolemus, sometimes called Pyrrhus, Achilles’ son, the man who had killed old Priam at the altar. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z In our example on page 41, at every step the tortoise and Achilles get closer and closer to the two-foot mark. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z At last Achilles called an assembly of the chieftains. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Achilles had spared Priam, but Achilles’ son struck him down before the eyes of his wife and daughters. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z So Patroclus put on the splendid armor all the Trojans knew and feared, and led the Myrmidons, Achilles’ men, to the battle. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z They saw the likenesses of their foes and their friends: the sons of Atreus, old Priam stretching out his hand to Achilles, the dead Hector. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z In a flash—a quarter second—Achilles has made up the distance. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z The people flocked to the abandoned Greek camp to see the sights: here Achilles had sulked so long; there Agamemnon’s tent had stood; this was the quarters of the trickster, Odysseus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But Achilles answered, “Madman. There are no covenants between sheep and wolves, nor between you and me.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Grief took hold of Achilles, so black that those around him feared for his life. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Two, however, of the first rank, were missing: Odysseus, King of the Island of Ithaca, and Achilles, the son of Peleus and the sea nymph Thetis. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “You can keep your wrath while your countrymen go down in ruin,” he cried to Achilles. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Achilles speeds ahead, and in a mere second he has caught up to where the tortoise was. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Once again, let us consider the story of Achilles and the tortoise, which is an infinite sum of steps that get closer and closer to zero. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “Oh yeah. Really excited to advance my education in Greek, Ancient, and Modern studies, you know. I kind of want to name my son Achilles because I think there’s a lesson here about downfalls.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z On the Greek side, with Achilles gone, the two greatest champions were Ajax and Diomedes. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Even the great river of Troy, which the gods call Xanthus and men Scamander, took part and strove to drown Achilles as he crossed its waters. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z An eighth of a foot...a sixteenth of a foot...a thirty-second of a foot...smaller and smaller distances, but Achilles never catches up. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Then the prophet Calchas stood up and said he knew why the god was angry, but that he was afraid to speak unless Achilles would guarantee his safety. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z They had fifty lovely daughters, the nymphs of the Sea, called Nereids from their father’s name, one of whom, Thetis, was the mother of Achilles. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Listen, I don’t care what you say about my race, creed, or religion, Fatty, but don’t tell me I’m not sensitive to beauty. That’s my Achilles’ heel, and don’t you forget it. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z After 31 steps, Achilles is 931 trillionths of a foot away from the target—69 trillionths closer than you needed—while the tortoise, again, is half that distance away. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Better yet, look at the time it takes Achilles to overtake the tortoise: 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 + ... Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Everybody knows that, in the real world, Achilles would quickly run past the tortoise, but Zeno's argument seemed to prove that Achilles could never catch up. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Give me a tiny distance, no matter how small, and I will tell you when both Achilles and the tortoise are less than that tiny distance away from the limit. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z They were all terror-stricken except Achilles’ son Neoptolemus, and indeed what they faced was no slight danger. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z There are bloodstains rising up from her burning Achilles. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He sent Iris to Priam, to order him to go without fear to Achilles to redeem Hector’s body, bearing a rich ransom. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Imagine, too, that the tortoise starts off a foot ahead of Achilles. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z The Myrmidons gazed at them with awe and a flame of fierce joy blazed in Achilles’ eyes as he put them on. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z His weak spot—his Achilles heel—had saved us all. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Then a quarrel flared up between two Greeks, Achilles and Agamemnon, and for a time it turned the tide in favor of the Trojans. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Achilles is faster, so in half a second, he makes up the half foot. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z While Achilles stayed in his tent a fierce battle followed, the hardest yet fought. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Hercules, the greatest of all heroes, was there; Orpheus, the master musician; Castor with his brother Pollux; Achilles’ father, Peleus; and many another. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He clasped his knees and kissed his hands and as he did so Achilles felt awe and so did all the others there, looking strangely upon one another. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Achilles would finally catch up to the elusive turtle. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Therefore when Chryseis had been returned to her father, Agamemnon sent two of his squires to Achilles’ tent to take his prize of honor away from him, the maiden Briseis. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The name of the island was changed to Aegina in honor of the maiden, and her son Aeacus was the grandfather of Achilles, who was called sometimes Aeacides, descendant of Aeacus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z After a number of strides, Achilles would be taking tiny steps that can’t get any smaller; eventually he would have to hurdle an atom that the tortoise doesn’t. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Achilles was his pupil and Aesculapius, the great physician; the famous hunter Actaeon, too, and many another. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Not even for Achilles’ sake could he stay longer away from the battle. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z By this time Aeneas, who in the earlier part of the story seemed as human as Hector or Achilles, has changed into something strange and portentous; he is not a human being. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z With Hector dead, Achilles knew, as his mother had told him, that his own death was near. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z For instance, in the first race Achilles runs to the one-foot mark. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Achilles seemed doomed to chase the tortoise forever, never catching up. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “Hermes said you bear the curse of Achilles. Hestia said the same thing. Did you ... did you bathe in the River Styx?” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “You ever kick my Achilles again and you won’t have any mouth to scream with,” I told her. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Achilles came and Ajax, still wrathful because of the armor of Achilles which the Greek captains had given to Odysseus and not to him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Armed with 2,400 years' worth of extra mathematics, it is not hard for us to go back and find Zeno’s Achilles’ heel. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Hermes met him, looking like a Greek youth and offering himself as a guide to Achilles’ tent. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Achilles stripped the bloody armor from the corpse while the Greeks ran up to wonder how tall he was as he lay there and how noble to look upon. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z These were men created from ants on the island of Aegina, in the reign of Aeacus, Achilles’ grandfather, and they were Achilles’ followers in the Trojan War. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Zeus had by now remembered his promise to Thetis to avenge Achilles’ wrong. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “You wouldn’t have seen me. I damaged my Achilles tendon,” I explained, squeezing Chloe tight, “when I was kneeing a complete idiot in the gut.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In his most famous puzzle, “The Achilles,” Zeno proves that swift Achilles can never catch up with a lumbering tortoise that has a head start. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Then Hector struck with a true aim; the spear hit the center of Achilles’ shield. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s like Achilles and the tortoise—an infinite series of steps, each getting smaller and smaller. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z This shows that, indeed, Achilles is getting arbitrarily close to the two-foot mark as the race progresses: two feet is the limit of the race. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z At the first onset of this new band of warriors the Trojans wavered; they thought Achilles led them on. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Achilles killed Memnon in a glorious combat, the Greek hero’s last battle. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember it from a lecture of his on the Iliad, when Patroklos appears to Achilles in a dream. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Father Zeus hung his golden balances and set in one the lot of Hector’s death and in the other that of Achilles. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z They never considered adding infinite parts together even though Achilles' strides approach zero size; the Greeks could hardly add steps of zero size together without the concept of zero. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z She appeared beside him in the shape of his brother, Deiphobus, and with this ally as he thought, Hector faced Achilles. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Our comrades lie dead on the field and you call to food,” Achilles answered scornfully. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z To the east is gold-haired Achilles, his armor shining like the sun, his face a mask of raging battle madness. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z During the summer and fall of 1955, Montgomery’s adult black activists thought hard about the buses—which looked increasingly like Jim Crow’s Achilles’ heel. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z “So may I do,” Achilles answered, “I who did not help my comrade in his sore need. I will kill the destroyer of him I loved; then I will accept death when it comes.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z No matter how you challenge me, I can meet that challenge by telling you a time when Achilles is closer to the mark than you require. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Achilles sat alone in his tent, brooding over his wrongs. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It sounded eerily close to what Achilles had told me. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z That night Achilles’ mother, silver-footed Thetis the sea nymph, came to him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew that the Greeks without Achilles were inferior to the Trojans, and he sent a lying dream to Agamemnon promising him victory if he attacked. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z In the next race Achilles does the first two parts—first running 1 foot, and then a half foot. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “No prayers from you to me, you dog,” Achilles answered. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z So it befell that by false cunning and pretended tears those were conquered whom great Diomedes had never overcome, nor savage Achilles, nor ten years of warfare, nor a thousand ships. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The blisters are puffy little waterbeds right where her shoes hit her Achilles. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Achilles sat by his tent waiting for Patroclus to return. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z His death following so soon upon Achilles’ dismayed the Greeks. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z At the funeral games held in his honor Atalanta appeared among the contestants, and in the wrestling match conquered the young man who was to be the father of Achilles, the great hero Peleus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It is not that difficult to sum up the distances that Achilles runs: 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 + ... Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “I see you went through with your plan. You bear the curse of Achilles.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z There is a very moving passage where Achilles—overjoyed at the sight of the apparition—tries to throw his arms around the ghost of his old friend, and it vanishes. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Achilles runs and runs, but the tortoise scoots ahead each time; no matter how close Achilles gets to the tortoise, by the time he reaches the point where the tortoise was, the tortoise has moved. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z In the same way that the steps that Achilles takes get smaller and smaller, and closer and closer to zero, the sum of those steps gets closer and closer to 2. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z The Greeks were stumped by Achilles’ infinite steps. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “Top of page one hundred and twelve. The description of the shield of Achilles.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z It seemed as though he had taken on, too, Achilles’ strength, and no man of the Greeks could stand before him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Imagine that Achilles runs at a foot a second, while the tortoise runs at half that speed. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “I do so,” Achilles answered, “even if you accuse Agamemnon himself.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z However, once the West embraced zero, mathematicians began to tame the infinite and ended Achilles’ race. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z He had bathed in the River Styx and taken on the powers of the greatest mortal hero, Achilles. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Achilles runs smoothly past the tortoise because the infinite points are simply a figment of Zeno's imagination, rather than a real-world construct. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z She’s the Achilles’ heel of their marriage, and it’s only noticeable if you’ve been watching it for sixteen years like I have. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He sent home for her, writing his wife that he had arranged a great marriage for her, to Achilles, who had already shown himself the best and greatest of all chieftains. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “That way they can cut off the Army’s retreat,” Achilles said. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But Achilles had a spear, the one Athena had recovered for him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as Achilles’ sub-races are each finite, each partial sum in a limit is finite. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Grief stirred within Achilles’ heart as he listened. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He says that she was killed by Achilles, who mourned for her as she lay dead, so young and so beautiful. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy felt like an arrow had slipped through a chink in his armor—as if he still had the blessing of Achilles, and someone had found his weak spot. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Patroclus, Achilles’ beloved friend, saw the rout with horror. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “As for you, Percy Jackson, it’s true you bear the mark of Achilles. That makes you a little tougher to kill. But don’t worry. We’ll find a way.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z It’s also customary to drop the final s when forming the possessives of ancient classical or biblical names that already end in s: Whose biceps were bigger, Hercules’ or Achilles’? Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “But if I lose her who was my prize of honor,” he told Achilles, “I will have another in her stead.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z On came Achilles, glorious as the sun when he rises. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It's a throwaway remark, but it also reminds us of Shiv's Achilles heel. If "Succession" is a competition that ends with a winner, we'd be foolish to count out Marcia 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z This follow-up to “The Song of Achilles” is about the goddess who turns Odysseus’ men to swine. Washington Post paperback bestsellers 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z “You must endure, and not be brokenhearted,” Achilles tells Priam in the 24th book of the “Iliad,” perhaps the West’s most moving evocation of the tragic nature of life. Jesus Died Only to Rise Again. Where Did the Concept of the Resurrection Come From? 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z The Dutch anatomist Philip Verheyen discovers the Achilles’ tendon while dissecting his own amputated leg. Fables Leap Back and Forth Through Time in ‘Flights’ 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Campbell portrays both the general Agamemnon and the vain warrior Achilles with brooding tough-guy diction that appears to be in homage to the theatrical locutions of one Christopher Walken. Review: A Modern Makeover for ‘Iphigenia in Aulis’ 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z This follow-up to “The Song of Achilles” is about the goddess who turns Odysseus’s men to swine. Washington Post paperback bestsellers 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z What’s the cheer at the double Achilles’ tendon rupture support group? Style Invitational Week 1360: The lyin’ about winter — a fictoid contest 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Achilles, for instance, knows he will die young, but his name and glory will last forever. ‘Self and Soul’: Mark Edmundson’s biting critique of modern complacency 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z In 2012, Madeline Miller’s “The Song of Achilles” brought new life to Homer’s “The Iliad,” in a retelling that focused on the relationship between warrior Achilles and his faithful Patroclus. Review | Twice-told tales: Jo Nesbø, Madeline Miller and others revive classic stories 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z He ruptured his Achilles tendon and is currently on crutches. 'Jeopardy!' burglary suspect pleads not guilty 2011-08-01T20:35:08Z In her new book, The War That Killed Achilles , Caroline Alexander notes that "there is no action in the Iliad that does not have divine prompting." 'Clash of the Titans': Ancient Greece and Us 2010-03-19T20:01:00Z The Jets are flailing after their 39-year-old would-be savior tore his Achilles’ tendon minutes into the season. When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Collide With Prime-Time TV 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Madeline Miller is the author of “The Song of Achilles” and the forthcoming novel “Circe.” Review | The first English translation of ‘The Odyssey’ by a woman was worth the wait 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z That’s the sound of a career in jeopardy — the sound of a ruptured Achilles’ tendon. When rips, tears and falls kill a dancer’s career (or don’t) 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z The great single-minded warriors of the Iliad are all dead — Achilles, Agamemnon, Ajax, etc. Myths explain Greece 2012-06-25T15:15:00Z Whether it is Achilles or Hector or Beowulf or Alexander, both genres focus on young men who are willing to live very short, shockingly violent lives if it will ensure their immortality. Valhalla Rising v Clash of the Titans: there will be blood 2010-03-18T22:05:00Z Her parents are dismissive of her boyfriend, the athletic Achilles, who is all muscle and no brains. At Salzburg Festival, Directing Slow and Fast 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z For many packers, footwear is an Achilles’ heel. Tips on how to travel light without sacrificing comfort and style 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Photograph: Nina Subin A debut novelist's retelling of one of the most enduring Greek myths, the story of Achilles and the battle for Troy, is the surprise winner of the Orange prize for . Orange prize for fiction 2012 goes to Madeline Miller 2012-05-30T18:12:31Z Well, if my judges’ notes are correct, that did appear to be a triple-twist with one-and-a-half rotations in the last moments of “Achilles Heel,” setting up a potential quadruple-cross on the landing. The Morning After: Homeland: Let?s Twist Again 2011-11-21T14:37:42Z A too-cool attempt at a mixed clothing-and-dining concept, Achilles Project, closed its doors in August, but perhaps that’s just a sign that the Fort Point growth is developing at a healthy pace. 2010-01-14T18:46:00Z He ended his overseas pro basketball career after two torn Achilles tendons and the realization that “I wasn’t going to be the next Michael Jordan or LeBron James.” Respectfully, Justin Laboy moves from online stardom to TV 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z The rivals have easily identified OpenTable’s Achilles’ heel: the fees it charges restaurants every time someone books a table using its system. OpenTable Began a Revolution. Now It’s a Power Under Siege. 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z The tempo quickens as Bernie and Achilles chase down other shadowy figures implicated in the voyage of the ill-fated Doris. Review | The late Philip Kerr’s left behind a colorful new novel. It won’t be his last. 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z In the early 1820s, an English silver firm called Rundell and Bridge cast five editions of a “Shield of Achilles” designed by John Flaxman. Treasure Hunting at the Winter Show 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z After a full rupture of her Achilles’ tendon in 2013, she nearly quit dancing. Get to Know the Colors on Paul Taylor’s Palette 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z What he tries to get back — and what I’ve also said is his Achilles’ heel — is that he doesn’t want to see people get involved and get hurt. ‘Better Call Saul’: Jonathan Banks Says Goodbye to Mike 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z A former high school teacher with a master’s degree in classics, Ms. Miller’s most successful book is “The Song of Achilles,” a love story between two young men, Achilles and Patroclus. How TikTok Became a Best Seller Machine 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z But it tickles at the heels of everyone who walks here on earth, the small chimpanzee as well as the great Achilles.” Karen Joy Fowler’s novel of a very complicated family 2013-05-29T22:24:45Z Achilles, who has killed Priam’s son Hector, speaks starkly, and for the ages: “Lamenting for your son will do no good at all. You will be dead yourself before you bring him back to life.” Jesus Died Only to Rise Again. Where Did the Concept of the Resurrection Come From? 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Her narrator Patroclus, she has said, sees the world "more like Sappho and Catullus than Homer"; he is a lover, not a fighter, swept up in the war because he is inseparable from Achilles. Madeline Miller's faithful approach to Homer was key to her Orange prize win 2012-06-01T08:44:31Z What makes a good story is knowing that Achilles had his heel and his hubris, along with his great strength. Ken Burns on his latest, "Muhammad Ali": "What's so interesting is what an avatar of love he was" 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z The exhibition begins with a parade of four figures — Odysseus, Achilles, Hercules and Helen — as seen on painted vessels and in sculpture. Art Review: Those Greek Heroes, Sometimes Behaving Badly 2010-10-21T20:45:00Z Four decades later, he found himself still embedded with Ajax, Achilles and their lot. British Poet Christopher Logue Dies at 85 2011-12-10T20:49:32Z That’s the sound of a career in jeopardy – the sound of a ruptured Achilles’ tendon. In ballet, injuries are all too real 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z That sentence ends Part I; in Part II, narration from Briseis alternates with chapters from the perspective of Achilles, as he moves toward his fateful fight with Hector of Troy. Review | Revisiting ‘The Iliad’ from the women’s perspective 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z It shows an imperious Achilles reclining on a chaise above Hector’s bloodied corpse, as a supplicating Priam seems to reach forward for his son with every muscle in his body. Art Review: Those Greek Heroes, Sometimes Behaving Badly 2010-10-21T20:45:00Z This follow-up to “The Song of Achilles” is about the goddess who turns Odysseus and his men to swine. Washington Post paperback bestsellers 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Multiple efforts to depict the discovery of Achilles among the daughters of Lycomedes are included, and taken together they suggest four different vectors of imagination, not a single process of refining. Review | A Rubens exhibition asks: Are first thoughts best? 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z The Trojan War as seen from the perspective of the princess Briseis, captured by the Greek hero Achilles and then lost to Agamemnon. 50 notable works of fiction in 2018 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Achilles James Daunt is the son of an ambassador and has a diplomat’s gift for the art of ingratiation. Can Britain’s Top Bookseller Save Barnes & Noble? 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z “When I first noticed the reflection of the light on his Achilles, I bristled. I can’t quite say why it rubbed me so severely up the wrong way,” she mused. Wife shames cyclist husband for shaving his legs with her razor 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z And surely every little Greek kid wanted an Achilles action figure — Trojan horse sold separately. Film: An Old Pairing: Summer and Movie Sequels 2010-06-11T04:28:00Z The difference is that after Priam is given back Hector’s body—after Hector was murdered and his corpse abused by Achilles—the Trojans were granted a reprieve from battle. No mourning, no peace: Sam DuBose, Sandra Bland and why Black lives don’t matter (yet) 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z If the past is a foreign country, I wished that the central characters – tragic, semi-divine fighting machine Achilles, especially – had been made a little stranger. Madeline Miller's faithful approach to Homer was key to her Orange prize win 2012-06-01T08:44:31Z What was the love between Achilles and Patroclus that caused Achilles to feel such overwhelming lust for revenge, such pounding grief, when his companion fell? Madeline Miller's Orange prize win captures the prevailing literary mood 2012-05-30T18:15:01Z She believes Iphigenia is to be wedded to Achilles, and haughty woman that she is, she’s thrilled that her girl will marry the daughter of a sea nymph. 'Iphigenia in Aulis' at Getty Villa: Chasing the ever-elusive Euripides 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Achilles, for example, is lauded as both the best fighter and the best speaker among the Greeks at Troy. The ancient history of adding insult to injury 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z She spent the first seven months of 2017 in a wheelchair, hobbled by ruptures to her Achilles’ tendon sustained during two separate falls. Dee Dee Bridgewater Throws Herself a Memphis Soul Party 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z That hedonistic streak shows up even more potently in “Antony and Cleopatra,” as his passion for the Egyptian queen — portrayed with alluringly youthful guile by Zoe Speas — proves his fateful Achilles’ heel. Perspective | A cool musical where? The autumn season of plays at American Shakespeare Center is a rich one. 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z The result is her lively first novel, The Song of Achilles, which was this week awarded the Orange prize for . The Saturday interview: Madeline Miller, Orange prize winner 2012-06-01T23:06:33Z Or so Madeline Miller tells it in "The Song of Achilles," a novel that skillfully retells and embellishes Homer's tale of the Trojan War, "The Iliad." 'Song of Achilles': The love story behind Homer's epic tale of war 2012-04-25T20:12:07Z In an age of cultural conflict, Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles – which draws on Homer's Iliad – is infused with a very modern relevance. Madeline Miller's Orange prize win captures the prevailing literary mood 2012-05-30T18:15:01Z While most ancient texts have Achilles kill her in battle, Kleist has the Amazon slaughter Achilles, who believed that she would spare him. In ‘Love in the Wars,’ Achilles Battles an Amazon Queen 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Ms. Alexandrova is shown in the studio as she fights her way back from an Achilles’ tendon injury. ‘Bolshoi Babylon’ Explores a Secretive Ballet Troupe 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z Achilles tells him that trading a long life of peace for a short one of honor and glory was a mistake. The Rambling Glory of Bob Dylan’s Nobel Speech 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Seemingly all eyes, of course, will be on Woods – and this time not on his balky left Achilles tendon that sent him to an early exit from Doral two weekends ago. Tiger Woods, Charlie Wi share lead with third round of Arnold Palmer Invitational under way 2012-03-24T16:37:00Z Hip-hop’s rhetoric of hardness is one of its true Achilles’ heels, and has been for decades. New Releases by Rae Sremmurd, Becky G, Cakes Da Killa 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Arriving at the court of King Peleus, he soon becomes the faithful friend of the king's son, Achilles, and begins developing romantic feelings towards him. The Saturday interview: Madeline Miller, Orange prize winner 2012-06-01T23:06:33Z “I remember so clearly, clutching at that moment, because I, you know, I could rattle off the names Achilles, Hercules and Odysseus,” she said. What About the Heroine’s Journey? 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z The narrator, Briseis, was enslaved to Achilles in the first book after he killed her husband and brothers before the siege of Troy. Review | Pat Barker’s ‘The Women of Troy’ continues her brilliant reassessment of the Trojan War 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Both those guys have way more money than him, which has proven to be Donald’s Achilles heel. Playground bully Donald Trump faces his last stand — and even conservatives know it 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Even Achilles, impressed by Penthesilea’s might, asks: “I thought you women were the softer sex?/Why is it that you’re all so discontent?/Is it our strength you envy, or our brains?” In ‘Love in the Wars,’ Achilles Battles an Amazon Queen 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z In these ritualistic preambles, they ready for their fights in much the same fashion, whether they’re called Achilles or Buffy, Secretariat or Hanna: their bodies are transformed into the first field of war. | 'Hanna': Daddy?s Lethal Girl Ventures Into the Big, Bad World 2011-04-07T21:24:34Z His Tracker and Leopard are Achilles and Patroclus with more fur and fury. Review | ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf’ is the fantasy epic everyone will be talking about 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z “X-rays found a canoe in your Achilles’ heel.” Samantha Bee Says the Health Care Bill Is Worse Than ‘Suicide Squad’ 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z The book becomes a record of obsessive love without any outlet, dead ends, yearning — themes central to Twombly, whose paintings are full of references to doomed lovers, Hero and Leander, Achilles and Patroclus. ‘Chalk: The Art and Erasure of Cy Twombly’ Hunts for Big — and Elusive — Game 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Firestone once suffered a partially ruptured Achilles’ tendon. How runners can keep their feet happy They agonize about making the wrath of Achilles and the Fall of Man meaningful to a generation that has been schooled to see everything through the lens of relevancy. ‘Animal Farm,’ Bambi and Other Letters to the Editor 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z It took Miller, who is the fourth debut novelist to win the prize, 10 years to write The Song of Achilles. Orange prize for fiction 2012 goes to Madeline Miller 2012-05-30T18:12:31Z Sure, he was still mildly inaccessible; his Achilles heel is his uncompromising didacticism, which sometimes led to his undoing, as on “Dimethyltriptamine.” Music Review: Jay Electronica and Big K.R.I.T. Rap for Purists 2010-07-02T22:14:00Z Published in 2012, “The Song of Achilles” sold well, but not nearly as well as it’s selling now. How Crying on TikTok Sells Books 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z A Humvee Mr. Junger was in drove over an improvised explosive device, rattling those on board, and he later tore his Achilles’ tendon jumping out of the line of a firefight. The Carpetbagger: Documentary Drama at the Oscars 2011-02-02T23:23:01Z They involve, for example, doing heel drops for an Achilles tendon injury — standing on a step and dropping your heel, then raising your heel to the level of the step again. Personal Best: Sports Injuries: Go to a Doctor or Tough It Out? 2010-03-30T19:35:00Z The Song of Achilles excels in weaving the literary fabric of the ancient world. Madeline Miller's faithful approach to Homer was key to her Orange prize win 2012-06-01T08:44:31Z Of all Trump’s dangerous beliefs, Blitt said, his misogyny “might just be his Achilles’ heel.” Barry Blitt’s Donald Trump Miss Universe Cover 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z In her polished debut novel The Song of Achilles, 10 years in the writing, Madeline Miller has taken a more faithful approach to the material. Madeline Miller's faithful approach to Homer was key to her Orange prize win 2012-06-01T08:44:31Z Literary master of the trauma of battle, Barker re-creates the story from the fall of the Trojan city Lyrnessus to shortly after the death of Achilles. Review | 3 great audiobooks for that long Thanksgiving drive 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z At the conclusion to The Garments of Court and Palace, Bobbitt recapitulates the arguments of his earlier book, The Shield of Achilles. The Garments of Court and Palace: Machiavelli and the World that He Made by Philip Bobbitt – review 2013-07-11T14:59:00Z One of those, illustrated beautifully in “Achilles Heel,” is the idea that betrayal begets betrayal, on a geopolitical level and on a personal one. The Morning After: Homeland: Let?s Twist Again 2011-11-21T14:37:42Z “Younger men are my Achilles’ heel,” she said. Alice Waters on Sex, Drugs and Sustainable Agriculture 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Like Achilles’s shield, they functioned as a mirror of the cosmos and represented the sum of knowledge of the world. Review | The Met is the world’s greatest art museum. Three under-the-radar shows confirm it — again. 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z She started in gymnastics at the age of 6 and continued through her sophomore year of college at the University of Washington when an Achilles tear forced her to stop. She’s the Dancing Force Behind Nia Dennis’s Viral Gymnastics Routines 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z Women played vital roles in the “Iliad,” notably in that it was Helen’s abduction that caused the Trojan war and Briseis’s appropriation by Agamemnon that sent Achilles into his fatal sulk. Review | 3 great audiobooks for that long Thanksgiving drive 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Under his friend’s tutelage, Zeno begins to understand the saving grace of those ancient adventures about Ulysses and Achilles. Review | Anthony Doerr’s ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land’ is a convoluted love letter to books 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z “I was about to get my Achilles’ tendon repaired. Should doctors withhold bad news? 2012-06-07T15:20:00Z This is his Achilles heel; you are unlikely to change him, and you get to go home soon enough. Should We Lie to My Parents? 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z And when they encountered each other, fully armed, faces hidden, in combat, Achilles cut her down. Review: ‘A World of Emotions’ in Greek Art Unmasks the Stony Faces 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z In her version of the story, the narrator is Briseis, princess of the city Lyrnessus, who is given to Achilles as a trophy after he kills her brothers and husband. In ‘The Silence of the Girls,’ Pat Barker Tells ‘The Iliad’ From a Woman’s Perspective 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z One was an old, lean firecracker taking shots; he popped an Achilles a while back, he told me, and no longer plays, but my impression from his movements was that he was once pretty good. The City Game? 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z The Song of Achillesby Madeline Miller The title of the book may be slightly misleading since the story does not focus particularly on Achilles nor is the Trojan War told from his point of view. The Song of Achilles by Madeleine Miller - review 2012-07-29T14:00:00Z There’s something perverse about this, I thought when I found Achilles and Patroclus preparing for battle a few minutes in. The Theater at War 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Ms. Miller’s fascination with Circe became an obsession after she published her 2011 debut novel, “The Song of Achilles,” a retelling of the Iliad that centers on a romance between Achilles and his friend Patroclus. Circe, a Vilified Witch From Classical Mythology, Gets Her Own Epic 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z “As strong as she was, I had a feeling that was her Achilles, and that she couldn’t bear to talk about it,” Moreno said. Rita Moreno: Pathbreaker, Activist and ‘A Kick in the Pants’ 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z He returned to the game, twice tore his Achilles heel and finally quit, overweight and out of shape. 'Lenny Cooke' film is cautionary tale of squandered sports talent 2013-12-20T17:09:35Z Gluttony is to Chichikov as anger is to Achilles: the ethic of his epic. The Russian Comic Writer Who’s an Antidote to Mad Times 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z Having “Song of Achilles” catch fire on TikTok allowed her to take care of herself and her family, and to keep working on her next novel. How TikTok Became a Best Seller Machine 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The timing could hardly be worse for Mr. Khan, who snapped an Achilles’ tendon while rehearsing in Paris in early January. Akram Khan Troupe in Montclair While Khan Recovers From Injury 2012-02-02T22:51:29Z This is Mr. Beevor at his very best, linking war to cannibalism in an insight as old as Homer’s when recounting Achilles’ vow to eat Hector’s meat raw. Review: In ‘Ardennes 1944: The Battle of the Bulge,’ Antony Beevor Is on Familiar Ground 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z The legend of Achilles retold through the lens of his friend Patroclus. Washington Post paperback bestsellers 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Hector Achilles Paris Agamemnon Shakespeare’s Richard III takes a blood path to the throne. Royal babies in literature - quiz 2013-07-24T12:31:36Z That's a reference to one of the odder and more intriguing parts of Achilles' story. Carol Ann Duffy the classicist (on David Beckham and Achilles) 2010-03-19T11:53:00Z “I wanted to make sure that it was about his intellect and his thinking and his vulnerability and Achilles’ heel, which is his family,” Elba said. ‘Hijack,’ With Idris Elba, Is a Throwback Thriller 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z In her 2012 book “The Song of Achilles,” she recast “The Iliad” as a same-sex love story between Achilles and Patroclus, whose death in Homer’s epic stirs the grief-stricken warrior to re-enter battle. Two New Books Look at Mythology With Fresh Eyes 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z The Massachusetts plan is perhaps Romney's biggest Achilles heel in persuading conservatives he is one of them. Romney on attack at Republican debate 2011-10-19T11:29:03Z I absolutely loved the adventures of Ulysses, the death of Achilles, the rivalry of the gods, the construction of the wooden horse that ended the nine long years of war. The great books giveaway 2011-03-04T11:19:03Z The Achilles myth is a starting point for an eloquent consideration of the anti-vaccination movement. Books to Watch Out For: September 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z My mouth has always been my Achilles heel. "You want a rich lady mouth": Could fixing my teeth fix my life? 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z The novel retells the Greek myth of Achilles as a romance between him and his companion Patroclus. How Crying on TikTok Sells Books 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Although Miller's inspiration was ancient, her themes are undoubtedly modern: The Song of Achilles charts the deep and loving relationship between these two, same-sex characters in a time of war and brutality. Why the tale of Achilles and his lover still has the power to move us 2012-06-02T23:06:04Z Finals, the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant wouldn’t have torn his Achilles tendon, and the Warriors would have won again. Seven Turning Points from the Year in Sports 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z “This film is about the Achilles’ heel of capitalism,” Mr. Jones says at the opening of the film. Terry Jones of Monty Python Has Dementia, His Family Says 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z “His immediate response was, ‘Yeah, your Achilles’ tendon is about to snap,’ ” Levin recalls. Flood of hikers, protective gear requirements could pose challenges for search-and-rescue teams 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The close relationship between Achilles and Patroclus has been a subject of gossip for centuries. Madeline Miller's faithful approach to Homer was key to her Orange prize win 2012-06-01T08:44:31Z Or, rather, he was not the Achilles of the “Iliad.” Reckoning With the Wounds Still Left by the Spanish Civil War 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Madeline Miller’s best-selling “The Songs of Achilles” drew on “The Iliad” to tell a gay love story between Achilles and his best friend Patroclus. In ‘The Silence of the Girls,’ Pat Barker Tells ‘The Iliad’ From a Woman’s Perspective 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Items include a shield from the 2004 movie “Troy” that was worn by Brad Pitt while playing the main character, Achilles. Princess Leia’s Dress From the Original ‘Star Wars’ Is Up for Bids 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Titled “Cobalt,” the episode was an anxious, nervy hour that resisted overwrought obviousness — the Achilles’ heel of “The Walking Dead” — in favor of shaded musings on the moral relativism of the survival instinct. 'Fear the Walking Dead' Recap: I Saw the Devil's Face 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z The 2012 prize went to Miller in a surprise victory for The Song of Achilles, a fictional account of the battle of Troy, making the debut novelist the fourth consecutive American to win the prize. How prize that used to be Orange was saved – and rebranded 2012-10-13T14:41:27Z Miller says that she was "absolutely" aware of the parallels when writing The Song of Achilles. Why the tale of Achilles and his lover still has the power to move us 2012-06-02T23:06:04Z “Why, sir,” the student wonders, “does Achilles drag the body of Hector around the walls of Troy? . . . Well, you see, sir, the ‘Iliad’ is full of circles — shields, chariot wheels and other round figures. ‘There Is Simply Too Much to Think About,’ Saul Bellow’s Nonfiction 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z Her 2019 injury, a partial tear to her Achilles tendon, took 12 weeks to heal. Farewell to a Ballerina With Borscht Belt Humor and ‘Legs of Life’ 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z I’ve got a real Achilles’ heel: My fatal flaw’s my jealousy! Style Invitational Week 1078: Hyphen the Terrible — neologisms plus winning parodies As it turns out, this may be Trump’s Achilles heel. Comedian Reveals Donald Trump Was Always Sensitive About Money 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Achilles triumphed only once, but Homer triumphs again and again, whenever we read him. The Bizarre, Complicated Formula for Literary Fame 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Herein lies the Achilles’ heel of the film “Marguerite,” in which Catherine Frot beautifully and movingly plays the unhappy aristocrat Marguerite Dumont, who takes refuge from an unhappy marriage in a quasi-dream world of music. The art of bad singing: A legacy lives on 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The painting depicts the killing of Polyxena, the youngest daughter of King Priam of Troy, who according to myth revealed the weakness of Achilles' heel and thus led to his death. ArtsBeat: A 17th-Century Masterpiece Discovered at the Ritz in Paris 2013-01-25T22:29:11Z Ms. Griffith, who dreamed of being on Broadway, spoke about singing on U.S.O. tours before she joined the Achilles Freedom Team, which helps people with disabilities participate in mainstream athletic events. On the Runway Blog: A Homecoming for Bruce Weber 2011-12-23T18:18:01Z This year debut US novelist Madeline Miller won the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction with The Song of Achilles, a story of same-sex romance set in the Greek age of heroes. Orange Prize courted by sponsors 2012-07-27T07:30:46Z Harris is asked to train the five hybrid monstrosities, whom he names Achilles, Hector, Perseus, Orestes, and Spartacus. Jurassic Park IV: something has survived (and it seems to be half human) 2012-10-12T16:01:56Z Miriam Parker, Ecco’s associate publisher, said this type of sales record for a book like “The Song of Achilles” is more than remarkable. How TikTok Became a Best Seller Machine 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The race, presented by the New York Road Runners and Achilles International, features able-bodied runners as well as those with disabilities; nyrr.org. Spare Times for June 28-July 4 2013-06-27T22:14:14Z The suave assurance that Marcus Miller projects through an electric bass — with or without frets, in any style — may be both an abiding strength and an Achilles’ heel. New Albums From Sirens, Zaleski and Miller 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z He finished up with a great riff on Achilles and his mother—a stinging indictment of the thanklessness of children. A Night of Wise, Tortured Election Anxiety with Jon Stewart and Friends 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z In The Odyssey, there's another startling moment – a moment of inventive splendour – when Achilles's horse turns and speaks to him. It's a dog's life 2010-04-30T23:10:00Z When the stiffness turned into pain and he consulted a doctor, he was told that Achilles’ tendinitis was the likely cause. Sore and stiff after running or other exercise? Those could be early signs of an overuse injury. 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z Greek heroes misbehaved frequently, and when they did — Achilles dragging Hector’s body behind his chariot, Odysseus boasting to the Cyclops Polyphemus — it was a matter to be settled between the hero and the gods. Art Review: Those Greek Heroes, Sometimes Behaving Badly 2010-10-21T20:45:00Z This is a real guy in front of us whose life is like a Greek mythological story, like Achilles is playing out strength and weakness right before our eyes. Ken Burns on his latest, "Muhammad Ali": "What's so interesting is what an avatar of love he was" 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z The Song of Achilles is highly enjoyable, and full of scholarship, but also occasionally pulpy. The Saturday interview: Madeline Miller, Orange prize winner 2012-06-01T23:06:33Z Polamalu sat out two games in December, due to a sore Achilles: is he staying put because he's not healthy? A Guide For Looking Smart About the Super Bowl 2011-02-04T06:00:00Z Achilles and Odysseus are both said to hate him, and the latter hero clubs him brutally with a gem-studded sceptre to punish him for a tart-tongued speech at an army assembly. Trump, Troilus, and Cressida 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z And therein lies the Grammys’ Achilles' heel: It needs artists like these, both for reasons of relevance and also as tribute-payers. At the Grammys, the Young Succeed Most When They Seem Old 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Polamalu sat out two games in December because of a sore Achilles; has he been staying put because he's not healthy? Super Bowl Sunday: What You Should Know About Steelers, Packers 2011-02-25T10:45:00Z After Achilles and Jesus, can Socrates be far behind? ‘Self and Soul’: Mark Edmundson’s biting critique of modern complacency 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z “This film is about the Achilles’ heel of capitalism,” Terry Jones says at the opening of “Boom Bust Boom.” Review: ‘Boom Bust Boom,’ a Pythonesque Look at Financial Crashes 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Le Carré’s hero Smiley, who is in so many other ways the antithesis to James Bond, is not without his own Achilles’ heel: his wife. “The Americans” returns: The new season spins parenthood into a Cold War fable 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z The phenomenon on the strand that is most similar in symbolic scope to Achilles's shield is the temporarily exposed prehistoric lagoon that lies beneath the foreshore. Strands – A Year of Discoveries on the Beach by Jean Sprackland – review 2012-07-27T21:45:12Z Miriam Parker, a vice president and associate publisher at Ecco, which released “The Song of Achilles,” said the company saw sales spike on Aug. 9 but couldn’t figure out why. How Crying on TikTok Sells Books 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z And it started with that intriguing line: "Sing, goddess, of the terrible rage of Achilles." The Saturday interview: Madeline Miller, Orange prize winner 2012-06-01T23:06:33Z In time, Briseis’s version alternates with that of Achilles, passages narrated by Michael Fox, who lends them the proper moods of pride, umbrage and devastating grief over the death of his dear friend Patroclus. Review | 3 great audiobooks for that long Thanksgiving drive 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z And so, saddled with a sore Achilles’ tendon, an ever-present threat of heartburn and all manner of life stressors, I embarked on a cross-country search. Destination: Wellness 2012-12-28T16:26:19Z In contrast, "The Song of Achilles" tells a more personal tale. 'Song of Achilles': The love story behind Homer's epic tale of war 2012-04-25T20:12:07Z Mike Wallace is aware of his Achilles heels, so he frames his weaknesses in the form of a question to others. How Mike Wallace changed TV journalism: "You had to compete" 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z He cites "Achilles Last Stand" as a "guitar epic" and says "Tea for One" features some of his best playing as a lead guitarist. Jimmy Page finds there's still whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Dispassionately, I wondered if I should find Achilles or someone else for the conclusion. The Theater at War 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Achilles, in Brad Pitt's portrayal, was not a half-god killing machine whose awesome martial fury made his regrets about the war majestically, achingly poignant: he was more like an irritable surfer. 'Clash of the Titans': Ancient Greece and Us 2010-03-19T20:01:00Z Miller's book, written in her spare time while she taught Latin in US secondary schools, is based on Homer's Iliad and vividly reimagines the story of Patroclus, the brother-in-arms of Achilles. Why the tale of Achilles and his lover still has the power to move us 2012-06-02T23:06:04Z Brad Pitt stars as Achilles in the 2004 film Troy which represented another example of contemporary fascination with classical tales. Why the tale of Achilles and his lover still has the power to move us 2012-06-02T23:06:04Z Achilles, meanwhile, was admired for his martial intelligence that, if unchecked, could result in vengeance of the ugliest variety. Art Review: Those Greek Heroes, Sometimes Behaving Badly 2010-10-21T20:45:00Z The bar is the hall’s Achilles’ heel, an underperforming watering hole where the cocktails lack the craft they claim. Review | The Block food hall is a daily party down in Annandale 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z Similarly, was Alexander trying to channel Achilles and Heracles by shaving, as Oldstone-Moore suggests, or was he merely embarrassed that his youth made a bushy beard impossible? ‘Of Beards and Men’ review: The hairy truth about shaving through the ages 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z I’d thought my goal lay through the gates of its medina, but like Achilles and the tortoise I’d spent more than a week merely marching closer. Lost in Tangier 2010-09-11T09:00:00Z The legend of Achilles retold from the point of view of his friend Patroclus. Washington Post paperback bestsellers 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Later on, he directly alters the conflict by shooting Patroclus — from afar, of course — to jolt Achilles out of his complacency and back into combat. Review: ‘Troilus and Cressida,’ a Trojan War Love Story 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z There’s a chapter about the paradox of the cooperating witness, who’s high in information and low in character — “the linchpin of your case is also your Achilles’ heel.” Preet Bharara’s Lessons on Crime and Punishment 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z At the end of his lecture, Dylan describes the moment in the Odyssey when Odysseus visits Achilles in the underworld. The Rambling Glory of Bob Dylan’s Nobel Speech 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Persa hasn't played since blowing out his right Achilles' Nov. 13, and it's hard to envision him being a major part of NU's run game. NU's Persa primed for big day vs. Illini 2011-10-01T15:30:00Z Women figure prominently in classical mythology, but neither Helen nor Penelope occupies the central hero role of Odysseus or Achilles. Two New Books Look at Mythology With Fresh Eyes 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z Calling Lawrence a hero means trotting out the Joseph Campbell archetypes, bringing up Napoleon, Ajax, Ulysses and Achilles, and using the word “hero” as often as possible. Books Of the Times: Lawrence: Fresh Look at Warrior of Desert 2010-11-21T22:37:00Z But Edmundson does, even going so far as to contrast Achilles with Hector, who is not just Troy’s greatest champion but also a loving son, father and husband. ‘Self and Soul’: Mark Edmundson’s biting critique of modern complacency 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z This was the Soviet master’s Achilles’ heel, the clean textures from the “Classical Symphony” disappearing in his later work. As NSO returns from tour, the program is more tired than the musicians 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z And, as I reported in an article on Wednesday, the first rigorous clinical trial of this treatment for Achilles tendinopathies found that it did not help. 2010-01-13T23:15:00Z I might have skipped the passage describing the creation by Hephaestus of a new set of armor for Achilles, which slows the momentum just when this hour-and-40-minute evening should be racing to its climax. Theater Review: ?An Iliad? at New York Theater Workshop 2012-03-08T03:00:16Z The examples he gave included “Achilles’ heel,” “swan song” and “hotbed.” How ‘Orwellian’ Became an All-Purpose Insult 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Shea’s Achilles heel as an emcee, he confessed, is that he has an inclination to get arcane. The Aspiring Writer Who Became an Eating-Contest Emcee 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Narrated by Achilles' beloved, Patroclus, it begins with Patroclus describing his own royal birth and his lack of princely talents. 'Song of Achilles': The love story behind Homer's epic tale of war 2012-04-25T20:12:07Z The fight was canceled when Ms. Rijker tore an Achilles’ tendon. Boxer Christy Martin Takes Another Shot 2011-01-21T23:28:23Z Miller configures it as a swooning schoolboy romance – all soft-focus wandering hands and divine disapproval from Achilles' mother – that develops into a deep adult relationship. Madeline Miller's faithful approach to Homer was key to her Orange prize win 2012-06-01T08:44:31Z A soldier's courage, a lover's grief, a mother's unending devotion: These are the universal truths that "The Song of Achilles" explores. 'Song of Achilles': The love story behind Homer's epic tale of war 2012-04-25T20:12:07Z On his Achilles tendons, for instance, which the Japanese craftsmen scored a dozen times each. Charles Ray Is Pushing Sculpture to Its Limit 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The great single-minded warriors of the Iliad are all dead - Achilles, Agamemnon, Ajax, etc. Greek crisis: An odyssey seen through ancient myth 2012-06-24T11:41:12Z In that sense a desire for inclusion is his Achilles’ heel. A grassroots, handmade Venice Architecture Biennale from Alejandro Aravena 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z The book retells the story of Patroclus and the legendary warrior Achilles from their first meeting as children to their deaths at the siege of Troy. Madeline Miller wins Orange Prize for Fiction 2012-05-30T20:08:16Z But to Bruce Allen Murphy in “Scalia,” the justice’s perpetual, apparently uncontrollable rage is his Achilles’ heel, limiting — perhaps negating — his leverage on and off the court. ‘Uncertain Justice’ and ‘Scalia’ 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Finally, what can one say of a man who announces that first he was Achilles and now he’s Odysseus? Art Garfunkel opens up, and what spills out is a fascinating mess 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Now, in the wake of the city’s capture and Achilles’s death, she is free and married to one of his loyal followers because she is pregnant with Achilles’s child. Review | Pat Barker’s ‘The Women of Troy’ continues her brilliant reassessment of the Trojan War 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z At the heart of Homer's story, his tale of a turbulent period in the 10th and final year of the Trojan war, is the exceptional Greek warrior Achilles, half-man, half-god. The Saturday interview: Madeline Miller, Orange prize winner 2012-06-01T23:06:33Z A final point – I loved Peggy's assumption that "talk to Achilles" was some kind of classical euphemism that went over her head. Mad Men: series three, episode ten 2010-03-24T22:45:00Z Take the classic example of ekphrasis: the description of Achilles’ shield in the Iliad. This Week in Fiction: Ben Lerner on Art, Language, and Uber 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Others complained of calf strains and Achilles tendinitis. Buying new running shoes? Forget minimalist or maximalist, and try on a bunch. 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z Exiled to Achilles' homeland, he becomes the other boy's closest friend. 'Song of Achilles': The love story behind Homer's epic tale of war 2012-04-25T20:12:07Z “I exposed the Achilles’ heel of Hollywood,” he said. Jamaa Fanaka, Film Director, Dies at 69 2012-04-12T23:46:44Z Camila’s Achilles’ heel is her persistent search for someone to settle down with — her certainty that each man she meets is the one. This Is What It’s Like to Be Homeless in New York City 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z But, he added, the artwork revealed “a vulnerable place for Robin’s character — it was his Achilles heel.” The Robin Williams Auction: On the Wall and Off the Wall 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z I do talk about in the intro for the dessert chapter, that desserts have been my Achilles' heel of sorts in food. How chef Andy Baraghani makes his delicious recipes with a few tools and no dishwasher 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Facebook is bigger than ever, but its size might be the tipping point, or its Achilles heel. Ello! Where's Your Content? 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z Like that moment Achilles rises up and decides he’s not going to slack off. Holy D.C. connection! A local comic book writer used to work for the CIA! 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Photograph: Nina Subin There seems something almost culturally inevitable about the fact that Madeline Miller, a Massachusetts teacher of Latin and Greek, has won the Orange prize with her first novel, The Song of Achilles. Madeline Miller's Orange prize win captures the prevailing literary mood 2012-05-30T18:15:01Z More recently, Madeline Miller, a classicist and teacher, published “The Song of Achilles”: Widely acclaimed and translated, it received the Orange Prize for fiction in 2012. Turning Circe Into a Good Witch 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Eyes red-rimmed and mouth set in obstinate frown, my 4-year-old son Achilles was hungry and angry. How I Tried to Get My Son to Eat by Writing a Kid’s Book 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z It’s the Achilles’ heel of “Will,” especially, which repeats over and over how important it is that Shakespeare’s plays are preserved for posterity. Review | The book on Lauren Gunderson, topping U.S. theater charts 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Written in 1808 and based on fragments of the Trojan War epics, “Penthesilea” concerns the title character, an Amazon queen who fought against the Greeks and fell in love with Achilles. In ‘Love in the Wars,’ Achilles Battles an Amazon Queen 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z His Achilles heel, however – just like Chris Rock – has always been catastrophic movie decisions. Kevin Can Wait: is Kevin James an acting genius or a one-trick pony? 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z Masa is still the Achilles’ heel of New York’s Mexican food scene. 17 Restaurants Where New Yorkers Can Make Up for Lost Time 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Homer’s epic poem “The Iliad” opens with a dispute between Achilles and his commanding general, Agamemnon, over two young women. In ‘The Silence of the Girls,’ Pat Barker Tells ‘The Iliad’ From a Woman’s Perspective 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z A Danish doctor who specialized in Achilles repairs among European dancers was visiting Hamilton, and he was in the audience that night, too. In ballet, injuries are all too real 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Ajax, Heracles and Achilles contended with fates, Furies and the scheming of gods. 'Theater of War' evokes eternal truths of battlefield in reading by David Strathairn, Alfred Molina and Heather Goldenhersh 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Still, an Achilles’ heel of sorts emerged when he was asked to name the thing he had owned the longest. Possessed: A Little Respect for the Minivan 2011-06-24T19:36:12Z “She didn’t really earn it; my Achilles gave it to her,” Rapinoe teased of her close friend getting the poetic send-off. After successful surgery then rehab for Achilles, what’s next for retiring Rapinoe? 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z A torn Achilles tendon usually takes between six and ninth months, but Rodgers reportedly had a “speed bridge” procedure on Sept. 13 and it’s designed to expedite the healing time. Robert Saleh says it’ll be Aaron Rodgers’ call to play with Jets if cleared by doctors to return 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Pasma said players have far more options than a decade ago, including 10 or more choices for wrist, body and Achilles tendon/foot protection. A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z They went back to Wilson after Rodgers tore an Achilles tendon in Week 1 and while he’s shown improvement, it’s not working. Analysis: Robert Saleh’s loyalty to Zach Wilson isn’t helping the Jets win games 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z As far as soccer star Megan Rapinoe is concerned, her Achilles injury in the final game of her storied career comes as evidence that there is no God. Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says her injury in championship game proves there is no God 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z She had torn her Achilles, she appeared to say to a teammate. Megan Rapinoe's final game lacked storybook ending, but Ali Krieger got one 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z But a suspected torn Achilles tendon brought a premature end to her night. Rapinoe's final game ends after just three minutes 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z It wasn’t until she injured her right ankle and Achilles tendon that she got an MRI on her left one too. Candace Parker wants to play next season if she can get healthy 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z When Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon, it appeared Minnesota’s playoff hopes were dashed. Analysis: Robert Saleh’s loyalty to Zach Wilson isn’t helping the Jets win games 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Rapinoe, 38, was forced to leave the National Women’s Soccer League championship game Saturday after injuring her right leg, saying afterward she was “pretty sure” that she tore her Achilles tendon. Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says her injury in championship game proves there is no God 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The unconvincing smile was meant to protect a fragile spirit that shredded when her Achilles did, robbing her of the storybook ending her novel career deserved. Megan Rapinoe's final game lacked storybook ending, but Ali Krieger got one 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Normally an Achilles tear would sideline a player for nine months to a year, but Rodgers has hailed the surgery he underwent as new and innovative. Aaron Rodgers said he'd return from Achilles tear in 'a few weeks.' He was kidding 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, eight weeks to the day of tearing his left Achilles tendon in the season opener, was on the field throwing passes again in warmups. Chargers roll past Jets 27-6 behind Davis’ punt return, Ekeler’s 2 TDs and LA’s sack-happy defense 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Then Rodgers injured his Achilles tendon in the Jets’ season opener, and Wilson replaced the man brought in to replace him. Chargers-Jets a prime-time example of playoff race desperation in the AFC 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z That’s how much the Jets have struggled to find the end zone in the aftermath of Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury in their season opener. Chargers vs. Jets matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z “The scouting report: attack the glass, get out and run. I mean, that’s been our Achilles’ heel. Lakers-Magic takeaways: What went wrong in the loss (plenty) 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, at the Breeders’ Cup, tells NBC he still hopes to play this season 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Perhaps the only certainty for either team’s immediate future at the position is the Vikings know they’ve lost Kirk Cousins until 2024 with a torn right Achilles tendon last week. Vikings, Falcons share 4-4 records and uncertain quarterback plans for the remainder of the season 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had surgery Wednesday to repair his torn right Achilles tendon. Cousins has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon. Vikings have yet to reveal a return timetable 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z White tore his right Achilles tendon in a 48-20 win over Miami on Oct. 49ers land Chase Young, Bears get Montez Sweat as Commanders unload top pass rushers 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday after his first career injury put a somber tone on their three-game winning streak. Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Aaron Rodgers was barely hit on a sack when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the fourth play of his first game with the New York Jets in September. Analysis: NFL can’t protect QBs from freak injuries 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Jets lost four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to a torn Achilles tendon in the first quarter in Week 1. Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBs 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Rice went on to describe the impact of Homer on his listeners, transported by his epic tales of Achilles and Troy. Black horror is having a big moment. So is its pioneer, Tananarive Due 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Playing surfaces have been a hot topic since Week 1 when Aaron Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon in his debut with the New York Jets. NFL is getting a hybrid field for its two games in Germany next month 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Less than five weeks after tearing his left Achilles tendon. Aaron Rodgers providing Jets with some inspiration as he continues to recover ahead of schedule 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The Minnesota Vikings fear Cousins also has a torn Achilles tendon. Analysis: NFL can’t protect QBs from freak injuries 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Achilles tendon injuries normally take players several months to recover because of the extensive rehab needed to fully heal. Aaron Rodgers tosses passes, walks without crutches before Jets’ game vs. Eagles 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Achilles has his heel and his hubris to go along with his great strength. Ken Burns looks at history through the eyes of its national mammal in 'The American Buffalo' 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Other acclaimed works include “Ararat” and “The Triumph of Achilles” from 1985, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. Louise Glück, former U.S. poet laureate and Nobel winner who wrote with 'austere beauty,' dies at 80 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Dr. Neal ElAttrache reportedly used a “speed bridge” procedure to repair Rodgers’ Achilles tendon with the goal of expediting the recovery. Aaron Rodgers providing Jets with some inspiration as he continues to recover ahead of schedule 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Her other books included the collections “The Seven Ages,“ ”The Triumph of Achilles,” “Vita Nova” and a highly acclaimed anthology, “Poems 1962-2012.” Louise Glück, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z No joy for the current crop here as defence is one of England's current Achilles heels, while the class of 2004 was of the highest quality right across the back four. England's new Golden Generation? Or is 2004 vintage still ahead? 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Ojabo, drafted by the Ravens in the second round in 2022 when he was coming off an Achilles tendon injury, indicated he’s not had surgery and is “rehabbing and taking it day by day.” Baltimore Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is looking for a breakout game in London 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z He’s the second key member of the Jets’ offense to suffer a torn Achilles tendon after quarterback Aaron Rodgers was injured on the fourth snap of his debut with the team in the season opener. Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z When asked if it’s an Achilles tendon injury, Saleh said the Jets need to wait for the results of exams. Jets rally past Broncos 31-21 with long TD from Breece Hall and scoop-and-score from Bryce Hall 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Points of emphasis during the opening practices were what George called “the Achilles’ heel stuff that plagued us last year — taking care of the ball, getting out on the break and being better defensively.” Clippers conundrum: Pick up the pace while limiting turnovers 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z He sustained a torn Achilles tendon last December. Von Miller active for Bills against Jaguars but DE Shaq Lawson and CB Christian Braswell out 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z However, Li and Cravatt's team showed that small molecules could be harnessed to target this "Achilles' heel" of cancer cells. New cancer drug targets uncovered using base editing and chemical proteomics 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has a torn Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z He didn’t play very much at first, but he started playing every day when he missed most of the 2015 season with a torn left Achilles tendon. Adam Wainwright easing into retirement with new puppy, TV work and more country music 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Losing cornerback Tre’Davious White to a torn Achilles hurts the Bills, but that Buffalo defense still is really tough. NFL Week 5 picks: Can Rams upset Eagles? Will 49ers remain undefeated? 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z It was by far his best performance since taking over for starter Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury early in the season opener. LeBron James offers Zach Wilson support after Jets' loss to Chiefs: 'Keep ya head up' 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z It was Wilson’s third straight start in place of the injured Aaron Rodgers, who rejoined the team Saturday after tearing his left Achilles tendon four plays into his debut on Sept. 11. Jets not happy with questionable penalty call that turned the game late in 23-20 loss to Chiefs 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Rodgers had been healing and rehabilitating at home in Malibu, California, after having surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago to repair a torn left Achilles tendon. Aaron Rodgers rejoins Jets teammates ahead of Sunday night game vs Chiefs 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The Bills suffered one major setback when cornerback Tre’Davious White was carted off in the third quarter with what the team said was an Achilles tendon injury. Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes, runs for score, Bills rout division rival Dolphins 48-20 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z If he does have an Achilles heel, Canelo, it's guys who are smart. 'Alvarez the oldest 33-year-old in boxing history' 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Higbee has been nursing an Achilles injury this week but is expected to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis. Rams agree to keep Tyler Higbee in L.A. for two more seasons 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z A torn left Achilles tendon changed all that, and Wilson was thrust back in the starting role. Jets’ Zach Wilson is trying to block out the criticism, but knows he needs to improve quickly 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The Jets had Super Bowl aspirations with Aaron Rodgers leading the way entering the season, but that all vanished when the four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut. Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z But Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury just minutes into the opening game. Colin Kaepernick wrote letter to Jets for practice squad job. They passed over exiled QB 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z But Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury just minutes into the opening game, leaving the offense back in Wilson’s hands. Broadway Joe says he's 'seen enough' of Jets' Zach Wilson: 'Send him to Kansas City' 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Wilson has struggled since taking over for Aaron Rodgers, who tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with New York. Jets adding veteran QB Trevor Siemian to their practice squad, AP source says 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Achilles has given this a lot of thought. Is it worth sacrificing a healthy river to help preserve a safe planet? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Injuries like the Achilles tendon tear suffered by New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers this month have pushed the turf comparisons to the forefront. Maryland expects its high-powered offense to be tested by Michigan State 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Dobbins, out for the season because of a torn Achilles tendon, and two starting offensive linemen. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens made a big improvement offensively from Week 1 to Week 2 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z In 2021, he came back from an Achilles injury suffered before training camp and returned to play in the season finale and the run to Super Bowl LVI. Cam Akers inactive for Rams vs. 49ers. Is he on the trading block again? 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his debut with his new team on Monday night, a 22-16 overtime victory over Buffalo. Jets’ Rodgers using doubters as motivation and indicates he’ll play again after torn Achilles tendon 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Even if incarcerated people made it past the barbed-wire fences, “the prison was the landscape, because there was no place for them to go,” Achilles says. Is it worth sacrificing a healthy river to help preserve a safe planet? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Adams was heartbroken upon watching long-time former teammate Aaron Rodgers tear his left Achilles tendon in his Jets debut against the Bills. Bills proclaim the sky isn’t falling after a season-opening dud and look ahead to host 1-0 Raiders 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Rollins’ playing career has been hampered by injuries, including a concussion and Achilles tendon injury in the spring and summer of 2022, that left him severely depressed, the lawsuit said. Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Rodgers is out for the season after tearing his Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his debut with his new team Monday night, a 22-16 overtime victory over Buffalo. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers announces he had surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z After his career ended following an Achilles injury, Seaman became a manager for the U.S. women’s track and field team. Bob Seaman, former UCLA track star who ran a historic sub-four-minute mile, dies at 88 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z He found himself back in the huddle after just four snaps with Rodgers out for the season with a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in the Jets’ season-opening overtime win over Buffalo. Jets’ Zach Wilson is stepping in for Aaron Rodgers with renewed confidence and swagger 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Dobbins was lost for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. Joe Burrow tries to get Bengals offense back on track as division rival Ravens visit in Week 2 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he is "completely heartbroken" to miss the rest of the NFL season with a torn Achilles tendon. Rodgers 'completely heartbroken' after injury 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon during his Jets debut before the team rallied to a 22-16 win in overtime against the Buffalo Bills. Aaron Rodgers suffered season-ending injury on turf. Now NFLPA is calling for grass fields 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z An MRI scan on Tuesday showed Rodgers has torn the Achilles tendon in his left leg, an injury which requires surgery and normally takes players between nine and 12 months to recover from. What's next for Jets & Rodgers after injury blow? 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Those realistic Super Bowl dreams turned into another nightmare for long-suffering Jets fans once it became clear Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon. Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon in his debut with the New York Jets on Monday night. NFL Players Association calls on NFL to switch all fields to natural grass 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z That injury turned out to be a torn left Achilles tendon that ended Rodgers’ debut season with the Jets. Milwaukee bar patrons who took up `Jets Lose, You Win’ offer had to pay after Jets’ surprise win 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Those viewers saw a shocking development less than three minutes into the game, as Rodgers’ left Achilles appeared to visibly pop while the quarterback was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd. Aaron Rodgers suffered season-ending injury on turf. Now NFLPA is calling for grass fields 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Now he has a torn Achilles and turns 40 in December. What's next for Jets & Rodgers after injury blow? 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The road to recovery for players coming off a torn Achilles is long and arduous. Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z She led the Sun to the third-best record in the league despite the team losing center Brionna Jones to a torn Achilles a month into the season. Breanna Stewart edges A’ja Wilson for AP WNBA Player of the Year honors by one vote 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z With Aaron Rodgers out for the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon, Wilson takes over as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. Zach Wilson steps into the huddle again for the Jets with Aaron Rodgers injured 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss the rest of the NFL season with a torn Achilles tendon. Rodgers out for NFL season with torn Achilles 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Aaron Rodgers indeed suffered a torn Achilles tendon just four plays into Monday’s game against the Buffalo Bills — ending the 39-year-old’s season and possibly the quarterback’s career. Carson Wentz among options to replace Aaron Rodgers for Jets 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Typically, it takes players 9-12 months to recover from surgery for a torn Achilles. Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon, according to a person familiar with the diagnosis, and the quarterback likely will miss the rest of the New York Jets’ season. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon, AP source says 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a suspected Achilles injury on his New York Jets debut against Buffalo Bills. Star quarterback Rodgers injured on Jets debut 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Saleh said after the game that the injury was to Rodgers’ Achilles tendon and that the 39-year-old quarterback would have an MRI on Tuesday. Jets lose Aaron Rodgers to an Achilles tendon injury, then rally to stun Bills 22-16 in overtime 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Saleh said after the game that the injury was to Rodgers’ Achilles tendon and that the 39-year-old quarterback would have an MRI on Tuesday. Jets lose Aaron Rodgers to an Achilles tendon injury, then rally to stun Bills 22-16 in overtime 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Rodgers tore his Achilles after injuring his calf in training camp. Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z NFL Network first reported Rodgers tore the Achilles tendon, confirming the Jets’ fears. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon, AP source says 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Bednar closed the door hours after the club announced designated hitter Andrew McCutchen would miss the rest of the season with a partially torn left Achilles. Ji Hwan Bae’s first career triple helps rally the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Pittsburgh Pirates placed the designated hitter on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he partially tore his left Achilles tendon while legging out a double in a victory over Milwaukee on Monday night. Pirates star McCutchen done for the season after partially tearing his Achilles 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z "Entitlement is the Achilles heel of the royals," says this close observer, who also thinks Prince William made a mistake in putting his uncle in the front seat of his car when out in public. Could Prince Andrew really return to public life? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z DeLuca said there’s no correlation between calf injuries and Achilles ruptures. Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Smith cited a May 2020 email to Moore and other senior staff, in which he wrote that “this body worn video issue could be our Achilles’ heel to the vision you have for this organization.” LAPD asked about missed warnings with unit accused of stealing, turning off body cams 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Four injury-stricken years followed that first global triumph and she feared her career may be over after rupturing her Achilles, before a torn calf brought a cruel end to her medal bid in Tokyo. High hopes for Paris as British stars shine at Worlds 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z This year, Achilles tendonitis external-link had threatened to derail his medal bid, leaving him unable to walk at times. 'Bronze last year, silver this year - next time, gold' 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Watson has battled back from long-term knee and Achilles injuries and was expected to start against Argentina in England’s opening World Cup match on Sept. 9. England winger Anthony Watson is out of the Rugby World Cup because of a calf injury 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z “There is low to very low evidence in the literature that previous muscle injury is a risk factor for Achilles tendon ruptures,” DeLuca said. Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The 67-year-old governor will participate in the debate while on crutches after tearing his Achilles tendon in a pickup basketball game Tuesday. For eight years, GOP hasn't solved the Trump puzzle. Debate will show if new rivals have a path to beat him 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Burgum hurt his Achilles tendon playing basketball with members of his campaign staff on Tuesday and was taken to the emergency room. The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is set to kick off in Milwaukee. Follow live updates 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Burgum hurt his Achilles tendon playing basketball with members of his campaign staff on Tuesday and was taken to the emergency room. The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is set to kick off in Milwaukee. Follow live updates 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The runner-up at last summer’s worlds and at the Tokyo Games, she had struggled with Achilles issues. Kenya’s Kipyegon pushes pace, pulls away to defend 1,500-meter title at world championships 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Here’s a list of several star players who suffered a torn Achilles in their 30s and returned to varying degrees of success: Aaron Rodgers faces long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Chiney Ogwumike, who hasn’t played since June 28, is expected to be sidelined another four to six weeks while recovering from an Achilles injury. LA Sparks fighting to grab last playoff spot in rebuilding year riddled with injuries 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Prized for its jewel-like qualities and the fact that it can be formed into intricate shapes, it has nonetheless always had an Achilles heel: it shatters. The eco-friendly glass that's hard to crack 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Cooper, who has won 80 caps for Australia, was widely expected to start at fly-half in the World Cup after recovering from a serious Achilles injury. 'Thanks for the worst press conference I've had' 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z First came the career-threatening Achilles rupture, eight months out from an Olympic Games postponed a year by the pandemic. I thought it was over for me - Johnson-Thompson 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The old Scottish Achilles' heel of botched restarts reared its ugly head to allow Ramos to bang over a penalty for France, though Russell responded in kind moments later to restore the seven-point advantage. Gallant Scotland fall to late penalty in France 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Mack tore his right Achilles in Week 1 of the 2020 season, causing him to miss the rest of the season. Arizona RB Marlon Mack will miss season after Achilles tendon injury 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Payton’s team has also been dealing with a rash of injuries, beginning with wide receiver Tim Patrick’s torn left Achilles almost a year to the day after he tore his right ACL. Broncos back to conventional preseason approach under Payton a year after sitting starters backfired 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z He had already missed the Six Nations because of an Achilles problem. Wales defeat disappointing England in Cardiff 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z "Covid, my Achilles injury and then the injury in Tokyo were three major things which made it feel like the universe was telling me to stop," says Johnson-Thompson. I thought it was over for me - Johnson-Thompson 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z He suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury one game into his second season. Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah carted off practice field with ankle injury 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The Padres retreated from sell mode after sweeping the Rangers and traded for Hill, at 43 the oldest MLB player, and Choi, who has been hot since missing nearly three months with an Achilles strain. MLB trade deadline tracker: All the moves by the Dodgers, Angels and everyone else 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Nine months earlier his 2021 season ended with an Achilles tendon injury. Giants linebackers Thibodeaux and Ojulari hoping to run up sacks in 2023 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Byron Jones missed the entire season after having surgery on his Achilles tendon. Mike McDaniel confident in Dolphins’ CB depth amid Jalen Ramsey injury 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The Achilles is the longest and strongest tendon in the body and stretches from the heel to the calf. Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL’s most common injuries 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z She walked on at Brown in the fall, and coach Grant Achilles told her she earned a roster spot in November. Girl Power: Olivia Pichardo of Brown becomes first woman to homer in summer college league 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The sides settled on a low-risk deal for the Jaguars that includes plenty of performance incentives for Smoot, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon sustained in December. Veteran edge rusher Dawuane Smoot re-signs with the Jaguars on a 1-year, $2.25M deal 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z It shows the episode in the myth of Achilles where the legendary hero soldier - with his unfortunate Achilles heel - tried to hide dressed as a woman to avoid fighting in the Trojan War. Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “It’s the Achilles’ heel of the defense system that we’re trying to construct,” he said. Anger builds after controlled burn badly damages California sequoias 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The very traits that make China’s success possible — iron political will, endless money and a whole-of-society mobilization around key goals — are just as likely to prove its Achilles’ heel. ‘An Act of War’: Inside America’s Silicon Blockade Against China 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The younger Weicker recalled playing doubles tennis against his father one day and rupturing his Achilles tendon on a shot. Former Connecticut Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. is remembered as a maverick unconstrained by politics 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z And this could have been the Achilles’ heel of dinosaurs, argues Anton Reiner of the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. How Smart Were Dinosaurs? New Studies Fuel the Debate 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Hazlewood has bowled well in the two Ashes tests following a side strain and Achilles issues but his history of injuries could cause him to be rested. Australia and England reload bowling attacks for 3rd Ashes test at Bairstow’s home ground 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z "Load-shedding could be our Achilles heel," he acknowledges, with surprising candour. Load-shedding could switch South Africans off the ANC 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z "This will be the Achilles heel of the banking sector," he added. What could break as interest rates rise? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Harden, who turns 34 in August, played the last few months with nagging left Achilles soreness and flashed only glimpses of his Houston prime. 76ers face an uncertain future with Harden and Harris deals up in the air 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z DeMelo feared her career might have ended in 2019 when she tore her Achilles tendon, but she got through rehabilitation and finished her college career with appearances in 75 games and four all-conference honors. Column: USWNT newcomer Savannah DeMelo's journey will come full circle at World Cup 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z He had surgery in March to repair an Achilles injury. NBA-champion Nuggets try to run it back in a Northwest Division that added a wealth of young talent 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Her launch video recounts challenges she faced in her life, including the sudden loss of her husband, Charles, from an Achilles tendon injury that resulted in blood clots. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester launches Senate bid 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z “Downtown San Francisco has had the slowest recovery of any downtown in the country, so the shining bright spot of public transit in California suddenly became the biggest Achilles’ heel.” Why California Transit Agencies Are Rebounding at Such Different Rates 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Soroka made his second start since missing nearly two years with two Achilles tendon tears. Rosario’s grand slam caps Braves’ 8-5 comeback win over Diamondbacks 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z "His Achilles heel is his lack of loyalty and appreciation for those in his close orbit — and, as an extension, the entire United States," Cohen explained. Biden and McCarthy step back from the abyss: It's a huge defeat for Donald Trump 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Depending on how he recovers from the Achilles surgery, perhaps Clark can develop into a Matisse Thybulle-type defender. NBA-champion Nuggets try to run it back in a Northwest Division that added a wealth of young talent 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z He first tore his Achilles on Aug. 3, 2020, and then had more hard luck. Braves pitcher Michael Soroka goes 6 innings, loses to A’s in long-awaited return to mound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z A week later, series leader Eli Tomac suffered the latest in a series of catastrophic injuries, rupturing his Achilles tendon in Denver, costing him a shot at repeating as champion. Supercross, motocross collaboration allows SuperMotorcross to take off 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Soroka is attempting a comeback from two tears of his right Achilles tendon. Albies drives in winning run in 9th as Braves beat Dodgers 4-3, avoid sweep 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z He has also shown resilience and determination to fully recover from a serious Achilles tendon injury that resulted in a lengthy absence after he was making his way into Southgate's thoughts. 'Eze call-up a fresh & exciting input for England' 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Regardless of his decision, Clark is recovering from an Achilles injury that will sideline him for at least several months next season. UCLA basketball continues to go global with commitment of Slovenian guard Jan Vide 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z A setback led to a follow-up surgery, then he tore the same Achilles again while rehabbing midway through the 2021 season. Braves pitcher Michael Soroka goes 6 innings, loses to A’s in long-awaited return to mound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z But he admitted the power crisis was the ANC government's "Achilles heel". South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile Mbalula 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Moscow’s purported success may also be an Achilles’ heel: Defending Bakhmut could weaken Russia’s ability to hold off a broader Ukrainian counteroffensive. Supreme Court Criticism 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Although he was Macedonian, he saw himself as a Hellene and often compared himself to the hero Achilles of the Iliad, from whom he claimed to be descended through his mother. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Atlanta defender Miles Robinson, who missed the tournament with a torn Achilles, was at $1,437,500 overall. Shaqiri highest-paid in MLS, salaries rise 3.1% to $473K average 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Olympic bronze medallist Holly Bradshaw was forced to withdraw from the women's pole vault after "Achilles and calf stiffness" during the warm-up. Richardson wins Doha 100m with Asher-Smith third 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z “I mean, the first series wasn’t … my Achilles’ was still bothering me,” Schroder said of a nagging injury. Dennis Schroder again gives Lakers boost off bench in Game 1 win over Warriors 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z He is currently recovering from an Achilles injury that kept him on the bench during the second half of last season. Shaquil Barrett's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool at Florida home 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z After suffering a calf injury in the 2019 playoffs, Durant returned to play for the Golden State Warriors against Leonard’s Raptors in the NBA Finals, only to suffer a torn Achilles’ tendon. Analysis | Kawhi Leonard’s knee sprain sends Clippers back to square one. Again. 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z An edge pass rusher would be a welcome addition, too, with linebacker Shaquil Barrett coming off an Achilles injury that sidelined him much of last season. With Brady moving on, Bucs aim to use draft to stay relevant 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z His seven 3s steadied the Sixers in the opener but the aging vet — who battled left Achilles tendon soreness down the stretch of the regular season — was overwhelmed in Game 2. Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Last year, he missed more than a month because of tendinitis in his left Achilles; the Yankees were 11-17 during that time. Yanks’ Stanton goes on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z But Sorkin’s book — an attempt to rectify what always has been “Camelot’s” Achilles’ heel — is what happens when an A student overthinks an assignment. Review | ‘Camelot’ gets the Aaron Sorkin treatment, with no happily-ever-aftering 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Then Durant felt the “pop” as his Achilles’ tendon ruptured. Why we shouldn't take a Kawhi Leonard-Kevin Durant playoff showdown for granted 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Ten Hag said afterwards that it was not an Achilles injury. Martinez injury does not look great - Ten Hag 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Two-time Olympian Downie, who was competing for the first time since rupturing her Achilles in June 2022, finished fourth on the uneven bars to qualify for Saturday's final. GB women win first-ever European team gold 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Hamstring and shoulder ailments limited him to nine games as a rookie and he had a season-ending Achilles tendon injury one game into his second season. AP source: Lions trade Okudah to Falcons for 5th-round pick 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z They imply that U.S. intelligence eavesdroppers were able to penetrate South Korea’s supposedly most secure location — a location that itself represents a political Achilles’ heel for Mr. Yoon. South Korean president buffeted by attacks over U.S. intel leaks 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Schroder missed Friday night’s game against the Suns with neck soreness and Sunday’s season-final against the Jazz with right Achilles’ soreness. Lakers injury update: Dennis Schroder ready for play-in game 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Two-time Olympian Becky Downie says her selection for the European Championships is a "step in the right direction" after recovering from an Achilles injury. Europeans a step in the right direction - Downie 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z “For us, it’s always about health. Over the last couple years, that’s been our Achilles’ heel.” Powell and Leonard lead Clippers over Lakers, 125-118 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Both are battling nagging injuries; Embiid, his right calf, and Harden, a sore left Achilles tendon. Embiid scores 52, leads 76ers past Celtics 103-101 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Notes: Miles Robinson, who was on pace to start in the World Cup before rupturing an Achilles’ tendon last May, started in central defense in his first U.S. appearance in almost a year. USMNT doesn’t look great, but good enough gets job done vs. El Salvador 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z He also famously fell off a knee scooter that he was using in the Scottish Parliament while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon that he had suffered while playing badminton. Who is Humza Yousaf, the new SNP leader? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Golden State nemesis James Harden sat out with left Achilles soreness for the Sixers, who had won nine of 10 and 10 of 12. Warriors rally back from 11 down, beat Embiid, 76ers 120-112 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Seven years ago, in fact, it started seeming like this might become Seattle’s Achilles’ heel. Seattle lowered its standards all the way under a bridge 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Harden was sidelined by left Achilles soreness, and McDaniels was ruled out because of right hip soreness. Sixers star Joel Embiid exits with mild right calf tightness 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Confidence earned from repeated scrimmage victories helped the Bruins turn their Achilles’ heel into a strength at the right time. 'We have no doubt in us': UCLA confident it can topple top-seeded South Carolina 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z "It is the Achilles heel of the government's strategy." Argentina drought saps dollar reserves, pressuring FX crawling peg 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z He tore that Achilles again the following summer, then was sidelined until throwing in six minor league games last year. Phillies won’t put Harper on 60-day IL at start of season 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z It turned out he had strained an Achilles’ tendon, and even though he attempted to come back a few minutes later — and even made a shot — he couldn’t continue as his team’s hopes were fading. Perspective | With a rapping Australian and a Hall of Famer’s son, St. Mary’s marches on 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z They also didn’t suffer from the absence of Jaylen Clark, their defensive leader who is out for the season with an Achilles injury. Column: UCLA looks all business in NCAA tournament opener rout over UNC Asheville 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z His professional football career ended three years later after he tore his Achilles tendon. A former NFL player died in L.A. County custody. His family alleges foul play 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Jones missed the entire 2022 season after undergoing Achilles surgery last March. AP sources: Rams trading All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey to Dolphins 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Durant was out the entire 2019-20 campaign because of an Achilles injury. Suns’ Durant out with ankle injury, re-evaluated in 3 weeks 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z It’s both his reason for being and also his Achilles’ heel, that he lives for love. Netflix's twistiest thriller cut back on sex scenes. It's no 'morality panic,' says boss 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z And like Sessions, that became his Achilles’ heel. Suffering in silence: Caring for research animals can take a severe mental toll 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The move helps replace what Carolina expected out of Max Pacioretty before the veteran winger re-tore his right Achilles tendon last month. Capitals deal Johansson, Gustafsson in flurry of trades across NHL 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Ford only made his return for Sale this month after a long-standing Achilles injury, but his quick elevation over Smith shows how highly he is rated by head coach Steve Borthwick. Smith left out of England squad as Ford returns 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z "I think his unelectability is his Achilles' heel, and that in and of itself is going to be a unifying argument to move on from Trump," Ryan added. "Loser": Trump melts down at Paul Ryan on Truth Social over presidential snub 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z He leaves the game with his share of scars, including two Achilles tears, two major knee injuries and breaks in both legs. Nyman will take final leisurely downhill run before retiring 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Guzan played his first competitive match since tearing his right Achilles on April 16 in a game against Cincinnati. Almada helps Atlanta beat Quakes 2-1, Robinson, Guzan return 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The senior guard had eight points and eight assists in his ninth game back after tearing his Achilles tendon. Dixon leads Villanova past No. 19 Creighton 79-67 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z He had been out since having Achilles tendon surgery in July. Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z |
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