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Spiked! John Skipper Ruptures His Achilles Tendon In Corporate Volleyball Game

ESPN President JOHN SKIPPER ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing volleyball during Disney management meetings in Orlando last week. In a memo sent to employees today, Skipper wrote, “Thanks to the ubiquity of mobile and email, I will stay fully engaged in our business.” Skipper wrote that he had a choice between playing basketball and volleyball during the meeting. “I chose volleyball because it seemed less risky than basketball. ... Clearly my risk assessment was not thorough enough.” He closed the memo by referencing a basketball player from his alma mater, North Carolina, who broke his hand, writing, “If I had to choose, I would have MARCUS PAIGE heal more quickly."

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