Giants rookie Hilliard leaves with neck sprain six to seven weeks
Giants first round pick will miss six to seven weeks after a neck sprain from a hit in Sunday's 40 13 loss at Jacksonville. X rays and MRI confirm ligament strain between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae. He remains hospitalized for observation as swelling subsides and brace usage is prescribed.
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Young's return hinges on doctors before Saints game
Quarterback Steve Young seeks a second medical opinion after a concussion. He met a neurologist and planned neurosurgeon consultation as the 49ers weigh when to clear him for practice and a possible home opener versus New Orleans. The team also waived emergency QB Knight Ridder.
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Fittipaldi crashes plane injuring back and leg
Racing legend Emerson Fittipaldi was injured when an ultralight plane crashed near Araraquara Brazil his lower back and left leg were fractured his son Luca survived with minor scratches arrangements to fly him to Miami for exams followed by possible surgery by Dr Barth Green of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
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Lindros Nears 60 Million Flyer Contract
Eric Lindros, 24, is set to sign a seven year deal worth about 60 million with the Philadelphia Flyers to become the league's best paid player long term. The agreement hinges on a libel matter with station WIP and final details were to be completed as training camp opened in Voorhees New Jersey. Lindros, captain of the Flyers, led a revival that took the team to the Stanley Cup finals last season and earned MVP Hart Trophy honors in 1994-95 after standout goal and assist totals.
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Raiders lose on last play in Week 2 heartbreak
Raiders blow late lead as Elvis Grbac connects with Andre Rison for a 32 yard TD with three seconds left in Kansas City 28-27 victory. Terry McDaniel admits he blew it and coach Joe Bugel skips postgame press conference as Albet Lewis fields questions. Chiefs improve to 1-1 while Oakland drops to 0-2 and faces self analysis.
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Konrad may miss SU opener at Virginia Tech
Syracuse University fullback Rob Konrad likely will miss the Big East opener at Virginia Tech due to a cracked rib. He sustained rib bruising in the Wisconsin game, played through pain versus NC State and Oklahoma, and exited after a hit against Oklahoma with X-rays confirming the injury.
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Cone tests arm to spark Yankees comeback
David Cone faced frustration over right shoulder tendinitis as he prepared to throw off the Fenway bullpen mound. A successful session could determine his immediate return to the rotation and bolster New York's postseason hopes, with owner Steinbrenner and GM Watson expressing urgency and confidence if he stays healthy. If no setback occurs, a return around September 16–17 against Boston or Detroit was tentatively planned.
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