Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

THE NFL
Vikings' Johnson eager to put pain in the neck behind
him--Jurevicius poses a Giant problem

THE NBA
Will the Suns re-sign McDyess?--Mystery man Chicago loves to
hate--Shaq shackles Sabonis

BASEBALL
Rangers' surprising pair of aces--Muddle in the Motor
City--Yankees run wild--Iron man Marichal

THE NHL
Lindros may be sent flying by Philly--Refs make the right
calls--Canadiens' Malakhov comes of age

COLOR PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPH BY CHUCK SOLOMON Chops chop Astro Richard Hidalgo takes one on the chin as he's tagged out at the plate by catcher Tim Spehr of the Mets. The only consolation? Houston wins anyway, 4-3.