1.   The first substitution did not come until Richardson suffered a slightly strained right calf early in the fourth quarter.

2.   Although shortstop Mike Gallego has progressed from a strained left calf muscle, the Yankees have been skeptical about his chances of being activated Thursday.

3.   Belli has missed the last few practices with a strained calf muscle, but he has a chance to make the team as a backup defensive tackle.

4.   Boris Becker, a three-time champion whose participation was in doubt because of a strained calf muscle, said he too has made a timely recovery.

5.   --Brandon Mitchell, who has missed a lot of sessions with a strained calf, may return on a limited basis.

6.   After missing most of last season with a knee injury, Alou is back on the disabled list with a strained right calf muscle.

7.   Aikman, doubtful most of last week because of a strained calf muscle, is expected to start today.

8.   Aikman played much of the game with a strained calf muscle.

9.   Aikman practiced sporadically last week because of a strained right calf.

10.   Briefly Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith left practice yesterday with a strained right calf.