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INDIANAPOLIS -- James Hinchcliffes tough IndyCar start is getting more clouded. Brandon Phillips Jersey . E.J. Viso replaced the injured Canadian on Sunday in the opening practice for the Indianapolis 500 and its still unclear when the popular Hinchcliffe will turn his first laps on the famed 2.5-mile oval. Hinchcliffe, from Oakville, Ont., was injured Saturday in the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis when debris from Justin Wilsons car flew into the cockpit, striking Hinchcliffe in the head. He was taken away from the track on a stretcher, transported to a hospital and diagnosed with a concussion. He was hoping to be re-examined Sunday, but that never happened and now hes out until at least Tuesday. "Well have a better feeling then," team owner Michael Andretti said. "They just said rest and they dont want to see him again until Tuesday." Later, the team issued a statement saying that exam date has been scheduled. Traditionally, IndyCar drivers with concussions have missed a minimum of seven days off before being cleared to race. But series officials issued a statement Sunday night, saying concussions are handled on a case-by-case basis and that drivers with head injuries must pass an ImPACT test before theyre cleared to compete by series medical director Dr. Michael Olinger. If Olinger adheres to the strict timeline, though, Hinchcliffe would miss the only full week of Indy practice and might not be back in the No. 27 Honda until next weekend when the only two qualifying sessions will be held. Andretti brought in Viso, who hadnt even been in an IndyCar this season until completing 28 laps Sunday. Even Viso isnt sure what to expect next. He finished sixth on the speed charts with a fast lap of 222.105 mph. Twenty-four cars made it onto the track. Australias Will Power, who drives for Roger Penske, was the fastest of the 24 cars at 223.057 mph. Viso said he is prepared to do whatever Andrettis team needs -- even if that means replacing Hinchcliffe for qualifying or in the May 25 race. "Its too early to know. It just happened yesterday and nobody knows how hes going to recover. It 100 per cent comes down to his recovery," the Venezuelan said. "First of all, I just wish James a quick recovery. If he takes a little bit longer and Im able to drive and do the job for him Im, of course, not disappointed with that. But for me, the most important thing is to understand that hes recovering fast." He has made six straight starts in the 500, including a career best fourth last year. Viso finished 18th in 2013, matching his best career finish at Indy. The team said Hinchcliffe did make a brief appearance at the track to meet with his crew and have lunch with his family. He also spoke briefly with Viso but did not take questions from reporters. For the popular Canadian driver, its already been a challenging season. He started second at Long Beach and Barber but has not finished higher than seventh in any of this seasons four races. He qualified 11th for Saturdays race, then wound up 20th after leaving with the head injury. In Hinchcliffes three previous IndyCar seasons, hes had 14 top-five finishes in 50 starts and won three races -- with all three coming last season. What everyone wants to know now is whether hell get a chance at a third straight top-nine qualifying run at Indianapolis? "He seems in good shape and hes going to recover fast," Viso said. Andretti Autosport has five cars, including NASCARs Kurt Busch, trying to qualify for the May 25 race. Ryan Hunter-Reay had the fastest car of the bunch, turning a lap of 222.134 on Sunday. Busch, who is trying to become the fourth driver to race 1,100 miles in one day, at Indianapolis and Charlotte, was 12th at 220.352. Garrett Richards Jersey . -- What Anthony Jennings lacked in experience, LSU more than compensated for with a talented supporting cast in the Outback Bowl. Reggie Jackson Jersey . -- Jack Del Rio only wanted to talk about the Cowboys, not the Trojans.MANILA, Philippines - Saudi striker Nassir Al Shamrani won the Asian Football Confederation player of the year award at the 60th anniversary celebrations on Sunday night.The 31-year-old Al Shamrani was top scorer or joint-top scorer in five of the past seven seasons in Saudi Arabias first division. He scored 10 goals in the Asian Champions League this season for Saudi club Al Hilal, which finished runner-up to the Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wanderers were voted team of the year, and Western Sydneys Tony Popovic won the coach of the year honours.There was some controversy about the Asian Cup final as Al-Shamrani, who becomes the first Saudi winner since 2005, spat at Australian defender Matthew Spiranovic after the final whistle. He was facing a sanction when the awards were announced on Sunday night.I am proud to win the AFC Player of the Year Award, he said. Regarding to the possible ban, I want to say I am living for today. I am not thinking anything else. I am proud of myself that I am the best male player of the year in Asia. Anything else, it will be decided by AFC.Al Shamrani, who beat Ismail Ahmed of the United Arab Emirates Al Ain and Khalfan Ibrahim of Qatari club Al Sadd for the award, said he wanted to take his scoriing form to another level. Cameron Maybin Jersey. I am the top scorer in the domestic league and the second best scorer in the AFC Champions League. And now I am looking forward to being the top scorer in the Asian Cup in Australia next year, he said. That is the position I want to be. As a good player, there is no limit for me.Australians picked up three important individual awards, with Katrina Lee Gorry named as AFC womens player of the year, Crystal Palace midfielder voted as the AFCs International Player of the year and 41-year-old Popovic becoming the first from his country to win the continental coaching award.We are a very young club just over two years old, and it is our first attempt at the AFC Champions League and we have won it, he said. It is a special achievement that will go down in history and just the resilience of the group, the belief when you think that it wouldnt be possible to get through the group stages, here we are where we have won the AFC Champions League. This is recognition for great work that everyone has done.The Palestinian team was voted national team of the year after beating the Philippines 1-0 the AFC Challenge Cup final to qualify for the Asian Cup, which kicks off in Australia on Jan. 9. 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