Neumayer out for season

German Michael Neumayer will miss the rest of the World Cup season because of cruciate ligament damage to his right knee.

The 27-year-old picked up the injury in a fall during training at last weekend's World Cup event in Lillehammer.

The extent of the damage was revealed by a scan carried out by team doctor Hannes Fuchs.

Neumayer was fifth in the opening event of the season in Kuusamo, his best ever World Cup performance.

Lee WALKER. Eurosport, 06/12/2006.