Since you're crashing at 87%, it sounds like you're having the problem described
in this thread. Try this to be sure: rename your "faces.dat" file to "faces.old" and see if you're able to load your save file. If yes, the problem is your faces.dat file became corrupt during an aborted save. Unfortunately you will lose all picture associations and the problem will repeat itself in time, but at least you should be able to access your league again.