Posted Friday, December 14, 2001

George O'Leary steps down as head coach of Notre Dame today after falsifying his biography. AP

O'Leary resigns as head coach at Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - George O'Leary resigned as Notre Dame football coach less than a week after being hired, admitting he lied about playing the game in college in his personal biography.

Chargers try to rally for rematch with Raiders
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The strain of the San Diego Chargers' six-game, season-wrecking losing streak is showing.

Yankees, Giambi sign $120 million deal
NEW YORK (AP) - Yogi Berra talked to the prize free agent about tradition. Joe Torre told him about the clubhouse atmosphere. Mayor Rudolph Giuliani teased him about tearing up opposing pitchers.

The other Giambi cited for marijuana
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Oakland designated hitter Jeremy Giambi was cited at McCarran International Airport after security officers found about a half-ounce of marijuana in his bag.

Lenard helps Denver snap five-game skid
Until a few days ago, Voshon Lenard's stock was lower in Denver than Dan Issel's.

Texas cowboy rodeo's all-time money leader
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Joe Beaver became rodeo's career money leader Thursday night with a third-place finish in calf roping in the seventh round of the National Finals Rodeo.

Holyfield promises to be sensational Saturday against Ruiz
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) - Evander Holyfield promises to be sensational when he challenges John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title Saturday night.