THE WEEK THAT WAS : NO D IN BIG D.

Terry Donahue, UCLA's football coach for 20 seasons, was on the verge of becoming head coach of the Dallas Cowboys this week. He met with owner Jerry Jones three times, and it was reported by a number of media outlets that the gutty little Bruin's hiring was imminent. Sources say he was insulted by Jones' low-ball offer, however, but some suggest both parties are merely playing hardball. Stay tuned.

PGA vs. MARTIN

Testimony continued all week in the Casey Martin case taking place in Eugene, Ore., as the disabled golfer pursued his dream of playing on the PGA Tour with a lawsuit targeting the tour's rule that prevents him from using a golf cart, despite a degenerative leg condition that keeps him in constant pain.

LEATHER & WOOD

Bob Watson, who in 1996 became the first African-American general manager of a World Series champion, resigned after two years with the New York Yankees. He was replaced by 30-year-old Brian Cashman, who becomes the second-youngest GM in baseball history and the 16th general manager during owner George Steinbrenner's 25-year tenure. . . .

Denver Broncos quarterback and former Granada Hills High standout John Elway announced he will return for at least one more season. Elway helped guide the Broncos to the team's First Super Bowl victory two weeks ago with a 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Four-time All-Star second baseman Chuck Knoblauch, holder of a .304 career batting average, was traded to the Yankees from Minnesota for pitchers Eric Milton and Danny Mata, outfielder Brian Buchanan and shortstop Christian Guzman, and $3 million cash.

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