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Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won't be without injured safety Troy Polamalu for more than one game.

Carter fills in for Clark, sparks Steelers to win

Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.

Steelers' Clark may not play in Denver

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn't injured, yet he isn't sure if he can play in the team's next game Nov. 9 at Denver.

Steelers' 2 defensive TDs beat Vikings 27-17

Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect.

Judge refuses to dismiss rape suit against Big Ben

A Nevada judge denied a motion Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping a woman at a hotel-casino in Lake Tahoe.

Steelers kicker Reed apologizes to teammates

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed is saying he's sorry. Again.

Big Ben throws for 417, Steelers beat Browns 27-14

No matter how you measure it, the Cleveland Browns can't beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mendenhall returns, expected to start vs. Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is expected to start against the Browns after returning to practice following a day off with flu-like symptoms.

Shoulder injury ends season for Steelers' Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith will miss the rest of the season with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, an injury that significantly weakens what was the NFL's best defense the last two seasons.

Long-term dangers of physical play worry Steelers

Hines Ward's game is partly defined by his willingness to deliver a nasty hit. Yet the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver cringes when he sees a player taking one — especially a helmet-to-helmet blow that might cause a concussion.

Steelers beat Lions 28-20 for 2nd straight win

The Pittsburgh Steelers avoided losing another game in the fourth quarter.

Curran: What to watch in Week 5? Try Hoody vs. Hoody

Everybody loves candor. With that in mind, the NFL's Week 5 slate is kind of ... meh.

Turner: Chargers capable of doing better than .500

The San Diego Chargers aren't off to the fast start they envisioned, especially after getting pounded by the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

Schwartz still mum on Lions QB

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz has made one thing clear from the start of his short tenure: He isn't going to help the opposition write its game plan.

Mendenhall gets ball, runs over Chargers

They gave Rashard Mendenhall a new blocker, and the opportunity to redeem himself following one of the most embarrassing weeks by any Pittsburgh Steelers running back.

Steelers lead Chargers 28-7 after 3 quarters

Rashard Mendenhall had 95 yards rushing and the first two touchdowns of his career and the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the San Diego Chargers 28-7 after three quarters Sunday night.

Steelers lead Chargers 21-0 at halftime

Rashard Mendenhall had 80 yards rushing and the first two touchdowns of his career and the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the San Diego Chargers 21-0 at halftime Sunday night.

Steelers hold off Chargers rally, win 38-28

Ben Roethlisberger's throwing got fast-starting Pittsburgh going on its first two drives, Rashard Mendenhall surpassed his previous career total with 165 yards rushing and two scores and the Steelers opened a 28-point lead, then held on to beat the San Diego Chargers 38-28 on Sunday night.

Curran: Tomlin lays down the gauntlet to Steelers

Curran: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s response his team's struggles has been predictably Tomlinesque. That is, supremely focused and unwaveringly confident. He’s not a navel-gazer. Being sub-.500 hasn’t put Tomlin out of his element. In fact, he’s seemingly thriving on the adversity.

Nevada judge denies motions in Roethlisberger case

A Nevada judge denied motions by lawyers for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to dismiss a civil lawsuit alleging he raped a Lake Tahoe casino worker, according to court documents released Wednesday.

Steelers' Carter fined for hit that hurt him

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter has been fined $5,000 for a hit that left him with a bruised left thigh.

Cutler, Gould lead Bears over Steelers, 17-14

Jay Cutler withstood the pressure early on and finally lived up to his lofty billing in the end.

QB's lawyer says rape allegation part of job fears

Lawyers for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said in court documents made available Thursday that the woman who has accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino concocted the story, in part, to try to shield herself from possible layoffs at the resort.

Charges dropped vs. former Steelers' ex-girlfriend

Prosecutors have dropped a weapons charge against the ex-girlfriend of former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Cedrick Wilson stemming from a standoff at his former home last year.

Steelers star Polamalu doesn't need knee surgery

This might be the first time Troy Polamalu is happy to hear that an injury will keep him out from three to six weeks.

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Mike Tomlin Explains Why Steelers Never Considered Michael Vick
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com

To think, when the Steelers announced that Mike Tomlin -- not Russ Grimm -- would replace Bill Cowher, the biggest concern was that the former Vikings defensive coordinator who had learned the intricacies of the Cover-2 while serving as Tony Dungy's secondary coach in Tampa Bay w …

Obama Meets With Steelers While Tardy Kindergartners Cry
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers -- minus linebacker James Harrison -- paid the customary Super Bowl champions' visit to the White House on Thursday, and that has angered the parents of some kindergartners who think the White House should have hosted them instead.

In Search of Intelligence in the Multiverse--Not in Steelers' linebacker position

When this year's Superbowl champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers, run through the meet and greet ceremony Thursday at the White House, the team's star linebacker will be sitting it out.

Pittsburgh Steeler Spurns Obama With Lame Excuse
Source: Yahoo! Sports

On Thursday, President Obama will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to the White House to honor the team for its recent Super Bowl victory. But, just like in 2006 when the Steelers had a post-title meeting with George W.

Obama Talks football, troops
Source: msnbc.com

Video of SB-pregame interview

Super Bowl XLIII - Receiver Comparison
Source: pastthepylon.blogspot.com

A look at the receiving corp of the Steelers and Cardinals and who has the edge in the Super Bowl.

25 healthy-ish Super Bowl recipes
Source: eatingwell.com

25 Super Bowl recipes to make your game-day party delicious and healthier

Super Bowl 43 Trivia
Source: nfl.com

NFL 2-Minute Trivia - Super Bowl Edition puts you in the game. Call the plays, answer the questions, drive your team down the field and score.

Why the Ravens Lost
Source: The Baltimore Sun

With tongue somewhat firmly planted in-cheek, Sam Sessa clues us in on why the Ravens lost to the Steelers in the AFC Championship game on Jan 18th:

Big Ben had spinal cord concussion Dec. 28, source says
Source: post-gazette.com

The Post-Gazette has learned that Roethlisberger actually sustained a spinal cord concussion after he was sandwiched on a hit by two Browns defenders and appeared to hit the back of his head on the Heinz Field surface -- the same type of injury that caused former quarterback Tomm …

Bill Cowher, Dan Snyder discussed Redskins job
Source: The Washington Times

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher said Tuesday that the Washington Redskins contacted him about the club's vacant coaching position after Joe Gibbs retired in January.

Rooneys to wait before looking at other possibilities
Source: Tribune-Review News

Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney said Friday that the NFL franchise will remain in the family for now after his brothers rejected buyout offers by him and billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller.

Mystery continues to shroud Big Ben's injury
Source: post-gazette.com

Conflicting descriptions remain, but he is such a quick study that missing practice is not a major hindrance as performance against the Browns Sunday night illustrated.

Eagles Pre-Season Game 1

Tonight the Philadelphia Eagles open their pre-season in Pittsburgh. Here are a few things to look out for as the Eagles prepare for the regular season.

McCain's mind no steel trap in recalling Steelers
Source: post-gazette.com

Either McCain is having another "senor moment" or he forgets his own lies. Apparently, he is a fan of whatever football team is politically convenient at the moment. depending on what city he is being interviewed in.

Steelers looking for more investors
Source: post-gazette.com

On a day when the four Rooney brothers officially announced Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs & Co.

Owner Of Pittsburgh Steelers Endorses Obama
Source: Talking Points Memo

True sports fans know that you support your team even when they are the underdogs. Barack Obama is the underdog here but it is with great pride that I join his team.

Buffalo Bills will play Pittsburgh in Toronto
Source: The Buffalo News

The Buffalo Bills' foray into what they hope will be a lucrative Toronto market will begin the second weekend of the NFL's preseason.

The Bus is on the bus
Source: Salon.com

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome "The Bus" Bettis joined Barack Obama for the first leg of a Pennsylvania bus tour this afternoon, riding from a campaign stop in Pittsburgh to a steel mill in Braddock and mingling with plant employees during a break.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Apparently it's okay to hit women if it's for Jesus
Source: post-gazette.com

"I know many are asking the question of [why] we released Wilson and Harrison we kept,'' he said. "The circumstances -- I know of the incidents, they are completely different.

A list of 53 players who have been granted special eligibility for the 2008 NFL Draft
Source: nflheadline.com

Name Position College Branden Albert G Virginia L.J. Anderson G Central Florida Adrian Arrington WR Michigan Earl Bennett WR Vanderbilt Martellus Bennett TE Texas A&M Davone Bess WR Hawaii Check out all the 53 players

[NFL] Late FG brings the victory for the Jaguars
Source: nflheadline.com

The Jaguars showed resolve in overcoming a nearly disasterous fourth quarter, but Vic Carucci wonders if this team is capable of knocking off the AFC's elite Jacksonville Jaguars 31 vs 29 Pittsburgh Steelers click for Scoring Summary

Jaguars at Steelers
Source: nflheadline.com

The Jags won the last three games against the Steelers and also lead the overall series 11-8.

Sources: Falcons gauge Cowher's interest, but he intends to take '08 off
Source: ESPN.com

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher has told the Atlanta Falcons he intends to sit out another year of coaching and will not consider the team's vacant head coach position.

Patriots rout Steelers 34-13 after 2 close calls
Source: The Boston Globe

"Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes, shattering Steelers safety Anthony Smith's guarantee of a victory, Randy Moss caught two of them and New England crushed Pittsburgh 34-13 on Sunday."

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