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Dan Rooney missing first Steelers camp since '30s

There hasn't been a Steelers training camp like this since the year Max Schmeling knocked out Joe Louis, "Gone with the Wind" was published and Jesse Owens won four Olympic gold medals in Adolf Hitler-controlled Germany.

Dan Rooney's title now Steelers' chairman emeritus

This may be as close as Dan Rooney comes to retiring from pro football.

Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn as ambassador

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Steelers owner Rooney now ambassador to Ireland

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

Obama taps Steelers' Rooney as Irish ambassador

President Barack Obama on Tuesday selected Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland, turning to a lifelong Republican who provided the Democrat critical campaign support during the White House race.

Obama lauds Irish, US ties

Boasting about a bit of his own Irish ancestry, President Barack Obama hailed Ireland on Tuesday for having as much influence on U.S. culture and tradition "as any country on earth."

Curran: Steelers' legacy grows with historic win

TAMPA, Fla. - So they won. An epic. Now, what does the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-23 win over Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII mean to their franchise legacy, the individual legacies of Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Tomlin, Hines Ward and the rest?

Dan Rooney holds forth on media day

Dan Rooney believes his Pittsburgh Steelers have been a balm for his city as it tries to get through hard economic times.

Rooney out for 3 weeks with hamstring injury

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be sideline for three weeks with a hamstring injury after scoring the goal that lifted the defending champions into second place in the Premier League.

Steelers Owner Dan Rooney Endorses Obama

Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney on Monday endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid.

Column: England Powerless Without Rooney

England without Wayne Rooney is like a car without an engine. Going nowhere. Finally back from a broken foot, Rooney played the last 32 minutes of England's 2-0 World Cup victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday. He didn't score or make any contribution to the late goals by Peter Crouch and Steven Gerrard that guaranteed England a place in the last 16.

Rooney Gets All Clear to Rejoin England

Wayne Rooney was cleared to rejoin England's World Cup squad, but won't be available until after the team's group games.

English World Cup Hopeful Rooney Hurt

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will miss six weeks with a broken bone in his foot, a major blow to England's World Cup hopes. He was injured in Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea.

The Vine

Is this grounds for divorce?

My lovely wife apprised me over evening mess that she thought Andy Rooney wasn't "too bad." After I cleaned up the snot-riddled smashed potatoes, she added that Rooney wouldn't be on telly if folks didn't "enjoy" him. Any lawyers out there? Preferably pro bono types.

Watershed Moment For Michael Owen At Manchester United
Source: soccernetlive.com

Who would have thought Michael Owen will be training at Old Trafford? Even though it has been a week since the official transfer was announced, the debate on his suitability rages on, at times emotionally charged with disbelief, vitriol and ridicule.

Wayne Rooney still benefiting from official indulgence
Source: Guardian Unlimited

"Rooney, it turns out, is more balanced and intelligent than such observers gave him credit for. Likewise his entourage appears more well intentioned than had been presumed.

Wayne Rooney at double for England as Steven Gerrard silences the doubters
Source: Guardian Unlimited

After all the polite appreciation of Wayne Rooney as a studious pro it is a relief to revel in his re-emergence as a talisman. Two goals here gave him five from the last three qualifiers. The first of them reinstated England's lead after Belarus had pulled level.

Rooney's endorsement of Obama not surprising
Source: Tribune-Review News

More than a few eyebrows were raised this week when Steelers chairman Dan Rooney endorsed Barack Obama's presidential bid.

5 Bands in 2 Days...

Music is what makes me tick, I thrive on it, I devour it and I can't live with out it. Next week I turn 40 and although it is a milestone, most of which people tend to reminisce and hang on to the music from the past, my love of music, especially new music has never faltered.

Rooney Scores in 4-2 win over Dynamo Kiev
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Wayne rooney scores in Manchester United's Champions League win.

United Under Pressure - Part I
Source: www.TheRepublikOfMancunia.com

Last August, United were all but written off for achieving anything in the coming season. In fact, winning a Cup was the best we could hope for, apparently.

Defending the uninsured
Source: nuvo.net

Most people associate the debtor's prison, a jail where people who couldn't pay their debts were incarcerated, with costume dramas like Les Miserables and Great Expectations. But some hospital corporations have given the idea a new lease on life.

Open letter to Andy Rooney - By Larry Elder
Source: Town Hall

Dear Mr. Rooney, You ask, in your recent "60 Minutes" commentary, for the president to finally flat-out "explain" why we have troops in Iraq. While busy preparing your commentaries, you perhaps failed to hear the president explain this -- over and over and over again.

Rooney And Ronaldo Make Peace
Source: Manchester United

I'm seeding this because of all the stupid rumors about the two guys saying that they are fighting. They are not. Read this, straight from Manchester United's official website.

World Cup bust-up sparks Reds crisis
Source: Manchester Evening News

Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a major crisis with wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo accused of getting Wayne Rooney a World Cup red card.

Torres lays down the gauntlet
Source: Yahoo

It is still early days but one can already see Torres with the Golden boot. Wayne Rooney might strike some magic and Thierry Henry could get some spice but Torres looks like a "banker".

World Cup 2006 - Rooney passed fit for England tie
Source: BBC News

Independant medical experts have cleared Rooney fit to play in the World Cup, saying that he is at no more risk to injury than any other player recovering and coming back into action (hint to Totti, who came back after breaking a leg in February).

England set to hold Rooney back
Source: itv.com

Looks like Rooney will be missing another day of play!

Best World Cup Internet Sites
Source: Connected Internet

List of the best online sites covering the World Cup

Rooney spotted kicking ball sparks betting spree
Source: the7am.com

England's injured striker Wayne Rooney kicked a ball at the side's training ground sparking a betting spree on his fitness for the World Cup.

Rooney out of England group games, at least...
Source: ESPN.com

Time to face the facts and accept that Rooney is going to miss the World Cup. He's having a scan on June 14th to see whether he can resume 'training'. He won't be match fit until after the World Cup that's for sure!

Rooney to miss England group ties
Source: BBC News

A real dilemma for England's soccer team.

A World Cup without Wayne?
Source: arsenalnewsreview.co.uk

I can't wait for England-Paraguay. Why? Because I'm hungry for new disappointments. World Cups do that to you. But I'm not as hungry for new disappointments as I was in 1998 and 2002 because our best player is crocked.

Surgeon: Rooney won't start
Source: home.skysports.com

Foot surgeon John Hollingdale believes there is no chance of Wayne Rooney playing in the group stages of the World Cup finals. But hey what does he know!? He's only an expert! It's about time the media gave up on Rooney for the World Cup.

Sven Goran Eriksson - Clueless or couldn't care less?

As an England supporter I have to say I'm pretty demoralised at the thought of Sven Goran Eriksson leading our national side in the World Cup in Germany.

The ABCs of FIFA World Cup 2006

Finish this sentence: Ronaldinho passes it back to ……… . It doesn't matter how big the beautiful game gets around the world, average North American sports fans just don't follow soccer as closely as their football-crazed counterparts in Europe and South America.

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