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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Dan Rooney

Dan Rooney stories: 2 news summaries

(AP) - President Barack Obama has tapped Dan Rooney, the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, to be US ambassador to Ireland. Rooney, 76, is a lifelong Republican who endorsed Obama during Pennsylvania's contentious Democratic primary and campaigned for him ahead of the general election. A good year continues for Rooney, whose team... More »

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diplomacy • Pittsburgh Steelers • Pennsylvania • Ireland • ambassador • Obama administration • President Obama • Dan Rooney

OPINION

 Steelers: Best Franchise Ever 

Becoming first NFL team with 6 Super Bowl titles gives Pittsburgh a leg up

Feb 2, 09 11:55 AM CST
(Newser) - Move over, 49ers. Forget the Patriots and Cowboys. The Steelers have become the unrivaled kings of the NFL, the game’s greatest franchise, Charles Robinson writes for Yahoo Sports. “Dallas can be America’s team,” said Pittsburgh defensive end Brett Keisel. “You can just call us the... More »

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NFL • Dallas Cowboys • New England Patriots • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • San Francisco 49ers • Super Bowl XLIII • LaMarr Woodley • Dan Rooney

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