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July 2008
- County Wants Stadium Payback if Steelers Are Sold
  
  Pittsburgh Tribune Review | Jul 16, 08 12:29 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If the Pittsburgh Steelers are sold, someone will have to pay for the $281 million in taxpayer money used to build Heinz Field, Allegheny County’s controller told the owners in a letter today. He said even engaging in sales talk may violate the 2000 lease, and demanded the team remain in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. More »
- Rooney Bros. Split Over Steelers Selloff
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jul 8, 08 2:10 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A change of ownership could be in the playbook for one of the NFL's most historic franchises, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in the Rooney family since the team was forged in 1933—but four of the founder's five sons are now seriously considering getting out of the football business to concentrate on their gambling interests. More »
March 2008
- Big Ben Getting Big Bucks
  
  ESPN | Mar 3, 08 10:46 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Pittsburgh Steelers broke the bank - something they don't normally do with player contracts - signing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger today to a $102 million deal that spans eight years. The thrifty franchise, notorious for letting big-name players leave as free agents and reloading through the draft, guaranteed its biggest name $36 million, reports ESPN. Big Ben turned 26 Sunday. More »
February 2008
- NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents
  
  MSNBC | Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »
January 2008
- Jaguars Shock Steelers
  
  Associated Press | Jan 6, 08 5:53 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - David Garrard was just trying to get a first down, but the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback ended up getting a lot more than that Saturday. Garrard rambled through the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 32 yards to set up the winning field goal in a wild 31-29 NFL Wild Card playoff win in Pittsburgh, AP reports. More »
- Jaguars RB Taylor Rips Steelers' Turf
  
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Jan 2, 08 3:17 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor makes no bones about hating the turf at Heinz Field, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "That field is terrible," Taylor said. "That's a lawsuit pending. That's ridiculous. Maybe they should try to invest in FieldTurf next year or in the future." More »
December 2007
- Steelers Win Pyrrhic Victory
  
  Pittsburgh Tribune Review | Dec 21, 07 6:18 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Steelers earned their tenth victory of the season, beating St. Louis 41-24, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. The victory, which will ensure Pittsburgh a place in the playoffs with a Brown loss on Sunday, came at a heavy cost, as league leading rusher Willie Parker suffered a broken leg on only the second play from scrimmage. More »
- Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills
  
  Associated Press | Dec 16, 07 7:12 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Browns Stadium looked better suited for the Winter Olympics, but instead hosted football today, and its tenants defeated Buffalo 8-0. Cleveland's formula was simple: hand off to running back Jamal Lewis instead of throwing into 40-mph winds. Kicker Phil Dawson somehow managed to make two field goals as the Browns (9-5) tied Pittsburgh for first place. In other action: More »
- Pats Stay Perfect, Whip Steelers
  
  Boston Globe | Dec 10, 07 2:35 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Steelers safety Anthony Smith probably won't guarantee another win anytime soon after his team was defeated handily by the New England Patriots, 34-13, on the strength of four Tom Brady TD passes, reports AP. Smith was burned twice on long touchdowns and verbally sparred with Brady after the Pats' first score to Randy Moss, who had two TD receptions. More »
- Steelers Pound Bengals in Wet, Wild 24-10 Win
  
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Dec 3, 07 3:15 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Despite offering up four turnovers, Pittsburgh held Cincinnati to a touchdown and a field goal in last night's 24-10 triumph. Hines Ward's two touchdown catches put him at the top of the Steelers' all-time list, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger managed not to get sacked, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In less rain-drenched matchups: More »
November 2007
- Steelers Slog Through 3-0 Win Over Miami
  
  Associated Press | Nov 27, 07 1:31 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - A lightning storm delayed Ricky Williams' return to the NFL tonight. And then, as if the Miami Dolphins didn't have enough trouble trying to avoid a "perfect" season, Williams hurt his shoulder and left the game late in the first half of his team's 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was the first 3-0 game in the NFL since 1993, the Associated Press reports. More »
- Flukey FG Gives Stunned Ravens 33-30 OT Loss
  
  Baltimore Sun | Nov 19, 07 4:44 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Baltimore fans and players alike thought the game was over when Buffalo's last-second field goal bounced harmlessly off the crossbar, but after five minutes of zebra-striped deliberation a tie was announced. Phil Dawson's kick had gone through the uprights before ricocheting, and his next kick gave the Browns a 33-30 overtime win, reports the Baltimore Sun. Elsewhere in the AFC: More »
October 2007
- Players vary on timing of bye week
  
  NFL | Oct 11, 07
  
  For some Steelers players the timing of the bye is just right. For others, it%u2019s too early. And for some, it doesn%u2019t make a difference. %u201CIt doesn%u2019t matter to me,%u201D said cornerback Ike Taylor. %u201CI think since I have been here our bye week has come kind of early in the season. I am immune to it. It really doesn%u2019t matter to me.%u201D The bye comes for the Steelers after their fifth regular season game. Taking the preseason into account that will be 10 games the Steelers have played before getting a break. The Steelers are nursing that a few injuries right...
- Pittsburgh's Depleted D Pitches Shutout
  
  Pittsburgh Tribune Review | Oct 7, 07 10:58 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Despite injuries to Pittsburgh's strong safety and nose tackle—linchpins of its 3-4 defense—the Steelers prevailed over the Seahawks, 21-0, in an echo of Super Bowl XL. Signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger was also missing his top two receivers, yet went a creative 18-of-22, including a 13-yard touchdown strike to close buddy Heath Miller. More »

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County Wants Stadium Payback if Steelers Are Sold

Rooney Bros. Split Over Steelers Selloff

Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents

Jaguars Shock Steelers

Jaguars RB Taylor Rips Steelers' Turf

Steelers Win Pyrrhic Victory

Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills

Pats Stay Perfect, Whip Steelers

Steelers Pound Bengals in Wet, Wild 24-10 Win

Steelers Slog Through 3-0 Win Over Miami

Flukey FG Gives Stunned Ravens 33-30 OT Loss

Players vary on timing of bye week

Pittsburgh's Depleted D Pitches Shutout