Mark Sanchez is not practicing for the New York Jets while recovering from a sprained right knee, but Coach Rex Ryan is optimistic about the rookie quarterback's chances of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay. ...more

December 8, 2009

The Super Bowl champion Steelers are losing their confidence as fast as they're losing leads and losing games. The Oakland Raiders? Suddenly, they're winning like they did in the old days, with remarkable comebacks and surprise finishes. ...more

December 7, 2009

Let's all raise a glass of Christmas eggnog for the imminent extinction of an NFL dinosaur. ...more

December 6, 2009

WR Hines Ward didn't win the MVP this time. He did, however, prove his toughness. ...more

February 2, 2009

Pittsburgh staked a powerful claim Sunday as the most dominant franchise of the Super Bowl era, beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 as a pro-Steeler crowd roared in approval at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

February 1, 2009

In-game Super Bowl XLIII analysis by Tampa Tribune NFL writers Anwar Richardson and Roy Cummings: ...more

February 1, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is listed as a starter, as expected, for Super Bowl XLIII tonight despite injuring a knee in the AFC Championship two weeks ago. ...more

February 1, 2009

The Steelers are a bit old-fashioned. When everyone is right physically, they want to run the ball and use a lot of play-action to set up their passing game, which can be quite explosive. ...more

February 1, 2009

The Super Bowl is known as the largest sports stage, and Steelers receiver Nate Washington started his career performing at a community theater. ...more

February 1, 2009

Ben Roethlisberger is what his football team needs him to be - poised and under control, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

February 1, 2009