Ben Roethlisberger threw touchdown passes on fast-starting Pittsburgh's 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. ...more

October 5, 2009

The Pittsburgh-area reporter hadn't even begun to ask his question at this morning's news conference when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin cut him off. "Hines is great," Tomlin said, prompting laughter from the audience. Yes, the status of Hines Ward's right knee remains the hottest topic leading to Sunday's Sunday Bowl, but Tomlin is increasingly adamant that there's no reason for concern regarding his gritty receiver. ...more

January 30, 2009

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, but one of his teammates is certain he will play in the Super Bowl. ...more

January 20, 2009

As minicamp came to a conclusion, former Land O' Lakes and University of Minnesota receiver Logan Payne had high hopes. He knew entering training camp with the Seattle Seahawks that he would get a legitimate chance to crack the 53-man roster. ...more

December 28, 2008

Five good minutes from Stephen Curry were enough to get No. 23 Davidson a 68-65 victory over West Virginia on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic. ...more

December 10, 2008

NFL owners discussed playing spring preseason games as part of a possible expansion of the regular-season schedule. ...more

October 16, 2008

Despite Atlanta's worst season since 1990, longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox vowed Wednesday to return next season. ...more

September 11, 2008

Vince Young has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee and will not play Sunday at Cincinnati. Young got the results of an MRI exam Tuesday, hours after the Titans sought police help in finding the quarterback the team described as "emotionally down" after he had been booed by fans. ...more

September 10, 2008

Billy Wagner is out for the rest of this season and likely all of next. ...more

September 9, 2008

The euphoria of the Chargers' stunning win against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts was replaced by reality Monday. ...more

January 15, 2008