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

February 2, 2009

The more he thought about it, the more it bothered him. Sure, he'd won Super Bowl XL in 2006, but what kind of a role had Ben Roethlisberger really played in winning it? As far as the Steelers quarterback was concerned, it wasn't enough of one. ...more

February 2, 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 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

While the Pittsburgh Steelers have had a tremendous season thus far by winning the AFC and advancing to Super Bowl XLIII, LaMarr Woodley knows it won't mean much if the Steelers aren't able to come out on top against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

January 28, 2009

Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is trying to make the biggest event of his players' lives into something less mystical. ...more

January 27, 2009

Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is trying to make the biggest event of his players' lives into something less mystical. ...more

January 26, 2009

Even though the core of their team remains intact, the Steelers have only 11 starters on offense and defense that started in Super Bowl XL just three years ago. That does not include K Jeff Reed. ...more

January 26, 2009

The night before Super Bowl XL, chef Ron Krivosik stood in front of the staff assembled to serve the food at the game. ...more

January 25, 2009

A trip to the Super Bowl is anything but routine, but Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is determined to maintain a sense of normalcy this week as Pittsburgh prepares to face Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1. ...more

January 22, 2009