Art Rooney

Who will replace Jerry Buss as best owner in pro sports?

2013-02-19 10:11:00

A day after the death of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss who they consider to be the best owner in pro sports. Check back throughout the day for their responses and feel free to join the conversation with a comment...

Ben Roethlisberger apologizes for criticizing Steelers coaches

2012-12-20 07:07:00

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is very, very sorry. Roethlisberger apologized to Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, Coach Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II for criticizing the direction of the offense after Sunday's 27-24...

Art Modell dies at 87; Cleveland Browns owner enraged fans with move to Baltimore

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Art Modell, a marketing executive who helped negotiate the NFL's first television contract and later enraged fans when he moved the Cleveland Browns franchise to Baltimore, has died. He was 87. Modell died Thursday of natural causes at Johns Hopkins...

Steelers assistant Kirby Wilson suffers severe burns

2012-01-06 17:15:00

Rashard Mendenhall causes stir with Osama bin Laden tweets

2011-05-03 16:33:48

Pittsburgh Steelers' Dan Rooney is concerned about lack of progress in NFL labor negotiations

2011-01-21 16:33:33

Question of the Day: What action should the NFL and the Steelers take -- if any -- in regard to Ben Roethlisberger? [Updated]

2010-04-14 16:33:12

Sports Legends Revealed: Did the owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles trade teams?

2010-04-20 16:33:19

When it comes to diversity in the NFL, nepotism trumps the 'Rooney Rule'

2013-04-01 03:00:00

This NFL offseason represents the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the "Rooney Rule." The rule, named after Pittsburgh Steelers' Chairman Dan Rooney, requires teams to interview minority candidates for all head coaching and senior football...

Who is the best owner in pro sports?

2013-02-19 15:46:16

Cuban plays hard Ben Bolch Los Angeles Times The NBA still has the best owner in pro sports even after the passing of Jerry Buss. His name is Mark Cuban. Not only do his teams win (with the notable exception of this season), but he pampers his players,...

NFL buzz good for Penn State, O'Brien

2012-12-31 16:28:02

Art Modell remembered for doing 'so much for the game and community'

2012-09-11 15:06:00

On a cool, clear day made for football, Art Modell was laid to rest. Just 12 hours after the Ravens won their opener, 44-13 over the Cincinnati Bengals, more than 400 people — including quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice and linebacker...

"He was a special guy to me. I call him a very close friend. We came into the league together in 1961. What he's done for football can't be measured. This man deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

2012-09-06 09:21:00

They might be football royalty, but the Mara sisters are all about acting these days. Kate, left, got the acting bug first, launching her career in 1999 with "Random Hearts.

2011-10-12 18:34:14

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II talks to reporters after the NFL football players voted to OK a deal Monday in Pittsburgh. Club facilities around the league will open to players Tuesday when 2011 draft picks and rookie free agents can be signed.

2011-07-25 21:08:21