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2013-05-30 21:56:18

FRIDAY, MAY 31 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Cincinnati (Cueto 2-0) at Pittsburgh (W.Rodriguez 6-2), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 3-5) at Philadelphia (Hamels 1-8), 7:05 p.m. TIGERS-PIRATES Pirates stay hot, beat Tigers 1-0 in 11 innings PITTSBURGH (AP)...

Mentors gone, Steelers nose tackle Steve McLendon ready to become big man in middle

2013-05-30 12:26:02

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve McLendon always believed his moment would arrive. An undrafted rookie desperate to catch on with the Steelers as a practice squad player four years ago, this burly nose tackle had faith he would one day be the big man in...

Ravens notebook: Corey Graham comes up big against Broncos

2013-01-12 20:42:00

Reading the eyes of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Ravens cornerback Corey Graham broke on the football and undercut wide receiver Brandon Stokley to intercept the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player in overtime. The pivotal turnover set up...

Ravens offseason primer -- defensive tackles

2013-03-09 04:00:00

The NFL offseason heats up on Tuesday when the free agency period begins and the NFL draft will take place next month. In anticipation of those events, blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will look at six key positions the Ravens might address in free agency...

Steelers bracing for changes after 8-8 season

2013-01-07 14:13:00

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent all fall claiming the chatter generated by various off-the-field issues was only so much background noise. Through Mike Wallace's contract status to the relationship between quarterback Ben...

Jacoby Jones, Vonta Leach, Haloti Ngata, Marshal Yanda named to All-Pro squad

2013-01-12 10:07:00

The Ravens had four players selected for the Associated Press' annual All-Pro squad. Already named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, fullback Vonta Leach, kick returner Jacoby Jones, offensive guard Marshal Yanda and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata made the AP's...

Tomlin preps Steelers for meaningless finale

2012-12-25 16:04:00

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in his six-year head coaching career, Mike Tomlin will go into a game with his team already eliminated from playoff contention. � Tomlin insists he isn't going to treat the week of preparation any...

Steelers beat Browns; finish season 8-8

2012-12-30 16:47:00

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers remain convinced they’re a tweak or two away from another Super Bowl run. The Cleveland Browns, meanwhile, are ready to start all over. Again. � There’s nothing stopping them now. � Ben...

UVA grad, Pittsburgh TE Miller tears knee ligaments

2012-12-24 14:43:00

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller sustained multiple torn ligaments in his right knee during the loss to the Bengals. Miller, a prime candidate for the Pro Bowl and team MVP, tore anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments on Sunday....

Harbaugh and Tomlin get results with different approaches

2012-11-15 16:07:00

Imparting knowledge about strategy, needling referees and providing timely jokes or a touch of sternness, Ravens coach John Harbaugh has quickly built a reputation for his intensity and winning. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin commands respect with the...

Film study: Ravens vs. Redskins

2012-12-04 16:59:00

Steelers 23, Ravens 20 Strategy: The Ravens aggressively tried to strike deep, but were largely inefficient. Wide receiver Torrey Smith was targeted eight times, but only generated three catches for 31 yards. They wavered between a smash-mouth...

Scouting Report: Ravens vs. Steelers

2012-11-17 10:27:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Much has been made of quarterback Joe Flacco's struggles on the road, but he's beaten the Steelers with late drives in his last regular season visit to Heinz Field. He's also coming off a four-touchdown (three passing, one rushing)...

GS: 13 | GP: 16 | Snaps: 526 Season in review: After laying out linebackers with crunching blocks week after week, Leach was once again named an All-Pro at the fullback position. He continues to be one of the NFL's top blocking backs, leading the way for Ray Rice back to the Pro Bowl.

2013-04-04 00:00:00

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Hampton, left, is a load and can dominate the middle against the run. When the Ravens played Pittsburgh two weeks ago, they couldn't run inside. Birk, right, is too small to handle Hampton by himself, so look for him to get a lot of help from guards Jah Reid or Marshal Yanda.

2012-12-01 15:10:12

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton, left, talks with rookie nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu during NFL football practice Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

2012-06-14 18:03:00