Steelers make roster cuts, but decline to announce themPITTSBURGH — In a league in which secrecy is commonplace, the Pittsburgh Steelers are taking deception to another level. They’re trying to cover up who’s on their team, if only for a day. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter, Ryan Howard hits RBI double to lead Phillies over Giants 1-0PHILADELPHIA — All Cole Hamels had to do to regain his dominant form was stop trying to be too perfect. Roethlisberger sharp, defense dominating as Steelers beat Bills 17-0PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger hurriedly left the Steelers’ locker room wearing a ring that looked to be half the size of a football. A few minutes earlier, he showed why he’s won two oversized Super Bowl rings the last four seasons. Garrett Jones’ 2-run homer off J.A. Happ gives Pirates 3-2 win, ends comeback-filled seriesPITTSBURGH — Three Phillies-Pirates games, three dramatic finishes. Pennsylvania’s baseball rivalry was briefly revived by a series filled with comebacks, and plenty of flashbacks to all the pivotal games the teams played during the 1970s. Jones’ 2-run homer in 8th lifts Pirates past Happ, Phils 3-2PITTSBURGH — J.A. Happ looked like a rookie on the key pitch of the game, and Garrett Jones didn’t. The result was the National League’s best first-year pitcher was beaten by arguably its best first-year hitter, and the Pirates pulled off another surprising comeback against the Phillies. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger says ’scary’ collision made him fear more serious injuryPITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger says he feared he was seriously injured after he heard a popping sound when teammate Max Starks accidentally stepped on his right foot during practice last week. Howard’s three-run shot rallies Phillies to 4-1 win despite another bullpen lapsePITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning after Philadelphia’s bullpen blew yet another lead and the division-leading Phillies bounced back from one of their toughest losses all season to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. Pirates’ McCutchen makes up for mistake, beats Phils 6-4 with 2-run homerPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen made up for a defensive gaffe earlier in the ninth inning by hitting a game-ending two-run homer off closer brad Lidge and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Tuesday night. Homer Bailey throws 7 sharp innings as Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1
Reds starter Aaron Harang out for season after emergency appendectomyPITTSBURGH — Cincinnati Reds starter Aaron Harang is out for the rest of the season after an emergency appendectomy. Pirates stage ‘79 reunion, then beat Reds 12-2 behind Doumit, JonesPITTSBURGH — Ryan Doumit homered, doubled and drove in three runs to give Zach Duke some unaccustomed run support and the Pittsburgh Pirates pushed Cincinnati into last place in the NL Central by winning 12-2 on Saturday night. Morton rebounds from disastrous start to hold Reds to 2 runs in 5-2 Pirates winPITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton pitched into the seventh inning after a disastrous start in his previous outing and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Roethlisberger travels with Steelers, a sign his injury isn’t seriousPITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger has traveled with the Pittsburgh Steelers for this weekend’s exhibition game in Washington, a further sign the quarterback’s right foot injury is not serious. Cliff Lee tosses 2-hitter, mowing down Diamondbacks in 8-1 win to move to 4-0 with PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s exceptional pitching could get overshadowed by his work at the plate. Pat Bostick wins big games, yet can’t seem to win respect _ or starting job _ at Pittsburgh
Pro wrestler Kurt Angle charged with HGH possession, harassment, other crimes near PittsburghMCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — Pro wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle has been arrested on charges of possessing a human growth hormone and violating an order of protection in suburban Pittsburgh. Undrafted rookie Redman scores 2 TDs, Steelers beat Cardinals 20-10PITTSBURGH — Issac Redman accomplished nearly everything a seventh-string running back can hope to do while trying to win a job with the Super Bowl champions. He made an impression, and he did it twice. Schumaker’s pinch homer leads to 5-run inning, Cardinals win 7-3PITTSBURGH —Skip Schumaker’s first career pinch-hit home run started a five-run eighth-inning rally for St. Louis that included Pirates pitcher Matt Capps’ ejection for hitting Albert Pujols, and the Cardinals finished off a three-game sweep by winning 7-3 Sunday. Cards’ Thompson suspended for 3 games, La Russa angryPITTSBURGH — St. Louis right-hander Brad Thompson will appeal a three-game suspension for pitching inside to the Mets’ David Wright, a punishment Cardinals manager Tony La Russa called unfair. Diamondbacks All-Star Upton goes on 15-day DL with oblique strain, OF Trent Oeltjen called upPITTSBURGH — All-Star Justin Upton was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks with a right oblique strain, cutting at least two weeks out of what has been a breakthrough season for the talented young outfielder. With size, speed, ability, there was no keeping Hall of Famer Rod Woodson under cover
Drew hits two-run single as Arizona Diamondbacks rally for 4-3 win over Pittsburgh PiratesPITTSBURGH — Stephen Drew hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the streaking Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night. Jaguars WR Mike Walker ready for change, eager to take on starting roleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Receiver Mike Walker has endured a career’s worth of issues in just two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Freddy Sanchez, Sandoval homer in San Francisco’s 8-1 win over Astros
Yusmeiro Petit takes no-hitter into eighth, Roberts hits 2 homers in Diamondbacks’ 6-0 winPITTSBURGH — Yusmeiro Petit took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and combined with Leonel Rosales on a one-hitter, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night. Adam Dunn, Ryan Zimmerman homer as Nationals rally for 8-4 win over PiratesPITTSBURGH — Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman homered and the Washington Nationals rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Cashing in: Champion Pittsburgh Steelers reward some, but other key players left outLATROBE, Pa. — James Harrison got his money, and so did Hines Ward and Heath Miller. Max Starks, Chris Kemoeatu and Trai Essex cashed in, too. Willingham’s homer during Nationals’ 3-run seventh leads to 5-3 win over PiratesPITTSBURGH — Josh Willingham is healthy and feeling good. He continued his hot streak Sunday. Andrew McCutchen homers 3 times as Pirates hand Nationals fourth straight loss, 11-6PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen homered three times and had a career-high six RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Washington Nationals their fourth straight loss, 11-6 on Saturday night. McCutchen homers three times as Pirates hand Nationals fourth straight loss, 11-6PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen homered three times and had a career-high six RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Washington Nationals their fourth straight loss, 11-6 on Saturday night. Andrew McCutchen becomes first Pirates player in eight years to hit three homers in a gamePITTSBURGH — Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen homered three times in Pittsburgh’s 11-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night. Pearce homers as Pirates snap 5-game losing streak with 5-4 win over NationalsPITTSBURGH — Steve Pearce hit his first homer of the season, Lastings Milledge had two RBI singles in his Pittsburgh debut and the new-look Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Change of command: Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney now listed as Steelers’ chairman emeritusPITTSBURGH — This may be as close as Dan Rooney comes to retiring from pro football. Pirates send minor league RHP Smith to Blue Jays for future considerationsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates traded minor league right-hander Sean Smith to the Toronto Blue Jays for future considerations Friday. Many starters back, few big issues as Super Bowl champion Steelers open campPITTSBURGH — It’s almost a given since the NFL adopted a salary cap 15 years ago: win a Super Bowl, break up the team in a year or two. |
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