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Mike Wallace has no plan to sign his one-year tender with the Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Wallace has no plans to sign his one-year, $2.742 million tender. If his tender isn’t signed, Wallace can’t participate in Organized Team Activities. According to Adam Schefter, Wallace plans to sit out all offseason workouts until the

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Hines Ward retires

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward announced his retirement from football. It was an emotional press conference, the career Steeler said he considered trying to latch on elsewhere following his February release, but that he ultimately had no interest in wearing another

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Fantasy Mortar 2012 Mock NFL Draft

1- Indianapolis Colts. Andrew Luck.  QB, Stanford.  RG3 was the talk of the combine, but Luck remains the cream of the crop.  2- Washington Redskins (from St. Louis). Robert Griffin III.  QB, Baylor. The skins traded three first-round picks and a second

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Steelers release Ward

After 14-years, four-time Pro Bowls, and the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, the Pittsburgh Steelers have released WR Hines Ward.

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Mike Wallace to test open market

Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to let restricted free agent  WR Mike Wallace test the open market. The Steelers will reportedly place a first-round restricted tender on Wallace and “see what develops.” If he “signs a contract and they deem it too

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Tim Tebow calls Tom Brady a Prophet

Alright, the 2011 NFL regular season has concluded and we are now about to embark on the second week of the playoffs. For most, the NFL playoffs are their own holiday. From game to game, fans are missing work due

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Hines Ward to retire?

Steeler players and staff believe WR Hines Ward will announce his retirement sometime this week. This is a likely option after a slow season and falling to 5th on the depth chart. Update: While close friends and players believe Ward

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Roethlisberger to start Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will play Sunday despite a sprained left ankle. The Steelers play in the AFC wild card game in Denver Sunday afternoon.

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Rashard Mendenhall out for playoffs with torn ACL

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall was in obvious pain after he was tackled after a run in the first quarter in Cleveland. He limped off the field and then to the locker room and is doubtful to return. Mendenhall was

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Ben Roethlisberger out Week 16, Charlie Batch to start

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) will not start in Week 16 against St.Louis. He would be available if both starter Charlie Batch and backup QB Dennis Dixon were to get hurt.

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roesthlisberger to start Monday Night Football

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roesthlisberger was limited in practice on Friday and Saturday with an ankle injury. Given his history of playing through injuries, it’s no surprise he is going to start on Monday Night Football at San Francisco. His

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MLB Baseball News

Hitting for the Cycle: June 27

A 27 and 43 record can do a lot of things to a manager. An already long baseball season will drag on to what seems like ...More→

Trouble in Tigertown

Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 20

The following happened Wednesday, June 13th between myself and my buddy Spencer: "Spencer - 9:35pm: 10:00 games, who ...More→

Mark Trumbo looks to continue his great season against the Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels Util. Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a pair of three-run homers and two walks in Sunday's win over ...More→

Bryce Harper probable for tonight’s game

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper was not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox because of lower back tightness, ...More→

Tigers’ Austin Jackson back in great form

Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, homer and three RBIs in Sunday’s win over the ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 4th

When the New York Mets signed Johan Santana in the winter of 2007 to a 6 year $137 million contract, they envisioned ...More→

Adam Jones “okay” after MRI tests come back

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones reported via his Twitter account on Monday morning that he was "all good" and was on ...More→

Allen Craig has a big day to help break the Cards losing streak

St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig went 2-for-3 with his sixth homer of the season, three RBIs, two runs scored and a ...More→

Edwin Encarnacion is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand

Toronto Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion is day-to-day with a bruised right hand, the Blue Jays announced. Encarnacion ...More→

NFL Football News

Jags won’t meet Maurice Jones-Drew’s contract demands

Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith stated clearly Monday that the team has no intention of meeting RB Maurice Jones ....More→

Packers come to terms with longtime WR Donald Driver

Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver has reportedly re-signed with the team for the duration of his career. Driver ....More→

Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI

On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof ....More→

Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice

After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been ....More→

Jets DT Ellis could face jail time, possible deportation

In a long awaited trial stemming from a 2010 altercation, Kenrick Ellis will be on trial for aggravated assault and, if ....More→

Titans’ WR Kenny Britt may need another knee surgery

Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt may need another surgery on his right knee. Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last ....More→

Redskins sign Tim Hightower

Washington Redskins agreed to terms with RB Tim Hightower on a one-year contract. Hightower, 26, averaged 3.82 yards ....More→

Buffalo Bills sign QB Vince Young

According to senior ESPN analyst, Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent QB Vince Young to a 1-year ....More→

Browns’ DT Phil Taylor tears pectoral muscle, needs surgery

Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the left pectoral muscle torn while lifting ....More→

Trent Richardson set for huge role in Browns’ offense

The third overall pick in this year's NFL rookie draft, Trent Richardson, is expected to be a workhorse for the ....More→

NBA Basketball News

Chris Bosh is finally listed as day-to-day

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh (abdomen) is officially listed as day-to-day, but the Heat remain hopeful that he can play in ...More→

OKC will go ‘BIG’ Tuesday night

Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said he sees Serge Ibaka playing "his normal minutes" in Tuesday's Game 2 ...More→

Lebron James leads Heat to easy win in game 1

Miami Heat F/G LeBron James scored 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three ...More→

Miami Heat lose Chris Bosh indefinitely

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh had an MRI Monday which revealed a strained abdominal muscle and he is officially listed as ...More→

Kobe Bryant drops 31 in losing effort

Los Angeles Lakers F/G Kobe Bryant played through the flu and hit 13-of-23 shots for 31 points to go along with two ...More→

Ty Lawson leads the Nuggets to victory, ties series with L.A.

Denver Nuggets PG Ty Lawson hit 13-of-18 shots and five 3-pointers for 32 points, five rebounds, six assists and a ...More→

Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin's injured left knee showed no structural damage on Thursday when the MRI results ...More→

James Harden named NBA’s sixth man of the year

Oklahoma City Thunder G/F James Harden has been named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, according to the ...More→

Blake Griffin expects to play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin (knee) will have an MRI Thursday and Chris Paul (groin) will also be ...More→

Paul Pierce says he’ll play through the pain of a sprained MCL

Boston Celtics F Paul Pierce (knee) will play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Hawks. Although Pierce sprained an MCL ...More→

NHL Hockey News

Tomas Vokoun becomes a Penguin

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to G Tomas Vokoun and promptly signed him to a two-year/$4 million contract ...More→

Gaborik to undergo surgery

After a dissapointing series loss to the New Jersey Devils, the New York Rangers have more unfortunate news coming ...More→

Shane Doan continues point streak in game 1 loss

Phoenix Coyotes W Shane Doan registered an assist to extend his point streak to three games. Doan has three goals and ...More→

Veteran Martin Brodeur leads Devils to third round of playoffs

New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur turned aside 27 of 28 shots Tuesday as the Devils defeated Philadelphia 3-1 to ...More→

Claude Giroux suspended for game five

Philadelphia Flyers F Claude Giroux has been suspended for Game 5 on Tuesday for his hit to the head of Dainius ...More→

Lundqvist stops all 39 for first postseason shutout

New York Rangers goalie, Henrik Lundqvist, stood on his head Monday night against the Ottawa Senators stopping all 39 ...More→

Jaroslav Halak out for Monday’s game

St. Louis Blues G Jaroslav Halak has officially been ruled out of Monday`s Game Three against the San Jose Sharks due ...More→

Carl Hagelin is handed a three-game suspension

New York Rangers F Carl Hagelin for three games for his hit on Ottawa's Daniel Afredsson Saturday. The rookie winger ...More→

Cory Schneider will get the nod over Roberto Luongo Sunday night

Vancouver Canucks G Cory Schneider will start in goal for the Canucks on Sunday night. Canucks' Coach Vigneault said ...More→

Sidney Crosby scores but the Pens forfeit a 3-0 lead

Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby scored a goal and registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 4-3 overtime loss to ...More→

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