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Report: Dan Rooney to own 80 percent of Steelers

Nov. 15, 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney's four brothers have agreed to sell a controlling stake of the team to him and his son, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported.
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Steelers ownership plan approved

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- NFL owners have voted to approve a proposal to allow the Rooney family to maintain control of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL: Pittsburgh 33, New England 10

NFL: Pittsburgh 33, New England 10

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers scored 30 straight points and forced five turnovers Sunday en route to a 33-10 thrashing of the New England Patriots.
NFL: Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10

NFL: Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger directed two third-period scoring drives in the snow Thursday to break open a close game and bring Pittsburgh a 27-10 win over Cincinnati.
NFL: PIttsburgh 11, San Diego 10

NFL: PIttsburgh 11, San Diego 10

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed's third field goal of the game, a 32-yarder with 11 seconds to play, gave the Pittsburgh Steelers an 11-10 win Sunday over San Diego.
NFL: Pittsburgh 23, Washington 6

NFL: Pittsburgh 23, Washington 6

LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh's defense left Washington's offense reeling from seven sacks and the Steelers rolled to a 23-6 victory over the Redskins Monday night.
NFL: New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh 14

NFL: New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh 14

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- The New York Giants' defense had four interceptions, five sacks, forced two fumbles and recorded a safety Sunday in a 21-14 victory over Pittsburgh.

NFL: Pittsburgh 26, Jacksonville 21

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger hit Hines Ward with a late scoring pass Sunday, lifting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Pittsburgh Steelers add two running backs

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers, down to one healthy running back, have signed free agents Gary Russell and Najeh Davenport to undisclosed contracts.
NFL: Pittsburgh 23, Baltimore 20 (OT)

NFL: Pittsburgh 23, Baltimore 20 (OT)

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed's 46-yard field goal in overtime gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 23-20 victory over Baltimore Monday night.

Report: Offer to buy Steelers shares nixed

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Billionaire businessman Stanley Druckenmiller has withdrawn his offer to buy into the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.

Steelers shareholders nearing decision

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Four brothers who own shares in the Pittsburgh Steelers may soon decide who will buy their stakes in the NFL team, family members say.

NFL: Pittsburgh 10, Cleveland 6

CLEVELAND, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger was 12-of-19 passing for 187 yards and a touchdown pass to Hines Ward Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 10-6 win over Cleveland.
NFL: Pittsburgh 38, Houston 17

NFL: Pittsburgh 38, Houston 17

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh's Willie Parker ran for 138 yards and a three touchdowns Sunday in a 38-17 Steelers' romp over the Houston Texans.

NFL: Pittsburgh 19, Carolina 16

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired Thursday, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a 19-16 victory over Carolina.

NFL: Pittsburgh 12, Minnesota 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed made a 47-yard field goal as time expired Saturday to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 12-10 pre-season victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler