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Steelers RB Parker denies report of torn labrum

Nov. 9, 2008
An injured shoulder will force Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker to miss his fifth game of the past six Sunday.
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Pittsburgh back leads top AFC players

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker led the top AFC players in the NFL's first week this season.
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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.
Broken leg ends Parker's season

Broken leg ends Parker's season

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh's Willie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher, was placed on injured reserve Monday, ending the running back's season.

NFL: Pittsburgh 41, St. Louis 24

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger's three touchdown passes carried Pittsburgh to a 41-24 win over St. Louis Thursday, but the Steelers' offense suffered a major loss.

Steelers' Parker is AFC player of week

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker, New York tackle Dewayne Robertson and Baltimore end Trevor Pryce have been selected the AFC players of the week.

Parker gets a new contract from Steelers

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Third-year running back Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday signed a new four-year contract with the reigning NFL champions.

NFL: Pittsburgh 27, Houston 7

HOUSTON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger passed for 254 yards and two touchdowns Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers posted a 27-7 victory over the Houston Texans.

NFL: Pittsburgh 34, Tennessee 7

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Willie Parker rushed for 161 yards Sunday while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Cavaliers place Parker on injured list

CLEVELAND, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the NBA's worst record, Wednesday placed rookie point guard Smush Parker on the injured list with a right ankle sprain.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler