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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama embraces Pitsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney at the Change We Need rally at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, on October 27, 2008 (UPI Photo/Archie Carpenter)
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Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Butler, who starred for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1950s, died Saturday, the team said. He was 85.
Mean Joe Greene, the man many fans believe to be the Pittsburgh Steeler's best player ever, has retired as special assistant to the team's general manager.
Duke new No. 1 in Coaches' poll ... Sanchez reaches deal with Detroit Tigers ... Edwards sued for child support again ... Dan Rooney returns as Steelers' chairman ... Sports news from United Press International.
Dan Rooney said he is returning as chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, after resigning as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
Though the U.S. president is of African-American descent and minorities reportedly wield more power in Washington, some critics charge Congress is too white.
The NFL's Rooney Rule could be expanded to include minority candidates for general manager positions.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers great Dwight White died Friday following surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital.
The Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday released veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson one day after his second arrest for punching his former girlfriend in the face.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Myron Cope died Wednesday at the age of 79 of heart failure, respiratory problems and a bout with pneumonia.
Former defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, who played for two Pittsburgh Super Bowl winners, was killed in car crash near Lumberton, Texas, authorities said Friday.
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