Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger participated in drills during the Steelers practice on Monday for the first time since suffering a concussion against Cleveland in their regular season finale.
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Pittsburgh made it to the top of The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time and it wasn't even close.
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James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.
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The Penguins have dropped a season-high four straight
games. Their losing streak at Madison Square Garden is even longer. Pittsburgh
will try to halt a seven-game road losing streak to the New York Rangers in
the final meeting between the two clubs this year at MSG.
The Steelers are in the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive year under Mike Tomlin. They host the San Diego Chargers, who visit Heinz Field looking for a sixth straight victory. More INSIDE: Heinz Field Hosts San Diego Rematch
ESPN and the National Football Post report that the New England Patriots will use a franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel. More Section: NFL Playoffs