Aaron Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was a bit annoyed when asked about a slow-go running game that ranks 22nd in the NFL, right where all the teams that aren't going to the playoffs reside. Immediately above them: Seattle and Buffalo. Immediately below them: Cleveland, Philadelphia, San Diego...  

Dallas Cowboys (8-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3) Surging Cowboys face stiff test against NFL’s best defense The Cowboys will face the NFL’s top three defenses in consecutive weeks, starting this Sunday against the absolute best in the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have the league’s stingiest...  

The Dallas Cowboys seem to think it's more important to be rested than sharp going into Sunday's pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  

Besides running back Willie Parker, the Pittsburgh Steelers have another star player to worry about before Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys: quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.  

This time the Pittsburgh Steelers backed up words with actions. Anthony Smith's words, that is, and everyone else's actions. Baited by reporters during the week, Smith guaranteed that the Steelers would beat the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium — just as he did before last year's 34-13...  

The Dallas Cowboys seem to think it's more important to be rested than sharp going into Sunday's pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While stars DeMarcus Ware and Marion Barber missed practice Wednesday because of injuries, starters Terrell Owens, Greg Ellis, Flozell Adams, Zach Thomas...  

Pittsburgh Steelers running back coach Kirby Wilson's name has emerged as a possible candidate for the New Mexico State head football job.  

Ben Roethlisberger sat out the final 20 minutes of the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice on Wednesday after his right knee slipped while he was throwing a pass.  

This is perhaps a touch brazen considering we've got the resurgent Dallas Cowboys coming to town. But I think I'm already convinced. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the team to beat in the 2008 version of the American Football Conference. I actually think the NFC is the tougher conference this year...  

Over the years the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers have battled on the biggest stage the NFL has to offer. On Sunday, they'll renew that rivalry in Pittsburgh.  

Even though running back Willie Parker continues to get closer to 100 percent, the Pittsburgh Steelers might still rely on two running backs.  

At their new stadium, the Dallas Cowboys will use an artificial turf system by Austin-based Hellas Construction that has 41 interchangeable panels that make up three fields: pro football, college and high ...  

December 3, 2008 8:00 AM Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: With a win Sunday and a Miami and New England loss, the Pittsburgh Steelers clinch a playoff spot .  

Dec. 3--Flozell Adams went to the Pro Bowl last season. So did Matt Light. But Pro Bowl stripes don't seem to impress Pittsburgh Steelers weakside linebacker James Harrison.  

New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith and Steelers linebacker James Farrior during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, ...