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Troy Polamalu: Victim Of Madden Curse?

“As one of the two cover athletes on Madden NFL 10, Polamalu was injured in the first half of last night’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans. After the Steelers blocked a field goal attempt, Polamalu bent down to recover the ball — only to have a Titan land on his leg, causing his knee to bend in an angle that it’s just not made to. Reports from early this morning say that it’s a sprain to the MCL (medial collateral ligament) in his left knee, an injury that typically sidelines a player for 3-6 weeks, according to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.” Link

Video: Ben Roethlisberger Press Conference To Deny Andrea McNulty Allegations

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had a press conference to deny the sexual assault lawsuit from Andrea McNulty.

Video: Ben Roethlisberger Press Conference To Deny Andrea McNulty Allegations

NFL Looking Into Andrea McNulty Sexual Assault Lawsuit

“NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he ‘will look into’ bombshell sex assault allegations against star Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. ‘I don’t know enough of the details, but it’s a civil lawsuit, it’s something that we obviously will look into,’ Goodell said. ‘I’ve been in touch with the Steelers about it.’” Link

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Andrea McNulty Pictures Revealed

Pictures of Andrea McNulty, who is suing Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger for sexual assault, have been released.

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Ben Roethlisberger Denies Claims In Andrea McNulty Sexual Assault Lawsuit

“Lawyer David Cornwell acknowledged the suit but defended Big Ben to PFT, releasing this statement: ‘Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone.’ He also underscored that no criminal charges were pending. ‘The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct,’ Cornwell said. ‘If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated.’” Link

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Casino Employee Andrea McNulty Suing Ben Roethlisberger For Sexual Assault

“A casino employee is suing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, accusing him of sexual assault at a Nevada hotel. The story was broken on Monday evening by ProFootballTalk.com, which reported that Harrah’s casino employee Andrea McNulty filed the civil lawsuit last week in Washoe County, Nev., stemming from an alleged incident at a hotel room in July 2008.” Link

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Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Snubs President

Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Snubs President

Jeff Reed: Steelers Kicker Had Tantrum Over Empty Paper Towel Machine

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“Steelers kicker Jeff Reed was cited with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after throwing a tantrum over an empty paper towel machine at a Westmoreland County convenience store. Reed, 29, went in to the men’s restroom at Sheetz on U.S. Route 22 in New Alexandria borough shortly before 3 a.m.” [Link]

Vegas Favors Steelers Over Cardinals In Super Bowl

“The Pittsburgh Steelers were favored by 6½ points in most sports books to win the Feb. 1 Super Bowl after beating the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to set up the showdown for the NFL title, according to Las Vegas Sports Consultants. ‘Beating Baltimore is a little more impressive,’ oddsmaker Jason Been said.” [Link]

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First 11-10 NFL Game Goes To Steelers

“Ben Roethlisberger stayed away from the mistakes that cost the Steelers their previous two home games, Willie Parker ran for 115 yards and Jeff Reed’s third field goal won it – a 32-yarder with 11 seconds remaining – as Pittsburgh rallied to beat the Chargers on Sunday.” Link