This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. Sports Sports http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/index.html?rss=pit&psp=sports en-us Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc Sports ThePittsburghChannel.com 60 http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18433376/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0105/18414184.jpg In another locker room, Harrison and Polamalu could be resented for taking away attention from players who might be the singular star on another defense. In Pittsburgh, Farrior said, nothing like is an issue. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 19:02:18 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18433131/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0105/18416157.jpg Ben Roethlisberger is dealing with a swollen head, an issue that has troubled many an NFL quarterback. Only this time, it's not the result of too many commercial endorsements, a big contract or too much fan praise. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 18:42:10 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18426110/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/0322/11329090.jpg Petr Sykora tallied twice to lead Pittsburgh past Atlanta, 3-1, at Mellon Arena. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:47:10 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18421776/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0106/18421169.jpg As good as their No. 1-ranked defense is, the offense is an ongoing worry to coach Mike Tomlin as the Steelers prepare to play the San Diego Chargers in an AFC divisional playoff game Sunday. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:59:32 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18421396/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0106/18421165.jpg The finish to the Chargers-Steelers game was strange enough, with the first 11-10 score in NFL history and Troy Polamalu stripped of a last-play defensive touchdown by an officiating error. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:44:30 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18434511/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/0216/11033708.jpg Charlotte 71 Duquesne 76 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 22:22:06 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18426605/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2003/0716/2336761.jpg Talor Battle scored 21 points, dished out nine assists and grabbed five rebounds, as Penn State notched one of its biggest victories in the Ed DeChellis era, downing undermanned and 14th-ranked Purdue, 67-64, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:08:09 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18425688/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2003/0716/2337071.jpg The inside presence of Jeff Adrien and Hasheem Thabeet was took much for No. 25 West Virginia to handle, as the pair of Huskies combined for 30 points and 20 rebounds in fifth-ranked Connecticut's 61-55 victory in a classic Big East tussle. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:29:39 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18424418/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2003/0711/2327357.jpg Defensive end Bruce Smith, tight end Shannon Sharpe and defensive back Rod Woodson headline the list of 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2009. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:58:10 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/18424715/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0106/18424787.jpg Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote, admired by legions of young fans for living the dream of an NFL player, shared his rough road to success with kids in Turtle Creek Tuesday, and said he wasn't always an ideal role model. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:18:43 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18417817/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/0322/11329090.jpg Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season as the New York Rangers dropped the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, at Madison Square Garden. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:40:27 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18417803/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports Rob Robinson scores 17 points and grabs nine rebounds and had three blocked shots to lead Robert Morris to a 77-70 win over Mount St. Mary's on Monday night. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:57:01 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18414772/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/0118/10784062.jpg Duquesne senior Aaron Jackson has been named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for the second time this season. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:36:48 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18432764/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/1229/18374207.jpg The Cleveland Browns have agreed to hire Eric Mangini as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 18:14:07 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18433224/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/1009/17669428.jpg The Dallas Cowboys release controversial cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 18:54:57 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18431458/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0105/18412696.jpg Boston College announces the firing of head football coach Jeff Jagodzinski at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:59:05 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18430792/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/0204/15207952.jpg New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says he's ready to play in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:25:40 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18429006/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0107/18429079.jpg The United States and China play a friendly game of table tennis to commemorate 30 years of ties warmed by "pingpong diplomacy." Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:51:44 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/18428868/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=sports true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/0614/13500398.jpg The Oakland Athletics sign first baseman Jason Giambi to a one-year contract worth a reported $4 million. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:38:44 EST