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This February, Hines Ward Screws The Pooch

How is Hines Ward spending his Super Bowl week? As a celebrity judge for the Dog Bowl, picking which performed the best football-related trick. How is it so far, Hines? "Oh, man, it definitely stinks, to be honest." [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

02/05/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#weekendwinner

Mike Tomlin Wins The Weekend

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Mike Tomlin, who managed to avoid joining the list of all-time bonehead coaches ever in the history of anything. Winning is helpful! More »

12/21/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#nfl

James Harrison's Mom Won't Have Any Of That Stuff

Silverback's momma got into some sort of tussle at a football-viewing party on Thursday night in Akron, Ohio. She and two others were charged with assault for all sorts of punching, kicking, and bottle-throwing as the Steelers' season unraveled. [PFT]

12/13/09

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By DAULERIO

#lastnightswinner

Last Night's Winner: Pirates Fans

In sports, everybody is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Pittsburgh's baseball fans, who don't have to be alone anymore. Cheering for championships are overrated anyway! More »

12/11/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#wakeupdeadspin

Madness Is...A 49ers Taquería Mural

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

12/11/09

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By Barry Petchesky

#nfl

I Guess We've Solved All The Real Free Speech Issues

A Central Pennsylvania town is tackling the pernicious threat of Steelers fans. Now the ACLU's getting involved. This is going to be uglier than tonight's game. More »

12/10/09

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By Barry Petchesky

#nfl

'Tis The Season To Call Out Your Quarterback

Sunday saw two stars publicly questioning their respective QBs. Now, with a few news cycles to think about it, Hines Ward is sorry. Brian Urlacher, not so much. More »

12/01/09

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By Barry Petchesky

#nfl

Ben Roethlisberger's Brain Deemed Unfit To Participate In NFL Game

Jay Glazer has reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers will pin their hopes on the right arm of Dennis Dixon for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after it was decided that Ben Roethlisberger won't play due to "exercise-induced headaches." [FoxSports]

11/28/09

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By Weed Against Speed

#dogs

All Steeler Fans Are Basically Puppy Murderers

A Pittsburgh area man is in jail this morning after he kicked a 13-week-old pit bull to death because it wouldn't walk next to him and he had a Steeler game to watch. Obviously, Troy Polamalu hates animals! More »

11/23/09

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#scary

Steeler Fan Says Bears Fans Blinded Him With Roofies

They say that you should never take a drink from stranger that you didn't see poured yourself. That goes double for Steeler fans hanging out in Chicago bars, after one poor bloke says he was poisoned by local Ditka worshipers. More »

11/17/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#watercoolerfodder

Whores Are Coming To Dallas

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

11/06/09

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By Barry Petchesky

#wakeupdeadspin

Like A Kid Out There

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap. More »

10/26/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#nfl

Jeff Reed: Defender Of Public Urination

Now we know the real truth behind Jeff Reed's cop trouble last night, and I owe him an apology. Reed was merely trying to defend his teammate—tight end Matt Spaeth—from police intimidation....after Spaeth was caught peeing in public. More »

10/19/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#nfl

Jeff Reed Still Has The Magic Touch

The Liquor Kicker got cited for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after stumbling from Heinz Field down to McFadden's Bar after the game yesterday. Fortunately, he got pinched by 9 p.m. so he could still get his sleep. [WPXI]

10/19/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#nfl

Hines Ward Clearly Enjoyed Almost Decapitating A Man

After Hines Ward broke Keith Rivers' jaw with a nasty blindside block last year, the NFL implemented something called "The Hines Ward Rule", outlawing high blind side hits. Hines Ward won't abide, but he thinks it's pretty cute. More »

09/24/09

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By Nash Landesman

#ballsdeep

Why Your Team Sucks: Pittsburgh Steelers

Some people are fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This final 2009 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. More »

09/08/09

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By Drew Magary

#badideas

Pittsburgh Steelers Love Their Illegal Gun-Shooting Parties (UPDATED)

Hackles have been raised by photos of a shooting event where civilians, including members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, are seen goofing off with possibly illegal weapons—all courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police. Hey, gun safety is for Seahawks. More »

08/12/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#sperm

Finally, a No-Hassle Way to Receive Semen From a Dude That Looks Like This

What mother wouldn't want a puffy, bloated, thick-necked bouncing baby boy? Thanks to a sperm bank in Los Angeles, you can make your dream of birthing Ben Roethlisberger's baby without sleeping with Ben Roethlisberger come true. More »

08/01/09

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By Pareene

#benroethlisberger

What Exactly Is Ben Roethlisberger Accused Of Anyway?

Now that the people who care have had time to survey and digest the complaint against Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger, a clearer picture has emerged about the accuser and her allegations and it's not pretty. Here's an attempt to summarize: More »

07/21/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#espn

ESPN Breaks Its Silence On Ben Roethlisberger

Fantasy Alert: Big Ben is listed as probable for Week 1 (knee, sexual assault lawsuit.) Adjust your rosters accordingly. [ESPN]

07/21/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#lawsuits

Ben Roethlisberger Accused Of Sexual Assault

WTAE-Pittsburgh reports that a Nevada casino employee has filed a civil lawsuit against Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, accusing him of sexual assault. His attorney denies the charge. More tomorrow, obviously, when Feel Good Story Week continues. [WTAE-TV; PFT]

07/20/09

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