Hines Ward News

The Pittsburgh Pirates scored six runs off Randy Wolf in the third inning, then went on to pound the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 on Friday night.

The agency that operates the Edward Jones Dome has rejected an improvement plan proposed by the St.

John Isner has a history of playing long matches, which was proven once again at the French Open Thursday.

This week it was announced that Hines Ward would be joining NBC Sports as a member of the Sunday Night NFL pre-game show .

Good morning, A A A Welcome to June and a rainy Friday in Pittsburgh. Steelers practices ended for the week, which we're going to finish with some stuff: A --- Hines Ward has to be doubly happy he decided to retire now and not pursue to drag out his wonderful football career by another year.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Hines Ward has been hired by NBC Sports to work as an analyst for its NFL and college football coverage.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed center fielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday for the second time this month because of a left hamstring strain.

It's interesting if not intentional that NBC Sports would hire both lawyer-contact-hater Mike Florio and former Dirtiest Player in the NFL designee Rodney Harrison for its primetime football show, "Football Night in America." Contrast is important for talk-show style analysis.

He always wanted to do it as a Steeler, and was able to get it done the way he wanted, just like one of his old WR's - Hines Ward.

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Hines Ward this fall will join NBC Sports for various roles -- including being a contributor to NBC's Sunday night NFL studio show.

Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward will have a new job in November. Officials announced Thursday that Ward has joined NBC Sports Group.

Good morning, A A A The mail is backing up so let's devote this morning to Me & You: --- YOU: I think that was sad what you wrote, about B.Smizik being harassed after picking against the Steelers 1 year.

Hines Ward left a lasting legacy during his 14-year NFL career as a physical receiver and charismatic star for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward retired from football after being released from the team for basically being old.A While Ward earned the MVP Award for Super Bowl XL, was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, has two Super Bowl rings, and a Dancing with the Stars championship, perhaps his greatest achievement will be his tenure for the Gotham ... (more)

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a disappointing end to one of the best regular seasons in 2011.

Wide receiver Hines Ward, defensive end Aaron Smith and defensive lineman Chris Hoke have all decided to retire after being cut loose.

The Senate last week honored former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward for his efforts both on and off the field.

Only time will tell if Mike Wallace and his agent, Bus Cook, playing hardball with Pittsburgh Steelers management will be end up being a beneficial thing for the 25-year-old wide receiver.

In tonight's edition of Around the AFC North, we take a look at linebacker James Farrior possibly returning to the Steelers to retire, another Bengals player with legal issues, and former Ravens running back Jamal Lewis filing for bankruptcy.