In word and deed, Ben Roethlisberger willed the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Arizona Cardinals, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

February 2, 2009

The Pittsburgh-area reporter hadn't even begun to ask his question at this morning's news conference when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin cut him off. "Hines is great," Tomlin said, prompting laughter from the audience. Yes, the status of Hines Ward's right knee remains the hottest topic leading to Sunday's Sunday Bowl, but Tomlin is increasingly adamant that there's no reason for concern regarding his gritty receiver. ...more

January 30, 2009

I have always believed the price of fuel would come down if we would just go ahead and drill for it. One political party says, "It will take 10 years to get any results from drilling." Think about it. Another political party says, "There is enough oil and natural gas in a remote area of Alaska under pressure. All we have to do is stick a pipe in the ground and it will come spewing out. ...more

October 25, 2008

I have always believed the price of fuel would come down. One political party says if we drill now, it will take at least 10 years to receive any benefits from it. Think about it; one party says if we drill in a remote part of Alaska there is so much oil and natural gas under pressure, all we have to do is stick a pipe in the ground and it will come spewing out of the ground. It will last for many years and cost $1.50 per gallon. Think about it,. I am sure there is some exaggeration on both sides, but I once owned a gas station in the Pittsburgh area and sold gas for 19 cents a gallon; five gallons for $1; diesel for seven cents a gallon. ...more

October 20, 2008