AP - Carson Palmer still faces many uncertainties as he rehabs his left knee.

Ayinde O. Chase - AHN Staff Writer Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (AHN) – According to a study released on Wednesday by PNC Financial Services Group, hospital and insurance executives believe that an automated medical claims and payment process may reduce the costs of health care in the United...

AP - The brother of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter had his sentence for driving with a revoked license increased from six months to five years because he failed to report to jail on time.

AP - Rookie defenseman Andrej Meszaros scored a pair of power-play goals, and Daniel Alfredsson netted his career-high 38th goal and assisted on another as the Ottawa Senators became the first team to reach 100 points this season with a 5-2 win Tuesday night over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

AP - Oliver Perez will start the Pittsburgh Pirates' season opener on April 3 rather than 2005 rookie star Zach Duke.

AP - Vaudeville acts. Politicians. Consumer products. Concert tours. And now the Bradley Braves.

AP - Left-handers Sean Burnett and Tom Gorzelanny, two of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospects, were optioned to Triple-A among 11 roster cuts Tuesday — leaving four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the season-opening rotation.

AP - "The league will miss him, but I believe this is the right time. It is time for him to enjoy his family and pursue other interests. He is very intelligent and probably will not sit around and do nothing. I feel honored to be the last NFL owner that Paul Tagliabue handed the Lombardi Trophy." — Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers owner.

AP - George Mason and Bradley are headed to the Sweet 16. North Carolina and Pittsburgh are not. Eleventh-seed George Mason stunned the defending national champ Tar Heels 65-60 in the second round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Lamar Butler's 18 points showed the way for the Patriots who become the first school from the Colonial Athletic Association to reach the round of 16 since 1988.

AP - A couple of bracket-busting days by a handful of mid-major schools has more than a few people afraid. Very afraid.

AP - Don't let that 13 seed fool you. Bradley, the lowest-seeded team in the round of 16, might be one of the best defensive squads remaining in the NCAA tournament. And NBA teams have been scouting Patrick O'Bryant and Marcellus Sommerville all season.

AP - The only spark at Mellon Arena came on Chad Kilger's penalty-shot goal. It was the only offense on a dark night in Pittsburgh.

AP - The parent of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. blamed rising costs and falling steel prices for a fourth-quarter loss of $23.4 million, pushing shares down 5.38 percent.

AP - They're partying in Peoria! Bradley is in the third round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in 41 years.

New Pittsburgh company helps businesses reduce printer, copier and fax-related costs up to 30% and also leverage existing investments, boost imaging and printing productivity, and maintain an efficient document output environment. [PRWEB Mar 15, 2006]

AP - Oliver Perez wouldn't mind being known as the last pitcher to beat Roger Clemens.

AP - The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed cornerback Deshea Townsend on Friday.

AP - Defensive end Rodney Bailey, who played for Seattle last year, has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

AP - Three 6 Mafia could be making an appearance in Pittsburgh as early as next month — to be deposed in a lawsuit by a fan who was injured at one of their concerts.

AP - Carl Krauser left boxing behind for basketball about 10 years ago.