DENVER -- Three defensive starters for the Steelers were scratched for tonight's game against the Denver Broncos: Safety Ryan Clark, defensive end Travis Kirschke and linebacker Lawrence Timmons, all for health reasons. (Today)

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he took the decision out of Ryan Clark's hands and told his player he won't play tonight in Denver. (Today)

n the early 1970s, at the start of their Super Bowl glory days, the Steelers' chief antagonist was the Oakland Raiders, a team that inspired hatred and lawsuits, forearm shivers and immaculate (Today)

Ben Roethlisberger took a well-traveled road to the top of the Steelers' pay scale. Although it's always easier for a guy who's drafted high in the first round, he has been terrific. (Today)

It was the first overtime tie in NFL history, but it also marked the beginning of the end for quarterback Joe Gilliam, who started for Terry Bradshaw and passed for 348 yards. (Today)