Mike Tomlin, a graduate of the College of William & Mary, an erudite man of many words, invoked one tiny adjective three times in a 19-minute news conference in reference to the Steelers' game Sunday: big. (Today)

A judge has halted proceedings in the sexual assault lawsuit against Ben Roethlisberger pending the outcome of an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court seeking a change of venue by the Steelers quarterback and one of his co-defendants. (Today)

A federal appeals court yesterday backed the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. (Today)

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin this afternoon pronounced lightly played fullback Carey Davis "the only significant injury" and ruled him most likely out for their Sunday date against Cincinnati at Heinz Field, though he admitted there is "not much clarity" to the their medical report just a few hours after their 28-10 victory Monday night in Denver. (Yesterday)

The Steel Hurtin' defense, playing without three starters, rose up in the mile-high altitude to deliver a crushing victory last night, the team's fifth consecutive win. (Yesterday)