The Steelers and linebacker James Farrior have agreed to a contract extension and Farrior will sign it today. Farrior's contract was due to expire after this year, but will be replaced by a contract that runs 2008-2012. (Today)

Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who during a quarter century as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died. He was 63. (Today)

There is little reason to be exuberant, even wildly optimistic, that rookie wide receiver Limas Sweed leads the Steelers with five receptions after two preseason games. Not yet, anyway. ... (Today)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson ended his holdout yesterday while his agent continues negotiations for a new contract. ... (Today)

Send us your favorite tailgating recipes. (Today)