Ben Roethlisberger, trying to shoot a fist-sized basketball into a garbage can in the Steelers' locker room yesterday, stopped and popped at the top of the key, which happened to be within earshot of Hines Ward's locker. (Today)

When Jack Lambert retired in 1985 after a Hall of Fame career, he tried a little television work. Channel 4 loved having him -- who wouldn't want a legendary player from the Super Steelers of the '70s on staff? -- but the gig lasted less than a week. Lambert had a hard time critiquing his old team. He hated criticizing former teammates. (Today)

Ben Roethlisberger's legal team has asked a Nevada judge to penalize his accuser's lawyer, claiming that the suit accusing the Steelers quarterback of rape was little more than a poorly researched act of extortion. (Today)

Since Troy Polamalu is out any chance we see Deshea Townsend or Keiwan Ratliff playing strong safety? (Today)

Count it any way you want, but Ben Roethlisberger added another log to his fast-growing pile of late comeback victories for the Steelers. And there are many ways to count it. (Yesterday)