Quarterback Dennis Dixon's ability to run -- whether his coaches want him to or not -- drew so much attention this summer that his passing talents were overlooked. (Today)

As the start of the NFL season lurches to within hours, you pretty much can't butter your toast without banging into still another football forecast, usually in stark terms, and most always with some dubious degree of credibility. (Today)

The Steelers emphatically proved that "defense wins championships" with their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, Jan. 12, 1975, in New Orleans. Super Bowl IX pitted two of the NFL's most legendary -- and well nicknamed -- defenses in a hard-fought, defensive struggle. (Today)

Back from a summer on the links and in Latrobe, the fresh pigskin picks from the PG's gridiron guru. (Today)

Three years after Mike Tomlin ran Willie Parker until his wheels came off, he will take a more prudent approach with his new horse at running back. (Yesterday)