Friday, 14 December 2012 04:31

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Steelers/NFL

-The Steelers' defense isn't as flashy as it used to be.

-Dan Rooney (right) will step down from his post as the United States' ambassador to Ireland.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown for the Bengals who defeated the Eagles, 34-13.

-Cowboys defensive lineman Jay Ratliff is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a sports hernia.

-Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant claims he's playing Sunday despite a finger injury.

Penguins/NHL

-The NHL. Still locked out.

-"My message to owners and to players is, ‘You guys make a lot of money and you make a lot of money on the backs of fans, so do right by your fans. You can figure out how to spread out a bunch of revenue that you’re bringing in, but do right by the people who support you.' And I shouldn’t have to be involved in a dispute between really wealthy players and even wealthier owners. They should be able to settle this themselves. And remember who it is that’s putting all that money in their pockets.” - President Barack Obama on the lockout.

-Defensive prospect Scott Harrington (right) was selected to Team Canada's roster for the World Junior Championships. For the entire roster, click here.

-Evgeni Malkin leads all voting for the KHL's all-star game.

-Former Penguins forward Stan Jonathan is scheduled to appear in a Brantford (Ont.) courtroom to answer a charge of criminal negligence causing death. Police accuse Jonathan, 57, of accidentally shooting and killing a hunter, Nov. 11.

College Basketball

-Did Pitt chancellor Mark Nordenberg keep the Big East above water longer than it would have otherwise?

-No. 20 UNLV got 27 points from Anthony Bennett in a 91-44 rout of La Verne.

-Trae Golden scored 25 points for Tennessee which upset No. 23 Wichita State, 69-60.

Pirates/MLB

-Former Pirates outfielder Nate McLouth re-signed with the Orioles for one year.

-The Angels signed former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton to a five-year $125 million contract.

-The Red Sox signed former Rangers pitcher Ryan Dempster to a two-year, $26.5 million contract.

-Boston signed former Dodgers outfielder Shane Victorino to a three-year contract worth $39 million.

(Photos: Rooney-Al Bello/Getty Images; Harrington-Claus Andersen/Getty Images)