Steeler fans,?brace for a wild ride
PITTSBURGH — The NFL preseason should never be used as a determination for how a certain team is going to fare during the regular season. In 2004, the Steelers lost more games (two) in the four-game exhibition schedule than they did the entire 16-game regular season. But trends may be noticed, and one that was apparent this preseason that may carry over to the real season is that the Steelers are going to be unpredictable. Not with their play calling, but in how well they’ll perform week to week. The Steelers wrapped up a 3-1 up-and-down exhibition season that could be compared to a ride on Phantom’s Revenge at nearby Kennywood with a 19-16 win over the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field. In an opening 16-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the offensive line looked good, but the first-team defense didn’t. In the second game, a 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the offensive line didn’t perform as well, and the defense looked even worse.
» Full StoryPlenty of racing action awaits fans in final weeks of the season
The holiday weekend is here and racing is plentiful. Friday night’s action was in doubt as this column was being prepared, due to weather. The World of Outlaws were to race at Bedford Speedway.
» Full StoryShaffer looks to hold on to lead in tonight’s final points race
The sprint car title is going down to the wire at Port Royal Speedway.
Tonight is the final points race and Todd Shaffer holds a 55-point lead over Alan Cole entering the race. Mike Erdley is in third place just 65 points back.
Top five spots at at Port Royal are separated by just 145 points
The points chase at Port Royal Speedway is going right down to the wire. Only two shows remain to crown champions.
The sprint car battle finds Todd Shaffer (1330) on top.
Local drivers race in Knoxville this evening
The top game in sprint car racing is in Knoxville, Iowa, tonight.
The Super Clean Knoxville Nationals A Main is telecast on Speed Channel this evening. Several central Pennsylvania drivers traveled west to compete.
Mad cash awaits winner of 2008 Dream Race Extreme
There’s one main game in racing this evening, and that race is at Port Royal Speedway.
Sue Pontius and company present the Dream Race Extreme. It wasn’t about Pontius having a dream while sleeping.


