Hines Ward’s constant, ear-to-ear smile hidden behind a black facemask is a lasting image for Steelers fans yesteryear 14 seasons.

They won’t view it again. A minimum of, not inside a black-and-gold uniform.

The franchise’s all-time leader in nearly every significant receiving category is going to be launched within the next two days, stated leader Art Rooney II yesterday around the team’s website.

The U . s . States stunned Italia on Wednesday as Clint Dempsey's second-half goal gave the People in america their first victory within the Azzurri in 11 conferences.

Dempsey grew to become just the 4th American to attain against Italia as he fired past Gianluigi Buffon within the 55th minute, and also the US clung on for any memorable win within the friendly worldwide.

It's Jurgen Klinsmann's fifth victory in 10 games as US coach as well as function as personal revenge for that former Germany great after losing the 2006 World Cup semifinal to eventual champion Italia when responsible for the German national team.

Italia almost grabbed a attract stoppage time when Riccardo Montolivo's effort exhibited beyond the right upright. It's the Azzurri's first defeat in Genoa since 1924.