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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett throws against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.

Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens

Kenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and improbably keeping their playoff hopes alive for another week. Pittsburgh can now make the playoffs by beating Cleveland next weekend — and if Miami and New England both lose.

Tony Siragusa, former defensive tackle for the University of Pittsburgh and the Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as he rides with his wife, Kathy, in a parade in his hometown of Kenilworth, N.J. on March 4, 2001. Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who helped lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title, has died at age 55. Siragusa's broadcast agent, Jim Ornstein, confirmed the death Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

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Tony Siragusa, former Pitt standout who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55

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Tony Siragusa, a standout defensive lineman at the University of Pittsburgh before helping to lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title in 2000, has died at age 55. Baltimore’s 2000 team won the Super Bowl behind a defense that included Siragusa, Ray Lewis and Sam Adams. Siragusa was popular with fans because of his fun-loving personality, which also helped him transition to broadcasting after his playing career.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh.

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Roethlisberger, Steelers in playoffs after overtime win

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Ben Roethlisberger delayed his retirement a little longer, guiding Pittsburgh to a 16-13 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens that left the Steelers on the verge of an improbable playoff berth. Then they had to sweat out a dramatic night game between the Chargers and Raiders.