Steelers build 28-point lead behind Roethlisberger, Mendenhall, hold on to beat Chargers 38-28PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger’s throwing got fast-starting Pittsburgh going on its first two drives, Rashard Mendenhall surpassed his previous career total with 165 yards rushing and two scores and the Steelers opened a 28-point lead, then held on to beat the San Diego Chargers 38-28 on Sunday night. Traffic flowing, businesses reopening as Pittsburgh recovers from G-20 security lockdownPITTSBURGH — Merchants and motorists reclaimed their city Saturday as a vast police presence dissolved, barricades vanished and traffic started flowing after a gathering of world leaders that had turned the downtown area into a well-protected fortress. Sproles signs deal worth $6,621,000 deal as Chargers’ franchise playerSAN DIEGO — Chargers running back Darren Sproles on Tuesday signed the $6,621,000 million contract he was tendered as the team’s franchise player. |