http://www.sticknews.com/ Stick News - categorized list with advanced search of fresh news headlines by various themes, regions, dates and sources. en-us Copyright 2007-2012 StickNews.com http://www.sticknews.com/ http://www.sticknews.com/images/logo.jpg 125 100 http://www.sticknews.com/content/pebble-beach-pro-am-tiger-woods-tony-romo-team-up-68060.htm Tiger Woods wants to work his way back to the top of the golf worldTony Romo wants to guide his team back to prominence in the NFLCall em Tiger and Tony or Tony the Tiger but together they make the perfect pair for this weekendsFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:41:33 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tennis-spain-to-sue-over-nadal-slur-67971.htm Is it just harmless fun or is something seriously wrong developing in sporting relations between Spain and France The Spanish Tennis Federation plans to sue a French TV channel for its spoof of Rafael NadalFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:47:55 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/golf-woods-form-upturn-continues-67974.htm Tiger Woodsapos recent upsurge in form continues on the first day of the ATampT Pebble Beach National Pro-Am as the 14-time major winner cards a four-under-par 68 in his opening round of the PGA Tour seasonFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:07:32 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/jairus-lyles-helps-dematha-roll-past-gonzaga-76-47-68055.htm Never one to lack confidence it has not been the easiest of seasons for Jairus Lyles The DeMatha junior has seen his spot in the starting lineup and minutes in the rotation vary as Coach Mike Jones seeks ways to motivate the shooting guard withFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:06:04 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/golf-mcilroy-and-bjorn-lead-the-way-67973.htm World No2 Rory McIlroy and Denmarkaposs Thomas Bjorn share the halfway lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after both shot second round 65s at the Emirates Golf Club FridayFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:01:19 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/mcilroy-and-bjorn-lead-the-way-in-dubai-67978.htm World No2 Rory McIlroy and Denmarkaposs Thomas Bjorn share the halfway lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after both shot second round 65s at the Emirates Golf Club FridayFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:01:19 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/former-maryland-defensive-coordinator-todd-bradford-to-receive-300000-buyout-68061.htm Former Maryland defensive coordinator Todd Bradford agreed to a 300000 buyout when he resigned from his position Jan 12 Per the terms of his separation agreement a copy of which was obtained via a public records request BradfordFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:36:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/peyton-manning-isnt-the-answer-to-the-redskins-quarterback-question-68057.htm Washington likes nothing better than a quarterback controversy or a quarterback debate or a quarterback scandal -- even in an election yearThats why the very words Peyton Manning have the same effect on Redskins fans as that ofFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:32:12 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/carmelita-jeter-shows-value-of-technology-in-speed-training-68064.htm This wasnt something as simple as mere joy Carmelita Jeter looked to be hyperventilating on the track in Thessalonika Greece back in the summer of 2009 With eyes bulging in disbelief she gasped and sobbed and screamed then fell to theFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/george-huguelys-videotaped-statement-played-for-jury-68059.htm CHARLOTTESVILLE -- George Huguely V sobbed in court Friday his shoulders shaking as he watched videotaped images of his statement to police the day he was charged with murdering Yeardley LoveHis wail sounded from the TV screen Shes notFri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/ncaa-tournament-2012-one-month-to-selection-sunday-eight-questions-facing-the-committee-68056.htm After a scintillating week that included what could be one of the final chapters of the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry and another memorable finish in the Duke-North Carolina series college basketball finds itself one month away from unveiling itsFri, 10 Feb 2012 06:47:06 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/woods-continues-upturn-at-pebble-beach-67979.htm Tiger Woodsapos recent upsurge in form continues on the first day of the ATampT Pebble Beach National Pro-Am as the 14-time major winner cards a four-under-par 68 in his opening round of the PGA Tour seasonFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:59:51 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tennis-isner-stuns-federer-in-tie-67970.htm John Isner beats Roger Federer as the United States take a 2-0 lead Friday in their Davis Cup World Group first round match in SwitzerlandFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:33:59 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/isner-beats-federer-as-us-lead-swiss-2-0-67980.htm John Isner beats Roger Federer as the United States take a 2-0 lead Friday in their Davis Cup World Group first round match in SwitzerlandFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:33:59 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/kozak-seals-comeback-for-10-man-lazio-67977.htm A stunning second-half fightback sees 10-man Lazio score three goals to claim a dramatic victory 3-2 over Cesena and climb to third in Italyaposs Serie AFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:20:04 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tennis-sharapova-exits-in-paris-67972.htm Top seed Maria Sharapova made a surprise exit from the WTA Paris Open when she was beaten in the quarterfinals Friday by German ninth seed Angelique KerberFri, 10 Feb 2012 03:36:10 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/top-seed-sharapova-crashes-out-in-paris-67981.htm Top seed Maria Sharapova makes a surprise exit from the WTA Paris Open when she is beaten in the quarterfinals Friday by German ninth seed Angelique KerberFri, 10 Feb 2012 03:36:10 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/broken-bones-and-olympic-dreams-67975.htm quotIaposve broken my shoulder broken my knees broken my feet broken my hands Iaposve broken ribs Iaposve broken the coccyx in my backquotFri, 10 Feb 2012 02:16:27 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/jerry-sandusky-testifies-speaks-to-media-trial-set-for-may-14-68058.htm Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky stated his request for loosened bail restrictions that would enable visits from his grandchildren during a Friday hearing in Bellefonte PaSandusky who is awaiting trial on 52 criminalFri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/virginia-vs-north-carolina-cavaliers-will-need-fresh-legs-against-up-tempo-tar-heels-68063.htm CHARLOTTESVILLE --With a 68-44 win over Wake Forest safely in hand midway through the second half Wednesday night Virginia Coach Tony Bennett began to pull his starters Such rest was a luxury for the 19th-ranked Cavaliers who have reliedFri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/golf-cabrera-bello-upstages-mcilroy-67755.htm Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello upstaged three of the worldaposs top four players to lead the Dubai Desert Classic after a blistering opening round of nine-under-parThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:01 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/cabrera-bello-upstages-stars-in-dubai-67763.htm Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello upstages three of the worldaposs top four players to lead the Dubai Desert Classic after a blistering opening round of nine-under-parThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:01 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/north-carolina-vs-duke-austin-rivers-drills-three-pointer-at-buzzer-to-vault-no-10-blue-devils-to-stunning-85-84-win-67618.htm CHAPEL HILL NC -- Austin Rivers and his Duke teammates kept hanging around doing just enough to keep North Carolina from blowing the game open until the Tar Heels finally gave them an openingThe freshman took advantage burying a shot thatThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:13:34 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/george-huguely-and-yeardley-love-had-volatile-relationship-say-lawyers-and-witnesses-67842.htm CHARLOTTESVILLE -- As their final semester at the University of Virginia progressed and graduation approached the on-and-off relationship between George Huguely V and Yeardley Love unraveled and erupted into several fights her two roommatesThu, 09 Feb 2012 11:10:15 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/va-tech-vs-miami-hurricanes-crush-flailing-hokies-67845.htm CORAL GABLES Fla -- With its NCAA tournament hopes all but gone after a dismal start to 2012 Virginia Tech was simply focused on making forward progress as it began the second half of ACC play That though will have to wait for another dayThu, 09 Feb 2012 10:38:31 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/olympics-london-firms-try-to-adapt-67756.htm With 20 million extra trips on public transport expected during the London 2012 Summer Games companies are experimenting with flexible working to keep employees off the roads and out of the tube Londonaposs subway systemThu, 09 Feb 2012 09:43:45 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/capitals-vs-jets-washington-blows-late-two-goal-lead-before-falling-in-overtime-shootout-to-winnipeg-3-2-67838.htm With less than eight minutes remaining in regulation Thursday night at Verizon Center it appeared all would wrap up well for the Washington Capitals who held a two-goal lead after a scoreless stalemate that stretched far into the third period ButThu, 09 Feb 2012 09:39:20 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/united-states-to-play-brazil-in-soccer-friendly-at-fedex-field-67840.htm The US mens national soccer team will play Brazil in a May 30 friendly at FedEx Field in Landover Md the five-time world champions first visit to Washington since 1998 and the Americans debut at the Redskins stadiumRead full articleThu, 09 Feb 2012 09:35:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/lebron-james-miami-heat-addressing-fourth-quarter-woes-67843.htm MIAMI - Most of LeBron Jamess recent performances have generated gushing superlatives and early discussion of the leagues Most Valuable Player award Yet even as James puts forth some of the best numbers of his career and fields dailyThu, 09 Feb 2012 07:52:42 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/charlie-davies-expresses-disappointment-about-how-2011-mls-season-ended-and-dc-uniteds-handling-of-his-situation-67841.htm Charlie Davies isnt playing for DC United anymore but in an interview with MLS ExtraTime Radio the French-based American striker had plenty of thoughts to share about his one season in Washington and his role under Coach Ben OlsenReadThu, 09 Feb 2012 07:47:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/dc-native-lamont-peterson-amir-khan-finally-settle-on-rematch-in-las-vegas-68062.htm After nearly two months of frequently contentious dialogue that included accusations of impropriety from one camp following their championship fight Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan are set for a rematch the sides announced late ThursdayThu, 09 Feb 2012 07:36:44 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/acc-mens-basketball-teams-struggling-at-the-box-office-67844.htm Wednesday nights Duke-North Carolina game played out like a nationally televised infomercial for the drawing power of ACC mens basketball A delirious sell-out crowd was on hand at Dean Smith Center to see the hated Blue Devils stun the TarThu, 09 Feb 2012 06:47:10 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/good-counsel-star-wr-db-stefon-diggs-expected-to-commit-to-maryland-67839.htm All-Met Defensive Player of the Year Stefon Diggs of Good Counsel is poised to announce that he will accept a scholarship offer to play for Maryland according to a source with knowledge of Diggss plansRead full article gtgt Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:41:43 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/espns-female-commentator-complaint-form-survives-a-decade-67846.htm Behold one of the great artifacts at the juncture of sports journalism and gender politics Right there on the left is a screenshot of the ESPNcom Web site Or at least a dark recess of it Its one of the drop-down menus for ESPN patronsThu, 09 Feb 2012 05:12:57 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/football-lazio-comeback-stuns-siena-67753.htm A stunning second half fightback saw Lazio score three goals to claim a dramatic victory over Cesena in Italyaposs Serie AThu, 09 Feb 2012 04:22:32 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/kozak-seals-comeback-for-ten-man-lazio-67759.htm A stunning second half fightback sees Lazio score three goals to claim a dramatic victory over Cesena in Italyaposs Serie AThu, 09 Feb 2012 04:22:32 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tennis-bartoli-moves-into-last-eight-67754.htm Home favourite Marion Bartoli recovered from a sluggish opening set to take her place in the last eight of the Paris Open after beating Croatian Petra MarticThu, 09 Feb 2012 03:17:53 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/home-favorite-bartoli-into-last-eight-67765.htm Home favourite Marion Bartoli recovers from a sluggish opening set to take her place in the last eight of the Paris Open after beating Croatian Petra MarticThu, 09 Feb 2012 03:17:53 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/capitals-alex-ovechkin-has-made-ice-hockey-cool-for-washington-areas-youth-athletes-67625.htm Jeff Halpern showed up at the Ashburn Ice House to put on a hockey clinic one recent Wednesday evening What he saw came as a bit of a shock a crowdHalpern the Washington Capitals center grew up in Potomac and remembers when hockey was aWed, 08 Feb 2012 12:58:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tennis-novak-i-can-win-golden-slam-67532.htm World number one Novak Djokovic tells CNN that he believes he can win the quotgolden slamquot -- all four major tournaments plus an Olympic gold medal -- in 2012Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:37:13 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/maryland-coach-randy-edsall-grilled-by-wtems-sports-reporters-67624.htm So Maryland football coach Randy Edsall popped up on WTEMs Sports Reporters on Tuesday Co-host Andy Pollin pulled no punches in his opening statement/question you can listen to the interview here and in the follow-upWed, 08 Feb 2012 11:18:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/djokovic-i-can-win-the-golden-slam-67542.htm World number one Novak Djokovic tells CNN he believes he can win the aposgolden slamapos -- all four major tournaments plus an Olympic gold medal -- in 2012Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:42 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/golf-tiger-feels-explosive-once-again-67533.htm Former world No 1 Tiger Woods is confident he is returning to top form ahead of his first PGA Tour appearance of 2012 at Pebble Beach this weekWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:20:24 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tiger-woods-i-feel-explosive-again-67541.htm Former world No 1 Tiger Woods is confident he is returning to top form ahead of his first PGA Tour appearance of 2012 at Pebble Beach this weekWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:20:24 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/entering-virginia-tech-game-former-george-mason-coach-jim-larranaga-has-miami-surging-67619.htm On Monday less than 24 hours after he pulled off the biggest win since arriving in Miami last April Hurricanes Coach Jim Larranaga admitted he almost didnt make it to Cameron Indoor Stadium this past weekend Larranaga was so sick SaturdayWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/is-racism-a-big-problem-in-sport-67536.htm What happens on the field stays on the field -- thataposs an unofficial code that athletes have lived by for decadesWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:26:18 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/football-ferguson-racism-must-end-67534.htm Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson tells CNN that football must eradicate all forms of racism following recent high-profile incidents in England which have brought the matter back into sharp focusWed, 08 Feb 2012 07:06:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/ferguson-football-must-stop-racism-67540.htm Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson tells CNN that football must eradicate all forms of racism following recent high-profile incidents in England which have brought the matter back into sharp focusWed, 08 Feb 2012 07:06:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/ferguson-racism-must-be-stopped-67976.htm Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson tells CNN that football must eradicate all forms of racism following recent high-profile incidents in England which have brought the matter back into sharp focusWed, 08 Feb 2012 07:06:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/new-racing-technology-could-offer-vast-amounts-of-data-to-handicappers-67621.htm MIAMI -- In no sport is data more important than in thoroughbred racing because billions of dollars in wagers are based on information about horses past performances Yet the industrys data-gathering is a product of the Stone AgeRead fullWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:54:24 EST