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/football-dortmund-maintain-lead-68161.htm Japan winger Shinji Kagawa was on target for Borussia Dortmund in a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday to keep the reigning champions at the top of the BundesligaSat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:38 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/kagawa-keeps-dortmund-in-driving-seat-68166.htm Japan winger Shinji Kagawa was on target for Borussia Dortmund in a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday to keep the reigning champions at the top of the BundesligaSat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:38 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/video-alex-morgan-scores-two-late-goals-as-us-womens-soccer-team-defeats-new-zealand-2-1-68230.htm Alex Morgan scored in the 88th minute and again in the third minute of added time Saturday to lead the US womens national soccer team to a 2-1 comeback victory over New Zealand before a sellout crowd of 20677 at FC Dallas Stadium in FriscoSat, 11 Feb 2012 10:34:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/golf-westwood-leads-in-dubai-68162.htm Lee Westwood will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after posting a five-under par 67 at the Emirates Golf Club on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 09:10:13 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/westwood-claims-lead-at-dubai-desert-classic-68168.htm Lee Westwood will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after posting a five-under par 67 at the Emirates Golf Club on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 09:10:13 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/whitney-houston-dies-super-bowl-national-anthem-was-a-classic-video-68233.htm Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting events few have topped the one delivered by Whitney Houston who died Saturday before Super Bowl XXV in 1991 in Tampa Just a woman her incredible voice and the bare minimum ofSat, 11 Feb 2012 08:08:59 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/maryland-womens-basketball-prepares-for-rematch-with-miami-68231.htm The eighth-ranked Maryland womens basketball team began the season with 16 consecutive victories many with such ease that it appeared the Terrapins were well on their way to securing at least a No 2 seed not only in the ACC tournament but alsoSat, 11 Feb 2012 07:51:56 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/capitals-center-nicklas-backstrom-has-day-to-day-struggle-with-concussion-68228.htm Nicklas Backstrom stood outside the Washington Capitals dressing room Thursday night at Verizon Center leaning against a doorway in a charcoal gray suit He caught up with his Swedish countrymen from that evenings opponent and occasionallySat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/wizards-take-struggles-on-the-road-68229.htm Less than 24 hours after losing for the sixth time in seven gamesand for the sixth time in a row against Miami the Washington Wizards boarded a plane for Detroit to embark on their first extended road trip of the season Read full article Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:14:47 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/georgetown-vs-st-johns-hoyas-center-henry-sims-hopes-to-rebound-from-off-night-68226.htm Henry Sims has emerged as one of the nations biggest surprises this season not to mention one of No 12 Georgetowns most productive players But as his struggles Wednesday at Syracuse proved the first-year starter has lessons still toSat, 11 Feb 2012 07:02:14 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/football-mali-claim-third-place-68158.htm Cheick Diabate scored twice as Mali defeated 10-man Ghana 2-0 to finish third in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 05:32:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/mali-claim-third-place-in-africa-cup-of-nations-68164.htm Cheick Diabate scored twice as Mali defeated 10-man Ghana 2-0 to finish third in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 05:32:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/navy-lacrosse-tops-vmi-14-7-in-first-game-under-coach-rick-sowell-68232.htm The Navy mens lacrosse team took the field for its season opener against Virginia Military Institute on Saturday with a new coach and new uniforms It took only a few seconds to realize the Midshipmen also have a new approach on offenseReadSat, 11 Feb 2012 04:44:11 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/football-osasuna-defeat-barca-68157.htm Barcelonaaposs La Liga title hopes took a serious setback on Saturday after they crashed to a 3-2 defeat at OsasunaSat, 11 Feb 2012 04:34:18 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/barcelonas-title-hopes-fade-with-osasuna-defeat-68165.htm Barcelonaaposs La Liga title hopes took a serious setback on Saturday after they crashed to a 3-2 defeat at OsasunaSat, 11 Feb 2012 04:34:18 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/rugby-england-edge-italy-in-rome-68160.htm England denied Italy an historic victory at the Stadio Olimpico with a hard fought 19 points to 15 win in the Six Nations championship on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 03:27:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/tennis-fed-led-swiss-crash-out-68159.htm Switzerland have been knocked out of the Davis Cup by the US after Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka lost their doubles match against Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish in Fribourg on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 02:42:12 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/federer-loses-again-as-swiss-crash-out-to-us-68169.htm Switzerland have been knocked out of the Davis Cup by the US after Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka lost their doubles match against Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish in Fribourg on SaturdaySat, 11 Feb 2012 02:42:12 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/virginia-vs-north-carolina-tar-heels-too-much-for-foul-plagued-cavaliers-68227.htm CHAPEL HILL NC -- When Virginia sophomore forward Akil Mitchell missed a layup attempt midway through the second half Saturday at No 5 North Carolina the Tar Heels grabbed the rebound tossed a transition pass nearly the length of the floorSat, 11 Feb 2012 02:26:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/football-suarez-snubs-evra-handshake-68156.htm Manchester United went top of the English Premier League on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford but it was Luis Suarez who grabbed the headlines againSat, 11 Feb 2012 01:34:07 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/suarez-snubs-evra-handshake-as-utd-go-top-68167.htm Manchester United went top of the English Premier League on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford but it was Luis Suarez who grabbed the headlines againSat, 11 Feb 2012 01:34:07 EST 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-davis-68163.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 05:40:52 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