the sticks

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Long Germany's number two behind World Cup winner Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen took over between the sticks after the former's retirement in 2024, but has suffered a series of injury setbacks.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The equipment managers may have the most difficult job in the Olympic hockey tournament since they must prepare and maintain the sticks, skates, gloves and uniforms for 25 players, some of whom they’ve never met.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Against France in the Six Nations last year, under heavy, late pressure, he nailed a line-out throw to Ollie Chessum from which Elliot Daly went under the sticks for a game-winning try.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

“You had the carrots first, and then the sticks were less painful,” said Greg Melich, equity analyst at Evercore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

She tossed her head and heaved herself through the foam, ignoring the sticks and rocks that beat against her legs, ignoring the urge to stop and fill her parched mouth.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda