James Clark finished with a 7-3 record last weekend, and passed Pat Zechman in the “On the Line” overall standings. Clark’s mark for the week tied the Rob/Rocky Nunley combination, who got back to .500 with their 7-3 week. “I’ve stuck with my instincts all year, and it’s finally paying off,” Clark said. “Watch out,…

American ConferenceEast W L T Pct PF PANew England 9 1 0 .900 264 171N.Y. Jets 7 3 0 .700 212 165Buffalo 4 6 0 .400 180 183Miami 1 9 0 .100 140 210South W L T Pct PF PAIndianapolis 7 3 0 .700 339 230Jacksonville 6 4 0 .600 166 181Houston 4 6 0…

NEW YORK (AP) The NBA players’ union filed an appeal Tuesday on behalf of Indiana Pacers Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O’Neal, who were suspended for their roles in a brawl with Detroit Pistons fans last week. The union asked that an arbitrator decide whether there should be reductions in the suspensions handed out…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Lady Bronco Jennifer Laxton drives to the basket as she is guarded by Lady Wildcat Tiffany Harris. The Lady Broncos dropped their season opener at home Tuesday, 49-32. The Lady Wildcats spoiled the Lady Broncos’ high school season opener at home Tuesday night, dealing Boyd a 49-32 loss. Turnovers put the Lady…

By ROB NUNLEY High school hoops fans will have plenty of excitement to choose from over this holiday weekend. Both Warren County High School and Boyd Christian School are playing host to Thanksgiving “Classics,” with several teams coming to town to take part in the schools’ respective two-day events. At WCHS’s Charlie Dalton Gym, the…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD The Warren County Middle School girls seventh-grade basketball team suffered a 29-15 loss at Eastside Saturday night. The Lady Pioneers connected on just six of their 64 shots from the floor, including an 0-for-7 mark on 3-pointers. The Lady Bulldog defense gave Warren County plenty of opportunities, but the Lady Pioneers had…

Rob Nunley Can’t we all just get along? Apparently, if we’re in the athletic world lately, the answer is no. Turn on the TV or radio, or pick up a paper over the past few days, and all you’ll hear about is athletes fighting fans, or athletes fighting each other. It all started on Friday…

NASHVILLE (AP) The Tennessee Titans lost one starting linebacker three days into training camp, their kicker five days before the season opener and then their left guard in that game. Through Monday, they have lost seven players for the season. Even Steve McNair, known for his ability to play through pain, has sat out three…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Eastside’s Jordan Young fires up a jump shot during a recent game. Young and the Bulldogs topped WCMS Saturday, winning 51-29. The seventh- and eighth-grade Bulldogs of Eastside rolled over the seventh-grade Pioneers 51-29 at home Saturday night. A big first quarter offensive attack by Eastside scored 16 points, while defense held…

Boyd Thanksgiving Classic at Boyd Christian SchoolToday’s games:4 p.m.: Boyd girls vs. Montessori5:30: Boyd boys vs. Montessori7 p.m.: David Brainerd girls vs. Hermitage Springs8:30: David Brainerd boys vs. Hermitage SpringsSaturday’s games:4 p.m.: Montessori girls vs. Hermitage Springs5:30: Montessori boys vs. Hermitage Springs7 p.m.: Boyd girls vs. David Brainerd8:30: Boyd boys vs. David BrainerdDr Pepper Thanksgiving…