Hawks, Heat to play exhibition in Nashville
NASHVILLE (AP) — The Miami Heat may be resting for the Eastern Conference finals, but team officials already are looking ahead to next season by scheduling a visit to Tennessee for an exhibition with the Atlanta Hawks. The game will be played Oct. 24 at the Gaylord Entertainment Center, the arena’s first NBA exhibition since…
Read MoreWhite enjoying whirlwind since signing with Titans
By TERESA M. WALKER / AP Sports Writer Tennessee Titans first-year offensive coordinator Norm Chow, left, goes over plays with rookie quarterback Jason White (19) during a minicamp workout Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) NASHVILLE — Jason White hasn’t had much time to study the Tennessee Titans’ new playbook. The 2003…
Read MoreMcNair leaner, healthier than he’s been in years
By TERESA M. WALKER / AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — For a change, the toughest part of Steve McNair’s offseason didn’t involve doctors, hospitals or antibiotics. No, the Tennessee quarterback’s biggest challenge this year was to stop eating certain foods. “I was eating too much of Mom’s cooking,” McNair said with a laugh. The discipline…
Read MoreUpon Further Review: Wrapping up the year in school sports
By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist Another school year has come and gone, and another year of Warren County school sports is in the books. Graduating athletes will have good memories — and some bad — as they sit back and reflect on their days of playing sports for a school team.For some, they reached their…
Read MoreWilson’s run ends at region
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s final remaining tennis player made a quick exit from the Region 4-AAA tournament Monday in Murfreesboro.Jacob Wilson, who entered region play as the runner-up from the District 7-AAA tournament, fell to Tullahoma sophomore Halsley Werlein 6-0, 6-1 in their first round match. Werlein…
Read MoreTracksters advance to sectionals
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Five members of the Warren County High School track program fared well enough at last week’s Region 4-AAA meet to continue their run toward a possible state championship appearance.The Pioneers’ 4×100 relay team, as well as distance runner Lacey Pack and sprinter Lamar Readus, will…
Read MoreAt the Jaycee Spring Olympics
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The McMinnville Jaycees held their annual Spring Olympics on Saturday at Nunley Stadium.The Spring Olympics had over 20 athletes who participated in 10 events, which included the long jump, softball throw, 50-yard dash and the wheel chair race. Each event had several categories with men…
Read MoreJacobs: WCHS officials confident Smith the best choice for program
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard It may have taken a few more weeks than some would have liked, but WCHS athletic director Andy Jacobs and the athletic committee came to a unanimous decision Monday afternoon.The hiring of Ryan Smith as the Pioneers’ head basketball coach was reached after the field…
Read MoreEx-Pioneer Smith named new hoops coach
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard SMITH A decade after wrapping up his career as a Warren County High School athlete, Ryan Smith is returning to his hometown as a head coach.Smith was announced on Tuesday afternoon as the new coach of the Pioneer varsity boys’ basketball program, culminating a nearly…
Read MoreMorrison Ruritan praises three outstanding scholars
Members of the Morrison Ruritan Club recognized Ben Durham, Brooke Bowman, and Leah Cunningham on Monday night for their outstanding scholastic achievements.Ben is the son of Eric and Sussie Durham. Brooke’s parents are Charlie and Angie Hullett and Bill Bowman. As top students at Morrison Elementary, Ben and Brooke each received a $50 savings bond.In…
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