KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee freshman quarterback Jonathan Crompton had surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the season, school officials said. Crompton, a Parade All-American from Waynesville, N.C., had arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn labrum. “Jonathan is prepared to begin his rehabilitation process with our sports medicine staff immediately,” Tennessee’s…

KNOXVILLE (AP) — This season marks the 20th anniversary of Tennessee’s 1985 team that shocked fans by routing Miami in the Sugar Bowl, and a new DVD commemorating the triumph will go on sale soon. Host Communications is finishing up production of “The 1985 Sugar Vols,” a two-disc set with highlights, interviews, a roundtable discussion…

KNOXVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Lady Vols’ schedule for the upcoming season includes a rematch with Michigan State and their annual meetings with top teams like Connecticut and Texas. Coach Pat Summitt goes for win No. 883 when the Lady Vols open the 2005-06 season on Nov. 20 at home against Stetson and the next…

Members of Jamie ‘Cat’ Walker’s family (top), including his mother, Rose, recently made a trip to Detroit to spend some time with the former Pioneer and Austin Peay standout. Jamie made three appearances during their trip, during which the above scoreboard announcement told of his charity work with the Army Emergency Relief Fund. Pictured during…

By Joey Wray / Columnist I know it’s hard to think about hunting with the weather as hot as it is, but with hunting season just around the corner it’s about time to start thinking about hunter safety.If you have a son or daughter who will be hunting with you this fall, or if you…

As the Gold and Silver summer bowling league starts to wind down, Dr Pepper has extended its lead by 4-1/2 points to hold on to first place. Cumberland Lumber is sitting in second place with 39.5 points and Security Federal is in third with 36 points. Crouch Motors has 33.5 points, McMinnville Lanes has 33,…

TURNER Tuesday afternoon, the WCMS football team took on one of the state’s perennial middle school powers, traveling to Murfreesboro for a controlled scrimmage against Central.Despite giving up a hefty size and speed advantage, head coach Matt Turner said his Pioneers improved as the day went on, eventually being out-scored by the Tigers four touchdowns…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Pioneer golf team traveled to Tullahoma Tuesday, finishing in the top half of the field at the annual Stan McNabb Invitational Tournament.WCHS took seventh out of 19 teams, carding a 319 which was well behind the 297 turned in by the powerhouse squad from…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Former Heisman Trophy winner Jason White ended his professional career Thursday, citing his weak knees. White, who had been competing for third quarterback with the Tennessee Titans, said he has the head and heart to play in the NFL. “It’s always been a dream of mine, but certain things won’t allow me…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist Seven days and counting. That’s how long the Pioneer football team has before facing the daunting task of ending one of the state’s longest football losing streaks.One week from today, when Warren County plays host to Bradley Central, in a battle of the two bottom-ranked teams in Tennessee’s highest football…