Photos provided The Cherry Springs Nursery team took the first-place win in the first flight of the Motlow College Foundation?s Warren County golf tournament this spring at the McMinnville Golf and County Club, according to Dr. Art Walker, at right, president of the college. Pictured with Christopher Dux, at left, CEO of River Park Hospital,…

HOYLAKE, England (AP) The leather-bound registry is called the ?Strangers Book,? an inch thick with weathered pages dating to 1980. The latest edition is in the clubhouse at Royal Liverpool for guests to sign when they play the storied links course. Imagine what Ernie Els must have thought when he showed up to play 10…

Dale Stubblefield Today might just be the hottest day of the year so far, as temperatures are expected to reach the 100-degree mark. It?s been a hot week so far, and things don?t look too good if you plan on being outdoors for the next several days. With that said, there are still several ball…

L?ALPE D?HUEZ, France (AP) American Floyd Landis reclaimed the Tour de France?s overall lead Tuesday, taking back the yellow jersey after an uphill finish on the famed L?Alpe d?Huez. The 15th stage, won by Luxembourg?s Frank Schleck, was the first of three straight days of grueling Alpine treks, which are likely to identify the top…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The green flag drops at the start of Saturday night?s Firestone Indy 200 at the Nashville Superspeedway. A field of 18 cars competed in front of a packed stadium of 25,000 fans, with Scott Dixon coming away with the win. GLADEVILLE ? A sellout crowd of…

Bruce Arena didn?t have to wait long to find a new job. The former U.S. national team coach was hired by Major League Soccer?s New York Red Bulls on Tuesday. Last Friday, the U.S. Soccer Federation opted not to renew Arena?s contract with the national team. Arena will replace interim coach Richie Williams, who was…

Chipper Jones will have to settle for having his name alongside Paul Waner’s in the baseball record book. The Atlanta Braves? third baseman had three singles Monday night in a 15-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, falling short of breaking the record for most consecutive games with an extra base hit. Jones? streak ended…

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) Recovering racehorse Barbaro is in stable condition, according to trainer Michael Matz. Barbaro trainer Michael Matz was encouraged Tuesday by the colt?s recent stability in his health, though he noted the Kentucky Derby winner?s condition could still turn any time. ?He could take a turn for the worse or get an…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Austin Fairchild stands proudly on the 16th gree at Greystone Golf Club, site of the hole-in-one that helped him to the championship in a two-day TGA Junior Tour event there earlier this month. Local golfer Austin Fairchild came through with the most memorable shot of his…

The Warren County 11-year-old All-stars posted a 4-0 record to win the Cal Ripken State title. Members of the winning team were, Ryan Williams, Josh Moore, Kyle Mullican, Lane McCoy, Casey Talbert, Clint Newman, Corey Sullivan, Chase Officer, Tyler Hillis, Rob Hamby, Kyler Boyd and Darrid Wells.(July 20, 2001)