Borger News-Herald Moving forward while remembering the past...Serving Hutchinson County since 1926 Thursday, November 5, 2015

Vol. 90, No. 263

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The Frank Phillips Lady Plainsmen volleyball team travels to Odessa today for the Regional Tournament, pg, 8.

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High - 73° Low - 44° Temperatures will begin cooling today as a series of cold fronts filters in cooler air. The first cold front will be passing tonight, and isolated thunderstorms are also possible along the front. The window for rainfall is small, and the majority of storms will be late tonight, moving out of the area by 6 am tomorrow morning. Skies will be cloudier through the end of the week as our temperatures drop to the 60s by Thursday and the 50s by Saturday. The cool down will last through the start of next week, but by Monday skies will begin to clear as temperatures rebound to the upper 60s.

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While the majority of American are entering the month of November already dreaming of turkey feasts and food with family, for others the holiday season brings a string of distressing emotions. For those that have experienced loss, the though of an empty seat at the Thanksgiving table or a Christmas morning alone is often a heartbreaking experience. For this reason, Hospice Care of the Southwest has offered to host a free series of presentations about coping with grief during the holidays right here in Borger. Locals may be able to catch todays presentation offered at Golden Plains Community Hospital at 3:00 p.m., but if not, another presentation will be held this Monday, November 9 at Faith Covenant Church (1501 S. Florida) beginning at 5:30 p.m. In the meantime representatives at Hospice Care of the Southwest were able to explain just why the normally festive holidays can be such a challenging time for those in mourning. “I’ve been doing grief work for about 35 years, and what I’ve noticed is that loss and grief sometimes has a tendency to cause people to pull in, and withdraw,” explains Danny Mize, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice Care of the Southwest. See Grief Seminar pg. 2

Harris announces bid for County Judge

After practicing law in Hutchinson County for 11 years, Amanda Harris is excited to announce that she is seeking the office of County Judge. Harris has been married to Brandon Harris for 16 years. He is the principal of the Borger Intermediate School. Their children, Anna and Emma, are 11 years old. Amanda Harris is the daughter of Bobbie Wedel and the late Dewey Wedel and grew up in Stinnett, Texas. She graduated from West Texas High School in 1997. She received her bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University on a full academic scholarship. Amanda then attended Texas Tech School of Law graduating in May of 2004. She studied for and passed the Texas Bar Exam that summer no small feat as she was 8 months pregnant with twins. The first year of practice, Harris worked for a nonprofit organization, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, providing civil legal services to the indigent. She then began private practice in Borger, where she continues to practice family law and criminal defense. Harris has represented clients in both civil and criminal jury trials. “I love practicing law in Hutchinson County,” she says. “I couldn’t imagine doing it anywhere else.” Harris is a member of the Borger Rotary Club and current president of Altrusa. “Altrusa is a lot of work, but we do such great projects for the community. It is time and energy well spent,” says Amanda. She is also a member of the Hutchinson County Republican Women and the newly re-formed Lions Club. “I enjoy serving my community and would be honored to serve as Hutchinson County Judge,” says Harris.

The presentation will be held a the Golden Plains Community Hospital today at 3:00 p.m., but residents can also mark their calendars for a follow up program to be held at Faith Covenant Church just across the street from Borger Middle School. (Photo by Alex Mann)

Final - 2015 Hutchinson County Constitutional Admendment Election Prop. 1 increases homestead exemption from ad valorem tax for public schools. Candidate Party Final Votes Reported: In Favor: 1192 Against: 140 Prop. 2 provides an ad valorem tax exemption for disabled veteran’s spouses. Candidate Party Final Votes Reported: In Favor: 1254 Against:

82 Prop. 3 repeals requirement state officers must reside in the state capital. Candidate Party Final Votes Reported: In Favor: 845 Against: 472 Prop 4 permits professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct raffles. Candidate Party Final Votes

Reported: In Favor: 895 Against: 426 Prop. 5 authorizes certain counties to construct and maintain private roads. Candidate Party Final Votes Reported: In Favor: 1085 Against: 245 More results can be viewed in tomorrows Edition of the Borger News-Herald.

Hutchinson County turkeys

A few of Hutchisnon County’s many wild turkeys made an appearance before one local resident as America’s turkey season begins with the first week of November. (Photo courtesy of Hayley Rose)

Corrections An article published in the November 3 issue of the Borger News Herald incorrectly stated that the Hutchinson County Commissioners had enlisted the services of “John Warner Contracting” when in fact they had signed with Basic ID IQ, a company which itself contracts through Buy Board. In the same article, information that a new Hutchinson County Library Director would require a degree in library science if paid over $25,000 was incorrect. The 25,000 statistic was referencing local population and library visitors, not salary.

(Photo courtesy of Harris family)

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Obituaries

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Billy Eugene Harris Billy Eugene Harris, Jr., 44, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Funeral service will be held 10 am Friday, November 6, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Borger, with Tim Clifton, Chaplain and Rev. Brad Foster, officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The son of Devonna (Wilson) and Billy Harris, Sr., Billy Eugene Harris, Jr. was born April 12, 1971 in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked as a lineman/journeyman for Xcel Energy. Billy was an avid hunter and talented taxidermist. A practical joker at heart he had an infectious laugh. He enjoyed riding his Harley and watching the history channel. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Reneè Harris and his father. Survivors include his daughter, Marci Harris of Borger; mother, DeVonna Harris of Dumas; fiancée, Piper LaJeanna Willard of Borger; sisters, Bonnie Hunt of Dumas, Cheryl Gross and husband Phil of Mustang, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Doris Pickering Doris Pickering passed away November 3, 2015 in Amarillo, Texas. She was born February 25, 1938 in Skellytown, Texas to William and Beadie Mary Elizabeth (Wheat) McBee. She was a Certified Nurse Aid working in the Children’s unit at the hospital. She loved bowling and was a member of the USBC, making jewelry, reading and having family around. She was a collector of many things, especially books. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; 3 brothers: Lou Wayne McBee, Kenneth Ray McBee and Silas Don McBee; 4 sisters: Beverly McBee, Charoltette McBee, Catherine Dorsey and Elwanda Holley. She is survived by one sister, Wenona Thomas of Borger; 8 nieces; 13 nephews and several great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Biblical Apostolic Church at corner of Jefferson and S. Main.

Even Borger dogs like Puff, above, have adopted the fighting spirit of the Bulldog thanks to proud local owners like Alice Hutchinson. (Photo by Don Rice)

Grief Seminar

Continued from page 1 Danny says, “Especially when triggers like holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, when those come up during the year, it can intensify the pain of grief. For many years I’ve been involved with people developing coping skills, and that’s what this is all about.” Though Danny readily admits the presentation is no magic wand to make grief disappear, the stories and lessons offered by the presentation offer advice for those in the grieving process. “Not everything we talk about will fit everybody, but if they can leave with three or four nuggets of information that helps them reconsider how to approach the holidays, then instead of it being more of a drain... they can come out of the holidays feeling a little better.” Danny says, “The grief doesn’t go away, we can’t take away the pain, but we can give people ideas on how to cope with it.” He continues, “These are not group sessions, it’s not counseling, no one has to say anything, or tell their story, it’s a presentation with stories to illustrate the points. We don’t put anyone on the spot, it’s a very comfortable setting.” The presentation itself will be offered by local Min-

Students continue to learn the auto trade Terrin Gardner and Robert Ramirez are just a few of many Borger High School students learning the ins and outs of auto mechanics in one of the school’s many hands on career classes. These couress are designed to give students a taste of a potential trade, and teach them the basics if they choose to pursue the field further. (Photo by Don Rice)

Jeff Bones Jeffrey “Jeff” Bones passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Borger. Jeff was born November 13, 1956 in Borger to Ernest and Joveta (Mc Kee) Bones. Jeff was a member of the First Baptist Church, Borger and was a substitute teacher in Borger public schools. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clinton Bones and a sister , Brenda Beth Bones. He is survived by a sister, Ellen and husband Kevin Hubbard of Borger; an aunt, Carol Grappe of Lake Dallas, Texas; numerous cousins and many friends. Services will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Brown’s Chapel of the Fountains, Borger. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Borger. Services are entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors, Borger

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ister Richard Bartel who has a history of service in the Borger and Pampa areas. “Richard is our chaplain for the Borger and Pampa area and parts beyond, he’s a part time chaplain with us, and full time with the pastoral staff at Calvary Baptist Church in Pampa.” Danny explains, “He has quite a history in ministry and supporting people in grief. He actually leads our grief support groups out there in Borger and Pampa. In April he typically offers one in Borger, and in September he usually offers one in Pampa, so twice a year he offers support groups in the area.” Even though the presentation may be an immense benefit to locals struggling to cope with grief, Danny himself admits the challenge of drawing these people out of their shells and into an environment of encouragement. Because of this, Danny strongly encourages friends and family to take the lead by attending the presentation alongside loved ones. “If people have friend who’s grieving and might not go out to one of these events, offer to go with them.” Danny says, “That’s one of the best ways we can support a friend who’s grieving. Sometimes we don’t always know what to say or do, but this is something very tangible, it’s a real gift of love to say ‘I’ll go with you, and sit there right beside you.’”

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Community Events Special Events

10/30/2015 00:52 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 800 BLK S MCGEE 10:06 – MISSING PERSON, 200 BLK PECAN 10:38 – WELFARE CHECK, 1100 BLK ELMORE 15:20 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 6TH & MAIN 16:07 – ANIMAL CALL, 100 BLK W OCLA 16:11 – ANIMAL CALL, 100 BLK MEDICAL 16:54 – ALARM, 300 BLK E 3RD 17:05 – WELFARE CHECK, 100 BLK AMARYLLIS 18:32 – BURGLARY, 1100 BLK STERLING 18:57 – LOST/RECOVERED, 600 BLK WEATHERLY 19:12 – ACC HIT RUN, 1400 BLK W WILSON 19:20 – HARASSMENT, 1100 BLK MOCKINGBIRD 20:23 – ANIMAL CALL, 1300 BLK CLAYTON 22:55 – DWI, FLORIDA AND TRANSFER 23:24 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 400 BLK MICHIGAN

19:02 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 700 BLK MCPHERSON 19:11 – WELFARE CHECK, 2300 BLK HUBER 19:16–ABANDONEDVEHICLE,,OPPORTUNITYCENTER 19:18 – ALARM, 400 BLK N HARVEY 19:33 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT 800 BLK N MCGEE 19:54 – ABAND. VEH, 200 BLK BORGER SHOPPING 20:33 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 200 BLK MAPLE 21:37 – RECKLESS DRIVING, HWY 207 & FM 1551 21:44 – ANIMAL CALL, SHELTER 21:51 – DWI,1000 BLK N CEDAR 22:36 – DWI 1500 BLK TOWARDS BORGER 23:26 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 1600 BLK PRIMROSE 23:27 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 3RD & MAIN 23:56 – OPEN DOOR/WINDOW, 200 BLK 7TH 11/01/2015 10/31/2015 00:31 – DISTURBANCE, 800 BLK N MAIN 00:11 – MOTORIST ASSIST, 1000 BLK W WILSON 01:09 – DISTURBANCE, 600 BLK N MAIN 00:21 – RECKLESS DRIVING, 100 BLK TEAGUE 01:19 – ACC HIT RUN, 700 BLK STEPHENS 00:55 – ROBBERY, 400 BLK W WILSON 01:34 – PROWLER, 1300 BLK S FLORIDA 02:25 – WELFARE, 600 BLK CALIFORNIA 02:24 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, 7TH & MAIN 03:29 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, 1300 BLK S FLORIDA 02:41 – UUMV/AUTO, ALLSUP’S ON 10TH 07:18 – DISTURBANCE, 1100 BLK ELMORE 02:50 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 8TH & HARVEY 08:00 – LOST/RECOVERED, 400 BLK W WILSON 03:18 – SHOTS FIRED, 700 BLK DOWNTOWN 09:39 – WARRANT, 800 BLK MOODY 03:27 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 7TH & HEDGCOKE 09:51 – OPEN DOOR/WINDOW. 700 BLK PLATT 03:35 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 2ND & MAIN 09:56 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, 900 BLK ILLINOIS 04:54 – DISTURBANCE, MADISON &HEMLOCK 10:30 – ALARM. 100 BLK WOMACK 05:05 – PURSUIT, ALLEYWAY JACKSON & MANROE 11:20 – ALARM, 300 BLK DEAHL 05:06 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 800 BLK MONROE 11:42 – ALARM, 1200 BLK WISCONSIN 07:10 – DISTURBANCE, 300 BLK MADISON 12:12 – ANIMAL CALL, 1500 BLK W ROOSEVELT 07:25 – ACC HIT RUN, 1700 BLK BOYD 12:14 – THEFT – REPORT, 700 BLK S CEDAR 12:13 – ACCIDENT, 3300 BLK FAIRLANES 12:16 – ACCIDENT, 1500 BLKW ROOSEVELT 13:46 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 200 BLK DOLIMITA 12:23 – CRIMINAL MISCHEIF, 100 BLK ELM 13:57 – WARRANT, 600 BLK WEATHERLY 12:42 – FIELD INTERVIEW, 600 BLK WEATHERLY 14:39 – BURGLARY – 500 BLK CROCKETT 13:05 – OPEN DOOR/WINDOW, 100 BLK GOLF 16:28 – THEFT – REPORT, TOOTN TOTUM 13:41 – HARASSMENT, 300 BLK CALICHE 16:39 – SUSPICIOUS ACVITY, 1200 BLK ROBERTS 14:01 – PARKING VIOLATION, FLORIDA & KAYE 16:51 – UUMV/AUTO, 900 BLK N MAIN 14:01 – ACC HIT RUN, 1500 BLK W ROOSEVELT 17:19 – ALARM, 500 BLK N DEAHL 14:34 – ANIMAL CALL, 1000 FRANKLIN STREET 17:26 – ANIMAL CALL, 800 BLK LATIMER 14:41 – MOTORIST ASSIST, CLOVERLEAF 19:28 – FIRE/MEDICAL, 600 BLK MISSOURI 17:15 – CRIMINAL MISCHEIF, 1000 MEREDITH 20:01 – FIRE/MEDICAL, 600 BLK MONTANA 18:13 – WARRANT, , S BOUND ON MAIN 20:27 – FIELD INTERVIEW, HIGH POINT 18:17 – ANIMAL CALL, 200 BLK MORELAND 20:31 – HARASSMENT, 400 BLK MADISON 18:21 – WELFARE, HEDGECOKE & COOLIDGE 21:50 – ACC HIT RUN, PAUL BELTON 18:53 – FIELD INTERVIEW. 200 BLK UNION

BPD Arrests

10/30/2015 Mariah Danielle Salinas, age 20 of Borger, was placed in custody by Officer Munoz, in the 100 block of E. 1st Street. She had an outstanding warrant Shawn Michael Berglund, age 27 of Fritch was arrested by Officer Wagner, in the 100 block of Premier, for an outstanding warrant. 10/31/2015 Roxanne Nicole Troutt, age 28 of Pampa, was taken into custody by Officer Earls, for an outstanding warrant, she was arrested in the 100 block of West 3rd Street in Borger. 11/1/2015 Edgar Dwayne Grow, age 29 of Borger was arrested due to an outstanding warrant, by Officer Lane in the 500 block of West Wilson. Ashley Jo Allen, age 32, of Amarillo was arrested by Offiecer Earls and charged with public intoxication. The arrest was made in the 600 block of North Main. Andrew Dillon Scott, age 21, of Borger, was taken into custody for a warrant by Officer Kemp. His arrest occurred in the 600 block of North Weatherly. 11/2/2015 Steven Allen Wagner, age 28 of Borger, was arrested for multiple warrants by Officer Carmona, in the 100 block of Turner. Bradly Scott Anderson, age 21, of Borger, was arrested for an outstanding warrant in the 600 block of North Weatherly. Officer Carmona made the arrest.

2 dead, 2 injured in shooting police call murder-suicide CYPRESS, Texas (AP) — Two people died and two were injured in what police are calling a murder-suicide in Cypress, Texas. The Houston Chronicle reports (http://bit. ly/1PbIaWj ) that a couple’s adult son tried but failed to prevent his terminally ill father from killing himself after he

had already shot his ailing wife. Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Thomas Gilliland says the 77-year-old husband shot and killed his 73-year-old wife. When the man shot himself after a “tussle” with his son, the bullet went into the son’s arm. Fragments of the same bullet were

lodged behind a home health aide’s ear. Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman says the health care worker was transported by helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition. The son was transported by ambulance to an area hospital.

Salutes Our Veterans

“Veterans of America’s Military” November 7, 2015 Parade start 11:00 am

Hutchinson County Veteran’s Appreciation Banquet November 7 Borger Elk’s Lodge Harvest Dinner First UMC Stinnett 420 W 6th St November 8 _______________ Mondays Al Anon Family Group invites family and friends of alcoholics or problem drinkers to meet with us on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 418 W. Coolidge. Please enter the south door of the east wing. For information, call Janet at (806) 681-1798 Into Action Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 418 W. Coolidge, 8 p.m. Call 898-4607 for more information. Second Mondays Senior Adult Game Night, First Baptist Church, 100 S. Hedgecoke, 6 p.m. _______________ Tuesdays Two or more AA group, at 8 p.m. 101 N. Robey, Fritch, Texas. Call 806419-1741 for info Borger Rotary Noon to 1 p.m. FPC Trio Building. (806) 274-3321 _______________ Wednesdays Borger Lions Club every Wednesday @12:15 in the FPC Gallery Room. Call 509-770-8221 _______________ Thursdays Into Action Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 418 W. Coolidge Call 806-898-4607 First Thursdays Hutchinson County Republican Women, Noon in the FPC Gallery Room Call 806-273-8363 for more info First & Third Thursdays Unity Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. Second Thursdays Northwest Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m. at the American Red Cross 614 Weatherly _______________ Fridays Kiwanis Club Noon in the FPC Gallery Room.

Hamburgers at VFW following parade

Fritch Senior Citizen Sunshine Club Noon for lunch followed by games.

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November 11, 2015 MK Brown Auditorium 1:00 pm VETERANS’ DAY TRIBUTE

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your sympathies toward someone will make you decide in his or her favor today, especially regarding decisions about shared property, loans, debt and inheritances. But don’t give away the farm! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Conversations with those who are close to you will be pleasant and mutually sympathetic today. You understand where they’re coming from, and they understand what you want. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have a chance to offer a co-worker some advice or solace today. It appears someone needs your help, or at least, they need a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your artistic Muse is with you today, which is why this is an excellent day for you to approach any creative, artistic project. You will feel sympathetic with children.

DENNIS THE MENACE

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Family discussions will go well today because people are ready to listen to each other. More than that, they’re willing to sympathize with each other. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Don’t worry if you spend a lot of time today daydreaming. It’s that sort of day. But sometimes daydreams can lead to goals and objectives, which become a reality. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If shopping today, you might be tempted to spend too much money on something luxurious or extravagant. Keep your receipts, and save the boxes. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your idealistic romanticism is heightened today. One aspect of this is that you might appreciate the beauty of the world around you more than usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your inner idealism is aroused today, which is why you have a desire to understand deeper, more spiritual levels of reality. This is a good day to enjoy peace, quiet and solitude. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It will please you to be involved in a nonprofit organization or any group of people who work for the betterment of others today. You see how rewarding it is to make a difference. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Don’t make excuses to bosses today because it won’t fly. Just be sympathetic to everyone around you, including your superiors. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Discussions about spiritualism, religion, politics and philosophy will intrigue you today. You want to escape somewhere exotic with white sands, turquoise waters and drinks with little, pink parasols.

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49ers make QB change from Kaepernick to Gabbert SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have officially made the change at quarterback from Colin Kaepernick to Blaine Gabbert. Coach Jim Tomsula announced the switch Wednesday as he looks to spark his struggling of-

fense heading into Sunday's game against Atlanta. The 49ers (2-6) have failed to score a touchdown three times in the past five games and have been held under 200 yards of offense in four of eight games.

Big 12’s chance to get playoff team, or knock each other out

Playoffs or bust...

The Borger Bulldogs can clinch a playoff berth Friday night with a win on the road against Seminole. Seminole has zero district wins, so Borger can know them out of contention and grab the last seed in the district.

Scoreboard

National Football League

All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct New England 7 0 0 1.000 N.Y. Jets 4 3 0 .571 Miami 3 4 0 .429 Buffalo 3 4 0 .429 South W L T Pct Indianapolis 3 5 0 .375 Houston 3 5 0 .375 Jacksonville 2 5 0 .286 Tennessee 1 6 0 .286 North W L T Pct Cincinnati 7 0 0 1.000 Pittsburgh 4 3 0 .571 Cleveland 2 5 0 .286 Baltimore 1 5 0 .143 West W L T Pct Denver 7 0 0 1.000 Oakland 4 4 0 .500 Kansas City 3 5 0 .375 San Diego 2 6 0 .250 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct N.Y. Giants 4 3 0 .571 Philadelphia 3 4 0 .429 Washington 3 4 0 .429 Dallas 2 5 0 .286 South W L T Pct Carolina 7 0 0 1.000 Atlanta 6 2 0 .750 New Orleans 4 4 0 .500 Tampa Bay 3 4 0 .429 North W L T P Green Bay 6 1 0 .857 Minnesota 5 2 0 .714 Chicago 2 5 0 .286 Detroit 1 7 0 .125 West W L T Pct Arizona 6 2 0 .750 St Louis 4 3 0 .571 Seattle 4 4 0 .500 San Francisco 2 6 0 .250 Thursday’s Game New England 36, Miami 7 Sunday’s Games Kansas City 45, Detroit 10 St. Louis 27, San Francisco 6 New Orleans 52, N.Y. Giants 49 Minnesota 23, Chicago 20 Houston 20, Tennessee 6 Tampa Bay 23, Atlanta 20, OT Arizona 34, Cleveland 20 Baltimore 29, San Diego 26 Cincinnati 16, Pittsburgh 10 Oakland 34, N.Y. Jets 20 Seattle 13, Dallas 12 Green Bay 10 at Denver 29 Open: Buffalo, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Washington Monday’s Game Indianapolis 26 at Carolina 29, )T Thursday, Nov. 5 Cleveland at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 Tennessee at New Orleans, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Washington at New England, 1 p.m. Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m .Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Oakland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m. Denver at Indianapolis, 4:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Open: Arizona, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Seattle Monday, Nov. 9 Chicago at San Diego, 8:30 p.m.

National Basketball Association

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 4 0 1.000 New York 2 2 .500 Boston 1 2 .333 Philadelphia 0 3 .000 Brooklyn 0 4 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 4 1 .800 Washington 2 1 .667 Miami 2 2 .500 Charlotte 1 3 .250 Orlando 1 3 .250 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 3 1 .750 Detroit 3 1 .750 Chicago 3 2 .600 Indiana 1 3 .250 Milwaukee 1 3 .250 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 3 1 .750

GB — 2 2½ 3½ 4 GB — 1 1½ 2½ 2½ GB — — ½ 2 2 GB —

Memphis 3 2 .600 ½ Dallas 2 2 .500 1 Houston 1 3 .250 2 New Orleans 0 4 .000 3 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 3 1 .750 — Minnesota 2 1 .667 ½ Utah 2 1 .667 ½ Denver 2 2 .500 1 Portland 2 2 .500 1 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 4 0 1.000 — L.A. Clippers 4 0 1.000 — Phoenix 2 2 .500 2 Sacramento 1 3 .250 3 L.A. Lakers 0 4 .000 4 Tuesday’s Games Charlotte 130, Chicago 105 Atlanta 98, Miami 92 Indiana 94, Detroit 82 Orlando 103, New Orleans 94 Toronto 102, Dallas 91 Memphis 103, Sacramento 89 Denver 120, L.A. Lakers 109 Wednesday’s Games Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Orlando at Houston, 8 p.m. Toronto at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. New York at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8 p.m. Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Utah at Denver, 9 p.m. Memphis at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7:30 p.m Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Miami at Indiana, 8 p.m. Detroit at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Houston at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

National Hockey League

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Montreal 11 2 1 Ottawa 6 4 2 Tampa Bay 6 6 2 Boston 6 4 1 Detroit 6 5 1 Florida 5 4 2 Buffalo 5 7 0 Toronto 2 7 2 Metropolitan Division W L OT N.Y. Rangers 8 2 2 N.Y. Islanders 7 3 3 Washington 8 3 0 Pittsburgh 7 4 0 New Jersey 6 5 1 Carolina 5 7 0 Philadelphia 4 6 2 Columbus 3 10 0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Dallas 10 3 0 St. Louis 8 3 1 Minnesota 7 2 2 Nashville 7 2 2 Winnipeg 7 4 1 Chicago 7 5 0 Colorado 4 7 1 Pacific Division W L OT Los Angeles 8 4 0 Vancouver 6 2 4 San Jose 6 6 0 Arizona 5 5 1 Edmonton 5 8 0 Calgary 3 9 1 Anaheim 2 7 2

Pts 23 14 14 13 13 12 10 6 Pts 18 17 16 14 13 10 10 6 Pts 20 17 16 16 15 14 9 Pts 16 16 12 11 10 7 6

Tuesday’s Games Dallas 5, Boston 3 N.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1 N.Y. Rangers 5, Washington 2 Ottawa 2, Montreal 1, OT Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 1 Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 0 Colorado 6, Calgary 3 Edmonton 4, Philadelphia 2 Columbus 5, San Jose 2 Wednesday’s Games Winnipeg at Toronto, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Florida at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Calgary, 9 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9 p.m. Florida at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Columbus at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Chicago at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Dallas at Carolina, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 9 p.m. Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Columbus at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

NASCAR Point Leaders Through Nov. 1 1. Jeff Gordon, 4,047. 2. Kyle Busch, 4,039. 3. Martin Truex Jr., 4,039. 4. Kevin Harvick, 4,037. 5. Carl Edwards, 4,030. 6. Brad Keselowski, 4,013. 7. Kurt Busch, 4,011. 8. Joey Logano, 4,009. 9. Denny Hamlin, 2,251. 10. Ryan Newman, 2,231. 11. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,221. 12. Jamie McMurray, 2,201. 13. Matt Kenseth, 2,197. 14. Jimmie Johnson, 2,193. 15. Paul Menard, 2,177. 16. Clint Bowyer, 2,124. 17. Aric Almirola, 877. 18. Kasey Kahne, 872. 19. Kyle Larson, 802. 20. Greg Biffle, 796. 21. Austin Dillon, 745. 22. Casey Mears, 712. 23. AJ Allmendinger, 687. 24. Danica Patrick, 665. 25. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 664. 26. Tony Stewart, 661. 27. Sam Hornish Jr., 657. 28. David Ragan, 636. 29. Trevor Bayne, 614. 30. Justin Allgaier, 537. 31. Cole Whitt, 509. 32. David Gilliland, 491. 33. Alex Bowman, 410. 34. Brett Moffitt, 387. 35. Matt DiBenedetto, 366. 36. Michael Annett, 359. 37. Josh Wise, 249. 38. Jeb Burton, 199. 39. Michael McDowell, 192. 40. Alex Kennedy, 120. 41. Reed Sorenson, 74. 42. Bobby Labonte, 60. 43. Michael Waltrip, 58. 44. Brian Vickers, 32. 45. Ryan Preece, 14. 46. Will Kimmel, 11. 47. Mike Wallace, 8. 48. T.J. Bell, 7. 49. Eddie MacDonald, 7. 50. Kyle Fowler, 3.

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BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Declined their option on SS Alexei Ramirez. Selected the contract of LHP Zach Phillips from Charlotte (IL). CLEVELAND INDIANS — Declined their option on OF Ryan Raburn. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Declined mutual options on RHP Jeremy Guthrie and OF Alex Rios. NEW YORK YANKEES — Sold the contract of RHP Chris Martin to Nippon Ham (Pacific League-Japan). Reinstated OF Mason Williams, LHP Jacob Lindgren and RHPs Chase Whitley and Domingo Germen from the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Vicente Campos from Tampa (FSL). Announced RHP Andrew Bailey declined outright assignment and declared free agency. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reinstated 1B Ike Davis and RHPs Jesse Chavez, Kendall Graveman, A.J. Griffin, Jesse Hahn, Jarrod Parker and Evan Scribner from the 60-day DL. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Reinstated C Tuffy Gosewisch and RHP Evan Marshall from the 60-day DL. CINCINNATI REDS — Promoted Dick Williams to senior vice president/general manager. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — RHP Zack Greinke opted out of the final three years of his contract. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Exercised their option on 1B Adam Lind. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with manager Terry Collins on a twoyear contract. Reinstated OF Darrell Ceciliani, 2B Wilfredo Tovar, LHPs Josh Edgin and Jack Leathersich and RHPs Buddy Carlyle, Rafael Montero and Zack Wheeler from the 60-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Declined their option on LHP Cliff Lee. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Declined their option on LHP Cory Luebke. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated RHPs Aaron Barrett, David

Carpenter and Craig Stammen from the 60-day DL. American Association KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Exercised their option on RHP Michael Nannini. LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Exercised their option on INF Eddie Young. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Exercised their option on RHP Cameron McVey. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Released OF Justin Trapp and C Tim Quinn. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Named Reverend Dr. Toussaint K. Hill Jr. community consultant. Women’s National Basketball Association WNBA — Announced the resignation of president Laurel J. Richie. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended St. Louis RB Trey Watts indefinitely for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Placed WR Steve Smith Jr. on injured reserve. Released TE Konrad Reuland from the practice squad. Signed WR Joe Morgan. Signed WR Chuck Jacobs to the practice squad. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed RB Mike Gillislee to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Waived WR John Chiles. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed TE Rob Housler on injured reserve. Signed DB De’Ante Saunders from the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS — Placed OT Ty Sambrailo on injured reserve. Released DT Deandre Coleman from the practice squad. Signed DB Ryan Murphy to the practice squad. DETROIT LIONS — Placed LB DeAndre Levy on injured reserve. Signed LB James-Michael Johnson. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released G David Arkin from the practice squad. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released LB Josh Keyes from the practice squad. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Placed RB Khiry Robinson on injured reserve. Released DB Sammy Seamster from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Released G Adam Gettis from the practice squad. Signed S Cooper Taylor and TE Matt LaCosse to the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Waived WR Walt Powell. Signed DE Shelby Harris to the practice squad. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released WR Tyler Murphy. Signed CB Doran Grant from the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released LB Ryan Mueller from the practice squad. Signed DT Damion Square from the practice squad and WR Isaiah Burse, S Matt Daniels, LB Ben Gardner and RB Dreamius Smith to the practice squad.. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed RB Shaun Draughn. Signed RB Jarryd Hayne to the practice squad. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released TE RaShaun Allen from the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed DE Lawrence Sidbury. Signed LB Quayshawn Nealy and DE Ronald Powell to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined St. Louis F Ryan Reaves $3,024.19 for roughing. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Named David Collins executive vice president and chief financial officer. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Recalled F Magnus Paajarvi from Chicago (AHL). COLLEGE EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE — Named Jay Moran chair, Mark Griffin vice chair and Joe Clinton treasurer of the board of directors. CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION — Named Virginia Union associate athletic director Felicia Johnson president of the Senior Woman Administrators Association. GEORGIA — Suspended LB Natrez Patrick and DE Chauncey Rivers one game. MICHIGAN — Signed men’s basketball coach John Beilein to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. Tyler Daffinee assistant wrestling coach. SAINT MARY’S (CAL) — Named Greg Kennett men’s tennis coach. SHENANDOAH — Named Nick Staufenberger and Tiffany Barnes women’s assistant soccer coaches. UTSA — Named Megas Gibson women’s assistant softball pitching coach.

The College Football Playoff selection committee isn't sold on the Big 12 Conference — again. Not yet, anyway. At least the Big 12 will get a chance to prove it deserves a spot when the final four-team bracket is set a month from now. Or, the league's best teams could beat each other up and the Big 12 will be out of playoff contention. Defending Big 12 cochamps Baylor and TCU, the first teams left out of the initial four-team playoff last season, are still undefeated, along with Oklahoma State. Plus, Oklahoma is 7-1. And all of them still have to go head-to-head. Baylor (7-0) is the highest-ranked Big 12 team in the initial CFP rankings at sixth, behind one-loss teams Alabama and Notre Dame. TCU (80) is eighth, with Oklahoma State (8-0) at 14th and Oklahoma 15th. "We'll worry about that in about four weeks, and see what happens, because that's what we can control," TCU coach Gary Patterson said even before the first 2015 rankings came out Tuesday night. "It's unbelievable. You've got four teams that are 30-1 and ... we've all got to play each other." The first of those games is TCU at Oklahoma State on Saturday, when one of them will no longer be undefeated. After that: — Oklahoma at Baylor, Nov. 14. — Baylor at Oklahoma State; and TCU at Oklahoma, Nov. 21. — Baylor at TCU, Nov. 27. — Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, Nov. 28. "If those four teams just beat each other up, it's going to be tough at the end," said coach Dana Holgorsen, whose West Virginia team has already played all four. "If one team prevails, then we'll have a great chance to be able to get somebody in." A look at the Big 12's top four teams: BAYLOR (7-0, 4-0 Big 12), No. 6 in CFP rankings, No. 2 in the AP Top 25. Remaining games outside top four: at Kansas State, Thursday; vs. Texas, Dec. 5 Baylor is the only of the group with five games left, and the only one that plays Dec. 5 — the end of the Big 12 regular season, when other power-five conferences play championship games. The final CFP rankings are revealed the next day. If the Bears win their third consecutive Big 12 title, they will have to do it with true freshman quarterback Jarrett Stidham. His first start, and first ac-

tion without Baylor up by multiple touchdowns, is Thursday night at Kansas State. Junior Seth Russell (29 touchdown passes) had season-ending neck surgery. TCU (8-0, 5-0), No. 8 CFP, No. 5 AP poll. Remaining game outside top four: vs. Kansas, Nov. 14. The Horned Frogs had some close calls on the road, with a diving fourthdown catch in the final minute in their Big 12 opener at Texas Tech, and overcoming an 18-point halftime deficit at Kansas State. An injury-riddled defense has used 16 firsttime starters. But with some starting seniors back, TCU has allowed only one touchdown the past seven quarters, and only 17 points after halftime the past four games. No issues on offense with quarterback Trevone Boykin (second in FBS with 431.4 total yards per game) and FBS receiving leader Josh Doctson (156.3 yards per game). TCU averages 616 yards and 49 points a game. OKLAHOMA STATE (8-0, 5-0), No. 14 CFP, No. 12 AP poll. Remaining game outside top four: at Iowa State, Nov. 14. Oklahoma State has the most favorable remaining schedule, getting to play at home against TCU, Baylor and Oklahoma. The Cowboys won their first three Big 12 games by a combined 12 points, including overtime at West Virginia, before piling up 128 points their last two games. The Cowboys have gone from unranked to start the season to using a two-quarterback system with Mason Rudolph and J.W. Walsh. Defensive ends Emmanuel Ogbah and Jimmy Bean have combined for 14 1-2 sacks and 24 tackles for losses. OKLAHOMA (7-1, 4-1), No. 15 CFP, No. 14 AP poll. Remaining game outside top four: vs. Iowa State, Saturday Since losing to Texas, the Sooners have won their last three games by a combined score of 180-34. And they are 10-0 under coach Bob Stoops against Iowa State, winning those by an average margin of 40-8. If the Sooners win out as Big 12 champs, they could be a viable one-loss option to get into the playoff. The Big 12 no longer will recognize football cochamps. The last of Oklahoma's eight Big 12 titles under Stoops came in 2012, its longest championship drought in the coach's 17 seasons.

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Borger News -Herald

Lady Plainsmen travel to Regionals after 34-4 season

Thursday Football

Seminole 9th at Borger 9th, TBD Seminole Jv at Borger Jv, TBD Sanford-Fritch Jv at Roosevelt Jv, 6:00 p.m.

Friday Football

Borger varsity at Seminloe varsity, 7:00 p.m. Roosevelt at Sanford-Fritch, 7:30 p.m.

Frank Phillips’ Hunter Lenz attacks the net during a home game this season here in Borger. The Lady Plainsmen were 34-4 this season. (photo by Evan Hays) By EVAN HAYS Sports Editor

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West Texas at Stratford, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball Borger vs Monahans, at Lubbock Estacado High Gym, Lubbock, 3:00 p.m.

Basketball On Point Prep at Frank Phillips men, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday Basketball

Wayland Baptist Jv at Frank Phillips women, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Basketball

Frank Phillips women at, Western Oklahoma State, Altus, OK, 5:00 p.m.

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The Frank Phillips Lady Plainsmen on Thursday, will travel to Odessa for the NJCAA Region 5 Tournament. The Lady Plainsmen this season had an amazing year winning 34 of their 38 matches. Along with Frank Phillips’ 34-4 record this season they were 9-1 winning their conference. While racking up a .900 winning

percentage this year, the Lady Plainsmen were also undefeated at home, 10-0. In the midst of travelling to Odessa, Frank Phillips went 13-1 at neutral locations this year, so being away from home shouldn’t be a factor. Out of the 19 teams in the three conferences, NTJCAC, Metro, and the WJCAC, the Lady Plainsmen had the best overall record at 34-4. Frank Phillips was also one of the top teams in

the nation is kills per set with 11.55. Individually for Frank Phillips, Hunter Lenz was 5th in the nation in kills per set, and overall kills on the season. Fernanda Silva was 6th in the nation in blocking percentage for the Lady Plainsmen. Times and opponents for the Regional tournament have yet to be determined, and will begin on Friday, and go through Saturday.

Unbeaten Bengals can make Johnny Football look bad again CINCINNATI (AP) — The unbeaten Bengals know how to torment and taunt Johnny Football. Johnny Manziel had a horrid NFL debut last season in Cleveland. The Bengals chased him around the field, knocked him around and did his signature "money-rubbing" gesture to rub it in during a 30-0 win. All this after Bengals coach Marvin Lewis called Manziel "a midget" on a radio show. With Josh McCown sidelined by a rib injury, Manziel gets a chance to show he's improved Thursday night against a Bengals team that's even better than the last time

they met. Cincinnati (70) is off to the best start in franchise history and in control of the AFC North. The Browns (2-6) have lost five of six and will be missing two defensive backs — including cornerback Joe Haden — to concussions. Manziel will have to play much better than the last time in order to prevent it from quickly becoming a blowout. "He's a different player," coach Mike Pettine said. "I just think we've all seen it from going back to the amount of work in the spring to training camp. "When the rush became live, I think that's where you saw that he made his biggest improvement

with his demeanor in the pocket. That it wasn't as frenetic, that his feet were calm." Manziel? The Bengals have handled better. They've already beaten Joe Flacco and the Ravens in Baltimore, and last week knocked off Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers in Pittsburgh to remain one of four unbeaten teams. They're enjoying their stay among the NFL's elite and want to keep it going. "This game is not a game we're looking over and saying: 'Oh, it's just the Browns,'" defensive tackle Domata Peko said. "We've got to make sure we're on top of our stuff."

Kansas football player brain dead after collapsing SHARON SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas high school football player has been declared brain-dead at a Colorado hospital after collapsing on the sideline during a state playoff game Tuesday night. Luke Schemm, 17, had just scored the extra point after a touchdown when he ran to the sidelines and collapsed, his father, David Schemm, said at a news conference Wednesday at Swedish Medical Center in the Denver suburb of Englewood. "Luke, our beautiful gift from God, is no longer with us," Schemm said. Hospital spokeswoman Nicole Williams told The

Associated Press that Luke is "being kept on life support so family and friends can pay their respects." She said he had been declared brain dead and would die when life support is withdrawn. She didn't know when that would happen. "The family is still determining that timeline," Williams said. She added that the family is not publicly discussing plans for organ donation. Brian McVay, superintendent and principal of Wallace County schools, said he didn't know why Luke collapsed during the Eight-Man Division II game at Wallace County High in Sharon Springs,

Kansas. "The team was gathered on the sidelines getting ready to go for the kick. Before they even left the sideline, he just collapsed," McVay said. "But as far as why, I haven't had time to track that down." He said Schemm was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, then flown to the hospital in Colorado, about 220 miles west of Sharon Springs. Gary Musselman, executive director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, said game officials didn’t see Luke sustain any head or neck contact during the game.

Peyton Manning can make history in his homecoming ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning returns to Indianapolis this weekend with a shot at a doubly historic homecoming. He can pass Brett Favre for the most career regular season wins by a starting NFL quarterback and as the league's alltime leading passer. Manning insists he's too busy preparing for the game to ponder breaking any more of Favre's records. He doesn't have to come out and say it; his teammates insist that winning his 187th game in Indy, where he won 141 times with the Colts, would mean a lot to the five-time MVP. "There's just not too many people who get a chance to go back to their old hometown, their old stomping grounds, and show them you shouldn't have let me go," running back C.J. Anderson said. Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said he's been around Manning long enough to know "Peyton is going to be pumped. Being able to get that win for him in Indy, that's huge. It's something I know that he probably wants very badly. He'll never say it to you all, he'll never say it to us, but we know that he wants to go home and get a win." "He basically gets to go back and become the all-time winningest quarterback in his old building against his old team," linebacker Brandon Marshall said. "Oh, it means a lot. Peyton's really humble of course, but it means a lot to him." This is Manning's second trip back to Indy since joining the Broncos in 2012 after missing an entire season following a series of neck surgeries that have left him without feeling in the fingertips of his right hand. This time, he brings the kind of stellar special teams and dominant defense that Colts owner Jim Irsay insists he was talking about when he dissed the iconic QB two years ago. In the lead-up to that emotional return that began with a pregame video tribute to Manning and ended with a 39-33 Colts win, Irsay said, "You make the playoffs 11 times, and you're out in the first round seven out of 11 times. You love to have the 'Star Wars' numbers from Peyton and Marvin (Harrison) and

Reggie (Wayne). Mostly, you love this," showing his one Super Bowl ring. Irsay later insisted what he meant was if the Colts, instead of asking the quarterback to do too much, had only given Manning better special teams and defense, they could have won more than one Super Bowl ring together. John Elway won his two rings in the twilight of his career when running back Terrell Davis and a stout defense carried the load. As Broncos general manager, he's built a spectacular defense that leads the league in most major categories. Special teams that have blocked two kicks, recovered three fumbles and sport the NFL's strongest kicker in Brandon McManus have also bought Manning and the offense time to weather injuries and adjust to Gary Kubiak's system. It all came together Sunday night when the Broncos (7-0) shredded Aaron Rodgers and the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers. Manning threw for a season-high 340 yards, moving within 283 of Favre's record 71,838 and tying Favre's 186-win total in the regular season. A day later, Elway added two-time Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis from San Francisco. Manning, as usual, was in no mood to go down memory lane Wednesday, declining to say what will be different for him in his second game in Lucas Oil Stadium as a visitor. "We've got a lot on our plate each week trying to kind of figure out what we're doing and trying to get everybody on the same page and that's plenty to focus on," Manning said. "Between that and getting ready to play a team in a loud environment, it's kind of easy just to focus on that." Colts QB Andrew Luck, whose team is 3-5, said he wasn't aware of Manning's chances at making more history Sunday, "but I don't think that will be any extra motivation for anybody. We need to win for other reasons than that. And Peyton's obviously one of the greatest, if not the greatest quarterback ever, and I have a lot of respect for him, but I don't think anybody is thinking about that."

Kenseth set for appeal of NASCAR 2-race suspension for wreck CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing will have their appeal of NASCAR's two-race suspension heard on Thursday. NASCAR says the National Motorsports Appeals Panel scheduled the appeal for Thursday morning at the NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina. Kenseth has been suspended for the next two races for intentionally wrecking Joey Logano in Sunday's race at Martins-

ville. He was retaliating after being wrecked by Logano a few weeks ago at Kansas. NASCAR says it punished Kenseth because he had no chance at winning and intentionally altered the outcome of Sunday's race. It also cited safety concerns. Logano is last in the eight-driver field seeking to advance in NASCAR's playoffs. Kenseth was ultimately eliminated after Logano wrecked him at Kansas.