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SPORTS The Elk City News SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • 9 Professional Team Sports By Alex Alvarez their division. For now, they hardly NFC North, and, that is what hap- Colts 8-2, Jacksonville Jaguars 5-4; sence, the Lakers have managed to Conference, after week 17, three look like a Super Bowl contender. pened. Philadelphia won 10-7 and West: Denver Broncos 8-2, Los An- stay competitive, opening the sea- teams are tied for first at 22 points, NFL: Their last game was a loss against Green Bay is now 5-4-1, and be- geles Chargers 6-3. son with a 7-3 record. with three teams from one to three After a win against Baker May- the Buffalo Bills 28-21. They had a hind two teams at 6-3 in the same NFC: East: Philadelphia Eagles Another absent star, Stephen points behind. Standings as follow: field and the Tampa Bay Bucca- bye in week 10, maybe the rest will division. 7-2, Dallas Cowboys 3-5-1; North: Curry, from former NBA champi- Carolina Hurricanes 22 pts (11-4- neers, the New England Patriots give them a shot of energy to return P.S. NFL: Week 10 was a week Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears ons Warriors, is expected to come 0), New Jersey Devils 22 pts (11- cemented the top position on the where they were the three previous to remember someone who meant 6-3, Green Bay Packers fall to 5-3-1; back for a brutal six road game 4-0), Montreal Canadians 22 pts AFC East with a record of 8-2. years. a lot to the NFL: Paul Tagliabue, South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-3, streak which started last Tuesday (10-3-2), Pittsburgh Penguins 21 Baker Mayfield threw for over 250 New York Giants fired Head former NFL commissioner, died Carolina Panthers 5-5; West: Seattle against the Oklahoma City Thun- pts (9-5-3), Boston Bruins 20 pts yards with no interceptions, for a Coach Brian Daboll, after yet an- at age 84. He was the 7th full time Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams der. Probably everyone agrees that (10-7-0), Ottawa Senators 19 pts total of 371 offensive yards, but the other double-digit lead blown and a commissioner who began his 17 are at 7-2. Curry’s cheerleading skills are bet- (8-5-3). Patriots were better on every side 2-8 start. The Chicago Bears made year term in 1989, after replacing ter when he is on the court! In the Western Conference, there of the ball and found a way to win a comeback and improved their re- Pete Rozelle. Tagliabue navigated NBA: Standings by Conference: is a little more spread between 1st 28-23 playing in Tampa Bay, who cord to 6-3. To make things worse, the NFL through the expansion After an 8-0 start, defending Eastern Conference: Detroit Pis- and 5th place: Colorado Avalanche remained on top of the NFC South Giants quarterback Jaxon Dart suf- from 28 to 32 teams, six divisions Champions Oklahoma City Thun- tons (8-2), Cleveland Cavaliers (7- 25 pts (10-1-5), Anaheim Ducks at 6-3. fered a serious injury and no idea to eight, grew the game globally, der lost their first game of the sea- 3), New York Knicks and Chicago 23 pts (11-3-1), Dallas Stars 21 pts Two notable upsets last week on whether or not he will return for achieved labor peace, established son, and won two more and they Bulls 6-3; three teams tied for 5th at (9-4-3), Chicago Blackhawks 19 pts were: Miami Dolphins beat the week 11. Brian Daboll ends his ten- the league’s own website and TV stand on top with 10-1 record. By at 6-4: Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks (8-5-3), Vegas Golden Knights 18 Buffalo Bills (30-13); the New Or- ure with the Giants with a 20-40-1 network, and navigated it through least two games, it is the best start in and Philadelphia 76ers pts (7-3-4) tied with Winnipeg Jets leans Saints beat Carolina Panthers record. the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina the NBA after the first 11 games by Western Conference: Oklaho- 18 pts (9-6-0). 17-7. The Dolphins are now 3-7 Only one game of week 10 and 9/11 and speared rules changes any team in any conference. ma City Thunder (10-1), Denver Note: The last number in their and the Saints are now 2-8. The Bills could shake the top standings in a to protect players, especially quar- LeBron James’ long-awaited 23rd Nuggets 7-2, Los Angeles Lakers record is not for ties, it is for “Over- are chasing the Patriots on the AFC division: the Philadelphia Eagles terbacks. RIP sir! NBA season debut has been de- 7-3, Houston Rockets 6-3, Portland time Losses” which award 1 point East at 6-3, and the Panthers fell to and the Green Bay Packers had STANDINGS AFTER MONDY, layed due to a lingering sciatica is- Trail Blazers and Minnesota Tim- in the standings. There are 2 points an even .500 at 5-5. an important game on Monday. If NOVEMBER 10, 2025 sue on his right side that he suffered berwolves 6-4 for a win, zero for a loss, except Kansas City and Patrick Ma- the Eagles lost, Green Bay would AFC: East: New England Patriots during training camp. The setback when it is in overtime, which is one homes have not found their rhythm continue to be in first place in the 8-2, Buffalo Bills 6-3; North: Pitts- has kept the Los Angeles Lakers star NHL point. and are barely above .500 with a re- NFC North, but if the Packers lost, burgh Steelers 5-4, and Baltimore sidelined through the first 10 games So far, the NHL shows a very Sources: ESPN, MSN Sports, On- cord of 5-4, and in third place in they would go from 1st to 3rd in the Ravens 4-5; South: Indianapolis of the 2025-26 campaign. In his ab- competitive season in the Eastern Line media sports. Sports Tidbits By Alex Alvarez the rules and called for a lodged anyone else do: “he always thanked 12 on the 15th hole. Yikes! let go by Fox Sports a month after as the winningest coach in Okla- ball, without picking it up and it me for my work after every round, The PGA of America inducted he was stabbed during a fight in In- homa State history with a record of BASEBALL: became only a double that saved good or bad”. That’s classy! Nancy Lopez in the PGA’s Hall of dianapolis. 102-72. His replacement is said to You didn’t see Alex Vesia, relief the game. Tommy Fleetwood was asked Fame. Great for a lady who always be Zac Robinson, Offensive Coor- pitcher of the Dodgers, in the cel- Jordan Baker, an Oklahoma na- which tournament he would played to win, regardless of the cir- OTHER dinator of the Atlanta Falcons. ebration or on the mound during tive was the Home Plate Umpire for rather win, The Open Champi- cumstances. Caitriona Jennings sets 100 mile Jordan Binnington tried to steal the World Series for a good reason World Series game #7. onship (AKA British Open and Justin Rose withdrew his name World Record at the 2025 Tunnel the puck with which Alex Ovech- (actually a very painful reason): he oldest Championship in the from the captaincy pick for the Hill 100 mile race with 12:37:04. kin scored his 900th goal. Really? and his wife Kayla lost their little GOLF: world) or The Masters (young- 2027 Ryder Cup. He wants to be on Wow! Her average per mile was Most people thought he was pick- angel, a newborn daughter named Star Min Woo Lee, who won est major of all). Come on! He European team! 7:34. The most significant stat is ing it up to give it to Alex and jok- Sterling. Our thoughts and prayers! the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston is British! (besides most golfers As winner of the Hong-Kong that for the first 80 miles, her time ingly tried to pocket it. Dodgers lose World Series hero Open and who was rumored to go would probably choose the Open Open, 22-year-old Tom McKibbin per mile never varied more than 2 Noah Lyles and Emmanuel to rival Giants just a week after to LIV has decided against it. He Championship) is headed to the Masters and the seconds! Wanyonyi have been named final- crushing Blue Jays’ dreams: if you is ranked 46 in the world and will Luke List, a two-time winner on Open Championship! Deion Sanders Buffalos have ists for World Athletics Male Track recall, there was a lodged ball under be eligible for all “special tourna- the PGA Tour, scored the highest been eliminated, for the second Athlete of the Year Award! the wall on game 6 that could have ments” in the PGA. score for a par-4 hole during the NFL year in a row, from any post-season Sources: ESPN, Wikipedia, Per- been a triple with runs scored by Caddie Steve Williams shared World Wide Technology Champi- Former NFL quarterback and bowl game. The buffaloes are 3-7 sonal Library, MSN Sports, On-Line the Blue Jays, jet, Justin Dean knew a Tiger gesture that he didn’t see onship last week: an octuple-bogey TV analyst Mark Sanchez has been Mike Gundy finished his career media. NEWS PSO Foundation Donates $125,000 to Nonprofits Providing Food Security to Oklahomans TULSA, Okla. (November produce, hot meals, and access vital services. During a peri- help Oklahomans remain safely their families, paying utilities or side organizations that provide 11, 2025) – The Public Service to essential services. The fund- od when SNAP benefits are housed and nourished. rent. This special gift of $75,000 Oklahoma families with basic Company of Oklahoma (PSO) ing will also support Food On paused and many households "The Salvation Army is so is helping feed thousands of needs like food on the table,” Foundation has announced a The Move’s broader mission are feeling the strain, this sup- very thankful for the contin- Oklahomans through Salvation said Leigh Anne Strahler, PSO combined $125,000 donation to create sustainable solutions port helps us extend our impact ued partnership and generosity Army food pantries and daily President and COO. “Their to two nonprofit organizations through education, outreach, and uphold dependable access from the PSO Foundation to feeding programs - we appre- deep commitment to helping working to address food inse- and community partnerships. to the resources our neighbors provide much-needed food and ciate the PSO Foundation and families stay nourished, safe, curity and support vulnerable “We are deeply grateful for count on.” assistance to families during the continued difference they and supported ensures our con- families across Oklahoma. the PSO Foundation’s partner- An additional $75,000 was this very difficult season,” said are making for their neighbors tribution reaches those who The PSO Foundation con- ship and their dedication to awarded to The Salvation Army Doug Goetzinger, Division- in need!" need it most.” tributed $50,000 to Food On improving food security in our to support its statewide food al Director of Development This year, the PSO Founda- For more information about The Move, a Tulsa-based non- community,” said Tina Parkh- assistance programs and other for Oklahoma and Arkansas. tion has awarded more than Food On The Move, visit www. profit that hosts community ill, Food On The Move CEO. much-needed services. These “Across Oklahoma, families are $200,000 to programs dedicat- foodonthemoveok.com. To food and resource events in “Their investment enhances programs provide struggling to put food on the ta- ed to combating food insecurity learn more about The Salvation areas identified as food des- our work to reach families with nutritious meals, pantry sta- ble and are having to make dif- across the state. Army’s work in Oklahoma, visit erts. These events provide fresh fresh food, warm meals, and ples, and utility assistance to ficult decisions between feeding “We’re grateful to work along- www.salarmytulsa.org.