AP-TX--Texas Sports Digest 1 pm, TX

AP-TX--Texas Sports Digest 1 pm, TX - Brownsville Herald: Texas

Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018 1:03 pm

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BASKETBALL:

NBA:

BKN--WARRIORS-ROCKETS HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic in their first game without James Harden but face a much bigger test when they host the Western Conference-leading Golden State Warriors. Harden is out for at least two weeks with a strained hamstring. By Kristie Rieken. UPCOMING: 750 words, with photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. CST.

BKC--TEXAS-DURANT DONATION

AUSTIN, Texas — Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is donating $3 million to the University of Texas, where he won national player of the year honors in his lone season before turning pro. The donation will support the Longhorns basketball program and the school's Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation. Part of the Texas basketball facility will bear Durant's name. The donation will pay for renovations made to the men's and women's practice facility and locker rooms. SENT: 120 words, with photo.

COLLEGE:

BKC--T25-BIG 12 THIS WEEK

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12. SENT: 510 words, with photos.

BKC--T25-TCU-FROGS NO FLUKE

FORT WORTH, Texas — That huge upset TCU had over No. 1 Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament last March proved to be no fluke. Since then, the Horned Frogs have won an NIT title, had a school-record 17-game winning streak and reached the AP Top 10 for the first time. Next is a home game against the Jayhawks. By Stephen Hawkins. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos.

BKC--T25-HOUSTON-WICHITA ST

WICHITA, Kan. — After winning its American Athletic Conference debut at UConn, ninth-ranked Wichita State makes its home debut in its new league when the Shockers face Houston. UPCOMING: 700 words, with photos. Game starts at 6 p.m. CST.

WOMEN:

BKW--GRAMBLING-HILL QUADRUPLE-DOUBLE

GRAMBLING, La. — Shakyla Hill recorded the fourth quadruple-double in NCAA Division I women's basketball history in Grambling State's win over Alabama State, the first quad in nearly 25 years. The junior guard added an assist in the closing seconds to finish with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals on Wednesday night. Hill found Monisha Neal for a 3-pointer that wrapped up the Tigers' 93-71 win over the Hornets. The previous quadruple-double was by Sonja Tate of Arkansas State against Mississippi Valley State on Jan. 27, 1993. Tate had 29 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals. Ramona Jones of Lamar registered 10-10-10-12 against Central Florida on Jan. 14, 1991. SENT: 300 words.

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HOCKEY:

NHL:

HKN--DEVILS-STARS

DALLAS — Stars defenseman Marc Methot could return after missing 26 games with a knee injury as Dallas faces New Jersey. The Devils have dropped three straight following a season-best five-game winning streak that started at home against the Stars. By Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING: 650 words, with photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. CST.

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