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AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding that the University of Houston be included in any expansion of the Big 12 Conference.In a message posted on social media, Abbott said: Big 12 expansion is a non-starter unless it includes University of Houston. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Abbotts fellow Texas Republican and a former Houston radio talk show host, also messaged: I join with GregAbbott-TX -- any BIG 12 expansion must include UHouston or NO DEAL!Documents obtained by The Associated Press through open records requests show Houston is competing with such schools as Connecticut, Cincinnati, UCF, Memphis and Colorado State. The 10-school conference hasnt committed itself to expansion, but Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has been asked to begin evaluating candidate schools. Swell Bottles Sale . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. sWell Marble Water Bottle . LOUIS -- Rookie Tavon Austin has missed another day of practice, lessening the odds hell be ready for the St. http://www.swellwaterbottlesale.com/Swell-Traveler-Bottle-Sale/ .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. Swell Water Bottle Sale . -- Canadian Andrew Wiggins got the ball on the wing, made a nifty spin move and then let go with a soft floater from about 10 feet that swished through the net in Allen Fieldhouse. sWell Bottle Sale 17oz . Anthony Davis had 31 points and 17 rebounds in his seventh straight game with more than 20 points, but that was only enough to keep the Pelicans competitive into the final minutes. Andrew Bogut had 10 points and 15 rebounds for Golden State, which rebounded from a loss a night earlier in Oklahoma City and snapped a two-game skid. The Houston Astros and veteran outfielder Nori Aoki have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the 2017 season, the team announced Wednesday.The deal reportedly is for $5.5 million.Aoki had been a non-tender candidate. The Astros had claimed him off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Nov. 3.Aoki, 34, played in only 118 games in the majors lastt season for Seattle, batting .dddddddddddd.283 in 417 at-bats. Aoki also spent 24 games at Triple-A Tacoma.Hell be part of a Houston outfield that includes free-agent signing Josh Reddick and big-hitting George Springer. ' ' '