It’s the Big Game this weekend, Houston! We’re here to celebrate with a giveaway just as big. Enter here for a chance to win a flyaway trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for its Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind exhibition!

PLAY BALL

• Make some friends on a social 2-mile run before heading to Sneaks for an R&B DJ Battle at Saturday’s Volume 013 Soleties Run Social at Midtown Park!

• It’s a Lone Star Big 12 battle when the Houston women’s basketball team meets Texas Tech on Saturday.

• Double up on LOVB action this coming week by catching Houston vs Austin on Saturday and Houston vs Nebraska on Wednesday at the Berry Center.

• Grab some sports cards and connect with fellow collectors at the free CCS Sports Card Show on ​9700 Bissonnet Street this Sunday!

• The Rice Owls look to fly to the hoop on Tuesday as the women’s team faces North Texas before the men’s team faces Florida Atlantic on Wednesday.

GEAR UP FOR SPRING SPORTS

Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter on Monday, but that’s certainly not going to stop the spring sports season from teeing off! Before you step up to the plate this year, make sure your baseball or softball team has top-tier bats, gloves and apparel. Looking to score some goals out on the pitch? We have you covered too. Our guide will help you gear up for all of your spring sports today!

THIS WEEK

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• The Astros announced a new slogan for 2026 this week, “Chase the Fight,” while also launching new promotional and food items. Check them out here!

• The Astros also reached a deal with a key member of their lineup this week, signing Isaac Paredes to a one-year deal with a 2027 club option. The deal allows the team and Paredes to avoid arbitration.

• Haiden Deegan swept the first Triple Crown of the Supercross season in Houston last weekend. See highlights from his spectacular performance here!

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