Much like Artemis II, the Rockets have successfully launched this April! Houston is officially set to square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Quarterfinals starting on Saturday. This massive matchup will see a pair of NBA legends, LeBron and KD, collide in a showdown between two of the best scorers in league history.

With such a huge matchup on deck, it’s only natural that we give you the chance to win an equally ginormous giveaway! Enter today for your chance to win our epic Bonnaroo flyaway, including a pair of 4-Day VIP Tickets, a Luxury Bell Tent in Moon Colony, and a $600 flight credit!

PLAY BALL

• It may be spring, but it’s still football season here in Houston! See tons of spring football this week, starting with the Houston Gamblers against the Louisville Kings tonight!

• Get a preview of Prairie View A&M Panthers football at the Purple & Gold Spring Game tomorrow night at Blackshear Field.

• It’s a home run of an interleague matchup as the Astros square off with the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series this weekend. See Faith & Family Night, score an Astros ice cream bucket hat and more during the series!

• See a sneak peek of the defending Texas Bowl champion Houston Cougars during the university’s spring football game on Saturday!

• Houston Dynamo FC looks to build some early season momentum by taking down San Diego FC at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday.

GEAR UP FOR SPRING SPORTS IN HOUSTON

Whether you want to buy some new equipment before taking the field or a new jersey to rep your favorite World Cup team, we have you covered this week! First, check out this guide to spring sports gear in Houston. From baseball bats and lacrosse sticks to tennis rackets and golf clubs, you’ll find the right place to grab all the gear you need to excel at your favorite sport this spring!

THIS WEEK

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• Houston Sports Highlight of the Week: Football fans will hear a familiar name this season when the Texans return to the field. NRG Stadium will be changing its name back to Reliant Stadium this August. Find out more about the upcoming name change here.

• College Sports Report: The Houston Cougars’ spring football game has been relocated to the Football Outdoor Practice Fields this weekend after concerns emerged about the TDECU Stadium playing surface. For more info on what you need to know before the game, check out the university’s write-up here.

• The Sports Story You Need to See: After a rollercoaster ride of a weekend, Rory McIlroy has become just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters! Go inside the historic event with this in-depth look at Masters Weekend courtesy of Golf.com

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