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A gift guide for the ultimate Texas sports fans

Cheer on their love of the game.

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Shopping for someone sports-obsessed? We got you. Here's a list of winning gifts from FOCO.com to help spread some holiday cheer while they cheer on their team.

Houston Astros Ugly Pattern One Piece Pajamas
Are you a matching pajamas family? These men's and women's PJs are comfortable and show off your team spirit in a winter-themed design, complete with a hood. Front kangaroo pockets mean you can carry a little extra team spirit wherever you go.

Houston Texans Reversible Colorblock Hoodeez
Never before has fandom looked so good and felt so relaxing. Lounge like a legend while you cheer on your team by rocking this super-soft unisex hoodie.

Houston Astros Minute Maid Park Mini BRXLZ Stadium
Need to pass the time until game day arrives? How about a constructive exercise that brings game day to you? Enjoy a little home field advantage with this set that contains approximately 1,203 pieces and will be the centerpiece of your collection.

Hook'em Texas Longhorns Mascot Bighead Bobblehead
Horns up, Longhorn Nation! Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes your school spirit when you add this Bighead Bobblehead to your collection. Note, these hand-painted collectibles are limited to two per person to ensure everyone gets a chance to own one.

Clutch the Rocket Bear Houston Rockets Large Plush Mascot
These plushes and their supreme softness are a major must-have. Nap time and nighttime will both feel like game time when you snuggle up with this cuddly mascot that's filled with polyester fiber and fandom.

Houston Astros High End Stocking
This holiday season, don't forget to hang your No. 1 fan stocking by the chimney — we get the feeling it won't be filled with coal when you wake up.

Houston Texans Team Property Sherpa Plush Throw Blanket
Property of: the best fan in town. Enjoy a relaxing day in the fancave watching your team on TV with this 60-by-50-inch sherpa throw.

Texas A&M Aggies BRXLZ Football
Don't bother checking the playbook — building this football is the ultimate play. At approximately 704 pieces, it assembles to 5-by-3 inches. You might not be able to spike it into the end zone, but it will look great on your desk. Hope you've got that touchdown dance ready.

Orbit Houston Astros Holiday Mascot Bobblehead
There's no place like home field for the holidays, and nothing proves that more than this hand-painted, handcrafted, individually numbered bobblehead that stands a respectable eight inches tall. A rug sporting the Astros colors and team logo is displayed on top of base, in case there were any doubts as to where your allegiances lie.

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WNBA returns to H-Town

Tilman Fertitta pays record $300M to bring Houston Comets back home

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Houston will soon welcome the return of a beloved local sports franchise. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s company, Fertitta Entertainment, has reached an agreement to purchase WNBA franchise Connecticut Sun and relocate them to Houston as the Houston Comets.

Pending approval by the WNBA’s Board of Governors, the Houston Comets will begin playing at Toyota Center for the start of the 2027 WNBA season. The announcement confirms media reports of the deal that first circulated last week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but many outlets, including ESPN, report the price as a record-breaking $300 million. PaperCity was first to report the news.

“My family and I are thrilled for the opportunity to bring the Houston Comets back to this incredible city,” Rockets alternate governor Patrick Fertitta said in a statement. “Houston has a proud championship history in the WNBA, with banners from the Comets’ four historic championship seasons still hanging in the rafters of Toyota Center. We believe the time is right to begin the next great era of Comets basketball, and we look forward to working with the WNBA as we move through this process.”

As Fertitta notes, the Comets were one of the WNBA’s original franchises and won its first four championships from 1997-2000. The team disbanded in 2008. Currently, the WNBA has 13 teams with two more coming, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, that will bring the league to 15 when they begin play in May.

Fertitta Entertainment has launched houstoncomets.com as a source for news and information about the team’s revival. Fans may place a $99 deposit on a membership that will give them access to season tickets. WNBA Houston merchandise is also available.

“This is an exciting time for our organization as we welcome the WNBA back to the City of Houston and revive the legacy of the Comets,” president of business operations Gretchen Sheirr added. "The momentum and enthusiasm have been evident through the overwhelming interest from fans and the business community, all eager to support the return of this franchise. It is a true testament to the continued growth and investment in women’s sports, which deserve a place on the world’s biggest stages. We cannot wait for the Comets to begin their next chapter — reigniting the passion of their loyal fans while inspiring a new generation.”

Tilman Fertitta, currently the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, has a net worth of $11.7 billion, according to the recently released Forbes World Billionaires list. In addition to the Rockets, his extensive holdings include hospitality company Landry’s, Inc., the Golden Nugget casino chain, the Post Oak Hotel, and River Oaks District.

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