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    J.J. in a blazer

    Rice kick offs Houston World Cup hosting with J.J. Watt podcast recording

    Eric Sandler
    Jan 30, 2026 | 12:02 pm
    Houston, 5th annual JJ Watt Charity Classic, May 2017, J.J. Watt in baseball uniform

    J.J. will appear on Men in Blazers to mark 99 days until the World Cup.

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    Houston’s Rice University will host a special event to celebrate 99 days until the World Cup kicks off. Men in Blazers, one of the most popular soccer podcasts in the world, will record an episode at the school with special guest J.J. Watt.

    The recording is the first endeavor in Rice’s role as an Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter, the only higher education in Houston to earn the designation. The campus will host a number of events both before and during the tournament to showcase Houston to a worldwide audience. Plans call for watch parties at Tudor Fieldhouse and the Ion, hosting soccer clinics and community, and creating volunteer and experiential learning opportunities for students.

    “The FIFA World Cup represents the very best of global sport, and Rice Athletics is thrilled to help welcome the world to Houston,” said Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics. “We are excited to welcome soccer fans to Tudor Fieldhouse and the Ion District to celebrate the ‘beautiful game’ at its highest level. These events allow us to showcase our campus and students while elevating interest in the sport of soccer across Houston and bringing our community together around an unforgettable global moment.”

    Turning to the Men in Blazers podcast, it will be recorded on Wednesday, March 4. Founder Roger Bennett will be joined by a number of guests, including Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt, who, when he’s not serving as an NFL analyst on CBS, is also a minority owner of two soccer franchises, Burnley F.C and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Tickets, $25, are available on the Men in Blazers website.

    “Houston is a city that understands global culture, community and the unifying power of soccer,” said Bennett said in a statement. “As we celebrate 99 Days Out from this massive event, we’re thrilled to celebrate this moment with the fans of Houston and have them join us along this beautiful journey of discussing the world’s game in a unique way that taps into what makes Houston such a compelling city for the tournament.”

    The World Cup will come to Houston from June 14 - July 4 with seven matches, including five in the group stage and one each in the round of 32 and the round of 16. Find more details about the tournament and local celebrations at the official FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee website.

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    blast off

    Houston Rockets' bold new uniforms revive 'ketchup and mustard' look

    Eric Sandler
    Jun 4, 2026 | 10:00 am
    Houston Rockets new uniforms 2026
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    Championship Yellow is once again part of the Rockets' uniforms.

    The eyes of the NBA may be on the finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, but the Houston Rockets are already thinking about next season.

    The team unveiled new uniforms that revive the signature red-and-yellow “ketchup and mustard” uniforms the team wore when it won back-to-back NBA Championships in 1994 and 1995. Take a first look at them in the photos above, or in this video the team posted to social media.


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    “From the time my family bought the team in 2017, we’ve heard from countless fans about how deeply those colors are tied to their memories of Rockets basketball,” said Patrick Fertitta, vice chairman of the Houston Rockets and Comets, in a statement. “We wanted to create something that celebrates the generations of fans who built Rockets basketball while inspiring the next generation of Rockets fans.”

    While the return of “Championship Yellow” is new, the Rockets’ uniforms are still centered around the team’s signature “R” logo, which is featured prominently throughout. The “Dunkstronaut,” an astronaut dunking a basketball that was first introduced in the “City” uniforms, has been more fully integrated into the team’s branding. A new global logo takes inspiration from NASA mission patches, with two yellow quasars symbolizing the franchise’s move from San Diego to Houston in 1971.

    Other details include a “Clutch City” jock tag that’s framed by the two quasars. Each pair of shorts has the “R” logo and the Dunkstronaut on the waistband.

    In addition to the standard “Icon” and “Association” editions that will be the team’s standard home and away uniforms, a “Statement” jersey uses black fabric to symbolize the vastness of space, quasar-inspired pinstripes, and rockets rising along the side panels.

    Initial reaction to the new has been overwhelmingly positive. Consider the take of writer Jeff Balke, who offered some thoughts in a column for the Houston Press.

    “It’s interesting that there was a point Houston sports teams and residents wanted to do everything they could to distance themselves from what many thought was a rather embarrassing past,” he writes. “But, as an entire generation (yay, Gen X!) grew up in the city and embraced both the good and the bad, a real pride in our collective weirdness began to shape our collective identity. In terms of our city’s psyche, this feels like another step in the right direction.”

    Speaking of nostalgia, the team leaned in with this promo video set at Rudy T’s, a fictional diner named for legendary Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich. Starring Houston comedian Mo Amer, the clip features cameos by Rockets legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, Calvin Murphy, Rudy Tomjanovich, and many more.


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    Houston Rockets new uniforms 2026

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    Championship Yellow is once again part of the Rockets' uniforms.

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