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As Rod Stewart once said, tonight's the night. With a win tonight in Indianapolis, the Texans can clinch a spot in the playoffs. Lose and the offseason begins. It's been quite the turnaround spearheaded by DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud. The coach and quarterback are also among the Texans quick to praise God in a refreshing trend, writes Jerome Solomon. Linebacker Blake Cashman, an under-the-radar player entering the season. has made the most of his opportunity. Tonight will mark a rare Texans assignment for ESPN's Joe Buck, who's actually been anticipating the game for some time.
The Rockets lost badly Friday, and coach Ime Udoka didn't mince words in calling out his team's lack of competitiveness and toughness in an ugly loss to the West-leading Timberwolves at Toyota Center.
Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley, an Astros linchpin in recent seasons, announces his retirement after 15 seasons in the majors. We take a look at his biggest moments in a Houston uniform.
Jimbo Fisher makes his first public comments since his firing at Texas A&M.
UH basketball plays its first Big 12 game today and just like in their last conference, the Cougars are one of the teams to beat.
Willis quarterback D.J. Lagway is the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year, with Emmitt Smith welcoming him to the club.
Stat of the day: 2. Times in their history the Texans have needed a win in the regular-season finale to make the playoffs: 2015 (they made it) and this season.
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
NFL Week 18: Texans at Colts
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Inside an extreme makeover
A year after playing to decide the No. 1 overall draft pick, the Texans can clinch a playoff spot tonight in Indianapolis. A look at how DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud led a franchise turnaround.
- Keeping the faith: Texans players and coaches aren't shy in praising God. Amen to that, writes Jerome Solomon.
- Seizing the opportunity: In his second Texans campaign, Blake Cashman has had a breakout season with impressive plays at all three linebacker positions.
- 'I can't wait for it': ESPN's Joe Buck, on a rare Texans game, discusses tonight's high-stakes showdown in Indianapolis and his memories of calling playoff games during the Astros' golden age.
- By the numbers: A closer look at how the Texans and Colts compare statistically entering their Week 18 game.
Rockets / NBA
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Not up to the standard
The Rockets failed to match the Timberwolves' energy and physicality in a thumping at the hands of Minnesota on Friday night.
- Big, bad Wolves: The Rockets received some firsthand experience of the Timberwolves' No. 1-ranked defense in a blowout loss.
- Ready to get Freaky: After recovering quickly from an ankle injury, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is looking forward to another chance to face Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight.
- Rockets-Bucks preview: The Rockets wrap up a seven-game homestand with a matchup tonight against Eastern Conference power Milwaukee.
- Out again: Forward Tari Eason missed his second consecutive game Friday with a left leg injury he's had to deal with all season.
Astros / MLB
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Calling it a career
A five-time All-Star outfielder and highly respected teammate who played the past five seasons with the Astros, Michael Brantley announces his retirement.
- Best of Uncle Mike: The Astros left fielder provided plenty of clutch hits with his bat during his five years in Houston, but he also had an unforgettable play with his glove.
College Football Playoff
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Sack exchange
Ahead of facing dynamic Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Michigan's defense has shown its prowess for harassing opposing signal-callers.
- He's come a long way: Washington coach Kalen DeBoer's professional journey has seen him go from modest beginnings in Sioux Falls, S.D., to the sport's biggest stage Monday at NRG Stadium.
- Michigan moment to remember: Sean McDonough, who'll call Michigan vs. Washington in the College Football Playoff championship, said he still hears from Wolverines fans about an infamous and memorable Michigan loss he called.
Texas A&M Football
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Fisher ends silence
Fired Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher discussed his exit from the Aggies for the first time publicly in a podcast interview Friday.
College Basketball
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Target on Coogs' backs
With a 13-0 start to the season, third-ranked UH has shown it will be a contender in its new conference as the Cougars begin Big 12 play today against West Virginia.
- Still missing key cog: After going 9-4 in nonconference play, Texas A&M hosts LSU in its SEC opener and is still missing forward Julius Marble, who is undergoing a "university process."
High School Football
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Special surprise
Cowboys great and fellow Florida Gator Emmitt Smith presented the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award to Willis' D.J. Lagway on campus move-in day Thursday.
High School Basketball
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Taking it late
Fort Bend Austin edges past Hightower in the final minute to win their matchup of state-ranked squads.
- Girls roundup: Friday's girls highlights and scores from around the Houston area.
- Atascocita boys 70, C.E. King 53: Atascocita earned a birthday gift for coach David Martinez with a win over C.E. King.
- Boys roundup: Boys highlights and scores from around the Houston area.
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