Houston's Sports Scene: The Texans & Rockets
The Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. They are members of the South division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in 2002 as an expansion team, and began play in 2002. The Texans have never won a Super Bowl, but they have won two AFC South division championships (2011, 2012). The Texans play their home games at NRG Stadium in Houston. The stadium opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 71,795. The Texans have a strong fan base in Houston, and they regularly sell out their home games. Some of the most famous Texans players include: - Andre Johnson - DeAndre Hopkins - J.J. Watt - Deshaun WatsonThe Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. They are members of the Southwest division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was founded in 1967 as the San Diego Rockets, and they moved to Houston in 1971. The Rockets have won two NBA championships (1994, 1995). The Rockets play their home games at Toyota Center in Houston. The arena opened in 2003 and has a capacity of 18,055. The Rockets have a strong fan base in Houston, and they regularly sell out their home games. Some of the most famous Rockets players include: - Hakeem Olajuwon - Yao Ming - Tracy McGrady - James HardenThe Houston Texans and Houston Rockets are two of the most popular sports teams in Houston. They both have a strong fan base and a rich history. The Texans are still a relatively young team, but they have already made a name for themselves in the NFL. The Rockets are one of the most successful teams in the NBA, and they have won two NBA championships. Both teams are looking to continue their success in the years to come.
Here are some additional facts about the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets:
- The Texans are the only NFL team to have never had a losing season.
- The Rockets are the only NBA team to have won back-to-back NBA championships twice.
- The Texans and Rockets share the same owner, Bob McNair.
- The Texans and Rockets both play their home games in NRG Park.
- The Texans and Rockets are both very popular teams in Houston, and they both have a strong fan base.