Houston - The Sports Capital of the World!

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Visit Houston, Texas, and you’ll see why it’s the “Sports Capital of the World.” From center field at Minute Maid Park to center court at the Toyota Center, there’s nothing more exciting than cheering on your favorite Houston sports team as they play to victory. Whether you like football, baseball, basketball, hockey or outdoor soccer, Houston sports teams offer pulse-pounding action and high-energy excitement.

For the amateur athlete, Houston offers beautiful public parks and paths, which provide a world of fitness activities, including jogging, cycling, in-line skating, tennis, golf, basketball and ice skating. If the water floats your boat, the Houston area offers Gulf Coast beaches, bayous and a myriad of fishing, sailing, boating and water sports.

Houston Astros. Come cheer for the Houston Astros as they round the bases at Minute Maid Park, replacing the Astrodome, which was one of the crown jewels in professional sports and a landmark in Major League Baseball. This 2005 National League Champion has produced baseball giants such as Cy Young winner Roger Clemens and Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The Houston Astros have been perennial playoff contenders and expect the 2006 season to be a hit. Visit http://houston.astros.mlb.com

Houston Texans. Playing in a stadium designed specifically for the Houston Texans, with retractable roof, grass playing surface, luxury suites, and every amenity sports fans expect, the Houston Texans bring a new era in sports to Houston. Led by head coach Gary Kubiak, the Texans charged the field in 2002 as a new franchise, and 2006 marks its 6th NFL season. Football fans are cheering on the Texans in the new state-of-the-art Reliant Stadium in downtown Houston.  Visit www.houstontexans.com/  [Top]

Houston Comets. The sweethearts of women’s professional basketball, the Houston Comets feature WNBA All-Stars Tina Thompson and Sheryl Swoopes, along with 2003 WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year Michelle Snow. Don’t miss all the exciting hoops action of the Four-Time WNBA Champion Houston Comets, led by Head Coach Van Chancellor, as they shoot to victory at Houston’s Toyota Center. It’s all net with these world-class basketballers. Visit www.wnba.com/comets

Houston Rockets. Experience super slam-dunk excitement with the Houston Rockets and NBA All-Stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. The 2006 season marks the second year Coach Jeff Van Gundy will be leading the Rockets to the playoffs, and it’s not too late to grab tickets for the remaining home games played at the state-of-the-art Toyota Center.Visit www.nba.com/rockets  [Top]