As the Lone Star State located at the border between the U.S. and Mexico, Texas ranks second in both area and population in the United States. People here love guns, love freedom, have a bold character, are politically conservative and independent, and exhibit a strong western cowboy cultural character. This unique feature has also created Texans' passion for sports.
In the four major leagues of North American sports, Texas alone boasts a total of 8 teams:
In Major League Baseball, the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros have been traditionally strong teams in recent years, having made multiple playoff appearances and even reached the World Series several times over the past years;
In the NBA, the three Texas powerhouses—San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Dallas Mavericks—are almost always strong contenders for the championship every year, each being an absolute powerhouse capable of stirring up the playoffs;
