June has arrived, which means World Cup season is in full swing! We’re kicking off the month by helping you score tickets to the ultimate international soccer celebration.

Sports, music and culture collide at Sports Illustrated Beyond the Pitch on June 20th! This premier event at SILO Dallas features a performance by global superstar DJ and producer GORDO, along with immersive activations and premium hospitality. Enter today for your chance to win a pair of VIP Open Bar tickets to this spectacular night of soccer and music!

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• It’s Bowling for Soup Night at the ballpark today when the Frisco RoughRiders square off against the Springfield Cardinals. This rockin’ theme night isn’t the only big gameday promotion, either. Check out all the Riders action this week here!

• Fort Worth’s own Edward “Kid” Vazquez dukes it out with Daniel Lugo in a massive Super Featherweight main event when the ProBox TV Contender Series returns to the College Park Center tomorrow!

• The Rangers look to continue to chase down the AL West-leading Mariners by beating the Guardians across a three-game series this weekend.

• Esports and soccer collide this Saturday for Red Bull Coded Cleats at the AT&T Discovery Center. Find out more about this unique combo of small-pitch soccer and EA Sports FC gaming here.

• Celebrate Global Run Day on Sunday with the Legacy West Run Club! Enjoy a special post-run yoga flow session after you finish your 5K run/walk.

THE ULTIMATE DFW WORLD CUP GUIDE

It’s gametime, Dallas! The FIFA Fan Festival opens in exactly one week and the first World Cup match at AT&T Stadium isn’t far behind. Before the big tournament kicks off here in the Metroplex, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about the World Cup into one ultimate guide! Whether you’re looking to pick up a jersey to rep your favorite team, catch one of the games live or simply understand how the tournament even works, this guide has it all!

DFW is about to become the stage for the biggest sports tournament in the world. You’re not going to want to miss out on the celebration, so don’t miss out on this ultimate guide to everything you need to know about the World Cup!

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• Dallas Sports Story of the Week: The Stars and Mavs are both taking steps to move away from the American Airlines Center. For the Dallas Mavericks, that means moving to the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas, where they plan to build a new arena and entertainment district ahead of the 2031-32 season. Find out more about the future home of Dallas basketball in this WFAA piece. The Dallas Stars will be moving arenas as well, with the franchise submitting a nonbinding letter of intent to move to The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano in 2031, where an accompanying mixed-use entertainment district is also planned. See more about the decision in this DLLS Sports story.

• College Sports Report: It’s a Texas-sized battle for the Women’s College World Series this week! The Texas Longhorns took home Game 1 in a 7-3 win over Texas Tech. Now, with the top prize in collegiate softball hanging in the balance, the Longhorns are just a single win away from clinching the championship. See highlights from last night’s game here, plus find out how to catch Game 2 tonight here.

• The Sports Story You Need to See: NBA lottery reform is here and is already set to go into effect next season. The new “3-2-1” format flattens the lottery odds across an expanded 16 team field, with the three teams with the worst regular season records receiving a lessened chance at the first overall pick. See ESPN’s pros and cons to the new anti-tanking reforms here.

• What We’re Watching: The championship action extends from college into the pros as both the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup heat up this June! We’re cheering on the Spurs as they look to bounce back tomorrow after a tough Game 1 loss last night against the New York Knicks. Head to our friends at Do210 to see their massive NBA Finals preview. On the NHL side, the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights came back to take down the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1. Check out the recap here, plus find out how you can catch tonight’s Game 2 here.

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