Dallas, we have kickoff! The Cowboys start a new season this Sunday on the road against the New York Giants while the college football season lands back in the Metroplex. Read on to discover how you can get ready for all the must-see gridiron action across DFW!

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• A big weekend of football starts at the Cotton Bowl for the Roland Parrish Classic! This annual showcase features a doubleheader of premier high school football action right here in the city.

• The week’s highlight college football slate starts in Denton when the Mean Green meet UNLV in a must-see home opener at DATCU Stadium on Saturday!

• Home-opening action continues at Moody Coliseum when SMU looks to best UC-Davis to start this season with a pair of great wins!

• It’s a top-8 match on the pitch as FC Dallas aims to chop down the Portland Timbers during a Saturday night Western Conference showdown.

• Texas is still deep in the race for the AL West crown! That means these next few series will have huge playoff consequences, including the upcoming battles with the Boston Red Sox starting on Tuesday.

PLANO NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

Whether you’re looking to take a relaxing dip in a Texas-sized pool or go on a thrilling outdoor adventure complete with ziplines and treetop obstacles, we’ll help you get active during your next outing to Plano! Our neighborhood guide includes plenty of ideas for your next weekend in Plano, including great eats and amazing family-friendly activities.

THIS WEEK

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• Dallas Sports Highlight of the Week: The Dallas Mavericks took the next step in the process of developing a new home arena in the city. The team formally began the zoning change process to begin pursuing a new arena at the former Valley View Mall site. Find out more about the new arena developments in this WFAA story.

• College Sports Report: After an action-packed week 1 win over Florida State, SMU star tight end Randy Pittman Jr. received John Mackey Award Tight End of the Week honors. Pittman’s performance was pivotal in the Mustangs’ win. The senior tight end racked up 71 yards receiving and a touchdown during the 27-24 victory.

• The Sports Story You Need to See: A U.S. Open stunner made headlines around the world this week when top American men’s tennis star Ben Shelton beat defending champ Carlos Alcaraz in a marathon match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Take a look at the ESPN report on the incredible match here to see how Shelton shocked the tennis world.

• What We’re Watching: All of Dallas is going to be tuning in to the Cowboys’ home opener this Sunday! Discover how you can catch all of the action here.

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