We’re less than one week from NBA tip-off! With opening night slated for Tuesday, we’re getting ready to see the Mavs back in action next week. Read on to see how you can catch Dallas at the AAC, plus meet Mavs legends this weekend!

Before you head out to see some action on the court, however, make sure you enter for a chance to score two tickets to see some of the top skateboarders in the world right here in DFW next weekend! The 4DWN Experience brings together top X-Games and Olympic skateboarding talent for a weekend-long cultural experience featuring live performances, art exhibits, film screenings, youth workshops and more.

PLAY BALL

• NTX Universe starts tomorrow! Head to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for three days of sports card and pop culture collecting, plus the chance to meet your favorite sports stars like DeMarcus Ware, Jason Terry, Rafael Palmeiro, Sting, and many more legendary athletes!*

• Friday night is your last chance to catch the Mavs in preseason action at the AAC when they square off against the Atlanta Hawks in their final tuneup game.

• One of Mexico’s most celebrated women’s soccer squads takes the pitch against Dallas Trinity FC this Saturday when Chivas Femenil arrives for the State Fair Clásico!

• Make your Saturday night a knockout by heading to Texas Live! for a hard-hitting evening of MMA and Muay Thai action! Xtreme Knockout returns for a competitive fight night like no other right here in DFW. Don’t miss out!*

• The 24th-ranked SMU football team meets Virgina in a conference clash on Saturday night at the Moody Coliseum as the Mustangs look to rack up their third W in a row!

MUST-SEE MAVS GAMES

The Dallas Mavericks’ home opener is next Saturday! Make sure you’re ready to see Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and co. return to the AAC for some of their biggest matchups of the season with this guide to huge home games in Dallas! From showdowns with top contenders to battles between elite young talents, you’ll want to make sure to grab your tickets to these incredible games.

THIS WEEK

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• Dallas Sports Highlight of the Week: The Cowboys continued to bolster their defensive unit this week by bringing in former Jets, Bills and Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine to serve as a senior defensive assistant on Christian Parker’s staff. The move brings Pettine out of retirement and reunites him with both Parker and Brian Schottenheimer after previous stints working with both coaches throughout his career. Learn more about this new move for the Cowboys defensive staff inside this ESPN report.

• College Sports Report: For the third consecutive week, the SMU Mustangs men’s soccer team has enjoyed a spot atop the national rankings! See how this undefeated squad looks to continue that success, especially with an upcoming home game tomorrow against 25-ranked Stanford, with this great piece from the university!

• The Sports Story You Need to See: The Houston Astros are now in the market for a new skipper. Yesterday, the Rangers’ rivals from H-Town announced they would be moving on from current GM Joe Espada. See 10 potential new GM candidates to watch for the ‘Stros in this MLB.com story.

• What We’re Watching: The MLB playoffs aer the talk of the sports world this week! Will the billion-dollar Dodgers pull it together against Milwaukee? Who will come out on top between the Guardians and Rays’ elite pitching duel? Find out by catching the next playoff games, plus get ready for the start of the World Series next week, with this postseason TV schedule!

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