While the weather may have finally cooled off this past week, the sports world is sizzling right now! Basketball is officially back, the World Series tees off tomorrow and we’re in the midst of some amazingly unpredictable football seasons. Luckily, there’s no need to lose those chill vibes worrying about how to watch it all. Do214 Sports is here to break down all the action for you!

Before we kickoff, there’s still time left to enter for a chance to win a VIP prize pack for The 4DWN Experience! This unique event combines features some of the greatest skateboarders in the world alongside amazing live performances, art exhibits, film screenings, youth workshops and chef-driven cuisine. It’s all going down this Saturday in Dallas, so don’t miss out!

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• The Stars aim to continue their winning ways across a trio of matchups heading our way, starting with a game against the Jets tonight before a Trading Card Night matchup with the Islanders on Sunday and a duel with the Devils on Tuesday.

• Top Esports athletes from across the globe arrive at the CUTX Event Center for the League of Legends Worlds Swiss Stages, starting tomorrow!

• Dallas basketball is back! See the Mavs host their home opener against Wemby and the Spurs this Saturday before they face SGA and the Thunder on Wednesday.

• SMU’s football team is ready to gallop into Ford Stadium to claim their fourth victory in a row on Saturday when they battle the Cal Bears!

• FC Dallas is heading towards a top spot in the MLS Playoffs! See this talented team square off with San Jose on Saturday before colliding with the Columbus Crew on Wednesday.

UPDATED LOCAL GYM PICKS

Get fit this fall at one of our local gym picks around the city! Whether you’re looking to pump some iron at a powerlifting gym, practice Pilates with pals or level up your cardio by trying out HIIT and CrossFit training, we’ll have a gym for you inside this updated guide. It doesn’t matter if you’re a gym newbie or a seasoned vet on the StairMaster, these picks will help you break a sweat in no time!

THIS WEEK

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• Dallas Sports Highlight of the Week: Mikko Rantanen is already tearing up the ice and causing nightmares for opponents this October. Rantanen produced a hat trick in a 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins on Tuesday, logging his 11th point of the season in just 9 games. See more about Rantanen’s incredible start, including that OT game-winner, inside this piece by Mike Heika.

• College Sports Report: The Mean Green is in full force at the American Conference Individual Championships today for tennis. Seniors Lou Chalard and Carolina Laydner are competing in singles competition, while Chalard and fellow senior Lilly Schultz also compete in doubles tomorrow. Find out more about UNT’s top-tier tennis stars here!

• The Sports Story You Need to See: The World Series is set! Tampa Bay will meet Milwaukee in the first game of the 2026 World Series tomorrow night. For an inside look at the history between the two teams, plus top matchups to watch and major players to keep an eye on, check out this MLB.com World Series preview for everything you need to know about the biggest games in baseball.

• What We’re Watching: Formula 1 racing is back in Texas this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin! We’ll be tuning in to all the action on the track to see Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris and all the F1 stars race through the Lone Star State. Learn how you can catch the must-see race here!

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