Another Halloween has come and gone. While the candy has already started to run out, at least for me that is, there’s still plenty of sweet sports events to look forward to this month! Read on to discover pickleball and soccer championships, celebrity appearances, Mavs home matchups and more heading our way this week!

Before you dive in, make sure you enter for a chance to win an amazing November sports experience set for this Sunday! One lucky winner will score a pair of Sunrise Club tickets to see Dallas Trinity FC face Sporting JAX this weekend at the Cotton Bowl during a special Salute to Service game. Don’t miss out!

PLAY BALL

• Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Piven, Sean O’Malley and even more world-renowned stars take the court for the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown tonight! It’s part of a massive, must-see Pickleball World Championship week at the Brookhaven Country Club!

• The Mavs host three home games across the next four days, starting with an NBA Cup clash against the Jazz tomorrow before a Pride Night battle with Brooklyn on Sunday and a matchup against the Pacers on Monday.

• Meet great of the game at the Dallas Card Show this weekend, including Dez Bryant, Bob Lily, Allen Iverson, Lawrence Taylor and even more legendary athletes.

• With the playoffs starting in just a couple short weeks, FC Dallas closes out the regular season with Fan Appreciation Night this Saturday against Colorado!

• Get ready for a championship week on the pitch starting this Monday when the Big 12 Soccer Tournament arrives at Mansfield Stadium.

IT’S TURKEY TROT SZN, Y’ALL 🦃

Just like catching some football or piling your plate with mashed potatoes, turkey trots have become a Thanksgiving tradition. Make sure you’re ready to hustle on the big day, or even find another turkey day-themed fun run throughout the month, with this guide to the best Thanksgiving funs runs across DFW!

THIS WEEK

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• Dallas Sports Highlight of the Week: Decision Day is on deck, and FC Dallas has a playoff spot clinched! There are still games to be played however, as the team looks to secure a potential pivotal second seed ahead of the playoffs kicking off later this month. See all the playoff scenarios remaining for FC Dallas in this breakdown from Big D Soccer.

• College Sports Report: The Mean Green men’s basketball team opened the season on a strong note, shutting down Southwestern Christian in a 122-50 shellacking this Monday. Six players finished in double digits as the team bounced back from a surprise exhibition game loss to Northwestern State to get the new season started off on the right foot. Learn more about UNT’s big opening night win inside this Denton Record-Chronicle piece!

• The Sports Story You Need to See: After debuting just two short years ago, the Golden State Valkyries have already vaulted to the top of the WNBA, capturing their first championship in a back-and-forth Game 7 against Atlanta on Halloween night. Check out The Ringer’s breakdown of why Golden State’s win “has changed the WNBA forever” to learn more about this incredible title run!

• What We’re Watching: It’s champion versus champion on Saturday afternoon when WWE hosts Crown Jewel, the company’s next premium live event. Crown Jewel is headlined by matchups pitting WWE’s current world champs against one another in Roman Reigns versus Sami Zayn and Liv Morgan versus Chelsea Green. Discover the full card and find out how you can catch the action here!

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