Short promotional sports blurbs displayed on Dallas CVB Web site and visitor kiosks.
1999-2000. Author's copyright.
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Dallas CVB Sports Calendar of Events

Listed chronologically.

Sept 9-11, 1999
Great American Trucking Show
Anyone involved with trucking will want to attend this historical first show featuring new industry equipment and technology. Hundreds of exhibitors will gather to present more than 300,000 square feet of exhibits. There will also be product giveaways, business-related seminars, and concerts by LeAnn Rimes, the Beach Boys, and others.

Monday, Sept 20, 1999 [8:00 PM]
Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons
Monday Night Football comes to Dallas as Troy Aikman and the Cowboys take on the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons. Cowboy cornerback "Neon" Deion Sanders faces his original NFL team in this matchup that also features two of football's best running backs: Emmitt Smith of the Cowboys and Atlanta's Jamal Anderson.

September 24-26, 1999 [8:05 PM]
Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics
Dallas-area native Ben Grieve leads the A's into Texas to play Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez and the Rangers; Grieve's father Tom is a television announcer for Texas. Rookies Eric Chavez and Tim Hudson are two of the young Oakland stars the Rangers can expect to see in this series. Oakland manager Art Howe has Texas roots as a long-time player and coach in Houston.

Friday, October 1, 1999 [6:30 PM]
Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Dallas Stars begin defense of their 1999 Stanley Cup Championship against NHL Most Valuable Player Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dallas Captain Mike Modano and all-star goalie Eddie "the Eagle" Belfour lead the Stars.

Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999 [6:05 PM]
Dallas Sidekicks vs. Utah Freezz
It's Dr Pepper Cap Night as the Sidekicks take on Utah in this indoor soccer battle. Tonight's game is also a celebration of youth soccer in the Metroplex, as Soccer Associations from Tyler, Duncanville, Frisco, Hurst, Plano, and Richardson will be in attendance at the Sidekicks' invitation.

Friday, Dec. 31, 1999 [7:30 PM]
Dallas Stars vs. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Disney comes to Dallas for a New Year's Eve performance of "Stars on Ice" ... the Dallas Stars, that is, as Brett Hull, Joe Nieuwendyk & Co. take on the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, led by Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya.

Tuesday March 21, 2000 [7:30 PM]
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs
The defending NBA champion Spurs, featuring "Twin Towers" David Robinson and Tim Duncan, visit Dallas to play Michael Finley, Steve Nash and the Mavericks. Former Maverick Samaki Walker returns to Reunion Arena for the first time since joining the Spurs in the off-season.

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