The University of Texas at Dallas will delay fall conference sports in the hopes of resuming athletics in the spring, the University announced Saturday, July 25. UT Dallas became one of the few universities in Texas to offer esports — competitive video gaming — as part of its athletics department in 2018. Club, Recreation SportsClub sports and intramurals are using a phased approach for the upcoming academic year, said Ben Piper, associate director of University Recreation. University Recreation facilities will be open starting Aug. 10 but with reduced hours, said Chris McAlpine, associate director of University Recreation. All other areas, including the main gym and squash and racquetball courts, will be off limits until further notice.