10 Places to Shop for Sports Buffs

Looking for the perfect Hannukah or Christmas gift for the sports buff in your family? Here's a list of stores that carry a variety of products for every man, woman and child interested in enhancing their sports collection this holiday season. 

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Modells is a sports super-store, having an immense variety of sports equipment, memorabilia and general clothing for men, women and children.  You'll find equipment and items for baseball, basketball, football, tennis, boxing, bowling, soccer, gymnastics, golf, water sports, cycling, winter sports and many others.  Modells has a shoe/sneaker department and authentic jerseys for MLB, NHL, NBA and NCAA teams.  You'll also find items for billards, darts, furniture, indoor games, poker and table games.  It's a wonderful place to shop for any sports buff.

2.  Dicks Sporting Goods

Dicks Sporting Goods is another sports super-store.  It sets itself apart from Modells in that is has an entire section of the store devoted to golf.  It is completely equipped with golf equipment and a separate room where you can practice your golf swing, test out clubs and see on a screen how you can improve.  You'll find a variety of sports equipment for baseball, basketball, football, hockey, hunting, soccer, wrestling, track and field, water sports, winter sports, cycling, rugby, table games and much more.  They have a shoe/sneaker department, a great selection of clothes for the holidays, and authentic items from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA.

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The Sports Authority is a great place to find sports equipment for fitness, apparel, footwear, team sports, action sports, golf/ racquet, games, outdoor sports and much more.  You'll find a great selection of footwear here, as well as a large selection for paintball and hunting.  They have items for boating, kayaks, rafts, pedal bots and float tubes.  There is a wide selection for outdoor items for travel, cycling, winter recreation and GPS/electronics.  Sports equipment ranges from football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, wrestling, volleyball, hockey, cheerleading, gymnastics, bowling and much more.

4. Kelly's Sports Corner

Kellys Sports Corner is a nice alternative to the retail sports stores. Located at the Smith Haven Mall, it has a large selection of sports memorabilia ranging from baseball, basketball, hockey, football and others.  They have authentic jerseys from the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.  They also have signings by famous athletes in the store.  

5. Footlocker

Footlocker is a great place to go for sneakers that sports fans and players will enjoy.  Carrying shoes for basketball, baseball, football, soccer, skateboarding sneakers, running sneakers and casual sneakers; there is something there for everyone.  They also carry duffle bags, backpacks, gats, hand/wrist bands, socks, sunglasses, watches and much more.  They carry main brands such as Adidas, Nike, Fossil, Jansport and PUMA.  Footlocker also carries authentic items for the NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL and World Soccer.

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For all the dads and golfers alike out there, Golfsmith is the place to go for this holidays this year.  It's a store the size of other sports retail stores, but is completely devoted to golf.  Carrying everything you need from clubs (single or sets), golf balls, shoes, bags, hats, covers to hand-held GPS systems for golf courses and other items that make playing golf more enjoyable.  They have an area where you can practice your golf swing, study your performance on a screen, test out clubs and find which best fits you.  It has everything a golfer needs to enjoy the game.

 7. Triple Crown Sports Memorabilia

Specializing in authentic certified hand-signed memorabilia, athlete appearances and charity fundraising, Triple Crown Sports Memorabilia in Huntington is a great place for the holidays.  They carry memorabilia in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, boxing, golf, soccer, extreme sports and tennis.  They also carry products in artwork, entertainment, music and display cases.

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Cardboard Memories Sports Memorabilia has authentic signed memorabilia in baseball, basketball, hockey, football and other sports.  They carry sports cards, display cases and other items that any sports buff would be interested in.  

9. Soccer Magic

For any fan or player of the game, Soccer Magic in Huntington Station is a great place to go for soccer equipment and products/information about the sport.  They carry apparel such as jackets, pants, shorts, socks, t-shirts and gloves; gear such as soccer balls, bags and shin guards; and videos, books and other products that any soccer fan would enjoy.  They also carry products and equipment for Field Hockey.

10. Regent Sports Corporation

Regent Sports Corporation in Hauppauge, is a manufacturer of sporting goods equipment.  They offer a wide range of products in baseball, billiards and table tennis.  They also have a service for replacement parts in those given sports.