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10 Places To Shop For a Sports Buff

Where to go for your sports fan this holiday.

If you're looking for the perfect gift to give to your favorite sports buff this holiday season, you may not have to travel too far.

Here's a list of ten stores nearby to find everything you're looking for, for every sport imaginable...

Happy Feet: Is that special person crazy about soccer? Well,  (Farmingville, N.Y.) has everything from cleats, balls, uniforms and workout equipment. Shopping for a soccer fan but don't know what to look for? Soccer USA's bi-lingual staff is made up of coaches and players who know the game inside and out to help you get the perfect gift. If you're looking for more than just soccer, on Portion Road in Ronkonkoma specializes in lacrosse while carrying equipment for football, field hockey, wrestling, soccer and more. You can even find on-premise embroidery and Sachem school apparel, so Olympic Den is sure to have what you're looking for.

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Love on Wheels: You're special someone will be excited to hit the open road after you check out in Ronkonkoma. Here you'll find all the hottest riding apparel, helmets, goggles and boots as well as on-site repairs and service for off-road vehicles. Two wheels more their thing? in Ronkonkoma carries racing and mountain bikes with name brands like Mongoose and Diamondback.

The Great Outdoors: Whether it's hunting or fishing, in Ronkonkoma has what you need since 2003. Would they rather take it easy and hit the links? Golfsmith in Lake Grove is the only place you need to go for everything your golfer could want.

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Instead of hitting the links, they'll be dying to go for a run after you get them the latest footwear in Finish Line located in the Smith Haven Mall. Staying outdoors in the winter time could be rough, but Zumiez, also in the mall, has all the winter equipment you could need as well as the hottest snowboard and ski gear.

One Stop Shopping: Know they love sports but not sure what to get? Head over to either in Holbrook or Dick's Sporting Goods by the mall to find anything for any sport all in one place.

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