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Athletic New York City - Where to Get Your Sporting Goods & Gear

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This is one of the best times of year to be a sports fan. Aside from football, all the major sports are in full swing: March Madness is upon us, the baseball season begins in a few short weeks, and the NBA and NHL are accelerating toward their always-exciting playoffs. What better time to stock up on caps, jerseys, and more to support your favorite teams? And with spring having just sprung, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the links, the courts, and the track, with great New York City golf, racquet, and running shops.

Looking for Yankees or Mets (or any other team, for that matter) gear to celebrate baseball’s opening day? How about an authentic Amar’e Stoudemire or LeBron James jersey? Modell’s Sporting Goods (234 W. 42nd St., 212-764-7030; modells.com) offers “the ultimate sports shopping experience” while you’re in New York City. An exceedingly fan-friendly sporting-goods shop located in the heart of Times Square, the Modell’s flagship store was recently renovated and reinvented to include the neighborhood’s biggest fan zone, with gear from all of your favorite pro teams and athletes, as well as interactive experiences including basketball shooting contests, video games, hat customization and more. It’s also NYC’s premier destination for big-name brands such as Nike, Under Armour, adidas and Reebok.

If you like to spend time on the tennis or racquetball courts, specialty sporting goods stores are in abundance in Manhattan. Be sure to check out NYC Racquet Sports (157A W. 35th St., 212-695-5353; grandcentralracquet.com), easily one of the city’s top racquet shops. Located in the heart of Herald Square near the Empire State Building and Macy’s -- two other “must-sees” when you’re visiting the Big Apple -- they offer a wide selection of equipment for tennis, squash, racquetball, badminton and platform tennis, as well as clothing, footwear, and accessories. Plus, they were recently named Pro-Specialty Retailer of the Year by Racquet Sport Industry Magazine.

If you’re preparing to spend time on the links or on the courts, specialty sporting goods stores are in abundance in Manhattan. For golfers, look no farther than New York Golf Center (131 W. 35th St. btw. Broadway & Seventh Ave, 212-564-2255; nygolfcenter.com), also located near Herald Square. Or if someone you know has been dropping hints about the latest driver from TaylorMade or Callaway, this is where you’ll find it. The professional staff helps make such gift buying easy, and whether you’re looking for great clubs or the latest golf accessories, the 13,000-square-foot store offers a huge selection of top-quality equipment.

Are you a runner? Select from the latest, most advanced shoes and performance clothing at Super Runners Shop’s fine running shoe and apparel stores. Their inventory includes products from Nike, New Balance, Asics, Saucony, and many others. Owner Gary Muhrcke was the winner of the first NYC Marathon in 1970 and leads an expert staff of accomplished runners. Third Ave. at 72nd St., 212-249-2133; Lexington Ave. at 89th St., 212-369-6010; Amsterdam Ave. at 77th St., 212-787-7665; Grand Central Terminal, 646-487-1120; visit superrunnersshop.com for other locations.

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