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There are so many things to buy for the sports fans in your life that it might get a little confusing knowing just what to pick! Bottom line: start with your budget and then go on from there.

Cheaper sports paraphernalia can range from bobbleheads to keychains and coffee mugs to calendars, but check these great ideas for that special sports gift every fan will appreciate:

• Probably one of the easiest purchases you can make is a gift card from a local sporting goods or large department store that carries a full line of sports equipment and accessories. You can't go wrong with a gift that your favorite sports fanatic can pick out themselves!
  
  
• For a more personal gift, head for the store section featuring their favorite sport to find t-shirts or sweatshirts emblazoned with their team's logo. Also keep your eye out for workout clothes, running shoes, knee and elbow pads, gloves, hats or other protective gear for weekend warriors.
  
  
• For winter sports fans, think outside the box and purchase a new pair of electric socks, a heavy duty scarf, or earmuffs for the snowboarders or skiiers on your list. For football fans especially, how about some new tailgating party gear, barbecue equipment, OR the latest NFL cheerleaders calendar?
  
  
• Whether their favorite sports is baseball, football, basketball or hockey, think about the year ahead and plan on buying tickets to their favorite sporting events. Depending on your budget, a full season pass will earn you their undying gratitude.
  
  
• Are they into collectibles or sports memorabilia? Troll the Web for information on auctions and collections, or browse their favorite sports team site for items of particular interest you know they'll love.
  
  
• For couch potatoes, a universal remote will be highly appreciated or, again, depending on your budget a new recliner, a hi-def flatscreen TV, TIVO, or a subscription to their favorite premium sports channel makes an especially nice gift for the holidays.
  
  

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