Dick's Sporting Goods

All your athletic bases are covered at this national sporting emporium.

by Katie Heffernan

In Short
Whether indoor, outdoor, on land or in water, sports of all sorts are covered at this nationwide retailer. Basketball players can score the latest Nike and Adidas sneakers, football fans pick up casual jerseys and high-performance apparel, mountain bikers receive tune-ups, and fitness fiends browse exercise machines--not to mention the gear for golf, tennis, soccer and lacrosse. Some stores feature specialties like camping sections and indoor tracks for trying out running shoes.