The Top Ten Gift Ideas for Sports Fans

Need to buy a gift for that special sports fanatic in your life? Chances are, he or she already has a house full of sports collectibles and merchandise of favorite players and teams. Show how much you care by getting creative with your gift giving and still satisfying their love for all things sports.

10. Sports trivia games. Most sports fans are usually competitive themselves, and love any opportunity to show off their knowledge about sports history, players, statistics, stadiums and all else relative to the world of sports. A good general sports game or one broken down into a specific sport is an inexpensive way to bring a little competition into the life of a sports fan.

9. Portable coolers. For that special sports fan that likes to entertain on game days, throw parties for fellow sports fans or celebrate with a tailgating party, a portable cooler is a useful gift that will come in handy for months and years to come. Not only will a cooler keep drinks, beer and other game day beverages cold for hours, they also can be found featuring team colors and logos.

8. Coffee mugs and beer steins. Coffee mugs, beer steins and other unique beverage holders will never disappoint an avid sports fan. New sports-related and team designs are continually being offered in a team's colors, logos and slogans. Not only will these add to the large team collection of any sports fan, but they are useful gifts that will be used time and time again.

7. Binoculars. A set of binoculars will be appreciated by even the pickiest of sports fans. Fans who attend sporting events in person and generally sit far away from the action, such as NASCAR, baseball and football, usually don't have the opportunity to focus in on the action in front of them. A good set of binoculars will ensure that your special sports fan will never miss that great play from across the stadium.