15 gifts for the sports lover in your life
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NFL Ugly Sweater – Is your team-logo hoodie too tasteful (i.e., boring)? Consider an NFL Ugly Sweater, made from versatile acrylic and available in colors and designs for all 32 teams. Perfect for cold-weather tailgating or getting laughs at your game-viewing party.
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'NBA 2K16' video game – Reward the hoops fan in your life with the latest edition of the popular NBA 2K series. This version boasts more authentic visuals, especially in the look of actual NBA players. The game lets you guide an aspiring player from high school to the pros, control an entire NBA franchise or hone your skills against other gamers around the world.
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'Super Bowl Gold: 50 Years of the Big Game' – This handsome coffee table book, compiled by the editors of Sports Illustrated, is a colorful reference guide to America's most-watched sporting event. The book (available from Amazon and other online sellers) includes year-by-year game summaries, commentary from players on every winning and losing team, reviews of every halftime show and a ranking of all 49 Super Bowls, from worst to best. It even looks at the game's best TV commercials.
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Hydro Flask growler – This 32-ounce, insulated stainless steel growler is engineered to keep your beer (or any beverage) cold for hours, even on the hottest days. Pair it with the Hydro Flask pint glass for seamless and stylish drinking.
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Collegiate sweaters by Hillflint – Show some school spirit with these old-school college sweaters, available in the colors of dozens of major schools, from Air Force to Yale.
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Ion Tailgater wireless speaker – Pump up the jams in the tailgate parking lot with this rugged wireless speaker, which streams tunes via Bluetooth from your smartphone or other mobile device. It also has a built-in AM/FM radio for listening to the game.
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'Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto' – Any serious griller will appreciate this barbecue guide by Aaron Franklin, arguably the nation's most celebrated pitmaster and owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. Triumph at your next tailgate with Franklin's tips on customizing your smoker, creating perfect fires, sourcing top-quality meat and cooking delicious barbecue.
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