Shop Early and Save on Athletic Gear, Apparel

Since back-to-school time also ushers in the fall sports season, local sporting goods stores have responded by featuring sweet deals on football and soccer gear and apparel, as well as running shoes and plenty of other athletic wear.

Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply.

MODELL'S SPORTING GOODS

• Deal: Get a Nike or Adidas soccer gear bundle, including a ball, cleats and shin guards, for $35 (in stores only).

SPORTS AUTHORITY

• Deal #1: Find shin guards starting at $10, soccer balls starting at $11, and goals starting at $40. 
• Deal #2: Save 30 percent on Adidas 2-pack Rivalry Team Socks.
• Deal #3: Get any three Champion men's and women's jersey tees, tanks and shorts for $18. 
• Deal #4: Save $15 on men's and women's New Balance 480 Running Shoes. 

MACY'S

• Deal #1: Get Champion short-sleeve or sleeveless tees and shorts, for $11.99 each or 3 for $25.
• Deal #2: Get Nike Dart or Puma El Ace sneakers for $49.99. 
• See the weekly ad for more savings. 

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS

• Deal #1: Buy one, get one 50 percent off on all Asics socks and Under Armor slides and sandals. 
• Deal #2: Find Nike, Asics or Saucony running shoes for $49.98.
• Deal #3: Get a youth Umbro Soccer Package (ball, cleats, shin guards) for $34.99.
• See the weekly ads for more savings. 

• Deal #1: Find men's and women's athletic sneakers starting at $10. 
• Deal #2: Get And 1 men's basketball shorts for $9.97 each and shirts for $7.97 each.
• See the weekly ad for more savings.

TARGET

• Deal: Save 25 percent on all Champion 9 shoes, sock and slides.
• See the weekly ad for more savings.

WAYNE SPORTING GOODS

• Deal: Save 25 percent on all sale priced shoes and cleats with coupon.