Flowers, balloons, and brunch are all great ways to show mom appreciation. But for a mom that loves sports, you may have to do a little extra. Here are five ways to honor your sports fanatic mom on May 8th and the rest of the month.

Show her she’s the MVP – frame a picture of her with the kids and give a presentation about how great she is.
Surprise her with game tickets – reserve seats for her favorite team and reveal the secret in her …

The voters have decided! Congratulations to Giovanni Grant who just won our Rasta T-shirt Design Contest hosted by Designs by Fanatics. You can check out his design below. As the Grand Prize Winner, Giovanni will receive a $500 VISA Gift Card plus 10% commission off every shirt sold on Surf Fanatics, Skate Fanatics, Fighting Fanatics and Motocross Fanatics. The winning design will also be featured on the Surf Fanatics homepage. All additional finalists will win a $100 VISA Gift Card and their design featured across all of the above-mentioned …

The Designs By Fanatics Rasta T-shirt Contest was quite the success beginning on March 18th and ending April 17th. After receiving 78 approved submissions, our panel of judges had the very difficult task of choosing the top designs for YOU, the public, to vote on. After a grueling judging session, the Fanatics judges chose the Top 10 Rasta T-shirt designs! Check ‘em out and vote for your favorite before time runs out. We’ll be back May 3rd to announce the grand prize winner who will take home a $500 …

It’s a good thing sharks don’t like burgers because you will look mighty tasty in these new boardshorts! Take a peek at these quirky LRG Burger Boardshorts featuring a whopper of a burger with all the condiments and veggies needed to fulfill your appetite! Plus, check out the LRG ketchup and mustard logo patch, a tie front laced with silicone for a secure fit, a sewn-in bungee lanyard and a side pocket complete with a wax comb, bottle opener and fin key.

The temperatures are rising which means the summer will be here before you know it. Check out these popular men’s tank tops styles and colors now available at Surf Fanatics. Get free shipping on all orders over $50 on surf brands such as Reef, RVCA, O’Neill, Quiksilver and more.

Quiksilver Mountain Wave Black Tank Top

RVCA VA Stripes Gray Tank Top

RCVA Lazy Bones VA Tank Top – Light Blue

Quiksilver Mountain Wave Tank Top – Royale

O’Neill Skins Graphic Surf Tank Top – White

LRG Cruise Control Striped Tank Top – Navy

Reff …

Monday was moving day for the folks at Fanatics. We went from a 160,000 square footage building to 550,000. And to celebrate our new gorgeous space complete with a break room, outdoor Atrium, thirteen conference rooms, and a self-checkout marketplace stocked with our favorite snacks, sandwiches, and drinks we had a party. More than 200 employees gathered around to hear appreciation acknowledgments and the future outlook of our new brand Fanatics. Jacksonville native, Tim Tebow surprised us with a visit and even spoke on “having passion for whatever life …

The schedule for the 2011 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals have been set and the action begins tonight! Number 1 seed Washington Capitals will take on the NY Rangers, Tampa Bay will battle against Pittsburgh, while the Red Wings reaches for a ‘W’ over the Coyotes. Also on the ice is reigning champs Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver, and Nashville against Anahiem. So who do you think will go all the way? Cheer on your favorite in official NHL apparel and merchandise from Fanatics!

And don’t forget…the 2011 NBA Playoffs tips off …

New creations never cease to amaze me. Become the coolest dude at the party with this Matix MannySac II that holds six of your canned preferences all around your waist! No thief will be able to steal your cans of liquid goodness. You can also use the Mannysac as a bargaining tool for favors! And just think, you’ll never have to get up for another brew. Its rockin’ neon screen prints will be sure to catch everyone’s attention and the interior zip pocket is perfect for a bottle opener or cell phone. Pair with the …

Beginning March 18, 2011, Designs by Fanatics is launching a new design contest! If you want your artwork featured across multiple retail sites and you’re eager to highlight your design skills, enter a Rasta design for a chance to win! Grand Prize Winner will receive a $500 VISA Gift Card plus 10% commission off every shirt sold on Surf Fanatics, Skate Fanatics, Fighting Fanatics and Motocross Fanatics. All additional Finalists will win a $100 VISA Gift Card and their design also featured across all of our Action Sports sites …

Now that the 68 teams have been selected for this year’s 2011 NCAA College Basketball Tournament, it’s time to gear up for the month long on-the-court excitement! Football Fanatics has everything you need to cheer on your team during the Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four, and Championship game all take place. Who will be left standing?

Shop College Basketball Essentials

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Sport the same jersey worn by your favorite college basketball athlete. Replica jerseys is the ultimate fanatic wear in this year’s tournament!

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Cheer on your team in a …