Starting January 13, 2013 the players hit the ice to play in what will be the official start to the 2012-2013 NHL season, which was originally scheduled to begin October 11, 2012. More than 50% of the NHL season (625 regular season games) is lost due to the lockout, as the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) couldn’t come to terms with team owners over the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA). This makes for the third NHL lockout in 19 seasons, including the 2004-05 lockout that resulted in the …

You can’t spell “Back to Back Champs” without “B-A-M-A”. In fact, you can’t even discuss college football without mentioning the dynasty that is the Alabama Crimson Tide. On January 7, 2013, the University of Alabama became the first-ever team to win two consecutive BCS Titles when they defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42-14 and were crowned 2012 National Champions. Celebrate this epic win with Fanatics and our collection of Alabama Championship Apparel.
It’s great being a Crimson Tide football fan, as their list of accomplishments and records just keeps …

Wow, what a year! Not only did Texas A&M take down Alabama this year, but they also defeated Oklahoma and became 2013 Cotton Bowl Champs! Celebrate this amazing run with Texas A&M Cotton Bowl Championship Apparel from Fanatics and let your inner Aggie spirit shine brightly for all to see.

The 2012 Aggies football season was filled with a lot of firsts: first year in the SEC; first year with a new coach; and a starting QB who was the first-ever freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. Now, Texas A&M …

Congrats to the Oregon Ducks Fiesta Bowl Champs! Grab UO Fiesta Bowl Champs Apparel and T-Shirts at Fanatics!

They’ve done it again – your Oregon Ducks have proven themselves to be champions! Congrats to Oregon fans on your 2013 Fiesta Bowl Championship! It’s no doubt the Ducks are winners, being one of just four programs to play in 4 consecutive BCS games, so hold the surprise… but start the celebration with Oregon Ducks Fiesta Bowl champs apparel from Fanatics! Show your confidence in Oregon Ducks football with Fiesta Bowl Championship …

In what is being hailed as the biggest upset in BCS history, the #22 Cardinals of Louisville took down the #4 Gators of Florida to capture a first-ever Sugar Bowl win in New Orleans January 2, 2013. Fanatics has all the Louisville Cardinals Sugar Bowl Championship Apparel to make any U of L alumni or fan both proud and happy.

The 2012 college football season was a strong one for the University of Louisville. Third-year head coach Charlie Strong helped resurrect a Cardinals football team that started sinking after head …

They did it! Your 2012 ACC Champions Florida State Seminoles (#12) knocked off the NIU Huskies (#15) from the Mid-American Conference to win their 4th-ever Orange Bowl and 26th total Bowl Game. Say, “Congrats!” to your Seminoles with FSU Orange Bowl Champs Gear, T-Shirts and more from Fanatics!

The 2013 Orange Bowl was a historic one as the Northern Illinois Huskies were the first-ever MAC team to play in a BCS Bowl by being the #15 team in the nation. Unfortunately, the 2012 MAC Champions NIU Huskies were unable to …

Congrats Stanford Rose Bowl Champs! Grab your Stanford Rose Bowl Champs Gear and T-Shirts from Fanatics!

Today’s the day Stanford fans have been waiting for – the chance to beat the Badgers in the 99th Rose Bowl event – and they’ve done it! Stanford last met Wisconsin in the 2000 Rose Bowl where the Badgers left with a 17-9 victory over Stanford – but today Cardinal fans rejoice after becoming the 2013 Rose Bowl Champs against their previous victors! Grab your new Stanford Rose Bowl Champs T-Shirt from Fanatics and …

Lorenzen Wright.
Kerry Kittles.
Samaki Walker.
Erick Dampier.
Todd Fuller.
Vitaly Potapenko.
Unless you’re an avid NBA fan, you may not recognize the aforementioned 6 players. Yet, they are, in order, the six players selected in the 1996 NBA Draft before Kobe Bryant. Not one of those six players was ever selected to an NBA All-Star game or an All-NBA Team; Kobe Bryant has been both a 14-time NBA All-Star as well as a 14-time All-NBA Team member. Add to those stats, Kobe’s 5 NBA Championships and 2-time NBA …

It’s been a crazy year, full of upsets and surprises. All that’s left for you to do now is grab some team apparel and root on your favorite school to a College Bowl victory. No need to ask, “When are the Bowl Games?” or even, “What are the Bowl Games?” Fanatics has a complete guide to all the teams and more with our 2012-2013 BCS Bowl Game Schedule. We carry all the great College Bowl Gear, so you can represent your favorite school in championship style!
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The holiday season can be an overwhelming time of doubt and uncertainty. Fret not, fan-faithful, Fanatics.com has everything you need to make sure this year is a great one for the sports fan(s) in your life. We will be counting down the Top 10 Gifts for Sports Fans of the 2012 season. All of these items are available for your holiday purchase at Fanatics and Football Fanatics. The votes have been tallied and the results are in. The #1 Gift this year for the sports fan in your …