Best Sporting Goods Store

TIE: Academy; Rooster Andrews

Those of you who (rightfully) refuse to plunk down more than $50 for athletic shoes know that Academy can't be licked for its bargain-basement prices and unpretentious selection - it's the practical man's sporting good store. Hand-in-hand with the Roost, Academy knocks Oshman's out of its four-year reign in first. Let's hear it for the home teams!

Academy
7513 N. I-35, 512/407-6310
www.academy.com

Rooster Andrews
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd., 512/258-3488