Knicks gear tops World Cup section at NYC sporting good store — with grown men ‘crying’ as swag runs out
The New York Knicks merchandise is outselling World Cup gear at a Dick's Sporting Goods store in Queens. Fans are expressing intense emotions, with some reportedly crying over sold-out items. The store has seen a surge in demand for Knicks gear following the team's recent playoff success.
- ▪The Knicks merchandise is dominating sales at the only Dick's Sporting Goods location in Queens.
- ▪Store employees reported that customers have been brought to tears over the unavailability of Knicks items.
- ▪Despite a large World Cup merchandise section, it remains largely untouched compared to the Knicks gear.
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Metro exclusive details Knicks gear tops World Cup section at NYC sporting good store — with grown men ‘crying’ as swag runs out By Fenix Suriel and Nicole Rosenthal Published May 28, 2026, 4:45 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Knicks are dunking on The World Cup this summer. Mania for the New York team is overshadowing FIFA fever at the city’s only Dick’s Sporting Goods location — as b-ball fans are being brought to tears at their inability to get sold out team items, while the soccer gear remains barely touched. 4 Knicks mania is overshadowing the World Cup at the city’s only Dick’s Sporting Goods location, according to workers. “[Monday] was a madhouse in here,” Dicks rep Yesenia Peña said at the Glendale, Queens store.
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