Sports Authority is a retailer of a variety of sporting goods and features sportswear for men, women and kids. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm offers a range of fitness equipment that includes treadmills, elliptical cycles, exercise bikes and home gyms. The company also provides racquets, sports medicine, gloves, golf sets, watches and footwear, such as running shoes, boots and sneakers. Sports Authority operated over 450 stores in 45 states across the United States and offers maintenance services for used bikes and racquets.