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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Amazon Prime members will get exclusive access to thousands of deals from retailers through the site.Â
This is Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, and sports fans might be wondering if it is worth signing up for Amazon Prime.
Aside from access to thousands of sales this week, a Prime membership has several other perks for sports fanatics, such as televisions, exercise equipment and basketball hoops. An Amazon Prime membership also includes access to Amazon Prime Video, which offers a wide variety of live sports coverage.
Here is an example of deals for sports fans during this week’s Amazon Prime Day sales.
This 4K resolution TV that has a 60Hz refresh rate normally goes for upwards of $650. On Prime Day this Tuesday and Wednesday, it is on sale for $449. Its quality ensures that fans can watch a lag-free game with high resolution. It has a Google Alexa-enabled remote that allows you to ask about other games, scores and highlights without leaving the current one you are watching.Â
The Visveil basketball hoop is down 10%, going for $199 instead of its original $220. Its height can be adjusted from 5.7 feet up to 10 feet. This driveway hoop is a versatile buy that the whole family can enjoy.
We’ve covered deals for watching sports and playing sports outside. Now, Amazon Prime Day is almost cutting the price in half for Madden NFL 24 for the PlayStation 5. The latest Madden NFL game originally goes for more than $50. This week, it is available for $34.99. This year’s game comes with improved Fieldsense technology, giving you better control of gameplay with the opportunity to create more complex, game-winning maneuvers.Â
The NordicTrack Commercial Series treadmill is one of the best bargains offered for this week’s prime days. The elite treadmill’s price is down 20%, going for $1,599. It is one of the best at-home treadmills currently on the market. The 1250 model includes high-tech features including a moveable touch screen, built-in speakers and Smart Adapt technology that adjusts each workout specifically to your needs.Â
More deals can be found starting Tuesday at amazon.com. Among the areas where deals can be found are athletic wear, shoes, golf and tennis equipment, outdoor items and workout equipment.