Dick's Sporting Goods Opening New Peninsula-Area Location

SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA -- You're about to have another option when it comes to where to buy your sports apparel and outdoor gear.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open a new store in the South Bay later this month. Grand opening celebrations for the new store in Sunnyvale are scheduled for March 17 through March 19.

The store will be open from 8 am to 10 pm Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18. The Sunday, March 19 hours are scheduled for 9 am to 8 pm.

The retailer says that throughout the grand opening weekend, customers will have the chance to win great prizes and meet special guests at the Sunnyvale location, such as Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray, who's scheduled to appear from noon to 2 pm March 18.

The store's address is 125 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, in the same location where the former Sports Authority store sat.

Full details on the grand opening celebration, including giveaways, promotions, special guests, and a $10 off coupon can be found online at dicks.com/Sunnyvale.

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