EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Independent Certified
Public Accountants" in the Registration Statement Form S-8 No. (333-32955)
pertaining to The Sports Authority, Inc. Director Stock Plan and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 27, 2000, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of The Sports Authority, Inc.
as of January 29, 2000 and for the year then ended, included in its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2000, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Miami, Florida
June 26, 2000
