Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-49363 of Global Sports, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 22, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Global Sports, Inc. for the year ended January 1, 2000. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 28, 2000