Sports Direct, Modell's discuss joint bid for Sports Authority - WSJ

Bids for the sporting goods retailer's store leases are due on Thursday, the Journal said. (http://on.wsj.com/28K7uTq)

(Reuters)

Sports Authority filed for Chapter 11 protection in early March in the face of growing online competition, touching off a scramble to close weaker stores and find a buyer.

Sports Direct, Modell's Sporting Goods and Sports Authority were not immediately available for comment.

(Reporting by Anya George Tharakan in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Crosby)