Sports Authority Discussing Selling Stores to Dick's

Sports Authority Inc., which is preparing to file for bankruptcy, has discussed selling stores and intellectual property to rival chain Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. and other parties, according to two people familiar with the situation. The Dick’s transaction is one of several options being considered, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private. The talks are in the early stages, the person said. It’s also not clear how many stores might be involved in a potential deal, which would take effect after a Chapter 11 filing.