Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Sports Authority is a full-line sporting goods chain that operates over 450 stores in 45 states in the United States under The Sports Authority. The Company is one of the industry leaders in providing a wide assortment of quality, brand-name sporting goods. Sports Authority is one of the United States' preeminent full-line sporting goods chain. It offers various brands, including Nike, Under Armour, The North Face, Bowflex, Schwinn and Lifetime among others. It offers men, women and kid's apparel, backpacks, sunglasses and watches.