Reuters: JDate owner, Spark Networks, seeking buyer-NYT

"Spark Networks (LOV.A: Quote, Profile, Research), owner of the popular Jewish online dating site JDate.com, is seeking a buyer, The New York Times reported in its online edition on Friday.

The report, quoting people close to the auction, said Spark Networks was in early talks with companies including Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research), eHarmony, News Corp's (NWSa.N: Quote, Profile, Research) MySpace, as well as IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI.O: Quote, Profile, Research), which owns Match.com.

A company representative was not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Ritsuko Ando)"