Sports News

Statewide 'Tip-A-Cop' Fundraiser Raises More Than $90,000 for Special Olympics Washington

2005-09-13T12:16:00.000-07:00

Statewide 'Tip-A-Cop' Fundraiser Raises More Than $90,000 for Special Olympics Washington

Law Enforcement and Red Robin Team Up to Benefit Special Olympics Washington Athletes

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Saturday, Aug. 27th, local police officers collected $90,633.40 in tips at Red Robin restaurants (NASDAQ:RRGB) statewide as part of their annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign (LETR), which raises money for Special Olympics Washington. During the fundraiser, law enforcement representatives collected tips from restaurant guests, which will be used for the continued development of training and competition programs for over 7,000 active Special Olympics Washington athletes.

LETR, which includes an international series of relay runs and special events like Tip-A-Cop, is presented by more than 60,000 law enforcement officers worldwide to raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest grass roots fundraiser for Special Olympics with proceeds going directly to local programs in states or countries where they are generated.

"On behalf of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign and Special Olympics Washington, we would like to thank the generous people of our state, as well as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers for supporting this noble cause," said Chief Rick Kieffer, Normandy Park Police Department and chair of the LETR campaign. "Events like the Red Robin "Tip-A-Cop" make it possible for us to continue to provide year-round sports training programs and competition to over 7,000 Special Olympics Washington athletes."

Special Olympics Washington provides year-round training and competition in a variety of Olympic sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Today, there are more than 7,000 active Special Olympics Washington athletes who participate in sports: including skiing, swimming, track and field, cycling, softball, golf and bowling.

"Special Olympics is a wonderful organization, and we are honored to be able to show our support through this special event," said Eric Houseman, Red Robin President and COO. "We'd like to thank our guests across the state for their participation and commitment to the athletes of Special Olympics Washington -- it was an outstanding community effort."

For more information about Special Olympics Washington please visit www.sowa.org.

About Special Olympics Washington

Special Olympics Washington provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills, and have better success in leading more productive and independent lives.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRGB)

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (www.redrobin.com) founded in 1969, is a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an imaginative selection of high quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere. Red Robin(R) restaurants serve gourmet burgers in a variety of recipes with bottomless fries, as well as many other items including salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and its signature Mad Mixology (R) specialty beverages. There are more than 275 Red Robin(R) restaurant locations across the United States and Canada, which include both corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise or license agreements.

Source: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

CONTACT: Jill Preston of Linhart McClain Finlon PR, +1-303-383-4612,
jpreston@linhartpr.com, for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

Web site: http://www.sowa.org/

Web site: http://www.redrobin.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Collectors Universe and Topps Team Up to Offer Authenticated Single Signed Baseballs

2005-09-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

Collectors Universe and Topps Team Up to Offer Authenticated Single Signed Baseballs

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLCT), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of high-value collectibles, announced today its agreement with The Topps Company, Inc. (NYSE:TOPP) to authenticate single signed baseballs through a Collectors Universe division PSA/DNA Authentication Services, or PSA/DNA. The PSA/DNA authenticated baseballs will be distributed and sold by Topps through Sam's Clubs around the United States.

PSA President Joe Orlando commented, "We are quite pleased that Topps, our long time friends in the sports card market, have expanded their offerings to include autographed items authenticated by PSA/DNA. We believe Topps has entered a market with an excellent product with PSA/DNA authenticated single signed baseballs and we believe that we can continue to grow this relationship with other PSA/DNA authenticated products."

"Genuine and authentic autographed sports merchandise is a product line that can satisfy huge demand by collectors and sports fans," stated Michael Haynes, Chief Executive Officer of Collectors Universe. "Topps, one of the largest distributors of sports collectibles, recognizes this demand for different, unique and personalized items, and the need for the consumer confidence provided by authenticity services from PSA/DNA. This co-branded offering brings together two superb sports brands in Topps and PSA/DNA to address what we believe is a very large market that up until now could only be satisfied with look-alike logo apparel."

About Collectors Universe

Collectors Universe, Inc. is a leading provider of value added services to the high-end collectibles market. The Company authenticates and grades collectible coins, sports cards, autographs and stamps. The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible sports cards and sports memorabilia and collectible stamps. This information is accessible to collectors and dealers at the Company's web site, www.collectors.com, and is also published in print.

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains statements regarding our expectations about our future financial performance which are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "project," or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may."

Our financial performance in the future may differ, possibly materially, from our current expectations as set forth in this news release due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the possibility of changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the collectibles markets, such as a possible decline in the popularity of some high-value collectibles, which could result in reductions in the volume of authentication and grading submissions and, therefore, the fees we are able to generate; a lack of diversity in our sources of revenues and our dependence on coin authentication and grading for a significant percentage of our total revenues, which makes us more vulnerable to adverse changes in economic and market conditions, including declines in the value of precious metals or recessionary conditions, that could lead to reduced coin and other collectibles submissions, with a resultant reduction in our revenues and in our income; our dependence on certain key executives and collectibles experts, the loss of the services of any of which could adversely affect our ability to obtain authentication and grading submissions and, therefore, could harm our operating results; increased competition from other collectibles services companies that could result in reductions in collectibles submissions to us or could require us to reduce the prices we charge for our services; the risk that we will incur unanticipated liabilities under our authentication and grading warranties that would increase our operating expenses; the risk that new service offerings and business initiatives that we may undertake will not gain market acceptance or will increase our operating expenses or reduce our overall profitability or cause us to incur losses; the risk that our strategy to exit the collectibles sales business and focus substantially all of our resources on our authentication and grading businesses will not be successful in enabling us to improve our profitability over the longer term or to grow our existing businesses or expand into new collectibles or high value asset markets; and. if we grow our business by acquiring any existing or commencing any new authentication and grading businesses, the risks that we will be unable to successfully integrate those businesses into our operations, that those businesses will not gain market acceptance; and that business expansion may result in a costly diversion of management time and resources and increase our operating expenses. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which our business is subject is contained in our Prospectus dated February 16, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Due to the above-described risks and uncertainties and those described in that Prospectus, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, which speak only as of its date, or to make predictions about future performance based solely on historical financial performance. We also disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Contacts:

Mike Lewis Brandi Piacente
Chief Financial Officer Investor Relations
Collectors Universe The Piacente Group, Inc.
949-567-1375 212-481-2050
Email: mlewis@collectors.com Email: brandi@thepiacentegroup.com

Source: Collectors Universe, Inc.

CONTACT: Mike Lewis, Chief Financial Officer of Collectors Universe,
Inc., +1-949-567-1375, mlewis@collectors.com; or Investor Relations, Brandi
Piacente of The Piacente Group, Inc., +1-212-481-2050,
brandi@thepiacentegroup.com, for Collectors Universe, Inc.

Web site: http://www.collectors.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Autism Society of America, Jamie McMurray Partner for Katrina Relief

2005-09-13T07:32:00.000-07:00

Autism Society of America, Jamie McMurray Partner for Katrina Relief

NASCAR's McMurray Pledges Commitment to Disaster Relief for Autism Community

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Autism Society of America (ASA), the nation's most widely-recognized and largest grassroots organization serving the entire autism community, and NASCAR driver and ASA friend Jamie McMurray, have announced their collaboration to provide disaster relief for families of individuals with autism who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. ASA and McMurray are deeply concerned about the welfare of all families who have been affected by this disaster, particularly those in the autism community.

McMurray, who has a niece with autism, is taking his ongoing commitment to ASA a step further in the wake of this tragedy. McMurray is making a $50,000 donation to ASA's relief fund, and is pledging, along with ASA, a long-term, active commitment in the coming months to helping and supporting families during this relief effort. For its part, ASA has responded in key ways, with staff and members actively involved on the ground in Louisiana and Texas; setting up a donation and awareness page on its Web site with critical information on how to help and where to get help; and joining AutismCares, a new partnership with more than 10 national autism leadership organizations who have come together to coordinate support for the unique needs of families affected by autism.

"ASA is profoundly saddened for all families in the Gulf Coast who have lost so much due to this devastating natural disaster," said ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman. "At the same time, as an organization that works for the interests of the autism community, we are troubled about the wellbeing of families of individuals on the spectrum. With Jamie's generosity and support, we will help for as long as it takes to ensure these families receive the resources and care they need to get back on their feet quickly."

"I have decided to work with my friends at ASA to help provide aid to the families affected by Hurricane Katrina that are also affected by loved ones with autism," McMurray said. "There are numerous families that are being housed in the Houston Astrodome and all throughout the Gulf Coast region that have a relative with autism who is not able to get needed supplies and resources during this natural disaster. I keep thinking about if it was my sister and niece that were being housed in one of the numerous shelters set up, and my niece did not have all her special food and medicine that she requires on a daily basis and was unable to follow her daily routine. There's nothing I wouldn't do to ensure my family's safety and comfort. So for all the people who have lost everything, this is the least I can do."

ASA is also committed to helping families prepare in advance for emergencies and natural disasters. Please go to http://www.autism-society.org/ for ASA's Disaster Preparedness Tips, particularly for those with special needs.

How To Help Katrina Victims

* Autism Society of America: To donate, please go to the ASA Web site at
http://www.autism-society.org/.
* AutismCares: http://www.autismcares.org/
* The American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/
* The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help
in the affected areas. You can sign up online at
http://www.saussw.org/crd/dsrreg.nsf/registrationw?OpenForm. In
addition, victims of the storm needing assistance can call the Salvation
Army for help at 1-888-363-2769.
* The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Humans aren't the only
victims of Katrina's wrath. HSUS has deployed its Disaster Animal
Response Teams to the region who are equipped to respond to the needs of
all animals -- including pets, horses, farm animals, and wildlife. For
more, go to http://www.hsus.org/.

How to Get Help/Missing Persons Forums

* Help for those with disabilities: www.katrinadisability.info
* Comprehensive lists of help and services for evacuees
I) Yahoo Katrina Evacuee Resources: http://news.yahoo.com/katrinahelp
II) http://uniquelygifted.org/katrina.htm
* Housing: http://www.hurricanehousing.org/
* The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/resources_katrina.shtm
* NOLA.com: This Web site, which provides information on New Orleans, now
includes a missing person forum at http://www.nola.com/forums/searching.
* Yahoo! Search for Missing Persons: http://boards.news.yahoo.com/boards/
* Craigslist: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/about/help/katrina_cl.html

The Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support. The ASA is committed to meaningful participation and self- determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its mission through close collaboration with a successful network of 200 chapters, and hundreds of thousands of members and supporters.

For more information about autism or ASA, visit the ASA Web site, http://www.autism-society.org/, or call toll-free, 1.800.3AUTISM (1.800.328.8476).

CONTACT: Kate Ranta for ASA, +1-301-657-0881 x120, or kranta@autism- society.org; or Jason Wise, +1-704-506-6867, or jason_wise@bellsouth.net, for Jamie McMurray.

Source: Autism Society of America

CONTACT: Kate Ranta for ASA, +1-301-657-0881 x120, or
kranta@autism-society.org; or Jason Wise, +1-704-506-6867, or
jason_wise@bellsouth.net, for Jamie McMurray

Web site: http://www.autism-society.org/
http://www.autismcares.org/
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.saussw.org/crd/dsrreg.nsf/registrationw?OpenForm
http://www.hsus.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Cingular and Sendia to Deliver One-Stop Wireless Solution for Salesforce

2005-09-13T07:15:00.000-07:00

Cingular and Sendia to Deliver One-Stop Wireless Solution for Salesforce

Cingular Will Be First U.S. Carrier to Offer EDGE-enabled Sendia Platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless is teaming with Sendia Corporation to deliver to sales professionals real-time, on-demand wireless access to critical account information within salesforce.com, a leading hosted CRM solution for business. Cingular will be the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to resell Sendia's WorkSpace CRM application on a variety of Cingular-enabled wireless handhelds to its world-class roster of business customers.

The new product, called Cingular Wireless for Salesforce by Sendia, is expected to launch in November, and will be available initially on the BlackBerry(TM) 7290 and 7100g handhelds and the EDGE-enabled Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650. Cingular and Sendia announced the initiative today at Dreamforce '05, salesforce.com's third annual user and developer conference.

Cingular Wireless for Salesforce by Sendia replicates the salesforce.com experience on a wireless device in a high-speed environment through Cingular's GPRS/EDGE network, the largest and fastest national wireless data network in the U.S. The application, which is accessed in both wireless and non-wireless modes, improves the productivity of sales professionals by giving them immediate access to account information in the field. WorkSpace CRM also integrates with the e-mail and voice capabilities of a PDA so sales representatives can place calls or send e-mails to their customers directly from a customer lookup. The solution's over-the-air deployment and "on demand" functionality help to reduce IT deployment time and cost.

Cingular Wireless for Salesforce by Sendia also ties into the customer's marketing and customer support applications running on salesforce.com, as well as custom applications integrated via salesforce.com's Appforce framework. With the wireless solution, more accurate data is entered into Salesforce, enabling sales managers to better track deals as they progress through the sales pipeline. Customer support staff and call center personnel also benefit, since sales representatives can do "self-service" by accessing critical customer information from the field, in lieu of interrupting back- office workflow to get their questions answered.

"Sales professionals are the most mobile part of an organization -- yet, as a rule, most account executives find that their data is locked away in the back-office or on their desktops," said Laura Johnson, director, enterprise solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "Cingular Wireless for Salesforce by Sendia frees up back-office data so it can be accessed directly by sales teams in the field. Organizations can realize the benefits of mobility in a single solution sold directly by Cingular."

Alex Klyce, president and chief operating officer of Sendia stated, "The combination of Cingular's GPRS/EDGE network and Sendia's intelligent mobile application technology creates a powerful productivity tool for millions of Cingular business users." Klyce added, "Together Cingular and Sendia are setting the standard for mobile business applications for the CRM marketplace."

"Salesforce.com has greatly improved the productivity of sales professionals, by providing them with an easy means of managing their daily sales activities," said Tien Tzuo, SVP Marketing, Strategy & Product Management, salesforce.com. "Cingular Wireless for Salesforce by Sendia wirelessly delivers this same high value to mobile salesforce.com customers through a familiar, highly integrated and easy-to-use handheld solution that takes sales productivity to a new level."

Cingular Wireless for Salesforce by Sendia will be available exclusively through Cingular's B2B sales force. List price for the service will be $49.99 per month per user plus applicable Cingular data plan on a compatible device. Salesforce.com service is available directly from salesforce.com.

About Sendia

Sendia Corporation develops and markets software that extends existing enterprise applications to wireless handheld devices such as the RIM BlackBerry(R) Wireless Handheld(TM), Palm Treo(TM) and Windows Mobile devices. Sendia's mission is to make wireless work flawlessly for the business user. The company's Wireless WorkSpace technology provides third-party developers with the tools they need to extend the core functionality of virtually any business application to the handheld. Sendia's advanced mobile application server, centralized management system, development studio, and device-side smart-client enable rapid development, deployment and management of secure wireless applications fully integrated into business back office systems.

Sendia is focused on driving user adoption together with enterprise application vendors, building strong partnerships and OEM relationships with leading vendors such as salesforce.com, PeopleSoft, and Siebel OnDemand. Available in hosted and on-premises editions, Sendia-powered applications are fast, easy to use, and reliable wireless solutions that customers trust to get the job done.

To learn more, visit www.sendia.com. With Sendia, wireless works.

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 51.6 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(SM) network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/.

Source: Cingular Wireless

CONTACT: John Kampfe of Cingular Wireless, +1-908-696-4536, or wireless,
+1-908-432-3473; or Christopher Lumby of Sendia Corporation, +1-310-752-7019,
or chris.lumby@sendia.com

Web site: http://www.cingular.com/
http://www.salesforce.com/
http://www.sendia.com/
http://cingular.mediaroom.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

XM Satellite Radio to Offer Multiple Play-By-Play Broadcasts for MLB League Championship Series and World Series

2005-09-13T07:11:00.000-07:00

XM Satellite Radio to Offer Multiple Play-By-Play Broadcasts for MLB League Championship Series and World Series

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 4.4 million subscribers, announced today that it will offer multiple play-by-play broadcasts for each game during its comprehensive coverage of the 2005 Major League Baseball (MLB) League Championship Series and World Series.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO )

XM will carry the home and visiting teams' broadcasts for every game of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), National League Championship Series (NLCS), and the 2005 World Series, in addition to the national ESPN Radio feed for all these games. A complete listing of MLB play-by-play channel assignments (XM Channels 176-189) for the 2005 MLB post-season will soon be available at http://www.xmradio.com/.

"During the League Championship Series and World Series XM subscribers will have the choice of hearing three different play-by-play feeds, making XM's coverage of the 2005 LCS and World Series a complete experience for baseball fans," said Eric Logan, executive vice president of programming for XM Satellite Radio.

In addition to the game broadcasts, MLB Home Plate (XM Channel 175) will offer thorough coverage of the 2005 Pennant Races, Division Series, League Championship Series, and World Series including the latest team news, game updates, interviews, highlights and more. XM's MLB en Espanol (XM Channel 190) will provide Spanish language coverage of the 2005 League Championship Series and World Series with national feeds from ESPN Deportes Radio.

XM is the leading provider of live play-by-play sports in satellite radio. XM is the official satellite radio network of Major League Baseball, NASCAR, the PGA TOUR, the Indy Racing League, FIFA World Cup Soccer 2006, the US Open Series, and the college sports conferences Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big Ten, and Pac-10. XM recently announced a long-term relationship with the National Hockey League (NHL). XM will begin broadcasting play-by-play of NHL games in October 2005 and will become the exclusive satellite radio network of the NHL in 2007.

XM also carries ESPN Radio, ESPNews Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and Sporting News Radio and XM Deportivo, XM's 24-hour Spanish language sports channel.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 4.4 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2005 lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, plus premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and 21 channels of the most advanced traffic and weather information. XM was named Best Radio Service at the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and Volkswagen/Audi, is available in more than 120 different vehicle models for 2005. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for XM Satellite Radio's service, the Company's dependence on technology and third party vendors, its potential need for additional financing, as well as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 8-5-05. Copies of the filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations Department.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: XM Satellite Radio

CONTACT: Anne-Taylor Griffith, XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4151 or
annetaylor.griffith@xmradio.com

Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

You've Seen the Stars, Now Watch Everyday People: The Dance Floor is the Battlefield as Hopefuls are Put to the Test in TLC's 'BALLROOM BOOTCAMP'

2005-09-13T07:09:00.000-07:00

You've Seen the Stars, Now Watch Everyday People: The Dance Floor is the Battlefield as Hopefuls are Put to the Test in TLC's 'BALLROOM BOOTCAMP'

-- Three Ducklings Dance Like Swans - or Do They? - After Grueling Training Regime --

-- Renowned Trio of Dance Instructors Train Students Culminating in Competition --

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The muscle exertion and breathing rates of ballroom dancers performing in one dance competition is equivalent to those of Olympic-level cyclists, swimmers and runners. Ballroom dancing has recently emerged as a pop cultural sensation -- sweeping the country and dazzling average individuals with its grace, splendor and eloquence. But, ballroom dancing is accessible to everyone. Anyone can learn -- but only if they have the motivation, the training and the mindset to succeed. Even USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy-winner Matt Leinart enjoys ballroom dancing as he completes a course this semester toward his college degree!

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030530/TLCLOGO )

In a new television series that gives average folks the opportunity of a lifetime to fulfill their dreams, viewers are able to see these competitors preparing for battle -- ballroom style! TLC makes itself at home at Danceland Studio in Hollywood, California, to give viewers an inside look into ballroom dancing and the sweat, rigor and personal determination necessary for success in BALLROOM BOOTCAMP, premiering Friday, October 7, 2005 at 10 PM (ET/PT). In this series, these everyday individuals are pulled from their comfort zone and subjected to a scrupulous and intensive five-week training program in preparation for a highly anticipated face-off in a professionally adjudicated competition.

Each week, master dance instructors Susannah Cuesta, Gocha Chertkoev and Christian Perry attempt to give the participants the physical, mental and social tools necessary for success and stop at nothing to transform the participants from ordinary to extraordinary. The BALLROOM BOOTCAMP participants will learn five dance styles -- the cha cha, waltz, tango, jive or rhumba. Then, each participant pairs up with a professional dancing counterpart to take their training to the next level -- entering a professionally accredited dance competition and showing off their newly acquired skills.

However, the journey during BALLROOM BOOTCAMP will not come easily as each participant must also juggle his or her personal lives and careers during this short-yet-intensely- painstaking training period. Nothing stops -- not their jobs, not their families, and definitely not the clock. There will be emotional hurdles to overcome, conflicts to dissolve, ballroom blunders to fix and lives to change. Michelle Yahn, one of the competitors vents her frustration as she cries, "It's like trying to learn French in three weeks. It's impossible."

BALLROOM BOOTCAMP is produced by Original Productions for TLC. Thom Beers is the executive producer for Original Productions, and Kathy Davidov is the executive producer for TLC.

TLC is dedicated to high-quality, intelligent and relatable nonfiction entertainment: authentic personal stories that inspire, engage, inform and unite our audience in the spirit of life's possibilities. TLC intimately connects more than 94 million homes in North America to the human experience through its "Life Unscripted" approach to storytelling. Discovery Networks, U.S., a unit of Discovery Communications, Inc., operates and manages Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery HD Theater, Discovery Kids Channel, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Military Channel, Discovery en Espanol, FitTV, Discovery Kids en Espanol and Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir). The unit also distributes BBC AMERICA. Visit TLC on the web by going to http://www.tlc.com/.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030530/TLCLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: TLC

CONTACT: Brian Eley of TLC, +1-240-662-2957, Brian_Eley@discovery.com;
or Rachel Saunders, +1-323-866-0880 x106, rsaunders@js2comm.com, for TLC

Web site: http://www.tlc.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: For high-resolution photography, please go to www.press.discovery.com

-------
Profile: Sport

Yoga Journal Celebrates 30th Anniversary -- Ad Revenues Double in Five Years, Over One Million Readers Per Issue

2005-09-13T06:29:00.000-07:00

Yoga Journal Celebrates 30th Anniversary -- Ad Revenues Double in Five Years, Over One Million Readers Per Issue

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Yoga Journal, the most widely read yoga magazine in the country, marks its 30th anniversary celebrating several major achievements: In the last five years, ad revenue has doubled, while the magazines' circulation has tripled to 325,000. Readership has grown to over 1,000,000 per issue.

In addition, the magazine has expanded its yoga offerings across various media. Its conferences are some of the most widely attended in the country; the company produces an award-winning line of DVDs and widely acclaimed books; and Yogajournal.com, the magazine's website, logs nearly 1,000,000 users per month. The magazine has also won many editorial awards, including three "Editorial Excellence Award for Best Consumer Health Magazine" from Folio Magazine.

The growth of Yoga Journal has been fueled in part by the growth of yoga in the U.S. According to a 2004 Harris Poll study (full results can be seen at http://www.yogajournal.com/about_press020705.cfm ), 7.5% of U.S. adults, or 16.5 million people, now practice yoga, an increase of 43% from 2002. The fastest growing segment of practitioners is the 18-24 age group, which increased 46% in one year. The poll also showed that approximately one in seven non-practitioners, or about 25 million people, say they intend to try yoga within the next 12 months.

This growth translates into dollars. According to the study, Americans spend $2.95 billion a year on yoga classes and products, including equipment, clothing, vacations and media (DVDs, videos, books and magazines).

Says John Abbott, president and CEO of Yoga Journal, "When Yoga Journal published its first staple-bound edition in September 1975, none of our founders could have imagined that the magazine would fuel an international renaissance in yoga, or the central role Yoga Journal would have in that growth. We are proud to bring the benefits of yoga to a wide and ever-growing audience."

"As the number of yoga practitioners grows, so does the financial vibrancy of the market. Yoga is not a passing fad. It's a genuine cultural phenomenon, an integral part of the wellness trend in this country, and it's here to stay."

Current national advertisers include Toyota, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Kelloggs, Chevrolet, Asics, Chrysler, General Mills, Nestle, Burt's Bees, Luna Bar, and Coty. The magazine is the top-selling health and fitness title at Barnes & Noble nationwide, as well as at Whole Foods.

Source: Yoga Journal

CONTACT: Dayna Macy of Yoga Journal, +1-415-591-0555, ext. 304, or
dmacy@yogajournal.com

Web site: http://www.yogajournal.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

NFL Football Star Jerome Bettis Teams Up With The American Lung Association to Bring Asthma Education to Chicago

2005-09-13T06:26:00.000-07:00

NFL Football Star Jerome Bettis Teams Up With The American Lung Association to Bring Asthma Education to Chicago

National Tour to Raise Awareness about the Need for Improved Asthma Control

CHICAGO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerome "The Bus" Bettis, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and asthma patient for nearly 20 years, will participate in a press conference in Chicago on September 13 at the La Rabida Children's Hospital to underscore the need for improved asthma control in Chicago.

The press event is being hosted by the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago and will announce the kick off of the Know Your Asthma Score and Expect More campaign in the local Chicago community. As part of the campaign, Bettis is working to raise awareness about the need for improved asthma control and to motivate asthma patients to take a simple, five-question quiz called the Asthma Control Test(TM) (ACT) supported by the American Lung Association. The ACT is an objective assessment tool that can help people 12 years of age and older with asthma assess the frequency of their symptoms and give them information to discuss the results with their healthcare professional. Bettis will also unveil a display that can be found throughout the Chicago community, offering a free brochure featuring the ACT.

"I've experienced first-hand the consequences of uncontrolled asthma," said Jerome Bettis, fifth all-time leading rusher in the National Football League (NFL). "Controlling symptoms allows you to stay active and do more of the things you want to do, which for me is playing football."

Additional speakers include community leaders committed to improving asthma control: State Senator Kwame Raoul, 13th District; Dr. Raoul Wolf, Head of Allergy and Asthma at La Rabida Children's Hospital; Dr. Hugo Alvarez of Mount Sinai Medical Center; and Joel Africk, Chief Executive Officer of the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Each will address the burden of asthma in Chicago, and steps being taken to manage the disease.

"The American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago is concerned that Chicago has one of the highest incidences of asthma and asthma deaths in the country, and we are committed to getting people with asthma to take the Asthma Control Test. Additionally, asthma disproportionately affects African Americans and Latinos, with rates reaching 34 percent in some ethnic areas of the city," said Joel Africk, President of the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago. "This test is an easy first step towards better asthma control, and we are delighted the campaign materials are available in Spanish and English."

Asthma is a chronic condition affecting approximately 20 million Americans. If left uncontrolled, asthma can lead to a range of consequences, including frequent symptoms, missed work, urgent care visits, hospitalization and even life-threatening asthma attacks. More than one million adults in Illinois have asthma, and there were more than 20,000 asthma-related hospitalizations statewide in 2004.

"With ongoing assessment and effective treatment, asthma symptoms can be reduced, resulting in fewer attacks and emergency room visits," said Dr. Raoul Wolf, Head of Allergy and Asthma at La Rabida Children's Hospital. "Reduced symptoms also means fewer missed work or school days, and the ability to more fully participate in leisure activities - all goals of optimal asthma control according to established treatment guidelines."

"Asthma affects the daily lives of more than 200,000 people in the Chicago metropolitan area alone," said Senator Kwame Raoul. "We are committed to improving asthma control in Chicago by supporting educational efforts for patients and their families. Patients need to know asthma is a manageable disease and that there are resources available, like the Asthma Control Test, to help them take steps toward getting symptoms under control, which may help improve their quality of life."

KNOW YOUR ASTHMA SCORE AND EXPECT MORE

Answers to the ACT provide asthma patients a score that may help them and their doctor determine if their current treatment plan is working. The total ACT score is based on a range of five to 25. A score of 19 or less may be an indication that asthma symptoms are not as controlled as they could be. If a patient scores 19 or less, they should make an appointment with their doctor to discuss their ACT results and ensure they are properly controlling airway constriction and inflammation, the two main causes of asthma symptoms. Even if patients score a 20 or more, they should talk with their doctor about their results to help improve their asthma dialogue.

The American Lung Association supports the ACT and recommends that everyone 12 and older with asthma takes the test. Asthma is a chronic lung disease where both airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction cause the airways to narrow, leading to symptoms that include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Though there is no cure, asthma can be a highly controllable disease when patients take the appropriate steps toward symptom prevention and daily long-term management.

A free copy of the ACT is available by calling toll free 1-800-990-4100 or visiting online at www.asthmacontrol.com. To date, nearly 109,000 people have taken the ACT online; of those, more than 63 percent have scored 19 or less - an indication that their asthma may not be properly controlled.

ABOUT THE ASTHMA CONTROL TEST

The ACT is a five-item questionnaire which gives physicians and patients a simple yet highly predictive tool they can use to help assess asthma control. In a validation study, the ACT was administered to more than 471 asthma patients (12 years of age and older) during routine office visits with asthma specialists. After completing the questionnaire, patients took a lung function test (spirometry) to measure pre-bronchodilator FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second), and asthma specialists - who were blinded to patients' ACT results - examined the patients. Specialists then offered a global assessment of patients' asthma control, assigning a rating using a five-point scale. Each patient's ACT results were then compared with their spirometry results and the specialist's global assessment, which was categorized as either "controlled" or "not controlled." The ACT correctly classified a patient's level of asthma control in three out of four cases (76.5 percent).

ABOUT THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

For 100 years, the American Lung Association has been the lead organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at a time." For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to www.lungusa.org.

The American Lung Association and GlaxoSmithKline are working together on the Know Your Asthma Score & Expect More campaign to promote asthma awareness. GlaxoSmithKline is a research-based pharmaceutical company and a world leader in respiratory care.

Asthma Control Test is a trademark of QualityMetric Incorporated.

National statistics are based on 2002 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Source: American Lung Association

CONTACT: Kathryn Ritzinger, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9829

Web site: http://www.lungusa.org/
http://www.asthmacontrol.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

McDonald's(R) Passport to Play(TM) Kicks Off in 31,000 U.S. Schools

2005-09-13T06:15:00.000-07:00

McDonald's(R) Passport to Play(TM) Kicks Off in 31,000 U.S. Schools

Seven Million Children to Participate in National Physical Education Program

OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's underscored its commitment to balanced, active lifestyles today by kicking off Passport to Play, a new in-school program that motivates children to be more active in unique and fun ways during grade school physical education classes. With Passport to Play, children will engage in playground games and physical activities from around the world, while learning more about the culture and country where the activities originate. Passport to Play is being activated in 31,000 U.S. schools, includes a national tour that will make stops at more than 90 schools and is expected to reach seven million school children this year.

The program was developed in partnership with Kaleidoscope Education Support Group, a company dedicated to bringing experiential learning programs to children, and the Kaleidoscope's Advisory Board of teachers and school administrators.

"McDonald's is building on our rich heritage of caring for the well-being of children and of supporting schools and our local communities," said Ken Barun, senior vice president of Balanced, Active Lifestyles, McDonald's Corporation. "We are partnering with third-party experts like the United States Olympic Committee, the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, and the Children's Nutrition Research Center to positively impact children's lives."

Passport to Play supports student learning as defined in the National Standards for Physical Education and is supported by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). The curriculum program includes activities from 15 countries including Australia, Congo, France, Holland, India and Thailand, among others.

"As educators, we owe it to our kids to give them both fun and educational experiences," said Charlene Burgeson, executive director of NASPE. "McDonald's Passport to Play is an enjoyable way to aid in children's growth physically and academically and reach our recommended goal of 60 minutes of daily activity for proper growth and development, as well as good health."

Elementary school physical educators and district curriculum directors provided input and feedback on the development of Passport to Play. The program was also reviewed by physical activity experts at the Children's Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Passport to Play kicked off today at James G. Blaine School in Chicago, and received endorsement from 327 school districts across the country, including the Chicago Public School District. The program includes a curriculum program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade physical education teachers.

McDonald's Balanced, Active Lifestyles commitment, a comprehensive multi- year initiative announced in May 2004, focuses on menu variety and choice, nutrition literacy and sponsorship of physical activity. In addition to Passport to Play, McDonald's continues to promote balanced, active lifestyles as part of the "it's what i eat and what i do(TM) ... i'm lovin' it(TM)" commitment. Initiatives underway since 2004 include:

Physical Activity:
-- The "Go Active!(TM) with Ronald McDonald(R)" Show uses improvisation,
music, and dance as Ronald engages children in fun physical activities
to help them understand energy balance and the importance of being
active. The show is slated to launch in September 2005.
-- McDonald's will continue to provide a safe place for children to play
by including additional active elements into U.S. restaurant
PlayPlaces. Currently, the U.S. has approximately 5,000 indoor and
outdoor PlayPlace locations.
-- Current McDonald's advertising engages children to be active by
featuring Ronald McDonald and children enjoying active play.
Throughout 2005, McDonald's has run two-minute vignettes based on the
Get Moving with Ronald McDonald Show(TM), which encourages children to
get up and get active with Ronald.

Menu Variety & Choice:
-- Milk sales in an average U.S. McDonald's restaurant have doubled since
the introduction of low fat white and chocolate milk jugs.
-- With the introduction of Apple Dippers, fresh slices of apples served
with low fat caramel dipping sauce, McDonald's is now the largest
seller of apples in the United States (according to the U.S. Apple
Association) with an estimated annual volume of 54 million pounds.
-- Happy Meal(R) Choices give parents the option of French fries, Apple
Dippers, white or chocolate milk jugs, or 100% apple juice at no
additional cost when purchasing a Happy Meal.

Nutrition Literacy:
-- Nutritional facts on Happy Meal packaging launched in May 2005.
-- Nutritional information on trayliners and "McDonald's and You(R)
Brochures" continues to be included in restaurants nationwide.
-- A comprehensive Web site, http://www.goactive.com/ , includes relevant,
balanced, active lifestyles tips and a Family Fitness Tool Kit.

McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information about McDonald's visit http://www.mcdonalds.com/ .

For press materials, images and logos please visit http://www.mcdepk.com/passporttoplay

For More Information:

Heather Oldani, McDonald's
630-623-8150

Rachel Greene, GolinHarris
312-729-4240

Danya Proud, McDonald's
630-623-5063

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990916/MCDLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: McDonald's Corporation

CONTACT: Heather Oldani, +1-630-623-8150, or Danya Proud,
+1-630-623-5063, both of McDonald's Corporation, or Rachel Greene, of
GolinHarris, +1-312-729-4240

Web site: http://www.goactive.com/
http://www.mcdonalds.com/
http://www.mcdepk.com/passporttoplay

-------
Profile: Sport

The battle for playoff spots is rounding third

2005-09-13T05:22:00.000-07:00

The battle for playoff spots is rounding third

Sportsbook.com lists updated MLB Wild Card Odds

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com has posted updated odds on who will grab Wild Card spots in the American League and National League races. The Division pennant races are still up for grabs. Even though favorites are emerging, which teams will qualify for the post season and who will claim the Wild Card spots are not locked up yet.

National League

The Marlins and Astros are neck and neck to capture the Wild Card in the NL with odds of 11-10 and 6-5 respectively. The Astros are well back of St. Louis in the Central Division but are tied with the Marlins for the third best record in the National League.

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the hunt at 5-1, with the rest of the field well back to win the wild card.

"The NL race has shaken up significantly from the beginning of the season," says Peter Childs, Odds Maker, Sportsbook.com. "Atlanta and Washington have faded from the top since the beginning of the summer, in July they posted odds of 8-1 and 6-1 respectively, but have fallen off the radar to long shots at 50-1 and 35-1."

American League

The Cleveland Indians are pulling away from the New York Yankees in the race for the AL Wild Card. Both teams are second in their division standings and post wild card odds of 11-10 and 2-1 respectively. Other teams with a chance include the Oakland Athletics (4-1) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (6-1).

"No one would have believed back in July that Steinbrenner's squad wouldn't make the playoffs, but that looks like a distinct possibility right now. There are a lot of nervous baseball fans in the Bronx," says Childs.

A complete list of odds and propositions on MLB can be found at www.sportsbook.com.

MLB WILD CARD ODDS

National League Wild Card - Who Will Win
----------------------------------------

----------------------------------------
Atlanta Braves 50-1
----------------------------------------
Chicago Cubs 75-1
----------------------------------------
Florida Marlins 11-10
----------------------------------------
Houston Astros 6-5
----------------------------------------
New York Mets 75-1
----------------------------------------
Philadelphia Phillies 5-1
----------------------------------------
Washington Nationals 35-1
----------------------------------------
Field (Any Other Team) 75-1
----------------------------------------

American League Wild Card - Who Will Win
----------------------------------------

----------------------------------------
Boston Red Sox 10-1
----------------------------------------
Cleveland Indians 11-10
----------------------------------------
Los Angeles Angels 6-1
----------------------------------------
New York Yankees 2-1
----------------------------------------
Oakland Athletics 4-1
----------------------------------------
Field (Any Other Team) 25-1
----------------------------------------

About Sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, offering numerous products including sports betting, horse racing, poker, casino and virtual games. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, . Headquartered in London, England, Sportingbet is the world's largest publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.

Source: Sportsbook.com

CONTACT: Patrick Erlich, Sportsbook.com, sportsbook@mediaprofile.com

-------
Profile: Sport

dunhill - The Official Choice of the England Cricket Team - Summer 2005

2005-09-13T02:09:00.000-07:00

dunhill - The Official Choice of the England Cricket Team - Summer 2005

LONDON, September 13/PRNewswire/ --

- The England Cricket Team and dunhill

As England celebrate the momentous occasion of winning The Ashes, dunhill
is thrilled to be the designer of the official team uniform, both formal and
casual, since the 2002/3 Ashes Tour.

All the elements of the collection have been designed exclusively by
dunhill for the England team, and each uniform has been individually tailored
to each player.

As the team tour around the capital on Tuesday they will be sporting the
official dunhill off pitch uniform of a blazer, complete with natural horn
buttons engraved with the England emblem, a long-sleeved fine twill shirt,
the official Test Series silk tie, and a pair of formal trousers. The
interior of the jacket has the player's name, Test number and the
international cricket team badge embroidered into the jacquard lining. The
uniform is finished with a pair of sterling silver 'Cricket Ball' cufflinks
and an elegant black 'Cricket' calfskin belt, featuring the signature cream
cricket stitch and oxblood leather interior.

dunhill began its relationship with the game in the early 1900s when
founder, Alfred Dunhill, created his famous Dunhillion Cricket range. This
featured various cricketing items such as bats, pads, balls and stumps all
featuring the Dunhillion name.

Source: dunhill

For further details on dunhill's involvement with the England Cricket Team please contact: Sarah Carlsen / Isabelle Palmer - yellowdoor, Tel: +44-(0)20-7580-0707, Email: isabellep@yellow-door.co.uk

-------
Profile: Sport

Smith & Wesson First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Financial Release and Conference Call Alert

2005-09-12T19:07:00.000-07:00

Smith & Wesson First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Financial Release and Conference Call Alert

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (AMEX:SWB), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 153-year old global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection and sport, today announced that it plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2006 financial results on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, after the close of the market. The full text of the press release will be available on Smith & Wesson's Web site at www.smith-wesson.com under the Investor Relations section.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2005, Smith & Wesson will host an analyst conference call that may include forward-looking statements. The conference call will be web cast by CCBN and is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The live audio broadcast and replay of the conference call can be accessed on Smith and Wesson's Web site at www.smith-wesson.com (WindowsMedia is required). Those interested in listening to the conference call via telephone may call directly at 617-213-8838 and reference conference code #41358569. No RSVP is necessary.

About Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson Corp. is one of the world's largest providers of firearms, accessories and services for the global safety, security, protection and sport markets. The Company manufactures firearms and handcuffs for law enforcement customers, and is home to America's longest-running firearms training facilities for America's public servants. The Company also markets a variety of products including firearm safety/security devices, shooting protective gear, knives, apparel, footwear and other accessory lines. The Company is based in Springfield, MA, with manufacturing facilities in Springfield and Houlton, Maine. Contact (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.

Source: Smith & Wesson Corp.

CONTACT: investors, John Kelly, CFO, +1-413-747-3305,
jkelly@smith-wesson.com, or Liz Sharp, V.P. Investor Relations,
+1-413-747-3482, lsharp@smith-wesson.com, both of Smith & Wesson Corp.

Web site: http://www.smith-wesson.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

National Sports Center for the Disabled Presents the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Holiday Benefit Concert to be Held November 19, 2005

2005-09-12T14:02:00.000-07:00

National Sports Center for the Disabled Presents the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Holiday Benefit Concert to be Held November 19, 2005

DENVER, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) has announced it will bring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Denver for the first time since 1984. The Choir will be joined by the Orchestra at Temple Square, a 60-member symphony orchestra, which like the Choir is comprised entirely of volunteers.

The holiday concert will take place on November 19, 2005 at the Pepsi Center. Tickets for the concert are on sale through Ticketmaster, at the Pepsi Center box office and the Denver area Deseret Book store. Music to be performed will be drawn from the Choir's extensive repertoire of over 1,400 different compositions and will include Christmas and Thanksgiving music as well as music from the Choir's 2005 Pacific Northwest tour. All proceeds from the concert will benefit an NSCD charity fund.

The NSCD is an adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation organization that was founded in 1970 to teach children from the Children's Hospital of Denver how to ski. Over the past 35 years, it has grown into a nationally-recognized agency serving children and adults with disabilities throughout Colorado and the country. What is most unique about the NSCD is that, unlike most other adaptive sports organizations, they accommodate almost any physical or mental disability. They teach lessons in 20 different sports and activities.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, one of the largest and best known choirs in the world, has performed before presidents and kings, sold millions of records, won scores of awards and enthralled audiences in more than 28 different countries. Ronald Reagan dubbed the Choir "America's Choir" in 1981 when the Choir sang at his inauguration. The Choir received the National Medal of Arts -- the nation's highest award for artistic excellence -- from President George W. Bush in 2003. The Orchestra at Temple Square was formed in 1999 to be a companion musical organization to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It also presents its own concert season each year.

For more information about the National Sports Center for the Disabled, call (303) 293-5711 or visit www.nscd.org. More information about the Choir and Orchestra can be obtained at www.mormontabernaclechoir.org.

Contact: Gavin Attwood
Marketing and Events Manager
303.293.5317
gattwood@nscd.org

Source: The National Sports Center for the Disabled

CONTACT: Gavin Attwood, Marketing and Events Manager of National Sports
Center for the Disabled, +1-303-293-5317, or gattwood@nscd.org

Web site: http://www.nscd.org/
http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Shaquille O'Neal and John Elway Among Celebrity Guests at USO Gala Honoring Gen. Richard B. Myers and Military Heroes

2005-09-12T13:42:00.000-07:00

Shaquille O'Neal and John Elway Among Celebrity Guests at USO Gala Honoring Gen. Richard B. Myers and Military Heroes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal and Hall of Fame NFL quarterback John Elway will highlight the celebrity guests at the annual United Service Organizations (USO) gala honoring Gen. Richard B. Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and five service heroes from each branch of the armed forces Sept. 14 at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO )

O'Neal, the 7'1", 12-time All-Star center for the Miami Heat, was raised in an Army family, growing up on military bases in New Jersey; Georgia; San Antonio, Tex.; and Germany. He credits his father, retired Army Sgt. Philip Harrison, and mother Lucille most for his success on and off the basketball court. O'Neal and Elway will join an impressive list of celebrities to honor Gen. Myers and the service heroes, including Chelsea Cooley, MISS USA(R) 2005; Kathy Kinney; Wayne Newton; Tito Puente, Jr.; Henry Rollins; Jeff Ross and Leeann Tweeden. Entertainment will be provided by award-winning country music performer Neal McCoy and soprano Harolyn Blackwell. Deborah Norville will serve as master of ceremonies.

The USO Gala enlists entertainers and includes military fanfare to commemorate more than 64 years of service to military personnel and their families. In addition, senior representatives of the Department of Defense, top government officials, corporate leaders and Members of Congress are expected to attend.

Myers is being recognized for his distinguished service to his country, his leadership and his inspiration to our men and women in uniform. The five enlisted service members, selected by Senior Enlisted representatives from each service branch, will receive the "USO Service Member of the Year" award for their acts of heroism.

For more than 64 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by World Partners Anheuser-Busch Companies, AT&T Corporation, Avon Products, Inc., BAE SYSTEMS, Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Computer Systems Center, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Military Channel, National Football League, Northwest Airlines, Inc., S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including Walgreens and the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

CONTACT: Erica Stone, +1-703-908-6471, estone@uso.org, or Donna St. John, +1-703-908-6458, dstjohn@uso.org, both of USO.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: USO

CONTACT: Erica Stone, +1-703-908-6471, estone@uso.org, or Donna St.
John, +1-703-908-6458, dstjohn@uso.org, both of USO

Web site: http://www.uso.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Dick's Sporting Goods Management to Present at Bank of America Investment Conference on September 19th

2005-09-12T13:14:00.000-07:00

Dick's Sporting Goods Management to Present at Bank of America Investment Conference on September 19th

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) today announced that management will participate in the Bank of America 35th Annual Investment Conference on Monday, September 19th at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

The presentation and accompanying slides will be webcast and can be accessed live or as an archived replay from the link on the Dick's Sporting Goods Investor Relations website at www.dickssportinggoods.com/investors.

About Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of July 30, 2005 the Company operated 239 stores in 34 states primarily throughout the Eastern half of the U.S.

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. news releases are available at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/ (click on the Investor Relations link at the bottom of the home page).

Contact:
Michael F. Hines, EVP - Chief Financial Officer or
Dennis Magulick, Director - Investor Relations
724-273-3400
investors@dcsg.com

Source: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael F. Hines, EVP - Chief Financial Officer, or Dennis
Magulick, Director - Investor Relations, of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.,
+1-724-273-3400, or investors@dcsg.com

Web site: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/investors

-------
Profile: Sport

/C O R R E C T I O N -- TransMedia Group/

2005-09-12T12:43:00.000-07:00

/C O R R E C T I O N -- TransMedia Group/

In the news release, "Top Contender and Big Screen Star Shannon Briggs to Battle Vinny Maddalone on HBO Pay Per View," issued earlier today by TransMedia Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the dateline should read "TAMPA, Fla.," rather than "ST. PETERSBURG, Fla." and the first paragraph, first sentence, should read "on October 1, 2005 at The St. Pete Times Forum" rather than "The St. Petersburg Forum" as originally issued inadvertently.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 12

Source: TransMedia Group

-------
Profile: Sport

XM Satellite Radio and National Hockey League Announce Long-Term Agreement

2005-09-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

XM Satellite Radio and National Hockey League Announce Long-Term Agreement

XM to Begin Broadcasting NHL Games in October 2005

NHL Chooses XM as Its Exclusive Satellite Radio Network Starting in 2007

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 4.4 million subscribers, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a 10-year, $100-million agreement that makes XM the exclusive satellite radio network of the NHL beginning with the 2007-2008 season.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO )

XM will begin broadcasting NHL games with the launch of the new 2005-2006 season and will become the League's exclusive satellite radio broadcast partner in 2007.

In addition to providing live play-by-play coverage of more than 1,000 games per season, XM will create a dedicated NHL radio channel featuring original programming that will focus on all aspects of the sport. NHL games and the NHL channel will be available in Canada through XM's partner, Canadian Satellite Radio (CSR), which is funding a portion of the agreement. CSR has been awarded a license to distribute satellite radio in Canada, as recently approved by the Federal Cabinet.

"We are thrilled about the National Hockey League's decision to partner with XM Satellite Radio," said Hugh Panero, President and CEO of XM Satellite Radio. "The clear winners of this partnership are the millions of hockey fans here in the U.S. and in Canada who are incredibly passionate about their favorite NHL team, and will now be able to follow them regardless of where they call home."

"We're delighted to have XM as our newest satellite radio partner," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. "At this exciting time in the League's history, a new partnership with XM allows us to offer hockey fans unprecedented NHL coverage on the nation's largest satellite radio service."

XM's comprehensive coverage of the NHL will include games from every team, as well as the NHL All-Star Game, the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Final. XM will start its NHL schedule with sweeping coverage of Opening Night on October 5, 2005.

Panero continued, "XM and its Canadian partner CSR are excited to participate in the resurgence of this great sport."

About XM Satellite Radio:

About the NHL:

The National Hockey League, founded November 22, 1917, is the second oldest of the four major team sports leagues in North America. Today, the NHL consists of 30 Member Clubs based in the United States and Canada, entertaining more than 100 million fans each season through attendance and broadcasting, including a Sirius satellite radio broadcast partnership that runs through the 2006-07 season. Research indicates that NHL fans are some of the most tech savvy, educated and affluent in professional sports. The NHL has one of the most diverse player demographics with more than 33 percent of NHL players hailing from outside North America from 22 different countries. Through the NHL Foundation, the League's charitable arm, the NHL raises money and awareness for Hockey Fights Cancer, Hockey's All-Star Kids and NHL Diversity, and supports the charitable efforts of all NHL players. NHL and Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. For more information on the NHL, fans may log on to NHL.com.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: XM Satellite Radio; National Hockey League

CONTACT: Nathaniel Brown, +1-917-913-4394, or Chance Patterson,
+1-202-380-4318, both of XM Satellite Radio; Susan Arons, +1-212-843-8033, or
Amy Glickman, +1-212-843-8063, both of Rubenstein Communications, for XM
Satellite Radio; or Jamey Horan of the NHL, +1-212-789-2785

Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/
http://www.nhl.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Utix Group Renews Contract With National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

2005-09-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

Utix Group Renews Contract With National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

Utix Maintains Founding Sponsor Status with NGCOA and Will Focus on Expanding NGCOA Course Participation in the Utix Golf Network

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Utix Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UTXG) , the leader in prepaid gift ticket experiences, today announced that the Company has renewed its agreement with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), whereby Utix will continue to proudly feature member golf courses as eligible venues for its Utix Golf Experience Ticket. Pursuant to the new three-year contract, Utix will collaborate with the NGCOA to aggressively expand the number of member courses within the existing Utix Golf Ticket Network, currently numbering 2,100 public and semi- private courses nationwide. Utix was one of the founding sponsors of NGCOA and has maintained an active membership since 1990.

The NGCOA has more than 6,500 member courses worldwide and reaches an audience of more than 18,000 golf course owners and managers through Golf Business Magazine. NGCOA is the leading resource for golf course owners and operators looking for tools to assist them in making their business more profitable and successful, while promoting a high level of service to partners, customers and members. The mission of the association is to enhance the lives of golf course owners by making their businesses more profitable, better managed and more efficient. Presently, more than 5,000 NGCOA courses are U.S. members, with international membership exceeding 1,500.

"We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with the NGCOA," stated Tony Roth, President and CEO of Utix. "The foundation for our successful golf network began with our relationship with the NGCOA over 15 years ago. As we enter this new phase of our relationship, our focus is to bring more of the NGCOA membership courses into our Utix Golf Ticket Network. These will be golf venues that Utix ticket holders are sure to enjoy and courses that will receive full payment for the golfers who bring tickets to their courses for redemption."

Presently, nearly 1,000 NGCOA courses participate within the Utix Golf Ticket Network. The new agreement will include Utix's participation in NGCOA Chapter events, trade shows, print and online advertising and new member direct mail advertising campaigns.

"We are very proud to list Utix among our NGCOA family of sponsors," commented Michele Klecha, NGCOA's Director of Partner Relations. "Utix has always benefited our members by offering full price golf to customers who possess the Utix Golf Ticket. This is a winning business relationship for our members and we continue to strive to get more of our members involved. We look forward to having more of our members benefit from this effective sponsorship program."

About Utix Group, Inc.

Utix Group, Inc., formerly Corporate Sports Incentives, was founded in 1986 as a corporate premium gift, incentive and consumer reward Company. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, Utix has successfully marketed its proprietary Utix prepaid experience products, including Golf, Ski, Bowling, Spa and Movie Tickets, to the business-to-business industry and retail marketplace. As an authorized Discover Network Issuer, Utix offers prepaid experience tickets nationwide, allowing recipients to enjoy a specific experience at more than 10,000 nationwide locations of their choosing. For more information about the Company, please visit http://www.utix.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" and information relating to our business that are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by us or based upon information currently available to us. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. This press release reflects our current views and assumptions with respect to future events and is subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual and future results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors. Such factors include, among others: general economic and business conditions; industry capacity; industry trends; competition; changes in business strategy or development plans; project performance; the commercial viability of our retail gift card platform and offerings; availability, terms, and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; and ability to generate new markets for our products.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Elite Financial Communications Group
Stephanie Noiseux at 407-585-1080 or utxg@efcg.net

Source: Utix Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Stephanie Noiseux, Elite Financial Communications Group,
+1-407-585-1080, or utxg@efcg.net, for Utix Group

Web site: http://www.utix.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Christina Weiss Lurie Describes Life as an NFL Team Owner's Wife in the New Professional Sports Wives Magazine

2005-09-12T10:13:00.000-07:00

Christina Weiss Lurie Describes Life as an NFL Team Owner's Wife in the New Professional Sports Wives Magazine

ATLANTA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Christina Weiss-Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles has carved a niche for herself as one of the most successful partners and owners of an NFL football franchise.

As the 2005 NFL season begins, Weiss-Lurie appears on the cover of The Professional Sports Wives Magazine and breaks her reserved silence by sharing her story in the premiere issue.

Little is known about the multi-talented NFL team owner, including her success as a film producer. Christina has produced such films such as Game Six with Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr. She holds degrees in theatre and architecture from Yale and used that knowledge to help build the Nova Care Center, NFL's crown jewel sports complex and stadium.

She describes life as Eagles co-owner with husband, Jeffery Lurie, and how their approach as co-owners and officers has been a true partnership.

Christina shares her opinion of how athletes can prepare themselves for a post-pro sports career and avoid financial hardships. She details her work with the Starlight Starbright Foundation with Chairman and mega film producer Steven Spielberg, and her support for chronically ill children.

Articles such as Weiss-Lurie's will appear in The Professional Sports Wives Magazine, a widely anticipated trade publication published by Gena James Pitts, wife of former NFL player Mike Pitts, for the newly created national Professional Sports Wives Association. The trade magazine targets over 708,000 professionals and nearly a half million wives in the sports industry and is the first publication of its kind.

The Professional Sports Wives Magazine looks at the lives of wives of active and retired professional athletes, coaches, sports executives, and team owners. It reveals the realities of life for wives and pro players and offers human-interest articles and information for the media at large, sports producers and announcers that are not shared by the players themselves.

The premiere issue is available free for 30 days at www.prosportswives.com.

In addition, the Professional Sports Wives Association, a not-for-profit association of wives of active and retired professional athletes, coaches, and sports executives, will unite wives to participate in charitable events, support not-for-profit organizations throughout the country, and participate in lunch and learn workshops and seminars on self-improvement.

The Professional Sports Wives Association and The Professional Sports Wives Magazine offer self-empowering articles and useful information for sports wives to be better helpmates to support their husband's career.

Source: The Professional Sports Wives Magazine

CONTACT: Gena Pitts, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Professional
Sports Wives Magazine, +1-770-619-0383, ext. 24, or +1-770-619-0377, Ext. 24,
or genapitts@prosportswives.com

Web site: http://www.prosportswives.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Michelin Sweeps 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Awards

2005-09-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Michelin Sweeps 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Awards

Consumer Awards Sweep Matches Success in Formula One; World Rally Championship; MotoGP and Le Mans

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's news that Michelin has ranked highest in all four categories of the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Awards for original equipment tire customer satisfaction is "extremely gratifying," said Tom Chubb, vice president of Marketing, Michelin Automotive Industry Division.

Michelin topped the rankings in the luxury/sport tire; mass-market/non- luxury tire; pickup/full-size van tire and SUV tire ratings in the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today.

"We are delighted that consumers continue to voice their appreciation and support for the technology, quality, performance and value of our Michelin product lines. It is also a tribute to our OE customers who select Michelin products for application on their vehicles," said Chubb. "We are also pleased to see the strong support for our BFGoodrich Tires which placed second only to Michelin in the SUV and pick-up tire categories."

The latest awards bring Michelin's total to 45 for J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment and Replacement Tire Awards in the United States, more than doubling the combined total of all other competitors.

The world's largest tire company, Michelin is the technology partner of choice for many of the world's premier vehicle manufacturers.

In addition to the J.D. Power and Associates Awards, Michelin is enjoying considerable success in 2005 motorsports competition. The Formula One World Championship Driver and Constructor championships are heading Michelin's way as Fernando Alonso / Renault and Kimi Raikkonen / McLaren Mercedes have eliminated all other contenders for the respective titles.

Michelin riders, led by Valentino Rossi, have won all eleven races to date in the 2005 MotoGP competition and currently hold the top seven spots in the championship.

Sebastien Loeb and Citroen lead the respective World Rally Championship driver and Manufacturer championships with eight victories in the first eleven races.

In June, Michelin teams, led by Champion Audi, claimed their eighth consecutive victory in the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking the top six places and victories in three classes.

"Competition in the marketplace and on the track demands innovative technology, continuous improvement and focus on the end user," said Chubb. "These awards and the race wins are a confirmation of that focus. We would like to thank our OE partners and the consumers for their continued trust and support."

The world's largest tire maker, Michelin (http://www.michelin.com/ ) manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, maps and atlases covering Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs over 23,000 and operates 20 plants in 16 locations.

Source: Michelin

CONTACT: Phil Romba of Michelin North America, +1-864-458-4511,
Cell: +1-864-906-0515, phil.romba@us.michelin.com ; or John Love of EMC Public
Relations, +1-313-449-0106, Cell: +1-313-506-2114, john@emcpr.com

Web site: http://www.michelin.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Mountain Dew Films Teams With Universal Pictures for Theatrical Release of First Descent

2005-09-12T09:28:00.000-07:00

Mountain Dew Films Teams With Universal Pictures for Theatrical Release of First Descent

Documentary Telling the Story of the Snowboarding Revolution Hits Theatres December 2, 2005

PURCHASE, N.Y. and UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Dew (MD) Films and Universal Pictures jointly announced today that they will release the thrilling and historical documentary First Descent in theatres on December 2, 2005.

The documentary First Descent chronicles the rebellious, inspiring and sometimes controversial rise of snowboarding -- as seen through the eyes of the snowboarders setting the standards and breaking the boundaries of this worldwide phenomenon.

First Descent spotlights a handful of snowboarding's early pioneers (including Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata and Terje Haakonsen) and some of snowboarding's current stars (Shaun White and Hannah Teter) and literally takes them to the edge-the snow blanketed mountains of Alaska-where these five icons face some of the most challenging and hard-core natural terrain on the planet. The five come for different reasons-Perata and Farmer to see if they still have what it takes, Haakonsen to add another credit to his Big Mountain resume, and White and Teter to undertake their first Big Mountain ride ever- and yet they seek to challenge themselves to accomplish the best snowboarding feat of their lives.

The crew of five share their stories, comparing viewpoints, individual lifestyles, and unedited opinions on the evolution of snowboarding that began as a delinquent child of skiing and now stands as an international cultural movement that has permanently changed the face of winter sports.

Intercutting footage from the snowboarding revolution of the '70s, '80s and '90s, real-life accounts from both notorious and famed riders, and dramatic, newly-filmed scenes from the biggest winter contests and experiences these riders undergo on their way to and in Alaska, First Descent creates a fast-paced portrait of a snow sport that has quickly evolved from a fringe hobby to a full-fledged global event.

Universal Pictures will handle the domestic theatrical distribution of First Descent in the U.S. and will market and distribute the DVD release. This is the first motion picture produced by MD Films, the marketing arm of the soft drink brand, Mountain Dew, which is dedicated to promoting action sports through film. Transition Productions originated the concept in association with Embassy Row, LivePlanet and Davie-Brown Entertainment. Hired by MD Films to shoot, edit and deliver the movie, Transition Productions is based in New York City. First Descent is produced and directed by Kevin Harrison and Kemp Curley and written by Harrison. Executive producers are David Burwick, John Galloway, Jaime Weinstein, Chris Moore, Tera Hanks and Larry Tanz.

"Universal Pictures is the perfect partner for this project. They share our passion for the sport and their marketing expertise and distribution strength ensures that the film will reach broad audiences across the country," said John Galloway, executive producer, MD Films. "We have been big supporters of snowboarding for more than a decade and we hope to introduce new fans to the sport through this film."

"Universal has admired how Mountain Dew connects with fans of snowboarding and other sports with immediacy and longevity, and we jumped at the chance to partner with them on their first motion picture," stated Adam Fogelson, President of Marketing for Universal Pictures. "The story of how snowboarding, in less than two decades, rocketed from being rejected by major media as 'the worst new sport ever' to being the fastest-growing sports phenomenon and a fixture of pop culture is a subject that is perfectly suited to a movie. We were wowed by what MD showed us on First Descent and believe that there is an audience for this film far beyond devoted fans of the sport."

About Mountain Dew Films

Mountain Dew Films is the marketing arm of the soft drink brand, Mountain Dew, which aims to promote action sports through film. Mountain Dew has been an active participant in the genre of action sports since the 1990s and was a founding partner of the X Games and Vans Triple Crown series. In addition, Mountain Dew founded the Free Flow Tour, an amateur skate tour, in 2002, and is the title sponsor of the Dew Action Sports Tour, which began in 2005. Mountain Dew is a product of Purchase, N.Y.-based Pepsi-Cola North America (http://www.pepsi.com/ ), the refreshment beverage unit of PepsiCo, Inc. in the United States and Canada.

About Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com/ ). Universal Studios is part of NBC Universal. NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

Source: Mountain Dew Films

CONTACT: Paul Pflug, Universal Pictures, +1-818-777-0020,
paul.pflug@nbcuni.com; or Nicole Bradley, Pepsi-Cola North America,
+1-914-253-2964, nicole.bradley@pepsi.com

Web site: http://www.pepsi.com/
http://www.universalstudios.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Board Continues Nationwide Search for Next Executive Director; Board of PA Game Commissioners to Hold Meeting Oct. 2-4

2005-09-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

Board Continues Nationwide Search for Next Executive Director; Board of PA Game Commissioners to Hold Meeting Oct. 2-4

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has launched a nationwide search for a successor to Game Commission Executive Director Vern Ross, who recently announced his retirement effective Dec. 31. Ross began serving as executive director of the independent state agency in May of 1999.

"This is highly responsible administrative and professional work planning and directing a statewide wildlife management program for the Pennsylvania Game Commission," said Board President John J. Riley, who is spearheading the recruitment effort on behalf of the Board. "The executive director, who reports to the Board of Game Commissioners, is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of the Commonwealth's wildlife management program, including the management of more than 1.4 million acres of State Game Lands, assuming leadership in the development and direction of the Commission in such a manner that the best interests of the state's wildlife, sportsmen and public are considered, and utilizing and protecting wildlife as a renewable resource valued by all Pennsylvanians."

Riley noted that individuals are encouraged to apply who meet the minimum experience and training requirements of eight years of progressively responsible administrative management or staff experience, including five years of experience in directing and managing a major function within a conservation agency and a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, public administration, business administration or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

The agency has submitted advertisements to various national publications, including those targeting wildlife management professionals and business leaders.

The Game Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting workforce diversity. Interested applicants must submit a typed resume and Commonwealth Personal Data Sheet, available at http://www.hrm.state.pa.us/pds or by calling (717) 787-5801, to: John J. Riley, President, Board of Game Commissioners, RR1 Box 587, Scotrun, PA 18355, by Oct. 21.

Created in 1895 as an independent state agency, the Game Commission is responsible for conserving and managing all wild birds and mammals in the Commonwealth, establishing hunting seasons and bag limits, enforcing hunting and trapping laws, and managing habitat on the more than 1.4 million acres of State Game Lands it has purchased over the years with hunting and furtaking license dollars to safeguard wildlife habitat. The agency also conducts numerous wildlife conservation programs for schools, civic organizations and sportsmen's clubs.

The Game Commission does not receive any annual general state taxpayer dollars.

BOARD OF GAME COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD MEETING OCT. 2-4

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will meet on Oct. 2-4, in the auditorium of the agency's Harrisburg headquarters to collect recommendations on the 2006-07 seasons and bag limits, and to conduct a workshop and formal meeting. The headquarters is at 2001 Elmerton Ave., just off the Progress Avenue exit of Interstate 81 in Harrisburg.

On Sunday, Oct. 2, beginning at 1 p.m., the Board will hear public recommendations for the upcoming hunting and furtaking seasons and bag limits.

On Monday, Oct. 3, the Board will hold a workshop meeting involving Game Commission staff reports beginning at 8:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the Game Commission will, among other things, give preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for 2006-2007.

All seasons and bag limits must be approved at two public meetings before taking effect. The dates for the Board's meetings in 2006 will be set at the October meeting.

Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission

CONTACT: Jerry Feaser of PA Game Commission, +1-717-705-6541, or
PGCNEWS@state.pa.us

Web site: http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/
http://www.hrm.state.pa.us/pds

NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like to receive Game Commission news releases via e-mail, please send a note with your name, address, telephone number and the name of the organization you represent to: PGCNews@state.pa.us

-------
Profile: Sport

First Ad Network of Active Athletes(TM) Launches

2005-09-12T08:55:00.000-07:00

First Ad Network of Active Athletes(TM) Launches

Dynamic New Company - Tas Interactive - Pioneers Move to Lead Vertical Market

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Tas Interactive, Ltd., a leading interactive media and services company, announced the launch of the first vertically positioned Active Athlete(TM) Advertising Network - a network with the largest aggregation of Active Athletes(TM) available online.

Partnering with online properties catering to Active Athletes(TM) - individuals who participate in competitive athletics such as triathlon, running and cycling in increasing numbers - and building a network that ultimately consists of millions of sports-enthused, affluent, ambitious users, the company brings both mass and reach to advertising companies.

"The Active Athlete(TM) Advertising Network enables advertisers to effectively pursue one of the most highly sought audiences for the first time, stated Robert Tas, CEO/Active Athlete(TM) of Tas Interactive, Ltd. "In the past it was very difficult to access this growing community on any great scale, but now with the Active Athlete(TM) Advertising Network, that opportunity is available and should not be missed."

"By offering a compelling demographic of athletes en masse, in combination with leading edge technology, the Active Athlete(TM) Advertising Network offers advertisers seeking this desirable community a cost effective means to obtaining their marketing objectives," explains Amy Auerbach, Account Director at Media Contacts.

Tas Interactive, Ltd. is partnered with hundreds of leading publisher properties. Members of the Network include prominent athlete content and community sites including TriathleteMag.com, SlowTwitch.com, TransitionTimes.com, RunThePlanet.com and TriNewbies.com.

TriathleteMag.com, a Tas Interactive publishing partner, expressed enthusiasm with the unveiling of the Network. "The launch of the Active Athlete(TM) Advertising Network is extremely exciting. It offers advertisers access to the most compelling audience of over- achievers anywhere!" said John Duke, Publisher. "It brings advertisers to our site that we would be unable to attract otherwise," he added.

Tas Interactive (http://www.tasinteractive.com/ ) is a leading interactive media and services company, helping companies meet their marketing objectives. The company provides branding, direct marketing and event sponsorship solutions to on-line and off-line clients. The term Active Athlete(TM) embodies one of the most desirable demographics advertisers seek. This group represents people who are active, affluent, over-achievers and who share a passion for athletics and competition.

Source: Tas Interactive, Ltd.

CONTACT: Robert Tas, +1-646-519-7491, robert@tasinteractive.com, of Tas
Interactive, Ltd.

Web site: http://www.tasinteractive.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Golf Galaxy Announces Four Store Openings for Fall 2005

2005-09-12T08:52:00.000-07:00

Golf Galaxy Announces Four Store Openings for Fall 2005

Growing Golf Specialty Chain Will Expand to 49 Stores in 23 States

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Golf Galaxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GGXY), the interactive golf superstore offering Everything for the Game(R), today announced the fall 2005 grand openings of four Golf Galaxy stores in four states. The new stores include the company's first in the states of Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, as well as its expansion in the greater Philadelphia market with its first store in the state of Delaware.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH081LOGO )

"The four new stores opening this fall are a continuation of our 2005 expansion plan of 14 to 16 new stores," said Randy Zanatta, president and CEO of Golf Galaxy. "Following the successful opening of 11 new stores this spring, we are excited to enter these new markets, expand our presence in an existing market, and further our objective of becoming the nation's leading golf specialty retailer."

Fall 2005 store openings, which are scheduled for November, include one store each in Denver; Omaha, Neb.; and Tulsa, Okla. -- all new markets for Golf Galaxy. In addition, Golf Galaxy will open its first store in Christiana, Del., bringing to three its number of stores in the greater Philadelphia market.

Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Golf Galaxy owns and operates a growing chain of 45 golf specialty stores in 19 states. The company's Everything for the Game(R) merchandising strategy offers a comprehensive selection of competitively priced brand name golf equipment, accessories, apparel, and golf services in a unique interactive store environment designed to provide customers with friendly pro shop service, superstore selection and guaranteed low prices. Golf Galaxy provides extensive in-store services including on-site club repair and club fitting, as well as golf instruction by on-staff certified PGA professionals who use digital video swing-capture technology. For more information on Golf Galaxy, visit http://www.golfgalaxy.com/ .

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH081LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Golf Galaxy, Inc.

CONTACT: Patty Gibbs, of Patty Gibbs & Company, +1-651-653-7302,
pattygibbsco@aol.com

Web site: http://www.golfgalaxy.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

SEI Investments Executive Symposium: How to Win the New Wealth Management Game

2005-09-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

SEI Investments Executive Symposium: How to Win the New Wealth Management Game

Michael Lewis and Billy Beane to Address Wealth Managers at Symposium

OAKS, Pa., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC), a leading global provider of outsourced asset management and investment technology solutions, announced today that it will conduct an executive symposium on September 26 and 27, 2005. The symposium is entitled "How to Win the New Wealth Management Game."

Michael Lewis, author of the best-selling book "MoneyBall: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," and Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A's, will deliver the keynote address. "MoneyBall" was a 2003 best-selling book in which Lewis detailed the Oakland A's unique formula for success in Major League Baseball. In their presentation, Lewis and Beane will draw on "Moneyball" to outline successful strategies employed by the Oakland A's and highlight the lessons to be learned from this by corporate America.

Participants in the symposium will include the heads of wealth management of over 20 national, regional and community banks.

"Banks recognize that the industry is poised for a dramatic change driven by an emerging new wealthy client segment, but they are struggling with how to respond," said Al Chiaradonna, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for SEI's Private Banking and Trust Segment. "This symposium will encourage clients to explore innovative ways to address the need for change and maximize their growth and profitability."

About SEI

SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. As of the period ending June 30, 2005, through our subsidiaries and partnerships in which we have a significant interest, SEI administers $312.0 billion in mutual fund and pooled assets, manages $130.7 billion in assets, and operates 22 offices in 12 countries. For more information, visit http://www.seic.com/.

Contact: Dana Grosser John Miller
Voice: 610.676.2459 215.564.3200 x14
E-Mail: dgrosser@seic.comjmiller@braithwaitepr.com

Source: SEI Investments

CONTACT: Dana Grosser, SEI Investments, +1-610-676-2459,
dgrosser@seic.com; or John Miller, +1-215-564-3200 x14,
jmiller@braithwaitepr.com, for SEI Investments

Web site: http://www.seic.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Crown Royal Championship Racing Places Custom Chopper With NASCAR 'Champions Helmet' Up For Bid For Hurricane Katrina Victims

2005-09-12T07:47:00.000-07:00

Crown Royal Championship Racing Places Custom Chopper With NASCAR 'Champions Helmet' Up For Bid For Hurricane Katrina Victims

'Royal Relief' Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Monday, September 19, motorcycle and NASCAR enthusiasts can bid on a one-of-a-kind Custom Crown Royal Chopper -- with a helmet signed by the past two NASCAR Nextel Cup and Crown Royal IROC champions -- with proceeds to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims in the Gulf Coast. Dubbed "Crown Royal Relief," the initiative was launched to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, and will feature a charity auction on eBay (www.crownroyal.com/relief) of the award-winning chopper from September 19 - 29. Included in the charity auction package is a helmet signed by the 2003 and 2004 NASCAR champions -- Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch. All bidders must be 21 year of age or older.

The themed custom chopper, originally designed by professional bike-builder Chip Collins, has been on display all season long at the Crown Royal Fan Experience consumer tent that travels to most racetracks during the 2005 NASCAR season. The Chopper has won numerous awards, including Easy Riders Best of Show (2004) and 2nd place at the Easy Riders Invitational (2004).

"For decades, the people of the Gulf Coast region have been an integral part of the Crown Royal family, and now it is our turn to give something back in their hour of need," said Jerry Knight, Director Crown Royal. "Crown Royal is proud to do its part to aid in the rebuilding efforts, and we hope that the money raised through this charity auction brings some comfort to those in need."

To generate support and interest in the charity auction, NASCAR drivers Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth will help spread word of the online event during their upcoming races and media appearances. The No. 97 racecar driven by Kurt Busch during upcoming Nextel Cup races, as well as the twelve Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) vehicles driven during the IROC race in Richmond this Thursday, September 8, will feature a specially-designed Crown Royal Relief logo and website (www.crownroyal.com/relief).

"It's a privilege to take part in such a worthy cause," said Kurt Busch. "The people of that region need our help, and everyone at Crown Royal Championship Racing recognizes the urgency to do whatever we can to assist in the relief efforts."

Crown Royal's integrated motorsports marketing plan includes primary sponsorship of the No. 97 car at six races during the 2005 season, including the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. When Crown Royal is not a primary sponsor, the brand supports Kurt as an associate sponsor of the No. 97 car throughout the 2005 season. Crown Royal has been capitalizing on its sponsorship of the No. 97 team on several additional levels throughout the season, including consumer promotions and retail events, dedicated print and broadcast advertising to promote responsible drinking, licensing, online consumer promotions, public relations and hospitality.

Crown Royal also continues to engage race fans across the country with its 2005 title sponsorship of the Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) series. In addition, Crown Royal Special Reserve sponsors the Doran Lexus team competing in the 2005 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series driven by Matteo Bobbi, Frabrizio Gollin and Didier Theys. Crown Royal also sponsored the Multimatic Ford car driven by the team of Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Scott Maxwell at the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona race on February 5-6.

Kompolt was retained to manage the listing. Kompolt is the highly regarded "go-to" online auction agency for creating successful, high value, and high profile promotional and charity auctions for top brand companies and nonprofits. For more information, go to www.kompolt.com

About Crown Royal

Crown Royal, the number one selling Canadian Whisky, has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant style reflects its aristocratic origins and is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. In addition to its sponsorship of the Crown Royal IROC Series, Doran Racing's No. 77 car and the No. 97 Nextel Cup Team, the brand also sponsors The Crown Royal Comedy Soul Fest and a number of other major regional and national events. For more information on Crown Royal, visit www.crownroyal.com.

About Roush Racing

Roush Racing is a subsidiary of Livonia, Mich., based Roush Industries that operates 10 motorsports teams; five in NASCAR Nextel Cup with drivers Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards, three in the Busch Series with Martin, Kenseth and Edwards, and two in the Craftsman Truck Series with drivers Ricky Craven and Todd Kluever. For more information on Roush Racing, visit www.Roushracing.com.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 200 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com/.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere, responsibly.

Source: Crown Royal

CONTACT: Dan Sanborn, +1-203-229-4844, dan.sanborn@diageo.com; or Mike
Costabile, +1-212-714-1280, mike@alantaylor.com

Web site: http://www.diageo.com/
http://www.crownroyal.com/
http://www.roushracing.com/
http://www.kompolt.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Overlooked by Football Fanatic Husbands, Ladies Devise Their Own Game Plan This Season With 'Football Widows Revenge' Weekend Getaways

2005-09-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

Overlooked by Football Fanatic Husbands, Ladies Devise Their Own Game Plan This Season With 'Football Widows Revenge' Weekend Getaways

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Tired of blaring TV's and disregarding husbands, ladies team up with a game plan of their own this football season with 'Football Widows Revenge' weekend getaways at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, starting at $250* per person/night any weekend now through Feb. 5, 2006. From private poolside cabanas and 'shop till-you drop' spa treatments, girlfriends find sweet revenge this fall.

Football Weekend Widows Revenge -- $250* per person/night
-- Private cabana
-- 'Shop till you drop' spa treatments
-- Culinary Journey at Zen
-- MVP Breakfast in Bed
-- Tuxedo Strawberries & Champagne
-- Sweet Revenge Chocolate Martinis

Gal pals 'kick off' the weekend spending the day at the formal pool with private poolside cabanas, donning luxurious robes and being waited on hand and foot. While soaking up the sun, Spritz Stewards "sprinkle" sunbathing gals too tired to take a dip, while the Pool Concierge provides cool towels and fruit.

Desperate for retail therapy, ladies can take advantage of their personal concierge and trade in the mini-van for the snazzier wheels of a Jaguar or Hummer as they cruise to Mall of Millenia to indulge with Chanel, Burberry, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. After a day of shopping, girlfriends revive tired tootsies with 'Shop till you drop' spa treatments from pedicures to massages at the full service European-style spa. If ladies need a "2-point safety" of their own the resort offers a 'hide the purchases' shipping service, where shopping goodies are sent home without raising eyebrows from curious husbands.

While guys partake in a pizza and beer dinner at home, gal pals sip on Sweet Revenge Chocolate Martinis and savor The Zen Experience, a sampling of the entire gourmet Pan-Asian fare menu at Zen. After their soiree, "wives" retire to luxurious accommodations with plush bathrobes and expansive marble vanities with lighted-makeup mirrors. Touchdown chants are the furthest thought away as ladies awake to a well-deserved MVP (Most Valuable Parent) breakfast in bed.

To plan' Football Widows Revenge' weekend getaway call Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, (407) 390-6664, (800) THE-OMNI or visit http://www.omniorlandoresort.com/.

* Per room, per night based on double occupancy and a two-night stay; based on availability; subject to change. $1,680 total with taxes and gratuities not included.

Source: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

CONTACT: Jordan Wilson for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate,
jwilson@zimmerman.com

Web site: http://www.omniorlandoresort.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Top Contender and Big Screen Star Shannon Briggs to Battle Vinny Maddalone on HBO Pay Per View

2005-09-12T07:11:00.000-07:00

Top Contender and Big Screen Star Shannon Briggs to Battle Vinny Maddalone on HBO Pay Per View

Short, Successful Bout Expected on October 1st For Briggs' 4th Fight In Under 6 Months

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- HBO Pay Per View will broadcast an action-packed heavyweight duel this Fall -- top heavyweight contender Shannon Briggs, 33, will battle it out with Vinny Maddalone on October 1, 2005 at The St. Petersburg Forum. The fight will be on the same card as the third installment of the Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver trilogy.

Shannon Briggs (43-4-36 KO), coming off of the recent Hollywood Labor Day film release of "Transporter 2," stands at 6'4" and last weighing 257 lbs, is up against Flushing New York's Maddalone (25-2-17 KO). Shannon is best known for his victory on November 12, 1997, over boxing legend George Foreman for the Linear World Heavyweight Championship.

"Shannon is in the best shape of his career," explained Scott Hirsch, Briggs' Manager. "We are certainly expecting an exciting, but very short fight!"

On August 26, 2005, former WBO, World Heavyweight and Gold Medalist Ray Mercer fell to Briggs' feet in the seventh round at The Hard Rock Cafe's Hollywood, Florida venue in front of more than 4,000 spectators and Showtime's large PPV audience. Earlier this summer, on June 10, 2005, previously undefeated heavyweight Abraham O'Kine was dropped by Briggs in a third round KO at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York; that bout was broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Briggs' fighting career led to his entry into Hollywood. Aside from his supporting role in this summer's "Transporter 2," Briggs made a splash with his performance in the box office hit "Bad Boys 2." In addition to the silver screen, Briggs recently appeared as a guest analyst for ESPN's "Friday Fight Night" on September 2, 2005.

For his third fight in less than six months, Briggs has formidable competition. While both Briggs and Maddalone enjoy "fan-favorite" status, Briggs is looking for his next KO for the fourth time in six months.

Source: TransMedia Group

CONTACT: Jamie Schwartz, TransMedia Group, +1-561-750-9800, ext. 232, or
jschwartz@transmediagroup.com

-------
Profile: Sport

Corporate Leaders Hit the Fairway in Support of the American Red Cross

2005-09-12T07:10:00.000-07:00

Corporate Leaders Hit the Fairway in Support of the American Red Cross

Sprint Nextel Invitational Charity Event Golf Tournament Raises More Than $750,000 for the Red Cross

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE:S) today teamed with the American Red Cross to raise more than $750,000 at the third annual Sprint Nextel Invitational Charity Event Golf Tournament. The money raised will be used to support life saving services including those associated with the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Since its inception two years ago, the tournament has raised more than $1.5 million for the American Red Cross.

"Through events like today's, we remain committed to the American Red Cross and have pledged our support for helping to raise money and awareness for their critical services," said Gary Forsee, president and CEO of Sprint Nextel. "As our entire nation pulls together to help repair the devastating damage of Hurricane Katrina, Sprint and its partners, customers and employees are eager to make a difference."

In addition to the funds raised through the golf tournament, Sprint has committed nearly $5 million to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Katrina relief efforts through both monetary and in-kind donations, including a foundation grant, employee donation matching, donated advertising space for fundraising and the loan of thousands of wireless phones and service.

The valued support of the American Red Cross was made possible through the generous support of the event's Platinum sponsors ACS Inc., BCGI, BearingPoint, EDS, eLutions, Gemplus Corporation, Motorola, NASCAR and Teletech.

American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors -- across the street, across the country, and across the world -- in emergencies. Each year, in communities large and small, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new -- the nearly one million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross. Through almost 900 locally supported chapters, more than 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies through our health and safety classes. Some four million people give blood through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. And the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected.

"We are grateful to Sprint Nextel and all the other sponsors for their gift to the American Red Cross," said Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. "We have long relied upon their generosity and are heartened that they have come through for us once again."

Sprint and the American Red Cross were thrilled and grateful to Jim Kelly, the voice of the senior PGA for donating his time and talents as master of ceremonies for the afternoon event in support of the Red Cross.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/.

Source: American Red Cross

CONTACT: Sarah Marchetti of American Red Cross, +1-202-303-5551, or
MarchettiS@usa.redcross.org

Web site: http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.sprint.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Members of Congress & Lobbyists Square Off During Seventh Annual Charity Basketball Game

2005-09-12T07:07:00.000-07:00

Members of Congress & Lobbyists Square Off During Seventh Annual Charity Basketball Game

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In what has become a true rivalry, members of the American League of Lobbyists (ALL) and Members of Congress will hit the hardwood tomorrow evening to compete in the 7th Annual Hoops For Hope Congressional v. Lobbyists Charity Basketball All-Star Classic.

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Location: Smith Center on the campus of George Washington University
Time: Staff Game Tip-off at 6:00 p.m.
Members of Congress Tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

Members expected to suit up: Senators John Thune and John Ensign, Representatives Mike Oxley, Kenny Hulshof, Jeff Flake, Ron Kind, John Shimkus, Devin Nunes, Jim Gerlach, Jay Inslee, Rick Larsen, Tim Ryan, Harold Ford, Todd Tiahrt.

Started seven years ago, Hoops for Hope benefits Hill Help and Horton's Kids, two Washington-based charities that focus on mentoring the children of Wellington Park in Anacostia. Paul Miller, Co-Chairman and founding organizer, said, "We spend so much time working in the District that many of us felt the need to give something back to the city and its residents. The money we raise from this game is our way of doing that."

Former U.S. Representative Jack Quinn, Hoops Co-Chairman and a founding member, said, "I enjoy this event because it's an opportunity for Members of Congress and the lobbying community to put politics aside for an evening to show the public that we can get along and achieve good things when the cause is right."

To date this event has raised $200,000 and organizers expect this year's total to continue with past years' fundraising successes.

Members of Congress lead the series 5-1, so this year's match-up looks to be a good one as both teams battle for bragging rights and the coveted Hoops for Hope trophy. Miller added, "Our team is ready to end the Members' streak. We expect the Members team to really come out strong again this year, but it's our year." He jokingly added, "This game has been decided in the last couple of minutes of each game so maybe we should just play the last four minutes -- it would save us all a lot of breath and bruises."

Representative Kenny Hulshof (R-MO), the new team leader for the Member's team added, "Last year we were clicking on all cylinders and got out to an early lead and held on." He promises this year will hold more of the same. Both teams feel confident they will capture the trophy.

Source: American League of Lobbyists Foundation, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul A. Miller of the American League of Lobbyists Foundation,
Inc., +1-703-930-7790, pmiller@mwcapitol.com

Web site: http://www.alldc.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Coors Brewing Company Sponsors the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic

2005-09-12T06:43:00.000-07:00

Coors Brewing Company Sponsors the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic

Coors Brewing Company Is a Proud Supporter of The 100 Black Men of Atlanta's Project Success Program and the Millions of Dollars It Has Raised for Scholarships

GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Coors Brewing Company today announced it will sponsor the upcoming Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic. As long-time supporters of the popular Classic between two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Coors acknowledges that the true winners of the game are the deserving students who will receive scholarships raised through the event.

"The Atlanta Football Classic is a great way to show our support of America's historically Black colleges and universities, and community partners such as 100 Black Men of Atlanta," says Ervin Lee, director of the Coors On Point marketing program. "Once again, we are proud to share in the tradition and excitement surrounding this historical match-up between two fine teams."

The Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic, now in its 17th year, is organized by The 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., to benefit Project Success, the organization's post-secondary preparation and tuition assistance program for at-risk youth. According to John Grant, Jr., executive director of The 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Coors' involvement over the years has helped Project Success raise millions of dollars in scholarships for students from underserved communities.

Through mentoring and academic support, Project Success also offers students personal guidance and exposure to educational, leadership, cultural and recreational opportunities designed to help them become successful and contributing members of society. "There is no greater benefit or reward for a company than to reinvest in the most important asset of our communities -- our young people," says Grant. "Many of these students are the first generation in their families to attend college, which encourages others in the family and even the community to follow in their footsteps. It's a winning proposition from every aspect."

This year's Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic features Tennessee State University (TSU) squaring off with Florida A&M University (FAMU) at the Georgia Dome at 3:00 ET on Saturday, September 24. More than 70,000 spectators are expected to pack the Dome to see if the TSU Tigers can reclaim victory from the FAMU Rattlers, who beat them in a close game last season, 21-15. The game, which will be televised by Turner South, will also feature a stirring half-time performance by the powerful TSU Aristocrat of Bands and the mighty FAMU Marching 100.

Coors, who has been a major sponsor for most of the event's 17-year history, is working with key retail chain partners and local African-American retailers to promote the Classic to adult fans through special Coors Light displays and ads designed to maximize attendance and support.

For more information about Coors as a community partner, visit coors.com. To learn more about Project Success, visit 100blackmen-atlanta.org. For game information, visit atlantafootballclassic.com.

About Coors Brewing Company

Coors Brewing Company is a subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Company, (NYSE:TAP) Toronto. It is the third largest brewer in the U.S. The Company's U.S. brands include Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Coors, Aspen Edge, Killian's Irish Red, Keystone, Blue Moon, Coors NA and Zima XXX. For more information on Molson Coors, visit the company's Web site, www.molsoncoors.com.

Source: Coors Brewing Company

CONTACT: Kabira Hatland of Coors Brewing Company, +1-303-277-5805,
Kabira.Hatland@Coors.com; or Sylvia Cordy of Cordy & Company, +1-240-497-1380,
scordy@cordyandcompany.com

Web site: http://100blackmen-atlanta.org/

Web site: http://atlantafootballclassic.com/

Web site: http://www.molsoncoors.com/

Web site: http://www.coors.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Rocky Mountain Pedal-Pushers Teach Motor City How to Conserve Gas

2005-09-12T06:26:00.000-07:00

Rocky Mountain Pedal-Pushers Teach Motor City How to Conserve Gas

31 Teams From 15 States Compete at the Inaugural Red Bull Dragsterday

DETROIT, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of kinetic enthusiasts out of Boulder, Colo., set a Red Bull Dragsterday record of 29 miles per hour as they out-peddled 31 other teams from across the nation. Cyclepathz Special powered their way to victory, but instead of packing their bags to take part in the ultimate drag racing experience at Frank Hawley's NHRA Drag Racing School in Pomona, Calif., they opted for the first-prize cash equivalent of $7,500, which they plan to donate to the Red Cross' hurricane relief fund.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/LAM069 )

"It was an awesome, amazing event," said Cyclepathz Special team member, Al Brody. "We do a lot of cycling, so we have some serious calves, but this is the first time we've used them at a drag race. I hope Dragsterday keeps going for a long time. We will definitely be back."

Red Bull Dragsterday is an event that challenges amateur drivers and their pit crews to design, construct, and race completely human-powered "dragsters" with an emphasis on style and showmanship.

A BATTLE OF BRAIN OR BRAWN?

Between a Winnebago, the pope, (well, not THE Pope), and an asphalt-eating Zamboni, the single-elimination, bracketed competition put the judges' objectivity to the test as their scores for dragster creativity were combined with race times. Emerging from the fray to claim second place was Flyin' Cow Pie, fresh off the pasture in Peoria, Ariz. The ingenious design consisted of ejecting a single-seater vehicle from inside the cow. Flyin' Cow Pie gets to choose from a VIP trip to the Indianapolis 500 with Red Bull Cheever Racing or the cash equivalent of $3,000.

Third place went to the contingent from Kentucky, Ride For Your Lives. The modern-day chariot was pushed by a fabricated bull and powered by a group of co-workers who comprise Louisville-based CityScoot, a designated driver service. A challenging weekend at the Chicago Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Ill., or cash equivalent of $1,500 awaits them.

This was Red Bull Dragsterday's inaugural race, but it will certainly not go quietly into the night. Teams have already begun designing new vehicles for the next edition.

To see event photos, check out www.redbulldragsterday.com. For all media inquiries, please contact Carol Sloan at (310) 460-4702 or carol.sloan@us.redbull.com.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/LAM069
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN8
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Red Bull North America Inc.

CONTACT: Carol Sloan of Red Bull North America Inc., +1-310-460-4702,
carol.sloan@us.redbull.com

Web site: http://www.redbull.com/

Web site: http://www.redbulldragsterday.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Almaden Valley Athletic Club Launches Nutrition Program Prescribing Food Choices for Disease Prevention and Weight Loss

2005-09-12T06:23:00.000-07:00

Almaden Valley Athletic Club Launches Nutrition Program Prescribing Food Choices for Disease Prevention and Weight Loss

AVAC Offers Bay Area Residents Diet Prescriptions for Optimal Health

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC), the Bay Area's premier, award-winning family facility that offers total health, fitness and wellness programs for all ages, today introduced a nutrition program designed to provide individualized diet prescriptions aimed at disease prevention, weight loss and improving overall health and quality of life. Nutritionist and nationally-recognized personal trainer, Vesna Mardesic, has joined the Club's staff to oversee this program.

"We are thrilled that Vesna has joined our staff to implement an exciting approach to achieving optimal health," said Joe Shank, owner of the Almaden Valley Athletic Club. "At AVAC we are committed to providing our members and the community at large with the best health services in order to live strong and healthy lives. This program will not only motivate individuals to focus on getting regular exercise but also to implement diet prescriptions based on nutritional values and health goals."

According to the American Dietetic Association, three of the top 10 causes of death in the United States are nutrition-related. The first cause of death is heart disease, the second is cancer and seventh is diabetes mellitus. Although these life-threatening diseases are the result of many factors over time, diet is often a contributing cause. Proper nutrition also plays a major role in the prevention of obesity. The National Center for Health Statistics reported that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older, or more than 60 million people, are obese. Among children and teens aged 6-19 years, 16 percent, totaling over nine million young people, are considered obese or overweight. The percentage of young people has more than tripled since 1980.

Under the expertise of Mardesic, members will be given the opportunity to learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through a sound, individualized diet prescription that takes into consideration the needs, beliefs and personalities of each client. She will leverage 8 years' experience and her knowledge of Nutritionist Pro, a database program that contains detailed information about foods and their nutrients, to formulate each prescription and combine it with specialized exercise programs.

"It's a pleasure to join a team that creates innovative, healthful programs for its members and the community," said Vesna Mardesic. "My objective at AVAC is to help people turn poor food choices into educated positive steps and provide individuals with specific diet prescriptions that are based on their needs, goals and lifestyle to leverage a specific exercise program. I firmly believe sound nutrition and exercise practices are good predictors for quantity and quality of life."

About the Almaden Valley Athletic Club

The Almaden Valley Athletic Club, (AVAC), is the Bay Area's premier, award-winning family facility offering total health, fitness and wellness programs for all ages including adults, children and seniors. AVAC's resort-style facility features luxurious amenities, Pilates, swimming, tennis and social activities as well as a 1,500 square foot Childcare facility and the MORE Chiropractic and Rehabilitation clinic. The 8,500-square foot Fitness Center offers the latest workout equipment with Cardio Theatre, a fully equipped studio featuring STOTT PILATES(TM) equipment, reformer and mat training, as well as a state-of-the-art Functional Fitness and Stretching area. Certified instructors and personal trainers teach group classes and one-on-one training. AVAC is Northern California's exclusively licensed certification center for STOTT PILATES(TM). AVAC offers a retractable roof teaching pool for year-round swimming lessons and a 25-yard outdoor swimming pool. Winner of the coveted USTA Club of the Year award, AVAC hosts a year-round tennis program on its 11 lighted tennis courts. AVAC is home to the largest Senior Wellness program in the South Bay, offering Group exercise classes and social events. For more information, please visit www.avac.us.

Source: Almaden Valley Athletic Club

CONTACT: Jennifer Campbell of MSR Communications, +1-415-447-6115, or
jennifer@msrcommunications.com, for AVAC

Web site: http://www.avac.us/

-------
Profile: Sport

Vonage Says, 'Thanks a Million America'

2005-09-12T05:14:00.000-07:00

Vonage Says, 'Thanks a Million America'

To Celebrate the One Million Subscriber Lines, it is Offering Americans The One In A Million Chance to Meet Their Favorite Sports Icons - In Their Very Own Living Rooms!

EDISON, N.J., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Vonage Marketing, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., the little giant from New Jersey, added its millionth line. To commemorate this monumental occasion, Vonage has partnered with the nation's highest performing professional athletes to help say thanks. Select Vonage customers will receive surprise thank you visits from one of their ultimate performing sports heroes. These sports heroes will install a new Vonage device for them with a free year of phone service. For more information go to www.vonage.com/million/sports.

The Vonage ultimate performers include: T.J. Ford (Milwaukee Bucks), Derrick Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs), Dominique Wilkins (Retired Atlanta Hawk), Daniel Ewing (Los Angeles Clippers), Sean May (Charlotte Bobcats), Keith Bulluck (Tennessee Titans), Chris Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Shannon Sharpe (Retired Denver Bronco), Luke Walton (Los Angeles Lakers), James Worthy (Retired Los Angeles Laker) and Desmond Howard (Detroit Lions).

"To recognize our customers -- the loyal Vonage team members that have dropped their traditional phone service -- we wanted to give something back," said Jeffrey Citron, chairman & CEO of Vonage Holdings Corp. "Our athlete partners are the ultimate performers -- past and present -- in their game, and just as our customers have allowed 'us' into their lives, we wanted to give them the opportunity to welcome these heroes into their homes."

Just by joining the growing Vonage team, customers will save tons of money and receive options that their current phone service can't begin to offer. And, as an added bonus, with no purchase necessary, visitors to http://vonage.eprize.net/thanks/ can enter the Vonage "Thanks a Million Sweepstakes" to win additional prizes online such as a vacation to a destination of choice, one-million frequent flier miles or even $1,000 cash.

About Vonage(R)

Vonage has pioneered the broadband phone industry, setting the standard for pricing, features, call quality and reliability for the entire VoIP category. Vonage's award winning service is sold on the web and through national retailers like SAM's Club, RadioShack, Best Buy, Circuit City, Staples, Fry's Electronics, Office Depot and CompUSA. Vonage Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit http://www.vonage.com/ or call 1- VONAGE-HELP. Vonage(R) is a trademark of Vonage Marketing, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

Source: Vonage

CONTACT: Mitchell Slepian, Vonage, +1-732-528-2677, mslepian@vonage.com;
Christie Burgner, Nike Communications, +1-646-654-3413, cburgner@vonage.com

Web site: http://www.vonage.com/million/sports
http://vonage.eprize.net/thanks
http://www.vonage.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Team USA Named for World Cyber Games Grand Final in Singapore; 16 Champions Crowned at US Final, 40,000 Attempted to Qualify

2005-09-12T03:09:00.000-07:00

Team USA Named for World Cyber Games Grand Final in Singapore; 16 Champions Crowned at US Final, 40,000 Attempted to Qualify

- National Honor and Over $420,000 Up for Grabs as Elite Gamers Gather for the Grand Daddy of All Video Game Tournaments -

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen gamers remain from a pool of 40,000 after the last rounds of the World Cyber Games US Final was completed at the Hammerstein Ballroom over the weekend. They will now represent the United States at the World Cyber Games Grand Final in Singapore from November 16-20th. In Singapore, 800 of the world's best video gamers from 70 countries will clash for $430,000 in prizes, medals and national honor in eight game events.

More than 40,000 gamers attempted to qualify at 120 game centers and through online tournaments since May. After regional playoffs in July and August, 184 of the countries elite reached the US Final and only 16 remain.

"The spectator excitement combined with a high level of competition this past weekend here in New York signals that the era of e-Sports is beginning to mature here in the US, as it already has elsewhere in the world," said Hank Jeong, CEO of International Cyber Marketing, the global organizer of the World Cyber Games. "We have always been the biggest tournament in the world, and it is here that pro-gamers get their start. We are now seeing the kinds of corporate sponsorships necessary to back these players so they can train and compete at the highest level worldwide."

There was no shortage of thrilling e-Sports drama during the US Final, which saw defending CounterStrike gold medal winners, Team 3D, outlast a tough field to secure a slot at the big show this November, and two time defending World Cyber Games Halo champion Matt "Zyos" Leto defeated in the semifinals by twin brothers Dan and Tom Ryan, known as "The Ogre Twins," who breezed through the final to stamp their ticket to Singapore.

The full members of Team USA going to Singapore are:

HALO 2 (Xbox):
Dan Ryan, 19, (Pickerington, OH)
Tom Ryan, 19, (Pickerington, OH)

STARCRAFT: Broodwar (PC):
Sean Plott, 19, (Leawood, KS)
Sherwin Mahbod, 19, (San Francisco, CA)

DEAD OR ALIVE ULTIMATE (Xbox):
James Clifford, 21, (Jefferson Township, NJ)

COUNTERSTRIKE (PC):
Michael So, 21, (Northridge, CA)
Kyle Miller, 21, (Washington DC)
Ronald Kim, 21, (Dallas, TX)
Salvatore Garozzo, 18, (Eastchester, NY)
Josh Sievers, 21, (Polk City, IA)

WARCRAFT 3 (PC):
Dennis Chan, 22, (Sunset Beach, CA)
Jeff Bliss, 16, (Atherton, CA)
Matthew Anderson, 19, (Lexington, SC)

NEED FOR SPEED (PC):
Kamran Siddiqui, 20, (Orlando, FL)

FIFA SOCCER 2005 (PC):
Matija Biljeskovic, 21, (Rockford, IL)

WARHAMMER 40,000 (PC):
Matthew Proctor, 20, (Dallas, TX)

Over $2.5 million in cash and prizes will be distributed on a worldwide basis between an estimated 1 million gamers participating in World Cyber Games events.

Samsung has been a global sponsor of the World Cyber Games since 2000.Samsung, Intel, Shuttle and Razer sponsored the World Cyber Games US Final.

***INTERVIEWS WITH PLAYERS AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST***

About World Cyber Games

South Korea-based International Cyber Marketing (http://www.worldcybergames.com/) is the global organizer of the World Cyber Games, the world's largest computer and video game festival, and is responsible for all World Cyber Games interactive game tournaments to be held in about 70 countries this year. This year the winners of each national event series will compete for the world championship title and prizes worth more than $400,000. Last year's World Cyber Games Grand Final was held in San Francisco, CA with more than 642 gamers from 59 countries, attracting major media such as The New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, CNN, Associated Press, Reuters, ABC, NBC, CBS, and many more.

Source: World Cyber Games

CONTACT: Christian Averill, Account Director of Text 100 International
for World Cyber Games, +1-212-331-8440, fax: +1-212-989-7149, or
caverill@text100.com

Web site: http://www.worldcybergames.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

With Gleukos: Don't Hit the Wall, Go Through It!

2005-09-12T03:08:00.000-07:00

With Gleukos: Don't Hit the Wall, Go Through It!

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Gleukos Performance Beverages have arrived. Heralding a new era in sports performance solutions for athletes, Gleukos is a revolution in energy replenishment and hydration. Gleukos utilizes the body's direct source of fuel, glucose, to quicken replenishment times and eradicate unnecessary energy dips associated with traditional sports drinks. Gleukos requires no digestion. It is instantly absorbed by the blood stream and muscles, giving athletes immediate energy.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/SFM017
Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/SFM017LOGO )

Gleukos was developed by Mark Jensen, a Nike employee and distance runner who was disappointed with the sports and energy drinks available to athletes. He wanted more than flavored sugar water or a bottle of protein. He wanted something that would make him a better runner. Working independently with a group of Nike employees after hours in an undisclosed downtown Portland laboratory, Jensen teamed up with the world's best athletes, coaches and chemists. His goal: to create a unique and cutting edge drink that enhanced athletic performance.

What Mark found will forever change the way athletes think about picking up a sports drink and led him to develop the most innovative product for athletes in decades. As Jensen explains, "What I found was that the sports drinks I had been using, while adequate for rehydration, actually hindered my performance. The ingredients in sports and energy drinks must first be converted by the body into a simpler form before they can be used as energy which means athletes actually have to expend energy to get energy from traditional sports drinks. After this I knew there had to be a better way to deliver a pure energy."

The answer was glucose. The most simplified form of energy the body can use -- glucose requires no digestion. It is instantly absorbed by the blood stream and muscles, giving athletes immediate energy. This became the basis of Jensen's formula.

High performance athletes are recognizing the benefits of this innovative new tool. Gleukos has been selected as the Official Sports Performance Beverage of USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body of track & field, long distance running and race walking. The partnership with USATF gives testimony to the world-class hydration and energy replacement that athletes of all abilities stand to derive from Gleukos.

Ed Eyestone, two time Olympic Marathoner, has this to say about the Gleukos performance advantage:

"In dealing with hydration, any sports drink is only effective if athletes will drink it! Gleukos' light; non-syrupy taste insures that athletes will drink more, even in hot racing conditions. Since all forms of carbohydrate ultimately need to be broken down to glucose to be transported via the blood to working muscles, Gleukos gets a head start on all of the competition."

Not only is Gleukos' formula innovative, so is its packaging. Gleukos is the only sports drink to come in a unique pouch form. The Gleukos pouch is more convenient than any other beverage packaging, as it is 80% lighter, and takes up 50% less space than its competitors. Other unique features include a hydration tube accessory that serves bikers, kayakers and extreme sport athletes alike.

Two flavors of Gleukos beverage, Lemon and Punch, will be sold exclusively at participating U.S. 7-Eleven(R) stores nationwide. Gleukos will introduce new flavors about every two months.

Gleukos has retained The Meriwether Group, a Portland based brand asset Management Company, to assist with the strategic vision, management and execution of the brands launch.

GLEUKOS, Inc. based in Portland, Oregon formulates and sells scientifically based beverages and nutritional products that assimilate into the human body's blood stream quicker than any other form of carbohydrate available.

For more information please contact Gleukos at www.gleukos.com.

USA Track & Field is the National Governing Body of track & field, long distance running and race walking. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States. For more information on USATF, visit www.usatf.org

The Meriwether Group is a boutique brand consulting and marketing firm, headed by seasoned senior executives with a combined thirty years experience with iconic brands in the athletic industry. For more information on The Meriwether Group, please visit www.meriwethergroup.com

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/SFM017
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/SFM017LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: GLEUKOS, Inc.

CONTACT: Ken Barker of GLEUKOS, Inc., ken@meriwethergroup.com

Web site: http://www.meriwethergroup.com/

Web site: http://www.usatf.org/

Web site: http://www.gleukos.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Austin Amateur to Face Justin Leonard; Atlanta Native Gets Crenshaw in $300,000 Finals of 2005 People vs. the Pros at Barton Creek

2005-09-11T13:53:00.000-07:00

Austin Amateur to Face Justin Leonard; Atlanta Native Gets Crenshaw in $300,000 Finals of 2005 People vs. the Pros at Barton Creek

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin's Jeff Jumonville never knew how much he loved the rain. A washout of the final round of the 2005 People vs. the Pros in Austin guaranteed that he would face Justin Leonard in handicapped match play tomorrow on the Fazio Foothills course at Barton Creek for a $100,000 first prize check. Runners-up receive $50,000.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU4LOGO )

Jumonville, 32, went into the round leading by seven strokes, so he felt pretty confident about his chances even before the rain began. "I was just going to play it conservative, maybe build a little more into the lead," said Jumonville. "I was happy to stand on my scores." He shot net scores of 69 and 70 during the first two days of qualifying to win the 18-49 age division and faces PGA Tour star Justin Leonard for $100,000 in the Grand Prize Finals tomorrow at 10:40 a.m. Which is the very reason Jumonville entered this tournament the first place. "A Baylor Bear always wants to beat a Longhorn," said Jumonville. "I entered this year to beat Justin Leonard." Jumonville manages Callaway Golf's gift card division in Austin; his wife Julie will be caddying for him tomorrow.

Jay Whiteside, 50, takes on Ben Crenshaw in the Grand Prize Finals for the 50+ Division at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. Whiteside, 50, finished second in the People vs. the Pros at Pinehurst last year and said he almost cancelled his trip to Barton Creek because of the current demands of his job: he works in building design and construction for AT&T and his territory includes Louisiana and Mississippi. "I've been on hurricane duty since Katrina hit and I almost backed out of this trip," said Whiteside. "My boss filled in for me so I could come here to compete. I feel guilty being here but at least I won some money that we can donate to Hurricane Katrina relief. I guess it all worked out." Whiteside's wife, Sue Whiteside, also competed in the tournament in the 18-49 division; she finished 20th overall.

Both Grand Prize Matches will be contested on Barton Creek's Fazio Foothills course; the event is open to the public free of charge. Donations will be accepted for the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The match will be televised on ESPN at 7:30-9 p.m. ET on Sept. 19.

Contact: Lynda Haschke, +1-972-740-3529; LHaschke@pvpgolf.com

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU4LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: People vs. the Pros

CONTACT: Lynda Haschke, People vs. the Pros, +1-972-740-3529,
LHaschke@pvpgolf.com

-------
Profile: Sport

ABC Sports, ESPN College Football Pundits Nominate Texas Quarterback Vince Young for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award

2005-09-11T13:01:00.000-07:00

ABC Sports, ESPN College Football Pundits Nominate Texas Quarterback Vince Young for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award

Fan voting will determine this week's Player of the Week

ATLANTA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The national player of the week nominations are in and the polls are officially open. Longhorn fans can cast their vote for University of Texas quarterback Vince Young for the Cingular Wireless/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week, the only major college football honor determined exclusively by fans. Young was nominated for the award after passing for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the Longhorns' 25-22 win over Ohio State.

Young is one of four candidates for the All-America Player of the Week, who are selected by a panel of ABC Sports and ESPN college football analysts. The other finalists are: Northwestern running back Tyrell Sutton, who rushed for 214 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats' 38-37 victory over Northern Illinois; University of California wide receiver Robert Jordan, who had 11 receptions for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the Golden Bears' 56-17 win against University of Washington; and University of Ohio cornerback Dion Byrum, who returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the second of which was an 85-yard, game-winning touchdown return that came in over-time play in their 16-10 win over Pittsburgh.

Who will be this week's winner now rests solely in the hands of college football fans nationwide. Fans have until Wednesday, September 14 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to submit their votes via wireless text messaging.* The winner will be announced September 15 in the first half of the ESPN Thursday Night College Football Game between University of Utah and TCU. Fans can learn more about this week's nominees online at http://www.abcsportsallamerica.com/ or at ESPN.com (keyword: cingular).

Here's how fans can register to vote for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week this week and every week throughout the 2005 season:

-- Text "VOTE" to "87654" on your wireless phone
-- Follow the prompt to vote for your All-America selection
-- Cingular/ABC Sports Player of the Week candidates will be automatically
sent out via text messaging each week

Each time fans vote, they are entered into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the Bowl Championship Series game of their choice. Fans can vote as often as they like.

In December, fans will get a chance to say who the best player in the nation is by voting for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Year. The selection process will culminate in December in a one-hour special on ABC Sports when the Cingular/ABC Sports Player of the Year and the Football Writers Association of America All-America team will be announced. Last year, University of Texas running back and Chicago Bears first round draft pick Cedric Benson was selected by fans as the Player of the Year.

* Other wireless carriers must opt-in for their subscribers to participate

ABOUT CINGULAR WIRELESS

Source: Cingular Wireless

CONTACT: Sarah Didier, +1-770-226-5550, +1-770-617-8737,
sdidier@careersportsentertainment.com, of Career Sports & Entertainment for
Cingular; or Clay Owen, +1-404-236-6153, clay.owen@cingular.com, of Cingular
Wireless

Web site: http://www.cingular.com/
http://www.abcsportsallamerica.com/
http://cingular.mediaroom.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

ABC Sports, ESPN College Football Pundits Nominate Northwestern Running Back Tyrell Sutton for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award

2005-09-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

ABC Sports, ESPN College Football Pundits Nominate Northwestern Running Back Tyrell Sutton for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award

Fan voting will determine this week's Player of the Week

ATLANTA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The national player of the week nominations are in and the polls are officially open. Wildcat fans can cast their vote for Northwestern running back Tyrell Sutton for the Cingular Wireless/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week, the only major college football honor determined exclusively by fans. Sutton was nominated for the award after rushing for 214 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats' 38-37 win over Northern Illinois.

Sutton is one of four candidates for the All-America Player of the Week, who are selected by a panel of ABC Sports and ESPN college football analysts. The other finalists are: Texas quarterback Vince Young, who passed for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the Longhorns' 25-22 victory over Ohio State; University of California wide receiver Robert Jordan, who had 11 receptions for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the Golden Bears' 56-17 win against University of Washington; and University of Ohio corner back Dion Byrum, who returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the second of which was an 85-yard, game-winning touchdown return that came in over-time play in their 16-10 win over Pittsburgh.

Who will be this week's winner now rests solely in the hands of college football fans nationwide. Fans have until Wednesday, September 14 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to submit their votes via wireless text messaging.* The winner will be announced September 15 in the first half of the ESPN Thursday Night College Football Game between University of Utah and TCU. Fans can learn more about this week's nominees online at www.abcsportsallamerica.com or at ESPN.com (keyword: cingular).

Here's how fans can register to vote for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week this week and every week throughout the 2005 season:

Each time fans vote, they are entered into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the Bowl Championship Series game of their choice. Fans can vote as often as they like.

* Other wireless carriers must opt-in for their subscribers to participate

ABOUT CINGULAR WIRELESS

Source: Cingular Wireless

CONTACT: Sarah Didier, Career Sports & Entertainment, +1-770-226-5550,
+1-770-617-8737, sdidier@careersportsentertainment.com; Clay Owen, Cingular
Wireless, +1-404-236-6153, clay.owen@cingular.com

Web site: http://www.cingular.com/
http://cingular.mediaroom.com/
http://www.abcsportsallamerica.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

ABC Sports, ESPN College Football Pundits Nominate California Wide Receiver Robert Jordan for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award

2005-09-11T12:58:00.000-07:00

ABC Sports, ESPN College Football Pundits Nominate California Wide Receiver Robert Jordan for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award

Fan Voting Will Determine This Week's Player of the Week

ATLANTA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The national player of the week nominations are in and the polls are officially open. Golden Bear fans can cast their vote for University of California wide receiver Robert Jordan for the Cingular Wireless/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week, the only major college football honor determined exclusively by fans. Jordan was nominated for the award after he had 11 receptions for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the Golden Bears' 56-17 win over University of Washington.

Jordan is one of four candidates for the All-America Player of the Week, who are selected by a panel of ABC Sports and ESPN college football analysts. The other finalists are: Texas' quarterback Vince Young, who passed for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the Longhorns' 25-22 victory over Ohio State; Northwestern running back Tyrell Sutton, who rushed for 214 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats' 38-37 victory over Northern Illinois; and University of Ohio cornerback Dion Byrum, who returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the second of which was an 85-yard, game-winning touchdown return that came in over-time play in their 16-10 win over Pittsburgh.

Who will be this week's winner now rests solely in the hands of college football fans nationwide. Fans have until Wednesday, September 14 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to submit their votes via wireless text messaging.* The winner will be announced September 15 in the first half of the ESPN Thursday Night College Football Game between University of Utah and TCU. Fans can learn more about this week's nominees online at www.abcsportsallamerica.com or at ESPN.com (keyword: cingular).

Here's how fans can register to vote for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week this week and every week throughout the 2005 season:

Each time fans vote, they are entered into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the Bowl Championship Series game of their choice. Fans can vote as often as they like.

*Other wireless carriers must opt-in for their subscribers to participate

ABOUT CINGULAR WIRELESS

Source: Cingular Wireless

CONTACT: Sarah Didier of Career Sports & Entertainment, +1-770-226-5550,
+1-770-617-8737, sdidier@careersportsentertainment.com; or Clay Owen of
Cingular Wireless, +1-404-236-6153, clay.owen@cingular.com

Web site: http://www.cingular.com/
http://cingular.mediaroom.com/
http://www.abcsportsallamerica.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Austin Golfer Leads 18-49 Division in Second Round of Qualifying for 2005 People vs. The Pros at Barton Creek

2005-09-10T17:13:00.000-07:00

Austin Golfer Leads 18-49 Division in Second Round of Qualifying for 2005 People vs. The Pros at Barton Creek

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin's Jeff Jumonville built his lead to seven shots in the 18-49 Division after the second of three rounds of qualifying in the 2005 People vs. the Pros at Barton Creek Resort & Spa Presented by BASF.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU4LOGO )

Jumonville, 32, runs Callaway Golf's greeting card division in Austin. He shot net scores of 69 and 70 to lead the 18-49 age division for the second day. The winner of that division advances to play PGA Tour star Justin Leonard for $100,000 in the Grand Match Finals on Monday, Sept. 12 and that's the very reason Jumonville entered this tournament. "A Baylor Bear always wants to beat a Longhorn," said Jumonville. "I entered this year to beat Justin Leonard." The match will be televised on ESPN at 7:30-9 p.m. ET on Sept. 19.

Dominic Annulli shot a net score of 67 today to lead the 50+ age division by three strokes. Annulli, 64, owns a nursery in Danville, PA. The winner of that division will take on popular PGA Champions standout Ben Crenshaw in the Grand Prize Finals.

The third and final round of qualifying will be tomorrow on Barton Creek's Crenshaw and Fazio Foothills courses beginning at 7:40 a.m. The Grand Prize Match finals will be held Monday on the Fazio Foothills Course beginning at 10:15 a.m. Daily pairings and results are on the event's web site, http://www.pvpgolf.com/.

Contact: Lynda Haschke, 972-740-3529; LHaschke@pvpgolf.com

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050218/LAFRU4LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: People vs. The Pros

CONTACT: Lynda Haschke for People vs. The Pros, +1-972-740-3529,
LHaschke@pvpgolf.com

Web site: http://www.pvpgolf.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Manhattan Mortgage and the Hampton Classic Working Together

2005-09-10T13:02:00.000-07:00

Manhattan Mortgage and the Hampton Classic Working Together

Watch The WCBS Hampton Classic Special on September 10th at 7 PM

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- When Melissa Cohn and her Manhattan Mortgage Company are showcased as one of the sponsors of the Hampton Classic Horse Show on WCBS TV2 tonight (September 10) at 7:00 PM, hosts Lynda Lopez and Chris Wragge will give you an idea of just what that means. For Manhattan Mortgage, this is their 10th Anniversary while the Hampton Classic celebrates 30 years.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020822/NYTH097 )

Viewers will get a chance to see what life is like for Ms. Cohn and the other sponsors. For Cohn it's about her sponsorship of Opening Day, where the surrounding community competes on the same turf that later will feature Olympic veterans and world class riders. It's also about entertaining guests, hosting benefits and doing business.

Ms. Cohn not only invited her patrons to enjoy the activities in the Grand Prix Arena from her chalet but also gave of her time and energy to do what she does so well: support worthy causes. On August 31, Ms. Cohn was the co-chair of "Ride for Hope" and the Equestrian Aids Foundation benefit which also was in honor of retiring Executive Directors Jean Lindgren and Tony Hitchcock and featured acclaimed Broadway star Deborah Cox.

Ms. Cohn believes in giving back to the community that has supported her. Earlier in the year Cohn was recognized by The Retreat, a local Hamptons charitable organization, which honored her with the inaugural The Retreat Hope Award, appropriately presented by Hampton Classic President Dennis Suskind.

For Hampton Classic week Ms. Cohn was even more active than most of the sponsors. She not only competed in the Local Adult Amateur Hunters but she and her horse Bulgari walked away with the Reserve Championship, which is really what it is all about for Cohn. Riding is her passion and "the Hampton Classic is probably my favorite week of the year," she admitted.

So tune in between the Finals of the U.S. Open Tennis to watch the Hampton Classic's 30th Anniversary Special where you might get a glimpse of Ms. Cohn as she "works the show," as sponsor, rider, supporter and so much more.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020822/NYTH097
Source: The Manhattan Mortgage Company

CONTACT: Press Link PR, +1-631-773-6155, +1-516-848-4867 (cell),
dderosa1@optonline.net

NOTE TO EDITORS: INTERVIEWS & PHOTOS OF COHN ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

-------
Profile: Sport

Verizon Wireless and ESPN The Magazine Present the 2005 GridIron Blowout Tour

2005-09-10T06:04:00.000-07:00

Verizon Wireless and ESPN The Magazine Present the 2005 GridIron Blowout Tour

College Tailgate Festivities at the Verizon Wireless HUB Lounge; Demo Verizon Wireless' Hottest Services, Participate in Sweepstakes and Enter Contests for Prizes

BEDMINSTER, N.J., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, is going back to school this fall to hang out with the football fans at colleges and universities across the country. ESPN The Magazine's GridIron Blowout Tour 2005 is the ultimate college football tailgate party experience and it is making its way to 10 college campuses from September to November. The party begins on Friday night before each scheduled game and festivities continue through Saturday with game-day tailgates.

College students can enjoy an action-packed weekend of tailgating during the GridIron Blowout Tour when they visit the Verizon Wireless HUB lounge -- the place to be during the day. Check out cool activities, contests and giveaways during the following GridIron Blowout Tour 2005 college football games:

September 10, 2005 Notre Dame v. Michigan
September 17, 2005 Ball State v. Auburn
October 1, 2005 USC v. Arizona State
October 8, 2005 Oklahoma v. Texas
October 15, 2005 Army v. TCU
October 29, 2005 Georgia v. Florida
November 5, 2005 Miami v. Virginia Tech
November 12, 2005 Texas A&M v. Oklahoma
November 19, 2005 Oklahoma State v. Baylor
November 26, 2005 Notre Dame v. Stanford

Let the Games Begin

Students attending the weekend's big game can heat up the competition by visiting Verizon Wireless' HUB lounge and compete in a contest to "name that Ringback Tone." Students that name the correct song and prove to be true music aficionados can win t-shirts, wristbands and even a brand new LG phone from Verizon Wireless.

No Downtime During Halftime

Even at halftime, the action continues in the HUB lounge with demos of the hottest new services and the opportunity to enter cool sweepstakes. Football fans with only a few minutes to spare can catch pigskin action on V CAST, Verizon Wireless' broadband-quality multimedia service. V CAST from Verizon Wireless gives fans streaming video of frequently updated video clips from leading content providers.

Calling All Cover Girls (and Guys)

Aspiring models can take a break from the football game and pop into the HUB lounge for their own private ESPN The Magazine cover shoot. Students can then share their moment in the spotlight with friends and family by sending their cover shot photos directly from their Verizon Wireless PIX Messaging- capable phones. Once back at the dorm, students can also visit http://www.vzwhub.com/ to access their photos online.

Verizon Wireless products and services are available at more than 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores nationwide, including Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and stores within Circuit City, as well as at authorized retailers, including Best Buy. Customers can also find information and purchase Verizon Wireless products and services online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 47.4 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4834,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.vzwhub.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

PanAmSat to Bring Brazil's Grand Prix to Europe on Newly Authorized PAS-3R Capacity

2005-09-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

PanAmSat to Bring Brazil's Grand Prix to Europe on Newly Authorized PAS-3R Capacity

WILTON, Connecticut, September 10/PRNewswire/ --

- Broadcasters Can Now Cross Strap on PAS-3R to Uplink and Downlink
Events between Brazil and Europe

PanAmSat (NYSE: PA) announced today that it will transmit the 2005 Brazil
Grand Prix to Germany using cross-strap technology on the PAS-3R Atlantic
Ocean region satellite. A PASport services transmitted event, the September
23-25 international car race will reach Europe by uplinking in South America
in C-band and downlinking in Germany in Ku-band.

"The recent authorization of PAS-3R cross-strap capacity in Brazil has
maximized the use of this premium video satellite. PAS-3R has unique routes
configured between Latin America and Europe that enable local and
international broadcasters to uplink in South America in C-band and downlink
in Ku-band in Europe. These are widely used bands in both continents making
this option convenient and accessible," said Catherine A. Palaia, vice
president, PASport Services, PanAmSat. "Major events such as soccer games,
breaking news and live events can now be easily broadcast from Brazil on
these cross-strap satellite paths, utilizing the full potential of PAS-3R. We
are very excited to be part of the Grand Prix experience bringing it to the
homes of its European fans."

PanAmSat's PASport is a global one-stop-shopping option where, with a
single point of contact, customers can manage a full broadcast solution
including all production and transmission services. With over 400 satellite
paths on 14 global satellites and 22,000 miles of fiber, PanAmSat has the
world's largest and most complete broadcast contribution network. Its PASport
on-the-spot broadcasting service for the transmission of breaking news and
live events provides seamless, high-quality global transmission solutions to
its over 400 broadcast services customers.

PAS-3R is a Boeing 601 model spacecraft with a communications payload
consisting of 16 C-band and 16 Ku-band transponders. The spacecraft offers
comprehensive coverage spanning four continents. Launched on January 12,
1996, it employs its 32 transponders to offer expanded and enhanced video and
data broadcasting as well as broadband Internet services throughout the
Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.

About PanAmSat

Through its owned and operated fleet of 25 satellites, PanAmSat (NYSE:
PA) is a leading global provider of video, broadcasting and network
distribution and delivery services. It transmits 1,991 television channels
worldwide and, as such, is the leading carrier of standard and
high-definition signals. In total, the Company's in-orbit fleet is capable of
reaching over 98 percent of the world's population through cable television
systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home operators, Internet service
providers and telecommunications companies. In addition, PanAmSat supports
the largest concentration of satellite-based business networks in the U.S.,
as well as specialized communications services in remote areas throughout the
world. For more information, visit the Company's web site at
http://www.panamsat.com .

Web site: http://www.panamsat.com

Source: PanAmSat

Kathryn Lancioni of PanAmSat, +1-203-210-8649

-------
Profile: Sport

Penthouse Magazine Interviews Boston Red Sox Pitcher David Wells

2005-09-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

Penthouse Magazine Interviews Boston Red Sox Pitcher David Wells

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Loving beer, babes and baseball doesn't make David Wells unique; nonetheless, this controversial ex-Yankee turned Red Sox pitcher stands out both on and off the field. An "open-book" persona, Wells does not mince words in the October issue when he discusses steroid use with Penthouse interviewer Dave Hollander; "There are guys out there who've been on steroids who've taken me deep and I'm pissed off about it. I've never touched the stuff. I'm looking good with 200-something wins, done with all fat and muscle. There are guys in the game only because of steroids. They couldn't make it with their natural talent, so they had to enhance themselves. It sucks." So what's his secret for stamina and longevity in a youth and body conscious sport then? "A lot of porn," cites Wells and yes, "I dig Penthouse!"

Wells still loves New York and the nightlife -- in fact he's pitching in the Big Apple tonight, but no longer has respect for the fans. "When I came to NY on opening day, I got so much hatred. The boos I can deal with, but you mother@$#@, you piece of s%#!, you traitor! I heard it all, but I've lost respect for NY fans for them to do that to me."

"GIRLS GONE WILD, GIRLS GONE WILD!" Yes, we've all seen those late night ads for the freakishly popular video series featuring the sexual bravado of college co-ed cuties, but did you know that the multi-millionaire behind this phenomenon is only 31 years young and already has two private jets, two private homes, a Ferrari and a private island retreat? Joe Francis is indeed a hero to men everywhere, including A-list celebrity fans, but he's a self-stated non-chauvinist as well, "I love women. I have three sisters and I don't feel I'm exploiting them in any way, I'm just giving them a medium to expose themselves." While the videos have gotten more explicit, Francis does not want to show hard-core sex, despite the fact that it could bring in additional revenue upwards in the millions. "We've had a tremendous demand for it, but I think pornography is sex and we consider ourselves adult entertainment." Perhaps celebrities agree; they're customers after all.

DR. DOT -- ROCK STAR MASSEUSE -- her name is not a household name, but backstage it is. Dorothy Stein (a.k.a. "Dr. Dot," a name bestowed upon her by none other than Frank Zappa) has been kneading and touching world famous rock stars since the tender age of 15. Not your average groupie, Stein refused to give sexual favors backstage and opted to perform massage therapy instead. The diagnosis: infamy, financial success and a Rolodex of clients that reads like an MTV Awards program. Who's well endowed, who has a smokin' bod, is Gene Simmons tongue really as big as it looks?

Dr. Dot answers Penthouse Magazine's queries and does it topless to boot!

The October 2005 issue is on sale at newsstands now. For a complimentary press copy, or to arrange an interview with a Penthouse representative, kindly contact the Public Relations department: 561.912.7034

Penthouse Media Group Inc. is an international, multimedia entertainment company. Founded in 1965 by Bob Guccione, Penthouse is globally recognized as one of the premier brands in adult entertainment and publishes one of the most widely circulated groups of men's lifestyle publications. The company also operates http://www.penthouse.com/, a popular adult entertainment website and provides adult video entertainment and a broad array of products and services via its numerous licensees.

Media Contact:
Kathleen Berzon
For Penthouse Media Group, Inc.
561.912.7034
kberzon@pmgi.com

Source: Penthouse Media Group Inc.

CONTACT: Kathleen Berzon for Penthouse Media Group, Inc.,
+1-561-912-7034, kberzon@pmgi.com

Web site: http://www.penthouse.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Hooters and John Daly Team up to Provide Support to Katrina Victims

2005-09-09T14:57:00.000-07:00

Hooters and John Daly Team up to Provide Support to Katrina Victims

Bid on a Foursome to Play Golf with the Lion in Myrtle Beach

ATLANTA, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional golfer John Daly has partnered with his primary sponsor, Hooters Restaurants, to raise money for the American Red Cross in support of the organization's Katrina relief efforts. Through commercials on the Golf Channel, Fox Sports and ESPN, John will be soliciting donations for the American Red Cross and also announcing the opportunity to bid on a chance for a player and three friends to play 18 holes with the Lion himself at the Hooters 13th Annual Memorial Golf Cup Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC.

"We had scheduled John to be on hand for our charity event anyway and he had the idea of raising money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina with this program. As popular as John is, I have to believe somebody will be willing to donate a lot to actually play a round of golf with him," stated Mike McNeil, VP of Marketing for Hooters of America.

The Hooters 13th Annual Memorial Cup Tournament will be held on Monday, September 19th at Wild Wing Plantation Golf Course in the Golf Capitol of the World. For more information, to make a donation to the Red Cross, or bid on a foursome with John, go to http://www.hooters.com/.

Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchiser and operator of more than 400 Hooters restaurants in 46 states and 16 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters signature chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.

Source: Hooters of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Mike McNeil of Hooters of America, Inc., +1-770-951-2040

Web site: http://www.hooters.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

2005 'Champions of Health' Award Winners Announced; Miami Doctor Receives Top Honor

2005-09-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

2005 'Champions of Health' Award Winners Announced; Miami Doctor Receives Top Honor

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. J. Mark Osborn of Miami, Okla., has been chosen as the Champion of Oklahoma Health, the highest recognition in the 2005 Champions Health Awards. Osborn was selected from more than 100 individuals and organizations nominated for their efforts to improve Oklahoma's health.

Osborn was chosen for his tireless efforts to assist families affected by the health care crisis at the Tar Creek Superfund site near Picher, Okla. After countless hours of study and communication with elected officials, Osborn helped form the Ottawa County Health Coalition to educate local health care providers about the dangers of lead poisoning. Osborn also helped design a Harvard University study investigating the potential for pregnant mothers to pass lead contamination to their unborn children. Osborn worked with Gov. Brad Henry to enact legislation creating the Lead Impact Trust Authority, resulting in $3 million in appropriations to relocate Picher-area families with young children.

Osborn will accept the "Champion of Oklahoma Health" award at the 2005 Champions of Health Awards, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 5, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The event features former Super Bowl champions Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson presenting the keynote address.

The Champions of Health awards are sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the Oklahoma Hospital Association, the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association and the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

As Champion of Oklahoma Health, Osborn receives a grant of $2,500 to award to an Oklahoma health improvement organization or project of his choice. Champions selected from 10 categories also will be honored and each awarded a $1,000 contribution to their organization or program:

Champion of Children's Health -- "Don't Bug Me" Flu Prevention Campaign, Hillcrest HealthCare System, Tulsa -- Due to the 2004 flu vaccine shortage and the possibility that large numbers of Tulsa-area citizens would not receive immunizations, Hillcrest developed a comprehensive public awareness campaign designed to educate students, employers and the community about simple steps that could help prevent the spread of the flu virus.

Education and Awareness Champion -- Men's Health Tune-Up, Craig General Hospital, Vinita -- Men tune up their vehicles. They take care of their boats, fix up their lawns and do preventive maintenance on their homes. But sometimes men overlook one important piece of equipment that definitely needs some attention -- themselves. To address the growing concern over men's health issues, with creativity and originality, Craig General Hospital in Vinita launched the "Men's Health Tune-Up." The event featured health screenings and presentations from four physicians specializing in fields important to men -- cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics and urology.

Professional Health Champion -- John M. Kalbfleisch, MD, Cardiology of Tulsa -- Dr. Kalbfleisch had a vision for a cardiovascular program that offered the most advanced treatment and technology to the people of Oklahoma. In 1970, he helped to open the first catheterization lab at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Other breakthroughs followed, including performing Oklahoma's first coronary angioplasty and leading research efforts for groundbreaking clot busting drugs.

Ageless Hero -- Bill Heaton, The Oklahoma Arthritis Network, Laverne -- Upon his "second" retirement as a director of the Area Agency on Aging, Bill Heaton, 74, found a way to continue his work with the aging population. He became a trained volunteer leader of P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise). He travels across northwestern Oklahoma to instruct others who have arthritis, and also serves as a role model for healthy aging.

Health and Medical Media Champion -- Sue Hale, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City -- As a reporter for three newspapers over the past 30 years, Sue Hale has worked to address health issues in the media, creating a regular health column and health-focused special publications in The Oklahoman. As co-chair of Central Oklahoma Turning Point, Hale works to form partnerships in the Oklahoma City area to promote healthy lifestyles among their employees.

Champion of the Uninsured -- Cindy Pribil, RN, Green Country Free Clinic, Bartlesville -- Cindy Pribil, RN, founder of the Green Country Free Clinic in Bartlesville, has made a profound difference in the lives of Oklahoma's uninsured, working poor. With a vision for the clinic and two borrowed boxes of physicians' medication samples, the clinic opened to its first patients 15 years ago. Today, 2,200 patients are served annually by the free clinic.

Corporate Health Champion -- Cardinal Health Incentive Program, Cardinal Engineering, Inc., Oklahoma City -- Cardinal Engineering developed a unique cash incentive program to encourage employees to set and meet annual personal health goals. The company recognized that its most precious asset was its employees and made an investment in its employees' health. The result was fewer sick days, better attitudes and more stamina for employees to achieve personal and company goals.

Minority Health Champion -- Claire Richard, Project Falummichechi, Oklahoma City -- After reading that domestic violence is more prevalent in Native American cultures, teenager Claire Richard decided to take action. Yearning to know more about her Choctaw heritage, Richard developed Project Falummichechi, which in the Choctaw language, means "to reclaim." Richard created a curriculum and mentor program, recruiting other teens to teach second graders about coping skills and positive ways to deal with their emotions. Through Richard's efforts, the program has grown to 30 classrooms throughout the more than 10 counties comprising the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Legislative Health Champion -- Sen. Bernest Cain, Oklahoma City -- Throughout his legislative career, Sen. Bernest Cain has championed innumerable issues regarding the health of Oklahomans, particularly the state's youth. Earlier this year, Cain was instrumental in the passage of three major pieces of legislation designed to help improve the health of Oklahoma's schoolchildren. The new laws address the health value of food choices in school vending machines and physical education requirements for Oklahoma schools.

Champion of Health Care in Rural Oklahoma -- Jerry Morgan, M.D. Compassion Outreach Center, Ada -- Through his leadership in helping to create the Compassion Outreach Center, a free clinic in Ada, Okla., Dr. Jerry Morgan has helped improve access to health care for residents of Pontotoc County. Opened in March 2004, the debt-free facility serves as a location for 50 area medical professionals to volunteer their services to the community.

In addition to the 10 Champions of Health, four programs were chosen for Awards of Merit and a $500 grant: Bedlam Children's Health Partnerships, University of Oklahoma - Tulsa (Children's Health); W.A.L.K. (Wellness And Lawton's Kids), Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation - Lawton (Education and Awareness); Ronald O. Gilcher, MD, Oklahoma Blood Institute - Oklahoma City (Professional); and Integris Health Hispanic Initiative - Oklahoma City (Minority Health).

Tickets may be purchased for $25 each. Sponsorships benefit The Oklahoma Caring Foundation, Inc., and its Caring Vans mobile immunization program. For more information about sponsorships or to RSVP for the banquet, visit http://www.bcbsok.com/ or call 1-866-876-4376.

Arrangements for the appearance of Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson made through The FISCHER ROSS GROUP Inc., New York, NY.

Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

CONTACT: Linda Sponsler, +1-918-592-9408, or Chad Friesen,
+1-918-592-9445, both of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Web site: http://www.bcbsok.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Nearly 100% of Bettors Believe Lance Armstrong Will Ride in 2006 Tour de France

2005-09-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

Nearly 100% of Bettors Believe Lance Armstrong Will Ride in 2006 Tour de France

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Comments made by Lance Armstrong earlier this week suggested that the seven-time Tour de France champion may end his brief retirement to ride in next year's race to silence his critics and their constant doping allegations. If Armstrong does ride in next year's Tour, it would come as no surprise to bettors who've believed all along that the world's top cyclist would return to the sport. Immediately following his seventh Tour victory, PinnacleSports.com opened wagering on Armstrong competing in the 2006 Tour de France, and bettors instantly flocked to the site backing the Texan to come out of retirement.

When wagering opened on July 24, PinnacleSports.com listed the odds of Lance Armstrong competing in the 2006 Tour de France as a 24/1 long shot. However, with nearly all bets placed backing Armstrong to end his brief retirement and try for his eighth consecutive Tour title, the odds have moved all the way to 5/2 that Lance will compete in next year's race. The betting patterns have also changed the odds on the seven-time champion not riding in the 2006 Tour, moving from an overwhelming favorite of just 1/28 when betting opened to currently standing as a slight favorite at odds of 1/3.

"Like we've seen with Michael Jordan in recent years, it's often difficult for top athletes to resist their competitive fire and truly walk away when on top of their game," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. "Our betting markets have always been a very accurate predictor of public perception, and in this case, almost everyone believed Armstrong wasn't hanging it up for good from the time he captured his historic seventh yellow jersey. After his comments earlier in the week, there's even more doubt that Lance has ridden in his final Tour de France, and it appears that our bettors correctly predicted his comeback."

Odds: *All Odds Subject to Change*

Will Lance Armstrong Compete in 2006 Tour de France?

Option Current Odds Opening Odds
No 1/3 1/28
Yes 5/2 24/1

For a more information, please visit http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

About PinnacleSports.com

PinnacleSports.com (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/) is the Internet's largest sports betting site, serving customers in more than 80 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sportsbook to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry-leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao and the United Kingdom, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.

Source: PinnacleSports.com

CONTACT: Kyle Fratini, PinnacleSports.com, +1-212-979-6010, or
kyle@kfratini.com

Web site: http://www.pinnaclesports.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Active Power Ships Continuous Power System for Use at Chinese National Olympics

2005-09-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

Active Power Ships Continuous Power System for Use at Chinese National Olympics

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Active Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACPW) today announced the shipment of a continuous power system to China for use at the country's National Olympics being held in Nanjing in October.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050909/DAF021 )

The system integrates an Active Power CleanSource(R) flywheel UPS, diesel engine generator and transfer switch, all enclosed in a standardized mobile container that allows it to operate in harsh outdoor environments. Control software is also included that allows the user to remotely monitor all aspects of the power system at one central location.

The customer and local utility, JiangSu Power\Nanjing Power Supply Bureau, will use the system to ensure that utility power problems will not disrupt the games' opening ceremony. "The Active Power continuous power system is well- suited for use at our National Olympics," said Mr. Yu Shou Nan, Chairman of the China Electrical Engineering Technology Institute and Civil Engineering Power Supply Experts Committee in Nanjing. "We like having a battery-free containerized solution that we can move around to different locations that isolates us from power disturbances."

"Our mobile solution is a perfect fit for event power applications such as the Chinese National Olympics," said Joe Pinkerton, CEO and Chairman of Active Power. "These weatherproof units can be located nearly anywhere, be up and running within a matter of hours and rapidly redeployed to other sites as needed. We're hopeful that, with a successful showing in Nanjing, we will receive follow-on orders from other utilities throughout the region for future events such as the Beijing Olympics."

About Active Power:

Active Power, Inc. (http://www.activepower.com/ ) designs, manufactures and markets battery-free power quality products that provide the consistent, reliable electric power required by today's digital economy. An ISO 9001- registered company, Active Power is the first to commercialize a flywheel energy storage system, CleanSource, which provides a highly reliable, low-cost and non-toxic replacement for lead-acid batteries used in conventional power quality installations. Active Power has also recently developed a new battery-free extended runtime product line (CoolAir(TM)) based on its proprietary thermal and compressed air storage technology. For more information visit http://www.activepower.com/ , e-mail info@activepower.com or call toll free 877-BUYACPW (289-2279).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements and all other statements that may be made in this news release that are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Specific risks include delays in new product development, product performance and quality issues and the acceptance of our current and new products by the power quality market. Please refer to Active Power filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ.

Active Power and our Active Power logo and CleanSource are registered trademarks of Active Power, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

Active Power Contacts:
Michael Chibib, Investors, 512.744.9453, mchibib@activepower.com
Derek Jones, Corporate Communications, 512.744.9210,
djones@activepower.com

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050909/DAF021
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN 4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Active Power, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Chibib, Investors, +1-512-744-9453, or
mchibib@activepower.com , or Derek Jones, Corporate Communications,
+1-512-744-9210, or djones@activepower.com , both of Active Power, Inc.

Web site: http://www.activepower.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

In 9-11 Tribute, NFL and MLB Teams to Play Ray Charles' 'America' at This Sunday's Games

2005-09-09T08:33:00.000-07:00

In 9-11 Tribute, NFL and MLB Teams to Play Ray Charles' 'America' at This Sunday's Games

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sun., Sept. 11, at National Football League stadiums and Major League Baseball parks throughout the country, sports fans will share in a special Ray Charles-themed 9-11 tribute, it was announced today.

In a special arrangement with the Genius Marketing Company, the exclusive licensing company for Ray Charles Enterprises, a host of sports team, the number of which is expanding almost hourly, will broadcast a video on their park big screens of Charles performing his unforgettable rendition of "America The Beautiful."

According to spokesperson Tony Gumina, "'America the Beautiful' is my friend Ray's lasting legacy to his fellow citizens.

"A loving tribute that he had spoken about and was especially proud of."

Charles had his first hit on Nov. 11, 1957 but one of his most memorable is "America The Beautiful."

While he traveled the world, playing at the biggest venues and festivals on the planet, Charles always loved coming home.

In summer 2002, he commemorated the 30th anniversary of this his popular version of "America The Beautiful."

Charles truly popularized the song over the past three decades, following its debut on his ground-breaking album, "A Message from the People."

Quincy Jones arranged the music.

When "America The Beautiful" was first released in 1972 as a single, it was a slow seller.

In 1976, Charles' version got an unexpected reprise when it was used at the Winter Olympics to accompany the U.S. ice skaters.

A re-release of the song sent it soaring on the charts.

Since then, Charles sang it over and over at hundreds of performances yearly, always by popular demand.

He sang it at both the World Series and the Super Bowl.

Asked about his interpretation, Charles said: "I put a little country backbeat on it and turned it my way."

During his 58-year show business career, Charles won 21 Grammy(R) awards.

Source: Genius Marketing Company

CONTACT: Jerry Digney, or Elaine Pacheco, both of SOLTERS & DIGNEY,
+1-323-651-9300, for Genius Marketing Company

-------
Profile: Sport

Chef Serves Up Winning Mushroom Recipe at Mushroom Festival

2005-09-09T07:03:00.000-07:00

Chef Serves Up Winning Mushroom Recipe at Mushroom Festival

Heinz Tailgate Recipe Contest winner's mushroom recipe will be sampled on Saturday; Free recipe cards and 100 copies of the new book `Heinz Field Touchdowns to Tailgating' will be distributed

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Some mushrooms may be shaped like footballs, but thanks to one man's mushroom recipe, they can score at tailgating parties, too.

Chris Wierchowski, the winner of the 2005 national Heinz Tailgate Recipe Contest for his "Tangy Sportsman Mushroom" recipe, may not be a professional chef, but his love of mushrooms and football proved to be a winning combination.

That's why his recipe will be prepared by noted chef and author, Jim Coleman, as well as other chefs from Coleman's restaurant -- Normandy Farms -- at the 20th annual Mushroom Festival. It will be held on Saturday, September 10, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the main tent on the festival grounds, 114 W. State Street in Kennett Square, Pa. The Mushroom Festival will take place on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The recipe was selected as the grand prize winner by Chef Coleman, and Chef Rania Harris, a consultant to H.J. Heinz and a well-known Pittsburgh caterer, from hundreds of entries from across the country.

In addition to sampling the winning mushroom recipe, attendees will also receive a free laminated Tangy Sportsman Mushroom recipe, as well as the new Heinz Field cookbook called "Heinz Field Touchdowns to Tailgating" which features some of Chef Harris' best tailgating recipes.

The Mushroom Festival is a volunteer organization whose proceeds are distributed to a wide variety of charities and organizations benefiting the residents of Kennett Square and the surrounding communities. For more information, visit http://www.mushroomfestival.org/.

The Heinz Tailgate Recipe Contest was designed to showcase the best tailgate recipes in the country. The winning recipe and others can be found on the H.J. Heinz Company website, http://www.heinz.com/.

Source: H.J. Heinz Company; Mushroom Festival

CONTACT: Dava Guerin, Guerin Public Relations, Inc., +1-215-914-2040 or
+1-215-262-0740 (cell); or Ruth Lowenberg, Lewis & Neale, Inc.,
+1-212-420-8808

Web site: http://www.heinz.com/
http://www.mushroomfestival.org/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Coverage of the sampling event is welcome. Interviews with the chefs are available upon request.

-------
Profile: Sport

Sportsbook.com offers odds first on The Apprentice and The Apprentice Martha Stewart

2005-09-09T06:47:00.000-07:00

Sportsbook.com offers odds first on The Apprentice and The Apprentice Martha Stewart

Reality television odds continue to expand with growing demand

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com is the first to post odds on two of the most anticipated shows this season: The Apprentice and The Apprentice Martha Stewart, two shows that follow contestants competing for a chance to become the next apprentice complete with a high paying salary and celebrity status.

The Apprentice Martha Stewart will pit 16 contestants against one another for a position working as Stewart's first apprentice. Among the entrepreneurs are ad executives, creative directors, designers and chefs - who will compete in tasks centered around entertaining, design and media.

Leading the pack in odds is Carrie (7-1,) a 31-year old creative director from Los Angeles.

On the fourth season of The Apprentice with Donald Trump, 18 entrepreneurs will face off against one another to compete for the chance to run one of Trump's companies. Included in the mix are several millionaires, an NFL player turned sales exec and a financial journalist.

For this group, odds makers like Alla (6-1,) a 31-year old spa/salon owner and Josh (6-1,) the co-founder and chief operating officer of a cosmetics company.

"Sportsbook.com continues to expand the range of opportunities for fans to wager on reality TV programming," says Peter Childs, Odds Maker, Sportsbook.com. "The Apprentice Martha Stewart is probably the most highly anticipated show this fall and Donald Trump's hit show is simply a phenomenon - gaining momentum with every season."

The Apprentice Martha Stewart airs on NBC Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and premiers September 21st. The Apprentice 4 airs on NBC Thursdays at 9:00 and premiers September 22nd.

Complete odds for The Apprentice Martha Stewart::

Amanda 10-1 Jeff 9-1
Bethenny 10-1 Jennifer 10-1
Carrie 7-1 Jim 10-1
Chuck 8-1 Leslie 8-1
David 8-1 Marcela 10-1
Dawn 9-1 Ryan 12-1
Dawna 7-1 Sarah 10-1
Howie 8-1 Shawn 10-1

Complete odds for The Apprentice 4:

Adam 12-1 Josh 6-1
Alla 6-1 Kristi 12-1
Brian 12-1 Mark 7-1
Chris 10-1 Markus 12-1
Clay 12-1 Marshawn 12-1
Felisha 10-1 Melissa 12-1
James 12-1 Randal 9-1
Jennifer 12-1 Rebecca 12-1
Jennifer 12-1 Toral 10-1

Sportsbook.com offers several different entertainment propositions throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.sportsbook.com.

About Sportsbook.com

Source: Sportsbook.com

CONTACT: Patrick Erlich, Sportsbook.com, sportsbook@mediaprofile.com,
1-800-505-2900

-------
Profile: Sport

New Company Launched to Help New Yorkers Beat NYC Parking Tickets for $19.95

2005-09-09T06:12:00.000-07:00

New Company Launched to Help New Yorkers Beat NYC Parking Tickets for $19.95

BeatTix.com's Parent Company has Saved Business Clients More Than $1,123,000 in Fines; Special Offer for Yankees Fans who Get Tickets at Stadium

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-2-1 Transportation Specialists Ltd. and 121tickets.com, which help businesses successfully fight thousands of New York City parking tickets every week, today announced the launch of BeatTix.com, a new service that challenges tickets for passenger-vehicle owners for $19.95 per ticket.

For a low flat fee of $19.95 per ticket, BeatTix.com's attorneys will review a client's case, represent them in court to seek a dismissal of the fine and penalties, and promptly inform the client of the hearing's outcome. BeatTix.com will refund the customer's $19.95 fee if all of the penalties and interest are not waived.

"Every ticket is worth fighting!" said John O'Neill, founder and CEO of BeatTix.com. "We have already saved our commercial clients more than $1,123,000 in fines because of our attorneys' work. Now it's time for the owners of passenger vehicles to save money!"

O'Neill said many parking tickets can be dismissed because they are defective by being incomplete, illegible or incorrect. "It is amazing how many tickets are dismissed because officers make errors filling out the form. Our attorneys are experts at identifying those mistakes."

"Using BeatTix.com is a no-brainer for many people facing penalties, which rise to $60 after only 75 days," said O'Neill. "Paying us $19.95 can be less than the penalties and BeatTix.com's attorneys will fight to get the entire ticket dismissed."

New Jersey residents should be especially interested in using BeatTix.com, said O'Neill, because tickets issued to vehicles from the Garden State are unusually prone to errors and many are dismissed.

Using BeatTix.com is easy. Customers log into BeatTix.com and follow the simple instructions or call toll free: (877) 540-1212. The customer merely sends BeatTix.com the original ticket, a copy of the vehicle's registration, an agreement and any applicable evidence such as a photograph or a statement.

"We've made using BeatTix.com as easy for our customers as possible," said O'Neill. "It only takes a few minutes."

BeatTix.com specializes in fighting all NYC parking tickets. BeatTix.com's customer base will include companies, city residents, salespeople, limousine owners and tourists who travel into New York City.

To celebrate the debut of BeatTix.com, the company will waive its fee to fight tickets for Yankees fans who receive parking tickets within two miles of Yankee Stadium during games for the rest of the 2005 season, including the playoffs and World Series.

"I'm a Yankees fan and I would like to celebrate the launch of BeatTix.com by representing fellow Yankees fans that get tickets outside games at Yankee Stadium for free," said O'Neill. "The only requirement is to be a Yankees fan and we'll have our attorneys represent them for free. By the way, this offer does not apply to vehicles with Massachusetts license plates or owned by Red Sox fans!"

O'Neill said New York City aggressively tickets cars near Yankee Stadium during games. "Parking is always hard to find around Yankee Stadium, so you know lots of people will receive parking tickets," said O'Neill. "We'll help Yankees fans for free!"

About BeatTix.com: 1-2-1 Transportation Specialists Ltd., 121tickets.com and BeatTix.com are dedicated to helping vehicle owners beat New York City parking tickets. The companies are based in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., and have a dedicated staff and team of attorneys specializing in fighting New York City parking tickets. 121tickets.com handles thousands of New York City parking tickets a week for more than 225 owners of commercial vehicles. 1-2-1 Transportation Specialists Ltd. was founded in 2003 and BeatTix.com represents its entry into the consumer market. In September 2005, BeatTix.com began serving owners of passenger vehicles.

Source: BeatTix.com

CONTACT: David Johnston of MCM for BeatTix.com, +1-845-352-3650

Web site: http://www.beattix.com/
http://www.121tickets.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

More than 200 Bicyclists from Across the Country Kick Off the First Illinois Great Rivers Ride in Rockford

2005-09-09T06:11:00.000-07:00

More than 200 Bicyclists from Across the Country Kick Off the First Illinois Great Rivers Ride in Rockford

Riders from as Far Away as Hawaii to Participate in 385-Mile State-Sponsored Event

CHICAGO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 bicyclists from 23 states will begin a seven-day ride on September 11 that will take them along the scenic shorelines of the state's three great Rivers -- the Rock, Mississippi and Illinois. The ride is a result of a unique partnership between Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns economic development program, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism.

"We are pleased to welcome so many cyclists from all over the country for the inaugural Illinois Great Rivers Ride," said Gov. Blagojevich. "The ride is a great example of what the power of partnership can do to showcase all Illinois has to offer its residents and visitors."

As they gear up for the 7 a.m. start at the YMCA of Rock River Valley, participants will be welcomed by state and local representatives, including Jan Kostner, deputy director of the Illinois Bureau of Tourism and John Groh, director of public affairs, Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Once off, they will enjoy a spectacular journey through the state, stopping each day for activities, performances and more. Each night they'll have the option to sleep beneath the stars in tents at state parks and campgrounds or in designated hotels or motels. The 385-mile ride concludes September 18 at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton.

Highlights of the ride will include:

-- A Mexican fiesta dinner with fun, food and dance, as well as night
Frisbee in Sterling/Rock Falls
-- Dinner and an opportunity to tour the John Deere Pavilion in Moline,
as well as a chance to ride a Channel Cat water taxi along the
Mississippi River
-- Architectural tours of historic Quincy and evening entertainment at
the Backwaters night club.

In addition, riders will have the chance to tour the state's oldest winery, Baxter's Vineyards, in Nauvoo; listen to bluegrass music under the stars at the Big River Forest Preserve in Henderson County; enjoy clay shooting and all-terrain vehicle riding at the Heartland Lodge in Nebo; as well as enjoy a variety of other activities, including horseback riding, bonfires and more. The final day takes riders on a ferry ride across the Illinois River and then into Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton for a Jimmy Buffet-themed dinner complete with entertainment and fireworks.

"This Great Rivers Ride is an unusual and exciting travel experience," said Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Jack Lavin. "It's also an innovative new vehicle created by Gov. Blagojevich to drive tourism and economic development in the areas along the three rivers."

The Illinois Great Rivers Ride is partly funded through a grant from Opportunity Returns and corporate sponsorships from WREX-TV Rockford, WGEM-TV Quincy and the Quincy Herald-Whig newspaper, all which are owned by Quincy Newspapers, Inc. "We believe the ride serves our audiences well by enriching their communities and helping them continue to thrive economically," said Tom Oakley, president and CEO, Quincy Newspapers, Inc.

For more information, visit http://www.illinoisgreatriversride.com/ or call 877-477-7007 (ext. 217).

Gov. Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns regional economic development strategy is the most aggressive, comprehensive approach to creating jobs in Illinois' history. Since a one-size-fits-all approach to economic development just doesn't work, the Governor has divided the state into 10 regions -- each with a regional team that is empowered and expected to rapidly respond to opportunities and challenges. Opportunity Returns is about tangible, specific actions to make each region more accessible, more marketable, more entrepreneurial and more attractive to businesses. It is about upgrading the skills of the local workforce, increasing the access to capital, opening new markets, improving infrastructure, and creating and retaining jobs. Opportunity Returns is about successfully partnering with companies and communities, both large and small, to help all of Illinois reach its economic potential.

CONTACT:
Cheryle Jackson 312/814.3158 (office)
Abby Ottenhoff 312/814.3158 (office)
Rebecca Rausch 217/782.7355 (office)
Gerardo Cardenas 312/814.3158 (office)
Andrew Ross 312/814.8193 (DCEO)

Source: Office of the Governor -- Rod. R. Blagojevich

CONTACT: Cheryle Jackson, +1-312-814-3158 (office), Abby Ottenhoff,
+1-312-814-3158 (office), Rebecca Rausch, +1-217-782-7355 (office), Gerardo
Cardenas, +1-312-814-3158 (office), Andrew Ross, +1-312-814-8193 (DCEO)

Web site: http://www.illinoisgreatriversride.com/

NOTE TO EDITOR: Illinois images are available electronically or in slide format and may be obtained by contacting Julie Connolly at julie.connolly@edelman.com, 312-233-1246 or Katie Markese at katie.markese@edelman.com, 312-297-7561.

-------
Profile: Sport

Free Presidents Cup Map/Area Guide Available From Prince William County/Manassas CVB

2005-09-09T06:05:00.000-07:00

Free Presidents Cup Map/Area Guide Available From Prince William County/Manassas CVB

MANASSAS, Va., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Individuals interested in attending the PGA TOUR Presidents Cup tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia can now receive a free Presidents Cup Map and Area Guide from the Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau (1-800-432-1792).

The colorful map includes driving directions, ticket and parking, details on admission fees and shuttle hours, and a complete Presidents Cup schedule of events. The area guide provides listings and contact information for tourist attractions, golf courses, accommodations, and restaurants. The Presidents Cup Map and Area Guide is designed to fit in a regular pocket -- it folds down to 2.5" wide by 5.5" tall.

The Presidents Cup tournament will match top U.S. golfers against an International team of players from around the world. Prince William County has hosted the event previously -- in 1994, 1996, and 2000. President George W. Bush is the honorary chairman of the event, and is expected to attend the opening ceremonies on September 22.

The Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for Prince William County and Manassas. Through targeted marketing efforts the CVB promotes the region to potential leisure visitors, tour groups, and media representatives for the purpose of increasing tourism and economic growth.

In addition to the Presidents Cup Map and Area Guide the CVB publishes a multitude of informational materials, including a complete Visitors Guide, Golf Guide, and biannual events calendars.

For more information, go to http://www.visitpwc.com/ or call 1-800-432-1792.

Source: Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau

CONTACT: Tabatha Mullins of Prince William County, Manassas CVB,
+1-703-396-7130, tmullins@visitpwc.com

Web site: http://www.visitpwc.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Its Self Tender

2005-09-09T05:55:00.000-07:00

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Its Self Tender

Dover, Del., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD), announced today the preliminary results of its self tender. The tender offer expired at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on September 8, 2005.

Based on a preliminary count by the depositary for the tender offer, 5,227,113 shares of Common Stock and 2,311,960 shares of Class A Common Stock, were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn. All of the 2,311,960 shares of Class A Common Stock properly tendered and not properly withdrawn will be acquired by the Company at the purchase price of $7.00 per share. Because the tender for shares of Common Stock was oversubscribed, shares of Common Stock properly tendered and not properly withdrawn will be acquired by the Company at the purchase price of $7.00 per share and a proration factor of approximately 32.59 percent for shares tendered will be applied. This means that approximately 32.59 percent of each stockholder's tendered shares of Common Stock will be acquired, except that all shares of Common Stock tendered from holders of less than 100 shares ("odd-lots") will be purchased without proration.

The Company commenced the tender offer on August 10, 2005, when it offered to purchase up to 1,706,543 shares of its outstanding Common Stock and 2,323,019 shares of its Class A Common Stock, in each case at a price of $7.00 per share. The number of shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn and the proration factor are preliminary and subject to verification by the depositary. Based on these preliminary numbers, the Company will have approximately 20,918,225 shares of Class A Common Stock and 15,440,532 shares of Common Stock outstanding upon consummation of the tender offer. The final number of shares purchased and the final proration factor will be announced as soon as practicable following completion of the verification process and confirmation by the depositary of the proper delivery of all shares tendered. Payment for the shares validly tendered and accepted for purchase under the tender offer, and return of any shares not accepted, will occur promptly after such announcement.

The dealer manager for the tender offer is Raymond James & Associates. Mellon Investor Services LLC is the information agent as well as the depositary. For further information, please call the information agent at 866-293-6625.

This release contains or may contain forward-looking statements based on management's beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company's SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. Its motorsports subsidiaries operate four motorsports tracks in three states and promote motorsports events under the auspices of three of the premier sanctioning bodies in motorsports -- NASCAR, IRL AND NHRA. The Company owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware; Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee; Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri; and Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Source: Dover Motorsports, Inc.

CONTACT: Patrick J. Bagley, Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief
Financial Officer of Dover Motorsports, Inc., +1-302-857-3745

Web site: http://www.dovermotorsportsinc.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

FURTHER BOOST TO COMPETITIVE SCHOOL SPORT

2005-09-09T05:21:00.000-07:00

FURTHER BOOST TO COMPETITIVE SCHOOL SPORT

London, 9 September/GNN/ --

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT News Release (115/05) issued by the
Government News Network on 9 September 2005
Competitive sport in schools received a further boost today with the first
20 specialist competition managers heading into schools to revitalise school
competitions and the announcement of the 400th school sport partnership
established a year ahead of schedule.

Chancellor Gordon Brown, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Tessa
Jowell and Children and Families Minister Maria Eagle joined Manchester United
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson at All Hallows High School in Salford to find out
how pupils at 29 schools in the area would benefit from the creation of a
school sport partnership.

As the partnership's hub site, the school is bringing together a local
network of primary, special and secondary schools that will benefit from
extra staff and funding to increase sports opportunities for all children.

School sport partnerships are proving successful in promoting school sport and
PE and are designed to provide a pathway of opportunity for children through
school and beyond. They are increasing participation, demonstrated by survey
results released last week showing that 69% of pupils in partnership schools
do at least two hours of high quality PE and sport in and out of school,
and on track to meet next year's Government targets.

To nurture children showing a flair for sport, the first 20 competition
managers begin work this term in school sport partnerships to set up new
competitions between schools and develop a co-ordinated fixtures programme
across the country. Ninety managers will be in place by autumn 2007 and one
in every school sport partnership by 2012.

In addition the Government announced that it intends to expand multi skill
academies, which run outside school hours for talented 10-12-year-old athletes,
to one in every school sport partnership.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown said:

"The students we have seen today are the top footballers, rugby players and
athletes of tomorrow, and it is vital we create the conditions to turn this
young British potential into world class British talent.

"With the right investment and support, these teenagers can be reaching their
peak when the Olympics come to Britain in 2012, and we will do whatever it
takes to ensure that - when we host the Olympics - we have not only the best
facilities and the best infrastructure, but also the best prepared sportsmen
and women ready to compete and win for Britain."

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Tessa Jowell said:

"We have already reversed the decline in competitive sport in schools and
last week's survey results show that competitive sports like football,
athletics and cricket are still highly popular. We know that kids love to
compete and compete to win. Competition managers in school are another key
link to ensure that children have even more opportunity to unlock their
talents and have a pathway to pursue a love of sport from primary school to
a lifetime's involvement."

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families Maria
Eagle added:

"There has been great demand from schools to join these sporting networks
as they realise the potential of PE and sport in school life and we have
responded to that demand. With every school belonging to a school sport
partnership next year, linked into a co-ordinated competition programme, we
will see more children enjoying sport, either as participants, volunteers
or spectators, and improve the prospects for a healthy nation as well as
success in the London Olympics."

Notes to Editors

1. Five secondary schools and 24 primary schools are initially in the All
Hallows Schools Sport Partnership. In total there are eight school sport
partnerships in the Greater Manchester area.

2. The first competition managers will be located in Cornwall, Greater
Manchester, Hampshire, Sussex and West Yorkshire. Initially they will focus
on the following sports: rugby, netball, gymnastics, swimming, badminton,
tennis and table tennis, working with the sports' local, regional and national
governing bodies.

3. The Government has set targets, shared by the Departments for Education
and Skills, and Culture, Media and Sport, to ensure that 75% of children
do at least two hours high quality PE and school sport within and outside
the curriculum each week by 2006, increasing to 85% by 2008. By 2012, it
aims to offer two hours within the curriculum and at least two hours more
outside the school day.

4. Multi skill academies are usually held during school holidays or after
school hours and introduce young talented people to new sports, identify new
skills and help schools and clubs to identify future potential. Delivered
by the Youth Sport Trust, 200 will be in place by March 2006.

Press Enquiries: 020 7211 6215
Out of hours duty pager: 07699 751 153
Public Enquiries: 020 7211 6200
Internet: http://www.culture.gov.uk

Source: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

-------
Profile: Sport

KongZhong Corporation Signs Agreement with ESPNSTAR Multimedia

2005-09-09T05:06:00.000-07:00

KongZhong Corporation Signs Agreement with ESPNSTAR Multimedia

BEIJING, Sept. 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- KongZhong Corporation (NASDAQ:KONG), a leading provider of advanced second-generation (2.5G) wireless value-added services in China, announced today that it has signed an exclusive strategic partnership agreement with ESPNSTAR Multimedia, China (''MMV China''), a joint venture set up by ESPN STAR Sports ("ESS"). ESS is Asia's definitive and complete sports provider. ESS has the largest TV network in Asia and has exclusive rights to many popular sports events such as English Premier League, Wimbledon, and Master.

KongZhong will utilize MMV China's sports resources and information to create wireless value-added services using WAP, MMS, JAVA, SMS, and CRBT technologies. In conjunction with MMV China, KongZhong plans to launch the largest wireless sports information platform in China and provide Chinese sports fans with the most up-to-date and popular sports information, and interactive sports-related wireless products such as WAP portal, JAVA games, and sports communities.

About KongZhong

KongZhong Corporation is a leading provider of advanced second-generation (2.5G) wireless interactive entertainment, media, and community services to consumers in China. The Company delivers a broad range of services through multiple technology platforms, which users can access directly from their mobile phones by choosing an icon embedded in select models of handsets or from a mobile operator's portal or web site.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements that are not historical fact relating to our financial performance and business operations, our new products and services and our corporate governance. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements in this press release. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, any uncertainties associated with Hanhui Sun joining our board of directors; continued competitive pressures in China's wireless interactive services market; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand in this market; the state of our relationship with China's mobile operators; our dependence on the substance and timing or the billing systems of mobile operators for our performance; and changes in our operating environment, the character and effects of which are difficult to predict. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors that may impact the reliability of the forward-looking statements in this press release, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.

Source: KongZhong Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Contacts - Mr. JP Gan, Chief Financial Officer of
KongZhong, +86-10-8857-6000, or ir@kongzhong.com; or Tip Fleming of
Christensen, +1-917-412-3333, or tfleming@ChristensenIR.com, for KONG; Media
Contact - Xiaohu Wang, Manager of KongZhong, +86-10-8857-6000, or
xiaohu@kongzhong.com

-------
Profile: Sport

PanAmSat Reaches Marketing Alliance With T-Systems for World Cup 2006 Delivery Solutions

2005-09-09T00:34:00.000-07:00

PanAmSat Reaches Marketing Alliance With T-Systems for World Cup 2006 Delivery Solutions

WILTON, Connecticut, September 9/PRNewswire/ --

- Agreement Firm Allows for Mutual Sharing of Telecom Resources During
Championship in Germany

PanAmSat (NYSE: PA) announced today that it had achieved a marketing
alliance with T-Systems, an official broadcast partner with Host Broadcast
Services (HBS) for the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM), for a joint
telecommunications delivery solution for the 2006 World Cup event to be held
in Germany. The accord includes the intention to bundle several of both
companies' resources including satellite capacity, fiber networks and
teleports.

"PanAmSat has been delivering every kick and every goal of the World Cup
around the globe for many years. This alliance with T-Systems allows both
companies to share their resources to bring broadcasters the most-watched
sporting event in the world," said Catherine A. Palaia, vice president,
PASport Services, PanAmSat. "With new technologies such as HDTV gaining
popularity, it is crucial to be able to deliver the signal in all its clarity
and color. By teaming up with T-Systems, PanAmSat will ensure it captures
every high-def moment of the World Cup."

PanAmSat and T-Systems plan to share the following resources during the
month-long World Cup:

-- PanAmSat:
- Satellite capacity
- Conditional access
- Compression gear

-- T-Systems:
- Satellite dish farm and Usingen, Germany teleport
- Telekom Global Network (Fiber)
- Mobile SNG trucks throughout Germany

With over 400 satellite paths on 14 global satellites and 22,000 miles of
fiber, PanAmSat has the world's largest and most complete broadcast
contribution network. Its PASport global, on-the-spot broadcasting service
for the transmission of breaking news and live events provides seamless,
high-quality global transmission solutions to its over 400 broadcast services
customers.

About PanAmSat

Web site: http://www.panamsat.com

Source: PanAmSat

Kathryn Lancioni of PanAmSat, +1-203-210-8649, klancioni@panamsat.com

-------
Profile: Sport

Racing For Kids(R) Fund to Help Child Victims of New Orleans Storm

2005-09-08T15:40:00.000-07:00

Racing For Kids(R) Fund to Help Child Victims of New Orleans Storm

Charity Founder in Relief Effort

DETROIT, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Racing For Kids(R) and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing today announced "Racing For Kids(R) Helps New Orleans' Kids," a week long fund raising effort to benefit the child victims of Hurricane Katrina. The program evolved from a special relationship the charity and the race team have to New Orleans and the ravages of last week's storm.

Dr. Bill Pinsky, the Detroit-based charity's founder and a race team member, is Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at New Orleans' Ochsner Clinic Foundation and deeply enmeshed in caring for Katrina's victims.

As the only fully operational New Orleans hospital to remain open throughout the hurricane and its aftermath, Ochsner has been vital in providing care for the distressed area's patients.

Approximately, 7000 of Ochsner's 8000 employees live in the New Orleans area. Rotating in groups of 1000, Ochsner workers are providing around-the- clock care for patients even though half of these workers have lost their own homes and are living in make shift quarters and beds in the homes of community volunteers.

Proceeds from Racing For Kids(R) Helps New Orleans' Kids will be given to Ochsner's newly opened pediatric clinic to underwrite the costs of medicine, drugs, treatments and immunizations for childhood diseases such as influenza, hepatitis, and meningitis. Part of the proceeds will also be donated to the Ochsner Hurricane Relief Fund to help the homeless staff members recover from Katrina's devastation.

"Racing For Kids(R) has been a vital part of the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing program since our inception," said Dennis Reinbold, team co-owner. "My partner Robbie Buhl is the charity's National Spokesperson. This seemed like a compelling way for us to help Racing For Kids(R) and help Dr. Bill care for the children and their caregivers who are Katrina's victims."

The program's elements include:

-- Signage on the #24 Dreyer & Reinbold Race Car driven by Roger Yasukawa, a Racing For Kids(R) IndyCar Series representative

-- A toll free Hot-Line number that donors can call during and following the Peak Antifreeze 300 presented by Mr. Clean race this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. That number, which became active today, is 1-866-277-7552

-- A Racing For Kids(R) Helps New Orleans' Kids booth at the Chicagoland Speedway's Expo Village

-- Solicitations at Racing For Kids(R) and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's website, as well as, links to the sites of a host of charity sponsors

-- Solicitation of individual corporate donations

Racing For Kids(R) will initiate the funding with a donation of $10,000 from its general funds.

"Television coverage has provided an overview of our crisis, but we see it on a much more personal basis. It is devastating," reports Dr. Pinsky, who

currently bides his time between Ochsner's New Orleans hospital and Baton Rouge clinic.

"We are giving these children the best care we can provide," he added. "What is even more remarkable is that 50% of our staff has lost their homes. Nevertheless, they are working long days caring for our patients and then living in makeshift quarters seemingly oblivious to their own crises. Their dedication is amazing. We want to try to help them rebuild their lives."

Racing For Kids(R) Helps New Orleans' Kids will run through Wednesday, September 14. During that time the Hot Line will be staffed 24-hours a day.

Donors will also be able to contribute by sending their checks or money orders to Racing For Kids(R) Headquarters at 93 Kercheval Ave., Suite #4, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236.

"We thank Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, the Indy Racing League, the Chicagoland Speedway and the entire racing community for their support. Proceeds from this effort will help us help the kids and their caregivers," said Dr. Pinsky.

Founded in Detroit in 1989, Racing For Kids(R) is a national charity which uses the popularity of motorsports to focus public attention and funding on the health care needs of children and the institutions that serve them.

Now in its 17th year, Racing For Kids(R) celebrity race car drivers have visited with nearly 15,000 hospitalized youngsters in more than 325 hospitals in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and Mexico. During that time, it has raised more than $3.5 M for the institutions visited. It is a 501(C)3 Not For Profit Foundation with a registered trademark.

Friday, Racing For Kids(R) will visit Rush University Medical Center in Chicago prior to the start of the Chicagoland Speedway Race. Dreyer & Reinbold driver Roger Yasukawa will visit sick children in the facility handing out Racing For Kids(R) caps, signing autographs and posing for pictures. The Indy Racing League will have an IndyCar Series racecar at the visit.

Source: Racing For Kids(R); Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

CONTACT: J. Patrick Wright of Racing For Kids(R), +1-313-882-6430; or
LouAnn Baker of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, +1-317-513-1284

Web site: http://www.racingforkids.org/
http://www.dreyerreinbold.com/racing

-------
Profile: Sport

Sportsbook.com posts odds in favor of Maryland, Georgia Tech, LSU and Georgia for second week of ACC and SEC Football

2005-09-08T15:28:00.000-07:00

Sportsbook.com posts odds in favor of Maryland, Georgia Tech, LSU and Georgia for second week of ACC and SEC Football

MIAMI, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- As college football rolls into week 2, the quest for the Rose Bowl is already heating up - particularly among teams from the ACC and SEC Conferences. The LSU Tigers, picked by Sportsbook.com as a favorite to win the SEC Championship at 2-1, head into their first showdown of the season as a -1 point favorite over the PAC-10's ASU Sun Devils.

Sportsbook.com's odds makers have listed Maryland as a -2 point favorite in their first all-ACC match-up at home versus Clemson, while undefeated Georgia Tech welcomes the Tar Heels of North Carolina to Bobby Dodd Stadium/Grant Field in Atlanta as a -12.5 point favorite. In another all-ACC match-up with national title implications for Virginia Tech, Marcus Vick leads the powerhouse Hokies into Durham, NC as a -20 point favourite over Duke.

"Even though it is early in the season, many bettors from across the country have their eyes on the likes of LSU and Virginia Tech as potential conference and national championship contenders," says Peter Childs, Odds Maker, Sportsbook.com. "However, Georgia Tech's upset over Auburn last week is proof that anything can happen with the ACC and SEC conferences this year. It's a bettor's dream."

In other SEC action, Sportsbook.com has listed Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina Gamecocks as an -18 point underdog in their first all-conference match-up versus Georgia. Alabama heads into Saturday as a 12-point favourite over Southern Mississippi while Auburn is favored by 15 points over Mississippi State. The Florida Gators continue their non-conference schedule as -29.5 point favourites over Louisiana Tech, and Vanderbilt travels to Arkansas as the -10 point underdog.

In other ACC non-conference action, Nebraska is a -6.5 point favorite over Wake Forest while Boston College is a heavy -27.5 point favorite over Army.

ACC Game Odds (ACC Teams in CAPS)
---------------------------------

Date Favorite Opponent Point Spread
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sep 8 Nebraska WAKE FOREST 6.5
Sep 10 VIRGINIA TECH DUKE 20
Sep 10 MARYLAND CLEMSON 2
Sep 10 GEORGIA TECH North Carolina 12.5
Sep 10 BOSTON COLLEGE Army 27.5

ACC Championship Odds BCS Championship Odds (ACC Teams)
------------------------- ---------------------------------
Miami 13-5 Miami 12-1
Florida State 3-1 Virginia Tech 15-1
Virginia Tech 3-1 Florida State 25-1
Virginia 6-1 Virginia 75-1
Boston College 10-1 Boston College 100-1
NC State 15-1 NC State 125-1
Georgia Tech 20-1 Maryland 150-1
Clemson 25-1 Clemson 200-1
Maryland 25-1 Georgia Tech 200-1
North Carolina 60-1 North Carolina 300-1
Wake Forest 60-1
Duke 500-1

SEC Game Odds (SEC Teams in CAPS)
---------------------------------

Date Favorite Opponent Point Spread
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sep 10 Arkansas VANDERBILT 10
Sep 10 GEORGIA SOUTH CAROLINA 18
Sep 10 FLORIDA Louisiana Tech 29.5
Sep 10 AUBURN Mississippi St 15
Sep 10 ALABAMA S Mississippi 12
Sep 10 LSU Arizona State 1

SEC Championship Odds BCS Championship Odds (SEC Teams)
------------------------- ---------------------------------
LSU 2-1 LSU 15-1
Florida 7-2 Florida 18-1
Georgia 4-1 Tennessee 20-1
Tennessee 4-1 Georgia 35-1
Alabama 10-1 Auburn 75-1
Auburn 10-1 Alabama 100-1
Arkansas 25-1 Arkansas 200-1
South Carolina 25-1 South Carolina 200-1
Mississippi 40-1
Mississippi State 40-1
Kentucky 100-1
Vanderbilt 100-1

For additional information and odds on the NCAA football season, please visit www.sportsbook.com.

About Sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, offering numerous products including sports betting, horse racing, poker, casino and virtual games. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, , the world's largest publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.

Source: Sportsbook.com

CONTACT: Patrick Erlich, Sportsbook.com, sportsbook@mediaprofile.com,
1-866-505-2900

-------
Profile: Sport

Sportsbook.com posts odds on Big East Football for Week 2

2005-09-08T15:20:00.000-07:00

Sportsbook.com posts odds on Big East Football for Week 2

Pittsburgh Panthers hoping to redeem last week's upset loss to Notre Dame

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Football teams of the Big East are set to tackle the second week of the college season and Sportsbook.com has posted odds on all the games.

The top games this week include Pittsburgh looking for its first win of the season against Ohio, and a battle of the 'undefeateds' with Cincinnati at Penn State. Sportsbook.com's odds makers have listed the Panthers as -13.5 point favorites and the Nittany Lions as the -9.5 point favourites.

"Football season is easily the busiest time of year for Sportsbook.com and the NCAA plays a big role in that," says Peter Childs, Odds Maker, Sportsbook.com. "Everyone loves to bet on college football and to support their Alma Maters and we're happy to offer fans that opportunity."

Sportsbook.com has also posted odds on some of the Big East teams' chances at winning the BCS Championship this year, with the Louisville Cardinals leading the pack at a 20-1 bet. Pittsburgh is a 125-1 bet and West Virginia is listed at 500-1.

Big East Game Odds (Big East Teams in CAPS)
-------------------------------------------

Date Favorite Opponent Point Spread
---------------------------------------------------
Sept 9 PITTSBURGH Ohio 13.5
Sept 10 Penn State CINCINNATI 9.5
Sept 10 SYRACUSE Buffalo 24

BCS Championship Odds
---------------------

Louisville 20-1
Pittsburgh 125-1
West Virginia 500-1

For additional information and odds on the NCAA football season, please visit www.sportsbook.com.

About Sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, offering numerous products including sports betting, horse racing, poker, casino and virtual games. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, , the world's largest publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.

Source: Sportsbook.com

CONTACT: Patrick Erlich, Sportsbook.com, sportsbook@mediaprofile.com,
1-866-505-2900

-------
Profile: Sport

Sportsbook.com posts odds on Week 2 of Big Ten Football

2005-09-08T15:11:00.000-07:00

Sportsbook.com posts odds on Week 2 of Big Ten Football

Premier Match-ups include No.2 Texas at No.4 Ohio State

CHICAGO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Ten college football hits the gridiron for the second week of the season and Sportsbook.com has posted odds on all the action. Saturday's game schedule features Big Ten heavyweights vying to improve their top 20 ranking.

In the marquee match-up of the week, Texas, ranked number two, visits fourth ranked Ohio State for what is sure to be a close game. Sportsbook.com lists Ohio State as the -1 point favorite.

In other Big Ten action, Iowa takes on rival Iowa State of the Big 12 Conference. The Hawkeyes are listed as -9 point favorites, but they'll be in tough against an Iowa State squad thirsting for the Big 12 Championship. Fresh off their win against Pittsburgh, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to clash with third ranked Michigan in Ann Arbor, with the Wolverines listed as -7 point favorites.

"There are several big games for the Big Ten this week. Ohio State, Michigan and Iowa will have to work hard to pull out a victory," says Peter Childs, Odds Maker, Sportsbook.com. "The great thing about the major conferences is that there is usually a surprise team that challenges the early favorites and it will be interesting to see what team steps up to the plate."

Sportsbook.com has also posted odds on some of the Big Ten teams' chances at winning the BCS Championship this year, with Ohio State leading the pack at a 12-1 bet. Michigan is an 18-1 bet and Iowa is listed at 22-1.

Big Ten Game Odds (Big Ten Teams in CAPS)
-----------------------------------------

Date Favorite Opponent Point Spread
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sep 10 MINNESOTA Colorado State 13
Sep 10 WISCONSIN Temple 33.5
Sep 10 NORTHWESTERN N Illinois 2.5
Sep 10 IOWA Iowa State 9
Sep 10 MICHIGAN STATE Hawaii 32
Sep 10 OHIO STATE Texas 1
Sep 10 MICHIGAN Notre Dame 7
Sep 10 PENN STATE Cincinnati 18
Sep 10 ILLINOIS SanJose St 14

BCS Championship Odds
----------------------

Ohio State 12-1
Michigan 18-1
Iowa 22-1
Purdue 35-1
Penn State 75-1
Michigan State 200-1
Minnesota 200-1
Wisconsin 200-1
Northwestern 300-1
Notre Dame 75-1

For additional information and odds on the NCAA football season, please visit www.sportsbook.com.

About Sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, offering numerous products including sports betting, horse racing, poker, casino and virtual games. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, , the world's largest publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.

Source: Sportsbook.com

CONTACT: Patrick Erlich, Sportsbook.com, sportsbook@mediaprofile.com,
1-866-505-2900

-------
Profile: Sport

Sony and Peyton Manning Team Up to Support HDTV

2005-09-08T15:04:00.000-07:00

Sony and Peyton Manning Team Up to Support HDTV

Exclusive Two-Year Relationship Kicks Off With 'Race to the End Zone' Sweepstakes

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an exclusive two-year arrangement with star quarterback Peyton Manning, Sony Electronics recently kicked off an education program for consumers to help demystify the world of high-definition television.

Supported by HD workshops, advertising, promotions and a consumer web site, the goal of the program is to bring HDTV into the homes of educated consumers across the country.

The cornerstone of the program is Sony's newly launched educational web site (www.sony.com/HDTV). It opens with Manning encouraging consumers to "open the playbook" and learn about the world of high-definition. Additionally, Sony will feature Manning's likeness at HD workshops at select retailers and sporting events, as well as, in-store DVDs, direct mail and in e-mail promotions of Sony's television products.

"Like great quarterbacks who lead their team, we are actively leading the drive to educate consumers about high-definition television," said Randy Waynick, senior vice president of the Home Products Division for Sony Electronics. "Combining a recognizable brand like Sony with superstar like Peyton Manning creates a very powerful 1-2 punch which should make a definite impact on consumers."

Part of the education web site, and coinciding with football season, is Sony's "Race to the End Zone Sweepstakes," a contest offering entrants a chance to win Sony products in daily and weekly drawings and tickets. Consumers who visit a Sony high definition workshop or www.sony.com/HDTV between Aug. 7 and Dec. 31, will receive an official Sony "Race to the End Zone" ticket to enter the sweepstakes. After entering the ticket seat location in the designated area on the web site, consumers will find out if they are an instant winner and have the chance to register for the weekly prize.

Until Dec. 31, one instant win prize will be awarded per day to an eligible entrant. Each winner will receive a Sony "Race to the End Zone Fan Pack," which includes one Sony Race to the End Zone backpack, one hat, one set of binoculars, one seat cushion, one carabineer, among other items. The approximate retail value of each daily instant win prize is $150 and the approximate retail value of all available prizes is more than $100,000.

Contact:
Greg Belloni
Sony Electronics Inc.
858-942-4460
greg.belloni@am.sony.com

Brendan Mullin
Burson-Marsteller
212-614-4704
brendan_mullin@nyc.bm.com

Source: Sony Electronics Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Belloni of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-4460,
greg.belloni@am.sony.com; or Brendan Mullin of Burson-Marsteller,
+1-212-614-4704, brendan_mullin@nyc.bm.com, for Sony Electronics Inc.

Web site: http://www.sony.com/HDTV

NOTE TO EDITORS: News releases and digital images with captions are available at http://www.sony.com/news. For information regarding the nearest Sony authorized dealer or service location, your readers can call 1-800-222-SONY.

-------
Profile: Sport

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Receives Determination From Nasdaq to Continue Listing of Shares Following Filing of Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K

2005-09-08T13:23:00.000-07:00

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Receives Determination From Nasdaq to Continue Listing of Shares Following Filing of Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K

* Effect of Restatement Consistent With Previously Announced Estimates

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFVE), a leading sporting goods retailer, announced that today it received a determination from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") to continue the listing of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq National Market following the Company's filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2004 (the "fiscal 2004 Form 10-K") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Panel had previously granted the Company an extension to August 31, 2005 to file the fiscal 2004 Form 10-K. The Company subsequently requested that the Panel grant an additional extension of time to file its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K, and before receiving any determination from the Panel, the Company filed the fiscal 2004 Form 10-K on September 6, 2005. In the decision received today, the Panel denied the Company's request for a further extension, but determined to continue the listing of the Company's shares because the Company had filed its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K before adverse action by the Panel.

The fiscal 2004 Form 10-K includes the previously announced restatement of the Company's prior reported financial statements for fiscal years ended December 28, 2003 and December 29, 2002, as well as the quarterly periods of fiscal 2003 and the first three quarterly periods of fiscal 2004.

The Company restated its prior period financial statements to correct a previously-announced error in an account within accounts payable that the Company discovered during its normal year-end account closing process for fiscal 2004. In addition, the Company also made changes to its accounting treatment for certain leases following the February 7, 2005 letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission's Chief Accountant clarifying the Commission staff's interpretation of certain lease accounting issues and spread over appropriate quarterly periods a previously implemented sales return reserve. The Company and its independent professional advisors also conducted a review of the Company's prior financial statements on behalf and under the supervision of the Audit Committee, and this review identified additional items for correction in the restatement. Details regarding the restatement are included in the Company's fiscal 2004 Form 10-K.

The impact on previously reported net income of the adjustments necessary to correct the error in an account within accounts payable was $(1.8) million and $(1.4) million in fiscal 2002 and fiscal 2003, respectively, and there was no change to net income for fiscal 2004 as preliminarily reported on February 9, 2005. The cumulative, net impact on previously reported net income of all other restatement items, including the lease accounting changes and reallocation of the sales return reserve implemented by the Company in the third quarter of fiscal 2004, was $0.02 million, $(1.4) million and $(0.7) million in fiscal 2002, fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2004 as preliminarily reported, respectively. The cumulative, net impact of these additional restatement items represented less than 3% of aggregate net income for fiscal 2002 through fiscal 2004 as restated to reflect the correction of the error in an account within accounts payable. The restatement also reduced net income for prior periods, which was reflected in an opening balance sheet adjustment of $(3.2) million for fiscal 2002.

Net income for the 2004 fourth quarter, after giving effect to all restatement adjustments, was $9.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, versus preliminarily reported net income of $11.6 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. Net income for the 2004 fiscal year, after all restatement adjustments, was $33.5 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, versus preliminarily reported net income of $34.3 million, or $1.50 per diluted share.

The Company is working to file its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005 as soon as possible. In order to continue to have its common stock listed on the Nasdaq National Market, the Company must file these Quarterly Reports by the September 30, 2005 extended deadline previously set by the Panel. The determination received from the Panel today stated that if the Company is unable to file these Quarterly Reports by the September 30, 2005 deadline, no further extension requests will be considered and the Company's common stock will be immediately delisted from the Nasdaq National Market. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to file these Quarterly Reports by the September 30, 2005 deadline.

About Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation

Big 5 is a leading sporting goods retailer in the United States, operating 311 stores in 10 states under the "Big 5 Sporting Goods" name. Big 5 provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages 11,000 square feet. Big 5's product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line skating.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Big 5's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the competitive environment in the sporting goods industry in general and in Big 5's specific market areas, inflation, product availability and growth opportunities, seasonal fluctuations, weather conditions, changes in costs of goods, changes in interest rates and economic conditions in general. Those and other risks are more fully described in Big 5's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on September 6, 2005. Big 5 disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

Source: Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation

CONTACT: John Mills of Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.,
+1-310-395-2215, for Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation

-------
Profile: Sport

Rahal Letterman Racing and Procter & Gamble Announce Partnership

2005-09-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Rahal Letterman Racing and Procter & Gamble Announce Partnership

HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Rahal Letterman Racing, a leading open-wheel racing team in North America, and Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), one of the world's leading consumer products companies, announced today a partnership, which will promote Procter & Gamble's Secret(R) Anti- Perspirant/Deodorant and Body Spray Collection by utilizing 2005 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050908/NYTH195 )

The cornerstone of the partnership will see the logo of Secret(R) Anti- Perspirant/Deodorant and Body Spray Collection featured on Rahal Letterman Racing's No. 16 Argent Mortgage/Pioneer Honda/Panoz/Firestone entry of Danica Patrick and on Patrick's race uniform. In addition, Patrick will appear in Secret's marketing campaign. Patrick is the 23-year-old rookie sensation that captured worldwide attention at this year's Indianapolis 500 by leading 19 laps and becoming the highest finishing female (fourth) in Indy 500 history.

"We are pleased to join in this marketing partnership with Procter & Gamble to promote its Secret(R) Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant and Body Spray Collection," said Bobby Rahal, who co-owns Rahal Letterman Racing. "We pride ourselves at Rahal Letterman Racing on partnering with like-minded companies that are leaders in their respective fields. To partner Danica, who has become a household name, with an established brand like Secret is an example of the non-traditional marketing opportunities that exist not only with Rahal Letterman, but throughout the entire IRL IndyCar Series."

"Secret encourages the spirit of individuality, femininity and strength in women, so this partnership with Rahal Letterman Racing featuring Danica Patrick is a perfect fit," says Michelle Vaeth, Communications Director for Secret. "Danica, as the 2005 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year and a member of the Rahal Letterman Racing team, embodies Secret's feminine strength equity, and is a role model for teens and women."

"I have been fortunate throughout my career to be associated with some outstanding companies as sponsors," said Danica Patrick. "For an established brand like Secret to expand their marketing efforts into IndyCar Racing, because of what I represent as an athlete, is extremely flattering."

Secret(R), the leading anti-perspirant on the market in North America, continuously strives to create advanced products for teen girls and women with longer lasting wetness and odor protection, such as Secret(R) Platinum & Olay Conditioners, and innovative products, such as the Secret(R) Body Spray Collection. Secret's products are specifically designed to meet the needs of today's strong, active teen girls and women and help them feel fresh all day. For more information on Secret(R), please visit http://www.secret.com/.

About P&G

Two billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Bounty(R), Pringles(R), Folgers(R), Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Actonel(R), Olay(R) and Clairol Nice 'n Easy(R), Head & Shoulders(R), and Wella. The P&G community consists of about 110,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com/ for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

About Rahal Letterman Racing

Rahal Letterman Racing, based in Hilliard, Ohio and co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal and CBS LATE SHOW host David Letterman, has been a leading open-wheel racing operation for more than a decade compiling 19 victories, 28 poles and one series championship (Bobby Rahal in 1992 in CART) and an Indianapolis 500 championship (Rice in 2004). In 2005 Rahal Letterman Racing campaigns three cars in the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series. Buddy Rice and rookie Danica Patrick pilot Honda powered Panoz cars sponsored by Argent Mortgage Company and Pioneer Electronics. Vitor Meira of Brazil pilots a Honda/Panoz sponsored by Menards and Johns Manville.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050908/NYTH195
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN14
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Rahal Letterman Racing; Procter & Gamble

CONTACT: Brent Maurer, Director of Public Relations of Rahal Letterman
Racing, +1-614-529-7000, ext 104, bmaurer@rahal.com; or Michelle Vaeth,
Communications Director of Procter & Gamble, +1-513-634-4977, vaeth.mj@pg.com

Web site: http://www.secret.com/
http://www.pg.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Academy of the Sacred Heart Dedicates Field House at 'Fields of the Heart' Event

2005-09-08T12:17:00.000-07:00

Academy of the Sacred Heart Dedicates Field House at 'Fields of the Heart' Event

The Academy of the Sacred Heart will unveil and dedicate its $7 million, 31,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Field House at The "Fields of the Heart" Community Open House, Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Academy's 44-acre campus in Bloomfield Hills.

The day will feature a chuck wagon breakfast, food and beverage tent, tethered hot air balloon rides, appearances by Detroit sports celebrities with autograph signings, free door prizes, including sports memorabilia and tickets to major sporting events, children's activities and much, much more. Athletic games will be played both in the Field House and on the fields. Tours of the school and new Field House will also be available. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free.

The Field House is multi-dimensional. The new fields and Field House are home to tennis, field hockey, basketball, volleyball, softball, lacrosse, equestrian, skiing and skating. The Field House also has a cyber-cafe, aerobics room and cardio-vascular facility where students learn and reinforce healthy living habits. Two specially-designed classrooms in the new Field House will also house The After School Learning Center (ASLC) -- an educational partnership program between the Pontiac Public Schools, the Pontiac Lighthouse and the Academy of the Sacred Heart.

For further information or questions about the Community Open House, please contact Melissa Hunt, Communications Coordinator, at 248.646.8900 ext. 132 or visit http://www.ashmi.org/ .

NOTE: Attendees should enter the campus from the Squirrel Road entrance. Academy of the Sacred Heart is located at 1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills 48304.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart, a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools (http://www.sofie.org/ ), is Michigan's oldest independent school, founded in 1851. It is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls (preschool-Grade 12) and boys (preschool-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths from the Detroit area. Visit http://www.ashmi.org/ or call 248-646-8900.

CONTACT: Melissa Hunt, Communications Coordinator of Academy of the Sacred Heart, +1-248-646-8900, ext. 132, MHunt@ashmi.org .

PRNewswire -- Sept. 8

Source: Academy of the Sacred Heart

Web site: http://www.ashmi.org/
http://www.sofie.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Final Harris Interactive College Football Poll(SM) Panelist Named

2005-09-08T11:54:00.000-07:00

Final Harris Interactive College Football Poll(SM) Panelist Named

Final Replacement Randomly Selected Has Confirmed Willingness to Rank Top 25 Teams Weekly

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Interactive(R) announces that Bobby Leach has been added to the roster of 114 panelists who will complete weekly top 25 team rankings for the Harris Interactive College Football Poll(SM). Leach replaces Bob Pruett who has withdrawn from the panel due to his ESPN affiliation. Network policy states that those contracted with ESPN are prohibited from participating in the poll.

This 2005 Harris Interactive College Football Poll continues to be comprised of 114 panelists including former coaches, players, administrators and media. In some cases, participants bridge the camps of former players/coaches/administrators and media. This replacement, as with the original panel, was randomly drawn by Harris Interactive from among more than 300 nominations supplied by the conference offices and Notre Dame. This panel meets Harris Interactive criteria for sample design and is a statistically reliable representation of all 11 Division I-A conferences and independent institutions.

The participants of the 2005 Harris Interactive College Football Poll are as follows:

Aillet, Bobby Hicks, Tommy Neinas, Chuck
Aldridge, Denny Hines, Clarkston Neverett, Tim
Battle, Bill Holub, EJ Newhouse, Dave
Bartow, Gene Housel, David Perles, George
Bestwick, Dick Ismail, Rocket Podolak, Ed
Biddle, Joe Jacoby, Fred Pont, John
Bishop, Blaine Jacoby, Joe Preece, Steve
Bokamper, Kim Johnson, Charlie Rice, Homer
Bradshaw, Terry Kerkhoff, Blair Richter, Pat
Browning, Wilt Kern, Mike Roach, Paul
Bruce, Earle Kramer, Roy Roda, Kenny
Buckner, Brentson Lacewell, Larry Sadler, Frank
Casciola, Bob Lapham, Dave Schiller, Harvey
Cavagnaro, Charlie Lapides, George Schmidt, Dr. Terry R.
Crouthamel, Jake Largent, Steve Schultz, Dick
Crowder, Eddie Lawless, Robert Selmon, Lee Roy
Dalis, Peter Leach, Bobby Sheridan, Dick
Davis, Charles Lengyel, Jack Smallwood, Irwin
Dawkins, Pete Lessig, Jim Smith, Jim Ray
Dooley, Bill Lewis, Ferd Smith, Larry
Donnelly, Boots Lewis, Ted Spani, Gary
Duhe, Kevin Lucas, Mike St. Amant, Lou
Dykes, Spike Lude, Mike Stephenson, Ron
Elliott, Bump Luicci, Tom Stokley, Nelson
Emanuel, Bert Mackovic, John Sweeney, Jim
Esiason, Boomer Mandich, Jim Taylor, Rick
Fambrough, Don Maynard, Don Taylor, Whit
Fazio, Foge McCauley, Don Thompson, Jack
Frederick, Bob McConnell, Joe Toner, John
Geiger, Andy McGee, Mike Townsend, Steve
Glazier, David McIlhenny, Lance Tuckett, Glenn
Goff, Ray Melick, Ray Urick, Max
Grabowski, Jim Miller, Ted Valdiserri, Roger
Grace, Mike Moody, Darrell Wagner, Bob
Grim, Bob Morse, Jim Weedon, Frank
Haden, Pat Morton, Craig Windegger, Frank
Hammel, Bob Moss, Jack Yeoman, Bill
Harmon, Dick Munoz, Anthony Yoshida, Hugh

These participants' names will be posted to http://www.harrisinteractive.com/bcspoll. Each week, beginning on September 25th, the Harris Interactive College Football Poll rankings will be released and posted to the Harris Interactive website. Following the final rankings release of the season, the individual participant votes for the final ranking will also be released.

The Bowl Championship Series formula for the 2005 season will consist of the new Harris Interactive College Football Poll, the USA Today Coaches Poll, and an average of six computer rankings (Anderson & Hester, Richard Billingsley, Colley Matrix, Kenneth Massey, Jeff Sagarin and Peter Wolfe). The first BCS standings will be released on October 17th.

About Harris Interactive(R)

Harris Interactive Inc. (http://www.harrisinteractive.com/), the 13th largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world, is a Rochester, NY-based global research company that blends premier strategic consulting with innovative and efficient methods of investigation, analysis and application. Known for The Harris Poll(R) and for pioneering Internet-based research methods, Harris Interactive conducts proprietary and public research to help its clients achieve clear, material and enduring results.

Harris Interactive combines its intellectual capital, databases and technology to advance market leadership through its U.S. offices and wholly owned subsidiaries, HI Europe in London (http://www.hieurope.com/), Novatris in Paris (http://www.novatris.com/), and through an independent global network of affiliate market research companies. EOE M/F/D/V. To become a member of the Harris Poll Online(SM) and be invited to participate in future online surveys, visit http://www.harrispollonline.com/.

Press Contacts:
Nancy Wong, Harris Interactive
585/214-7316

Bob Burda, Big 12 Conference
214/753-0107

Source: Harris Interactive

CONTACT: Nancy Wong, Harris Interactive, +1-585-214-7316; Bob Burda,
Big 12 Conference, +1-214-753-0107

Web site: http://www.harrisinteractive.com/
http://www.harrispollonline.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

BetCorp Limited Announces the Launch of its White Label Partner Program

2005-09-08T11:12:00.000-07:00

BetCorp Limited Announces the Launch of its White Label Partner Program

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- BetCorp Limited , the fourth-largest wagering company, by turnover, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, today announced the launch of its White Label Partner Program, WhiteLabelGaming.com. The company, one of the most respected names in the Internet gaming industry, has now strengthened its presence in the marketplace by adding WhiteLabelGaming.com to its already impressive portfolio of managed gaming properties, which includes online sportsbooks, casinos, poker and skill games.

BetCorp Limited's White Label Program offers companies the opportunity to operate their own e-gaming site using the BetCorp model. Partners will be responsible for managing their own brand development, marketing and player acquisition while outsourcing all other aspects of operations to a trusted partner.

"The company's commitment to growth is continuously being demonstrated through our strategic acquisitions, expanding product offerings and aggressive marketing initiatives," said Colin Walker, CEO of BetCorp Limited. "Our low start-up cost and competitive commission rate is structured to encourage participation in the program, which will ultimately result in a profitable relationship for BetCorp and its partners."

BetCorp's e-gaming solution provides its partners with a wide range of products and services, which include horse racing, a flash and downloadable casinos, multi-player poker, Play-by-Play wagering (live game betting), games of skill, including multi-player Backgammon and Gin Rummy, e-commerce processing, including merchant accounts and player payments/withdrawals and 24x7 customer support.

For more information, visit: http://www.whitelabelgaming.com/ .

About BetCorp Ltd.

BetCorp Limited ("BetCorp") is an Australian public company and is currently the fourth-largest wagering company, by turnover, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange . The Group, through significant restructuring of its operations, which included the acquisition of World Wide Tele-Sports (WWTS), a North American focused operator of online sportsbooks, and Sinsational Intertainment Inc., an online sports betting and casino operator based in Antigua, has re-aligned itself into a broadly based online gaming and entertainment operator. It offers a full line of betting and gaming products to a wide geographical audience and provides new, unique betting options in several languages and currencies. The Group's objective is to appeal to a wide range of recreational clients and to expand the revenue base into less volatile and less seasonal gaming products.

Source: BetCorp Ltd.

CONTACT: Erica Edwards, for BetCorp, ericamedwards@gmail.com

Web site: http://www.betwwts.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

'Voice of the Yankees'(R) Bob Sheppard to Announce New York's Best Amateur Announcer and Bank of America's New Starting Line-up

2005-09-08T11:08:00.000-07:00

'Voice of the Yankees'(R) Bob Sheppard to Announce New York's Best Amateur Announcer and Bank of America's New Starting Line-up

Winner to Receive, Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip for Two to the Final 2005 Yankees Game in Boston

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America, the Official Bank of Baseball, announced today that it has partnered with Bob Sheppard, the famed Yankee Stadium public address announcer, to name New York's best amateur announcer. Sheppard will judge a contest at Bank of America's new banking center at 1066 Lexington Avenue (Lexington and 75th) among five finalists. The winner of the contest will be given a trip for two to cheer on the Yankees in their last regular season game in Boston. The contest is to mark the opening of five new Manhattan banking centers.

Sheppard, who has been announcing the Yankees' line-up since 1951, is as much of a Yankees fixture as the pinstripes or Yankee Stadium. Sheppard has made a limited number of public appearances throughout his more than 50 years with the Yankees, and while New Yorkers find his voice instantly recognizable, many have never before seen his face.

"I'm grateful to Bank of America, a great New York institution, for the opportunity to judge a contest that will showcase the enthusiasm and passion that New Yorkers have for another legendary New York institution, the Yankees," says Sheppard.

"We're thrilled to have Mr. Sheppard help us celebrate these new openings as someone who is a beloved example to New Yorkers of dedication and longevity," said Jeff Barker, Executive Vice President, Bank of America. "Bank of America has a strong, long-term commitment to New York City. These new banking centers underscore our plan to become an even bigger part of the New York community in the years ahead."

"Every day, we help make the dreams of New Yorkers and everyone in the Tri-state area come true by finding ways to help them go to college, buy a home, start a business or retire," said Barker. "Today's contest will help one more lucky New Yorker's dream come true by making yet another extraordinary experience possible."

How to Enter

For a chance to be named one of the five finalists, entrants must submit an audiotape or CD reciting a scripted starting line-up to Voice of the Yankees c/o DeVries Public Relations at 30 E. 60th Street, New York, NY 10022. The script and other contest information is available at www.bankofamerica.com/startinglineup. Entries must be postmarked no later than September 14, 2005. From these entries, five finalists will be chosen. On September 22, the finalists will compete at 1066 Lexington Avenue, a Bank of America banking center, where Sheppard, a career speech teacher, will determine which contestant performs the best. One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded to the person determined to be the best amateur announcer.

Prizes

One grand prize winner and a guest will receive a two-day, one-night trip to Boston including: two tickets to see the Yankees play in Boston, roundtrip airfare between New York and Boston, overnight accommodations at the Hotel Commonwealth overlooking the field, ground transportation, meals and spending money. Four runners-up will also receive a pair of tickets to a regular season Yankees home game.

Bank of America became the Official Bank of Major League Baseball in July 2004. Bank of America also has exclusive national agreements with Minor League Baseball and Little League Baseball, and is the first company to sign national agreements with all three organizations simultaneously, designating Bank of America as the "Official Bank of Baseball."

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving 33 million consumer relationships with more than 5,800 retail banking offices, more than 16,700 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than 13 million active users. Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No. 1 SBA lender to minority-owned small businesses. The company serves clients in 150 countries and has relationships with 98 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 85 percent of the Global Fortune 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE:BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. www.bankofamerica.com

*Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.

Source: Bank of America

CONTACT: Tara Burke of Bank of America, +1-212-847-6488, or
tara.a.burke@bankofamerica.com

Web site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/
http://www.bankofamerica.com/startinglineup

-------
Profile: Sport

World Championship of Online Poker on PokerStars.com Begins With Largest Online Tournament in History!

2005-09-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

World Championship of Online Poker on PokerStars.com Begins With Largest Online Tournament in History!

First of 15 Scheduled Events Attracts a Record 3,062 Players, Doubling Participation From 2004

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- If anything can be compared to the hugely-successful World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour, it is certainly the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) at PokerStars.com. Now entering its fourth consecutive year, the WCOOP attracts poker players from more than 50 countries around the globe, making this the most accessible and international of all poker competitions.

The first event of the 2005 WCOOP kicked off with a $500 buy-in No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament. An all-time record 3,062 players entered the event, making the event the largest major online poker tournament ever. In fact, the staggering number of entries makes the WCOOP one of only two major poker events which has attracted more than 3,000 players. The main event of the 2005 World Series of Poker remains as the other.

"I am thrilled with the response to this year's WCOOP," said Nolan Dalla, Director of Communications for PokerStars.com. "Poker continues to boom and shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. This is especially true for online poker. WCOOP gives all players a unique opportunity to compete for a world championship title from any computer in the world. With so many players and so many different tournaments -- this is the Olympic Games of poker."

Until now, the previous record turnout for a major online poker tournament was 1,642 participants, which was set by the same PokerStars event last year. By nearly doubling in size, the total prize pool amounted to a whopping $1,531,000. First prize paid $306,200. In all, 324 players received prize money -- second in number only to the 2005 World Series of Poker.

The 2005 WCOOP will continue to run through September 18 at www.pokerstars.com. The guaranteed $8 million dollar prize pool offers the single-largest guaranteed prize in online poker history, making the tournament one of the richest sporting events in the world. Poker fans everywhere can watch the excitement of each final table from their personal computers simply by logging in. PokerStars.com also offers live radio coverage of all final tables at: www.pokertalkshow.com/html/wcoop.html. Guest commentators will include former World Series of Poker champions Greg Raymer (2004), Chris Moneymaker (2003), and Tom McEvoy (1983). Other popular guests will join the broadcast during the two week run of the WCOOP.

The WCOOP concludes with the main event on September 18, a No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament with a $2,500 entry fee and a guaranteed minimum $2.5 million dollar prize pool.

For more information, visit the 2005 WCOOP Information Page at: http://www.pokerstars.com/2005wcoop/main.html

About PokerStars

PokerStars (www.pokerstars.com), is the world's most innovative online poker site. PokerStars was the first site to introduce features that became industry standard such as sophisticated multi-table tournaments, integrated game statistics, players' notes, personalized images, time bank for tournaments and big bet ring games, satellite tournaments, multi-table sit and go tournaments, and much more.

To date, PokerStars has dealt over two billion hands and run more than twelve million poker tournaments, awarding over $1 billion in prize money. PokerStars' support team is truly unique, as help and assistance is available around the clock from people who know and understand the game of poker and the importance of impeccable customer service.

The PokerStars.com site is also one of the most secure. PokerStars uses industry-leading security software to ensure the integrity of the system, including encryption, card shuffle randomness and preventative measures against cheating and collusion. Money covering player's balances is held in segregated accounts managed by the Royal Bank of Scotland, ensuring that PokerStars can fulfill its obligations to players at all times.

PokerStars is an official member of the World Poker Tour, and the title sponsor of the European Poker Tour (EPT) and the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. PokerStars is the site where the 2003 and 2004 World Champions of Poker won entries into the World Series of Poker, thus earning the trademark, "Where Poker Players Become World Champions."

Source: PokerStars

CONTACT: Craig Sinel, ext. 211, craig@bohle.com, or Scott Womer,
ext. 216, scott@bohle.com, both of The Bohle Company, +1-310-785-0515, for
PokerStars

Web site: http://www.pokertalkshow.com/html/wcoop.html

Web site: http://www.pokerstars.com/2005wcoop/main.html

Web site: http://www.pokerstars.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

CBS Digital Media and CBS Sports Partner to Transform CBS SportsLine.com Into a 24-Hour Sports Broadband Outlet

2005-09-08T10:08:00.000-07:00

CBS Digital Media and CBS Sports Partner to Transform CBS SportsLine.com Into a 24-Hour Sports Broadband Outlet

Second Step for CBS Digital Media's Cable Bypass Model

Expansion of CBS SportsLine.com to Include Original Video, Fresh Talent, 'Glogs' and more

NEW YORK and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS SportsLine.com, a leading Internet sports media organization and part of CBS Digital Media, today unveiled plans for a major expansion, combining assets with CBS Sports to elevate its service beyond traditional Internet content to become a multimedia digital sports network.

Beginning Friday, September 9th, the enhanced CBS SportsLine.com will become a 24-hour, seven-day a week extension of CBS Sports. Users will have the ability to access original video shot solely for CBS SportsLine.com as well as tap into the vast library of CBS Sports' award-winning coverage of the world of sports.

Highlights of the new CBS SportsLine.com include:

* a newly-configured homepage including "The EyeBox," an on-page video
player offering "build your own playlist" capability that will showcase
free broadband video from CBS SportsLine.com and CBS Sports, allowing
users to access a wealth of original video content;
* the introduction of "Glogs," short for game logs, a new form of live
sports coverage on the Internet that brings original color commentary to
the live sports game experience;
* addition of fresh talent and marquee columnists, including ESPN's Dream
Job finalist Jason Horowitz and the San Francisco Chronicle's Ray Ratto;
* a newly created network of stringers, covering the United States with
nearly 100 different contributors offering the latest from the world of
sports on a local level;
* an exclusive sponsorship by Nike that kicks off CBS SportsLine.com's
enhancements. Other sponsors on board include: BlackBerry, Visa,
Volkswagen, Geico, Subway, CDW and UPS.

"The constant presence and worldwide reach of CBS SportsLine.com provides unique opportunities for CBS Sports to touch a new and dedicated audience with breaking news, extensive features and the broadest range of programming components," said Sean McManus, President, CBS Sports. "The talent and production team here will welcome the chance to showcase additional stories, introduce behind the scenes access and feature exclusive interviews created especially for CBS SportsLine.com."

"This expansion of CBS SportsLine.com is another key step in leveraging the incredible video assets that CBS produces on a daily basis," said Larry Kramer, President, CBS Digital Media. "Having applied the same model earlier this summer, CBSNews.com is growing quickly. In CBS SportsLine.com's case, we're talking about a destination site that is already atop the charts. I'm looking forward to working with Sean and his industry leading division as we extend CBS Sports into the world of 24-Hour Broadband."

"CBS SportsLine.com has a long history of innovation in creating dynamic content by combining technology with live game statistics, text-based content and photos," said Steve Snyder, General Manager, CBS SportsLine.com. "Adding live game logs, or Glogs, and significantly more original writing continues to build on our innovative content legacy. Moreover, alongside the launch of a home page video player on CBS SportsLine.com, we enter into an entirely new era in content development that will draw from the combined strengths of CBS Sports and CBS SportsLine.com. The end result will be the richest sports experience on the Internet, both for our loyal audience and for our advertising clients."

Key elements of the enhanced CBS SportsLine.com site include:

-- Original Video Produced Exclusively for CBS SportsLine.com

Currently being produced in CBS Sports studios in New York, with a new studio to be built in Ft. Lauderdale, CBS SportsLine.com will immediately role out three new shows, incorporating video assets from CBS Sports. Introducing the new face of CBS SportsLine.com's original video, Jason Horowitz (of ESPN's "Dream Job" fame) will host "Visa NFL Highlights Show," "Subway Post Game Show" and the "SEC College Football Highlights Show, presented by Geico." For the NFL related programs, Jason will be joined by NFL.com's Pat Kirwan, a former NFL assistant coach and front office executive.

Additionally, CBS SportsLine.com will produce three original video segments centering on their hugely popular fantasy games. "Who's Hot, Who's Not," "Roster Trends Report" and "Start 'em and Sit 'em" will all feature various experts from the CBS SportsLine.com stable of fantasy sports writers.

CBS SportsLine.com will also feature original video programming shot exclusively for the service using CBS Sports talent. Currently, CBS SportsLine.com is showing CBS Sports video and commentary from tennis analyst Patrick McEnroe, breaking down the ongoing U.S. Open Championship. For the upcoming NFL season, the "NFL TODAY Hot Topic" will be available to users on Sunday mornings and will be hosted by the CBS Sports NFL TODAY cast, featuring Greg Gumbel, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and Shannon Sharpe.

Many of the original CBS SportsLine.com video shows will be available to users via podcast.

-- Glogs

The Glog, which is short for a "game log," is the creation of a new form of sports coverage on the Internet. Glogs will provide original color commentary for CBS SportsLine.com's extensive live game audience. There will be Glog commentary for football, baseball, basketball and hockey games. CBS SportsLine.com is the first to bring this type of coverage to the Internet and it's aimed at the voracious audience of both sports fans and fantasy team owners.

-- New Columnists and Stringers

Adding to its existing stable of respected columnists, CBS SportsLine.com is adding a host of original written content to the site. Ray Ratto from the San Francisco Chronicle leads off the newest additions, followed by the creation of a new network of stringers that will allow for original reports on every team in professional and major college sports. Nearly 100 contributors strong, this stringer network will also bring a great deal of original video reporting to CBS SportsLine.com, allowing the site to offer a large volume of exciting and original video content reporting on the latest from the world of sports.

About CBS SportsLine.com

CBS SportsLine.com is at the leading edge of media companies providing Internet sports content, Fantasy sports and e-commerce. In addition to its flagship service, the company publishes the official Web sites of the NFL, PGA TOUR and NCAA Sports. CBS SportsLine.com is a member of the Viacom (NYSE:VIA and)(NYSE:VIA.B) family and a part of CBS Digital Media. For more information about CBS SportsLine.com and for the latest sports news, scores and expert analysis, please visit cbs.sportsline.com.

Source: CBS

CONTACT: Dana McClintock, CBS, +1-212-975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com;
LeslieAnne Wade, CBS Sports, +1-212-975-5171, lwade@cbs.com; Alex Riethmiller,
CBS SportsLine.com, +1-954-489-4000, ext. 7535, ariethmiller@cbs.com

Web site: http://cbs.sportsline.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/965075.html

-------
Profile: Sport

USA Track & Field and Sport Court Announce Exclusive Partnership

2005-09-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

USA Track & Field and Sport Court Announce Exclusive Partnership

Sport Court to Provide High Performance Synthetic Flooring for Competition and Training

INDIANAPOLIS and SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Track & Field (USATF) and Sport Court, a division of Connor Sport Court International, today jointly announced a new partnership in which Sport Court becomes the official supplier of athletic competition and training surfaces for USATF. After a global search process, USATF awarded Sport Court an exclusive and unprecedented five-year contract which runs through 2010.

This partnership brings together two industry leaders - USATF, the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running, and race walking in the United States - and Sport Court, the U.S. market leader in performance sports flooring.

"USATF and Sport Court look forward to providing athletes the safest and fastest surfaces available anywhere on the globe," said Charlie Graves, CEO of Sport Court. "We're honored to be working with the World's #1 Track & Field Team and look forward to helping them prepare for the Beijing Games and beyond."

"We were looking for more than just a supplier and Sport Court impressed us with its technologically advanced sport surfaces and proactive approach to furthering the goals of USATF," said USATF CEO Craig Masback. "Not only have we found a partner who will provide a safe and superior surface, but also one that has a genuine interest in the strategic direction of our organization and athletes."

USATF will rely upon Sport Court's advanced track surfaces, including its new FlashTrack, which features Nike Grind (TM) - an option offered exclusively in Connor Sport Court sport surface products. Nike's unique program recycles athletic shoes and then Sport Court incorporates these high performance recycled materials into sports surfacing products that benefit the environment and local communities. FlashTrack's environmentally friendly characteristics also qualify the surface for U.S. Green Building Council LEED credits in many instances.

Strategic Partnership off the Track

Moving far beyond athletic surfaces, the USATF/Sport Court partnership includes a mutual commitment to various health and fitness initiatives, ranging from youth fitness activities, to coaching education activities and beyond.

"Sport Court has demonstrated that it has the infrastructure and, more importantly, the leadership and energy to drive awareness of our sport and its fitness benefits," Masback said. "They have an established history of encouraging youth development and activity, and offered us the additional insight we needed into the needs and demands of today's competitive and recreational athletes."

"We are excited to be working with the USATF to support the sport - both on and off the track," Graves added. "Together we are already moving forward with various initiatives, including programs that help promote physical fitness at the elementary and middle school levels."

About USA Track & Field

USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the World's #1 Track & Field Team, the most-watched events at the Olympics, the #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport, and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States: http://www.usatf.org/.

About Connor Sport Court International

Connor Sport Court International is the premiere sports surfacing and flooring company which provides the marketplace with comprehensive indoor sports flooring and outdoor sports surfacing solutions for residential, community-based, educational and commercial customers. For more information about Connor Sport Court International, call 1.800.421.8112 or visit http://www.sportcourt.com/ or http://www.connorfloor.com/.

Source: Connor Sport Court International

CONTACT: Jill Geer of USA Track & Field, +1-508-695-0595, or Kevin Morgan
of Sport Court, +1-801-972-0260, or Matthew Hargarten of Weber Shandwick,
+1-312-988-2169

Web Site: http://www.sportcourt.com/
http://www.connorfloor.com/
http://www.usatf.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Avalanche of Sponsors to Fete Colorado During 10th Season

2005-09-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

Avalanche of Sponsors to Fete Colorado During 10th Season

DENVER, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Avalanche will celebrate its 10th season with a look back at the team's 10 greatest moments and the biggest fan appreciation contest in Denver sports history.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050908/LATH079LOGO)

The Avalanche's 10th Season Sweepstakes offers fans the chance to win one of 10 prizes, including exclusive team experiences, vacations and a new home courtesy of Amber Homes.

"The Avalanche has had incredible support since its arrival in Denver and this is a fun way to thank our fans during this special season," Kroenke Sports executive vice president Paul Andrews said. "We're especially grateful to the team's sponsors. Their continued partnerships have been invaluable to the franchise."

Avalanche president and general manager Pierre Lacroix added: "We've established an outstanding relationship with our fans and this represents a unique way to celebrate our 10th anniversary season in Denver. I want to thank all of our sponsors for their involvement in this celebration and for their long-term commitment to our franchise."

The 10 prizes being given to fans, and the prize sponsor, are:

* Single-family home -- Amber Homes
* Custom Colorado Avalanche motorcycle -- Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson
* Ten roundtrip flights -- Frontier Airlines
* Trip for two on Colorado Avalanche team charter -- Colorado Avalanche
* One week ski vacation -- Vail Cascade Resort and Spa
* Avs game in Pepsi Center luxury suite/dinner for 10 at Elway's --
Denver Post
* Colorado Avalanche "Assistant Coach for a Day" -- KeyBank
* Three-night Las Vegas vacation -- Mirage Hotel & Casino
* Pool table and six-person hot tub -- Pool Table Warehouse and Cal Spas
* Mitsubishi 65-inch HDTV monitor -- The Big Picture

Each of the 10 prizes will be awarded during Avalanche games throughout the season. The schedule of giveaways will be announced shortly.

"The Colorado Avalanche has been a model of success in this community since 1995 and we are thrilled to be a part of its anniversary celebration," said Jim Harmon of Amber Homes, who will award the Grand Prize of a single-family home.

KeyBank also will sponsor a season-long commemoration of the Avalanche's history in Colorado with a series of posters, in-game banner raising ceremonies, and a DVD handout. The "Great Moments" series will celebrate team milestones including its Stanley Cup championships, division titles and player accomplishments.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050908/LATH079LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN10
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Kroenke Sports Enterprises; Colorado Avalanche

CONTACT: Jean Martineau, +1-303-405-6005, or Damen Zier, or Brendan
McNicholas, all for Kroenke Sports Enterprises; Colorado Avalanche

-------
Profile: Sport

Apprise Media Acquires Y-Visionary, Publisher of Nine Automotive, Outdoor Sports and Shelter Magazines

2005-09-08T08:55:00.000-07:00

Apprise Media Acquires Y-Visionary, Publisher of Nine Automotive, Outdoor Sports and Shelter Magazines

Expands Apprise Enthusiast Media group

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Apprise Media LLC, a strategic management and investment company focused on niche media, today announced that it has acquired Y-Visionary LP, which publishes nine monthly and bi-monthly magazines focused on the automotive aftermarket, outdoor sports and shelter segments. The Y-Visionary publications will operate as part of the Action Pursuit Group (APG) of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, Apprise's platform in the enthusiast media sector whose other properties include Beckett Media LP. Apprise Media is backed by Spectrum Equity Investors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Charles G. McCurdy, Chairman and CEO of Apprise Media, said, "These publications are a great fit with APG's existing action-enthusiast titles. We plan to increase their value through reinvigoration of the magazines, as well as investment in line extensions and merchandise sales. At the same time, we are actively pursuing other follow-on acquisitions that will expand APG's footprint. We know the automotive aftermarket and outdoor sports segments very well. The breadth of experience of Craig Nickerson, APG's CEO, in building a major automotive enthusiast and action sports group for Primedia will add enormous value to the management of these assets."

"This acquisition dramatically increases critical mass for Apprise Enthusiast Media," McCurdy said. "We now have 25 magazines covering attractive niche markets with total circulation of 1.2 million. We have a vibrant and profitable online business in beckett.com. We'll have an integrated merchandising business supporting both Beckett's entertainment collectibles and APG's books, videos, and related materials. And we have a long-standing presence in specialty distribution channels and other non- traditional retail outlets."

Y-Visionary's publications include Street Trucks, Import Racer, and Drag Racer in the automotive segment; Bow & Arrow Hunting, Gun World, and Knives Illustrated in the outdoor sports segment; and Victorian Homes and Romantic Homes in the shelter segment.

Y-Visionary, based in Orange, California, is Apprise's fourth acquisition of a specialty media company this year. In January, Apprise acquired Beckett Media, the leading publisher of sports and entertainment market collectible guides. In April, Apprise acquired Canon Communications, a leading producer of print publications, trade shows and digital media for the high-growth $200 billion medical device manufacturing market and allied packaging, plastics and electronics markets. Canon provides the platform for Apprise's growth in the business-to-business media sector. In August, Apprise acquired CFW Enterprises, which dominates the fast-growing paintball enthusiast category while also covering martial arts and grappling, the fastest-growing segment of the martial arts category.

ABOUT APPRISE MEDIA LLC

Formed in 2004, Apprise Media (www.apprisemedia.com) is a strategic management and investment company. Controlled by Charles G. McCurdy, a co-founder and former President of Primedia Inc. (NYSE:PRM), Apprise Media acquires and builds businesses in the targeted media and publishing sectors. Apprise and Spectrum Equity Investors have joined forces in an investment initiative that has committed $175-$200 million of Spectrum's capital for strategic investments in niche media and publishing businesses.

ABOUT SPECTRUM EQUITY INVESTORS

Spectrum Equity Investors is a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in the media, communications, entertainment and information and business services industries throughout North America and Western Europe. Founded in 1994 and based in Boston, New York and Menlo Park, Spectrum has over $4 billion in capital under management. Spectrum's strategy is to invest substantial amounts of capital behind strong management teams and provide long-term and active board-level assistance to those teams to help them create and realize value. Significant investments include Apprise Media LLC, CBD Media LLC, Classic Media, Consolidated Communications, Inc., Eutelsat S.A., Loews Cineplex Entertainment, MyFamily.com, Inc., NEP, Inc, Patriot Media and Communications and RiskMetrics Group, Inc. For additional information, refer to www.spectrumequity.com .

Source: Apprise Media LLC

CONTACT: Jenna Focarino, +1-203-221-2790, +1-845-893-7586, mobile,
jfocarino@mdgpr.com, for Apprise Media

Web site: http://www.spectrumequity.com/
http://www.apprisemedia.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Spike TV Presents 'Viva Baseball,' a Celebration of the Latino Influence on America's Pastime

2005-09-08T08:02:00.000-07:00

Spike TV Presents 'Viva Baseball,' a Celebration of the Latino Influence on America's Pastime

Two-Hour Primetime Event Premieres Friday, September 23 at 9:00 pm ET/PT With Limited Commercial Interruption and Available in SAP

Featured Interviews With Alex Rodriquez, Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz, Tony Perez, Rod Carew, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and Luis Tiant

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV and award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores present Viva Baseball, a film that celebrates the astonishing achievements of Latinos in Major League Baseball, and how they enthralled millions of fans and captivated a nation. Viva Baseball, a two-hour primetime film, focuses on the triumphs as well as the struggle and conflicts of Latino baseball players in the U.S. -- premieres Friday, September 23 (9:00 -11:00 pm ET/PT), as part of the network's tribute to Latino Heritage month. Viva Baseball, narrated by singer/actor Marc Anthony, will be presented with limited commercial interruption, and will be Spike TV's first ever original presentation available in SAP.

Viva Baseball features interviews with today's superstars David Ortiz, Alex Rodriquez, Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran and Miguel Tejada as well as renowned Latino members of Baseball's Hall of Fame -- Rod Carew (inducted 1991), Juan Marichal (1983), Orlando Cepeda (1999), and Tony Perez (2000), plus footage of the great Luis Aparacio (1984). In addition, Mr. Klores' poignant segments with the widow and children of the great Roberto Clemente helped to make the film an emotional juggernaut. Klores makes use of more than 100 hours of interviews that he and producer Charles Stuart conducted, plus rare archival footage and a soundtrack of 30 songs.

The film reveals the plight Latino ballplayers had to overcome in order to succeed in a new country. Many of them grew up poor, and learned to master the game simply by using a stick for a bat and a cardboard box for a mitt. When they finally reached the major leagues and achieved success on the field, the players endured ruthless discrimination off and on the field. Viva Baseball tells how these young men coped with intolerance while playing on a national stage.

Other baseball legends featured and/or interviewed are Felipe Alou, Fernando Valenzuela, Orestes "Minnie" Minoso, Vic Power, Dennis Martinez, Preston Gomez, Cookie Rojas, Tony Taylor, Keith Hernandez, and Tony Gonzalez.

"I've tried to make a film about love and pride," says Mr. Klores. "Baseball became the love for these young men, and therefore we feel all of their ups and downs."

Viva Baseball is produced by Shoot the Moon Productions with Dan Klores as director and producer. Charles Stuart is writer and producer. Lou DiBella serves as executive producer. David Zieff and Gary Levy edited Viva Baseball. New York Mets' General Manager Omar Minaya serves as consultant. Keith Brown, Vice President, Documentaries for Spike TV, is executive producer for the network.

Spike TV, the first network for men, is available in 88 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, mtvU, VH1, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, MTV INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 12 digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: Spike TV

CONTACT: David Schwarz, +1-212-767-8639, david.schwarz@mtvstaff.com, or
Robert Pini, +1-212-767-8621, robert.pini@mtvstaff.com, both of Spike TV;
Marty Appel, Marty Appel Public Relations, +1-212-245-1772, appelpr@aol.com,
for Spike TV

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

New York Yankees Support Hurricane Katrina Relief With A $1-Million gift to The Salvation Army

2005-09-08T07:30:00.000-07:00

New York Yankees Support Hurricane Katrina Relief With A $1-Million gift to The Salvation Army

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army received a $1-million check on Tuesday, September 6, from the New York Yankees in support of the organizations Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. General Secretary for The Salvation Army of Greater New York Major Guy Klemanski accepted the generous donation from Team President Randy Levine, Chief Operating Officer Lonn Trost and outfielder Matt Lawton on behalf of the New York Yankees during the pre- game ceremonies.

Matt Lawton, who resides in Gulfport, Mississippi, has a personal interest in The Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts after eight of his family members, including his parents and brother, Marcus (who played for the Yankees in 1989) were displaced by the hurricane.

Within the first week of the hurricane's aftermath, the Army had more than 100 canteens - movable feeding units - two, 54-foot long mobile kitchens on tractor trailers and 600 Salvation Army personnel responding to the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina. More than 700,000 hot meals had been served, and nearly 200,000 evacuees, as well as emergency responders, across the South were being given comfort and aid at any one of dozens of permanent and temporary, Army-managed facilities.

On Sunday, September 4, Colonel Nestor Nuesch, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army of Greater New York, deployed two emergency mobile feeding units (canteens) to Jackson, MS along with two teams of volunteers and an emergency radio network specialist to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The Salvation Army's Emergency Radio Network is working to provide information concerning the health and welfare of affected residents to anxious family members and loved ones. In one day during the first week after the hurricane, SATERN received more than 600 health and welfare requests, and within the first five days, had received nearly 6,000 requests.

The Army is working closely with federal, state and local emergency response agencies to ensure that the appropriate assistance is provided to the evacuees and residents living in the affected areas.

In addition, the Army has begun raising funds to help pay for the costs of this response. There is no question that the recovery will take years to attend to the physical and spiritual needs of the many, many thousands of those directly affected by this tragedy, as well as their neighbors across the country and the world.

"Financial contributions also allow The Salvation Army to reinvest in affected areas by purchasing supplies from vendors close to storm ravaged areas," said Mark Jones, public relations director for The Salvation Army in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Monetary donations may be sent your local Salvation Army earmarked "Disaster Relief," made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

Source: The Salvation Army

CONTACT: Jennifer Groff, +1-212-337-7331, The Salvation Army

Web site: http://www.salvationarmy-newyork.org/

-------
Profile: Sport

Marshall Faulk Hosts Monday Night Football Viewing Benefit to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief Efforts

2005-09-08T07:27:00.000-07:00

Marshall Faulk Hosts Monday Night Football Viewing Benefit to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief Efforts

St. Louis Rams Running Back Invites Community to Join Him in Raising Funds for Charities Supporting the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: SYNERGY, Alliance Sports, and St. Louis Magazine join Marshall
Faulk and friends for the first Monday Night Football game of the
season. All net proceeds from the event benefit the American Red
Cross and the Marshall Faulk Foundation Hurricane Katrina Relief
Fund.

Tickets for the benefit are $30 and include complimentary
appetizers and Stoli vodka cocktails during the game. Advance
tickets are available via Metrotix.com; based on availability,
tickets may also be available at the door.

WHEN: Monday, September 12, 2005, 7pm

WHERE: Pepper Lounge
2005 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Tel: 314-241-2005

For more information, please contact Amit Dhawan (managing partner, SYNERGY LLC) at 314.706.4080.

Alliance Sports is a top-notch, boutique management firm dedicated to helping athletes reach their goals in professional sports and in life. Alliance Sports specializes in player representation, contractual negotiation, financial consultation, and legal support. Alliance Sports represents numerous NFL players including Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams.

SYNERGY is a St. Louis-based strategic marketing firm that focuses on brand management, event production, and public relations. SYNERGY specializes in uniting corporate brands with the sports and entertainment world via high- profile events and marketing opportunities.

St. Louis Magazine is St. Louis' premier lifestyle magazine, focusing on all the most interesting people, places, events and trends in the Gateway City. Every month, the magazine offers in-depth interviews with the region's most interesting people, a comprehensive listings of events, activities and restaurants, insider tips on where to go and what to do, plus features on travel, St. Louis history, health, shopping, neighborhoods, homes and dining.

The Marshall Faulk Foundation Katrina Relief Fund was established by New Orleans native Marshall Faulk and his charitable foundation to provide immediate aid and assistance to the survivors of the recent natural disaster. All contributions to the Katrina Relief Fund will be used to directly help the citizens of New Orleans by providing essential survival staples such as food, clothing and temporary shelter.

Source: SYNERGY LLC

CONTACT: Dr. Amit Dhawan, Managing Partner of SYNERGY LLC,
+1-314-706-4080, amit@synergystl.com

-------
Profile: Sport

CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars

2005-09-08T07:19:00.000-07:00

CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web Site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.)

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO )

Name of product: E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers

Units: About 60,000

Manufacturer: E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company

Hazard: High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of fire involving these gasoline-powered golf cars. There have been no injuries reported.

Description: The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E- Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom gasoline-powered golf cars and Shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers. The model names for the recalled products are TXT, Freedom and Shuttle 2+2. The model names are printed on the sides of the Freedom and Shuttle 2+2 vehicles, and the E-Z-GO logo is on the front of all three vehicles. The recalled vehicles have 9-horsepower engines and serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. The serial numbers of early production vehicles are found on plates located on the passenger side dash housing. The serial numbers of late production vehicles are found on plates located on the body below the driver's seat and on the chassis between the seat back supports.

Sold at: E-Z-GO and independent dealers from January 2002 through August 2005 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price ranging between $6,400 and $8,800.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z- GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact E-Z-GO at (800) 241-5855 Ext. 4558 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at http://www.ezgo.com/.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product- related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

Receive Press Releases by Email: To subscribe to this convenient service, send an email containing your full name, position, organization, mailing address, email address, phone number and fax number to: kdulic@cpsc.gov.

Firm's Hotline: (800) 241-5855 Ext. 4558

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CONTACT: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media, +1-301-504-7908,
or Firm's Media Contact: Ron Skenes, +1-706-796-4588

Web site: http://www.cpsc.gov/

-------
Profile: Sport

Heinz Announces Recipe Contest Winners

2005-09-08T07:09:00.000-07:00

Heinz Announces Recipe Contest Winners

Florida Man's Mushroom Recipe Takes Top Prize in Heinz's National Tailgate Recipe Contest

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for tailgating season, Heinz (NYSE:HNZ) today announced the winners of its national Tailgate Recipe Contest - created to showcase the best tailgate fare from across the country.

Beginning with last season's National Football League playoffs, noted Philadelphia chef, author and television personality, Jim Coleman, joined Pittsburgh chef Rania Harris in judging hundreds of entries for their creativity, taste and originality. After taste-testing the ten recipes that were selected as finalists, Chris Wierchowski, 23, of Venice, Florida, was named the first place winner for his winning recipe: "Tangy Sportsman Mushrooms."

"Chris' Tangy Sportsman Mushroom recipe was excellent," said Coleman. "I really liked the combination of the mushrooms, cheese, sausage, and the three Heinz products, Ore-Ida(R) Chopped Onions, Jack Daniel's(R) Original No. 7 Recipe(TM) Barbecue Sauce and Heinz(R) 57 Sauce, which gave it the extra kick I think tailgaters will love. We were very impressed by the submissions and considered all of them winners."

Chef Harris, also the host of a cooking show and a well-known Pittsburgh chef, was surprised by the creativity of the recipes. "I thought there were some extraordinarily creative recipes, which tasted great and were surprisingly easy to prepare," said Harris. "Tailgating in America is serious business, and these recipes will be a welcome addition to anyone's fall tailgating menu."

In addition to the grand prize winner, two runners-up were also selected. They were: Janice Elder, of Charlotte, N.C., for her Caribbean Quesadillas recipe; and Renee Pokorny, of Ventura, Calif., for her Kick-Off BBQ Teriyaki Chicken Grilled Pizza recipe. Chris' winning recipe is also featured in the newly released book, Heinz Field Touchdowns to Tailgating, written by Charles Reichblum, with recipes by Rania Harris. Information about the book, along with Chris' recipe and those from the contest runners-up are available on the Heinz website, http://www.heinz.com/. Wierchowski will attend a special sampling event on Sunday, September 11, 1:00 p.m., at Heinz Field. His recipe as well as others featured in the cookbook will be served up for hungry Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Coverage of the sampling is invited.

ABOUT HEINZ: H.J. Heinz Company, offering "Good Food, Every Day(TM)" is one of the world's leading marketers and producers of branded foods in ketchup, condiments, sauces, meals, soups, seafood, snacks, and infant foods. Heinz satisfies hungry consumers in every outlet, from supermarkets to restaurants to convenience stores and kiosks. Heinz is a global family of leading brands, including Heinz(R) Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing nearly one-third of total sales or close to $3 billion), Ore-Ida(R) French fries and roasted potatoes, Boston Market(R) and SmartOnes(R) meals, and Plasmon(R) baby food. Heinz's 50 companies have number-one or number-two brands in 200 countries, showcased by Heinz(R) Ketchup, The World's Favorite Ketchup(TM). Information on Heinz is available at http://www.heinz.com/news.

Tangy Sportsman Mushroom Recipe

Ingredients:

2 pounds large mushrooms
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup Ore-Ida(R) Chopped Onions
1/2 pound ground pork sausage
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup Jack Daniel's(R) Original No. 7 Recipe(TM) Barbecue Sauce
4 tablespoons Heinz 57(R) Sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove stems from the mushrooms, leaving caps intact. Chop the stems. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Then lightly brush the mushroom stems with the melted butter. In the remaining butter, cook and stir the sausage, chopped mushroom stems, and onions until tender and the sausage is fully cooked. Gradually mix the cream cheese, Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce and Heinz 57 Sauce into the saucepan. Continue stirring until smooth. Heat until warm. Stuff the mushroom caps with the sausage cream cheese mixture and sprinkle the stuffed caps with Parmesan cheese. In a shallow pan, bake the caps at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes or until hot.

Source: H.J. Heinz Company

CONTACT: Dava Guerin, Guerin Public Relations, Inc., +1-215-914-2040, or
cell, +1-215-262-0740, for H.J. Heinz Company

Web site: http://www.heinz.com/
http://www.heinz.com/news

-------
Profile: Sport

PGA of America Inducts 122 Into Inaugural PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame, With Ceremonies at The PGA Historical Center

2005-09-08T07:06:00.000-07:00

PGA of America Inducts 122 Into Inaugural PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame, With Ceremonies at The PGA Historical Center

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The PGA of America inaugurated The PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame with an induction ceremony at The PGA Historical Center at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The ceremonies honored 122 PGA members who have made significant and enduring contributions to The PGA of America and the game of golf, and featured engraved granite bricks on the south portico of The PGA Historical Center.

The 2005 inductees are PGA Honorary President M.G. Orender of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; and Craig Harmon, PGA Head Professional at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., and the 2004 PGA Golf Professional of the Year.

Orender leads a delegation of 31 overall Past Presidents into the Hall, a list that begins with the Association's first president, Robert White, who served from 1916-1919.

Harmon heads a 51-member group who were recipients of The PGA's highest honor -- Golf Professional of the Year. The Award was first presented in 1955 to Bill Gordon of Chicago's Tam O'Shanter Country Club. Four PGA Past Presidents are also among the PGA Golf Professional of the Year group -- the late Warren Orlick (1960), the late Don Padgett (1961); Ken Lindsay (1983) and Tom Addis III (1989).

The PGA Past Presidents and PGA Golf Professionals of the year join 44 PGA Members who were among the original inductees in The PGA Hall of Fame that began in 1940, upon the suggestion of legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice.

"The PGA of America was founded by individuals who dedicated themselves to the preservation of the game of golf and the elevation of the role of the PGA Professional," said PGA of America President Roger Warren. "The PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame is testimony to the great members who have made The PGA of America the leader in golf. The PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame will serve as an eternal memorial to these professionals who have impacted our Association."

Dedicated in 2002, The PGA of America opened The PGA Historical Center in PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., which paved the way for a home for The PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame.

The PGA Historical Center celebrates the growth of golf in the United States, as paralleled by the advancement of The PGA of America.

The Center's showcase is the Probst Library, one of the world's premier golf collections of both periodicals and hardbound books. In addition, the Center presents memorabilia from throughout golf history, including the trophies from golf's four Major Championships, as well as displays that honor many of the Association's premier Golf Professionals and events.

The PGA Historical Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Easter Sunday, and weekends during the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission charge. The Center is open year-round to researchers by special appointment.

The PGA Historical Center is located in PGA Village, a premier resort community in Port St. Lucie, Fla., featuring the award-winning PGA Golf Club, The PGA Learning Center and PGA Education Center. The PGA Golf Club, The PGA of America's first owned and operated public golf facility, also has all three of its world-class courses included as members of the Audubon International Signature Status program for environmental sensitivity.

The PGA of America, founded in 1916, is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf, while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

-- PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame Inductees --

2005 Inductees Hometown

M.G. Orender Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Craig Harmon Rochester, N.Y.

PGA Past Presidents Term of office Hometown

Mark Kizziar (1983-1984) Superstition Mountain, Ariz.
Patrick Rielly (1989-1990) La Canada, Calif.
Joe Novak * (1949-1951) Los Angeles, Calif.
Tom Addis III (1995-1996) San Diego, Calif.
M.G. Orender (2003-2004) Jacksonville, Fla.
Frank Cardi * (1979-1980) Jupiter, Fla.
Jack Mackie * (1919-1920) Stuart, Fla.
George Sargent * (1921-1926) Atlanta, Ga.
Harold Sargent * (1958-1960) Duluth, Ga.
Tom Walsh * (1940-1941) Ill.
Mickey Powell (1985-1986) Carmel, Ind.
Warren Cantrell * (1964-1965) Shawnee Mission, Kan.
Max Elbin (1966-1968) Bethesda, Md.
William Clarke (1973-1974) Timonium, Md.
Warren Orlick * (1971-1972) Birmingham, Mich.
James Ray Carpenter (1987-1988) Hattiesburg, Miss.
Ken Lindsay (1997-1998) Jackson, Miss.
Henry Poe * (1975-1976) High Point, N.C.
Don Padgett * (1977-1978) Pinehurst, N.C.
Will Mann (1999-2000) Swepsonville, N.C.
George Jacobus * (1933-1939) Oradell, N.J.
Dick Smith (1991-1992) Williamstown, N.J.
Leo Fraser * (1969-1970) Flushing, N.Y.
Lou Strong * (1961-1963) Rochester, N.Y.
Alex Pirie * (1927-1930) N.Y.
Charles Hall * (1931-1932) N.Y.
Harry Moffitt * (1952-1954) Toledo, Ohio
Jack Connelly (2001-2002) Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
Gary Schaal (1993-1994) Surfside Beach, S.C.
Joe Black (1981-1982) Dripping Springs, Texas
Robert White * (1916-1919) Scotland

PGA Member Original Inductees Hometown

Dutch Harrison * Conway, Ark.
Harry Cooper * Phoenix, Ariz.
Olin Dutra * Monterey, Calif.
Paul Runyan * Palm Desert, Calif.
Johnny Revolta * Palm Springs, Calif.
Gene Littler Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
Roberto DeVicenzo Tarzana, Calif.
Ed Dudley * Colorado Springs, Colo.
Bobby Cruickshank * Delray Beach, Fla.
Mike Brady * Dunedin, Fla.
Julius Boros * Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Doug Ford Lake Worth, Fla.
Gene Sarazen * Marco Island, Fla.
Jock Hutchison * Northfield, Ill.
Leo Diegel * Detroit, Mich.
Chick Harbert * Kewadin, Mich.
Walter Hagen * Traverse City, Mich.
Jim Barnes * St. Louis, Mo.
Horton Smith * Springfield, Mo.
Vic Ghezzi * Deal, N.J.
Billy Burke * Glenwood Landing, N.Y.
Tommy Armour * Hartsdale, N.Y.
Craig Wood * Lake Placid, N.Y.
Johnny Farrell * White Plains, N.Y.
Denny Shute * Cleveland, Ohio
Johnny McDermott * Philadelphia, Pa.
Arnold Palmer Youngstown, Pa.
Lawson Little * Newport, R.I.
Henry Picard * Summerville, S.C.
Cary Middlecoff * Memphis, Tenn.
Ralph Guldahl * Dallas, Texas
Ben Hogan * Dublin, Texas
Jack Burke Jr. Houston, Texas
Jimmy Demaret * Houston, Texas
Lloyd Mangrum * Trenton, Texas
Byron Nelson Roanoke, Texas
Billy Casper Springville, Utah
Fred McLeod * Columbia, Va.
San Snead * Hot Springs, Va.
Chandler Harper * Portsmouth, Va.
Walter Travis * Maldon, Victoria, Australia
Alex Smith * Carnoustie, Scotland
Macdonald Smith * Carnoustie, Scotland
Willie Anderson * North Berwick, Scotland

PGA Golf Professionals Hometown
of the Year

2003 Jim Brotherton Jr. Vestavia Hills, Ala.
1997 Tom Sargent Costa Mesa, Calif.
1967 Ernie Vossler Indian Wells, Calif.
1973 Warren Smith Palm Desert, Calif.
1998 Ken Morton Sr. Sacramento, Calif.
1962 Tom Lo Presti* Sacramento, Calif.
1989 Tom Addis III San Diego, Calif.
1959 Eddie Duino San Jose, Calif.
1964 Lyle Wehrman San Ramon, Calif.
2000 Charles "Vic" Kline Westminster, Colo.
1978 Walter Lowell Avon, Conn.
1992 Martin T. Kavanaugh II Jupiter, Fla.
1979 Gary Ellis Longwood, Fla.
1958 Harry Pezzullo* Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
1975 Walker Inman Jr. Port St. Lucie, Fla.
1982 Bob Popp Port. St. Lucie, Fla.
1965 Hubby Habjan Port St. Lucie, Fla.
1990 Jim Albus Sarasota, Fla.
1999 Ed Hoard Athens, Ga.
1981 John Gerring Atlanta, Ga.
1994 Dick Murphy Suwanee, Ga.
1955 Bill Gordon* Chicago, Ill.
1963 Bruce Herd* Flossmoor, Ill.
1986 David Ogilvie Frankfort, Ill.
1991 Joe Jemsek * West Chicago, Ill.
1980 Stan Thirsk Overland Park, Kan.
2001 Tony Morosco Arlington, Mass.
1974 Paul Harney East Falmouth, Mass.
1966 Bill Strausbaugh Jr. * Chevy Chase, Md.
1988 Hank Majewski Westminster, Md.
1960 Warren Orlick * Birmingham, Mich.
1977 Don Soper * Royal Oak, Mich.
2002 Jock Olson Edina, Minn.
1969 Wally Mund * St. Paul, Minn.
1983 Ken Lindsay Jackson, Miss.
1970 Grady Shumate Charlotte, N.C.
1957 Dugan Aycock* Lexington, N.C.
1961 Don Padgett * Pinehurst, N.C.
1976 Ron Letellier * Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
1956 Harry Shepard* Elmira, N.Y.
2004 Craig Harmon Rochester, N.Y.
1993 Don Kotnik Toledo, Ohio
1972 Howard Morrette Kent, Ohio
1985 Jerry Cozby Bartlesville, Okla.
1984 Jerry Mowlds Portland, Ore.
1987 Bob Ford Oakmont Pa., and North Palm Beach, Fla.
1969 A. Highboard Smith Sunset, S.C.
1995 David C. Price Dallas, Texas
1996 Randall Smith Dallas, Texas
1971 Ross Collins Kerrville, Texas
1968 Hardy Loudermilk * San Antonio, Texas

* Deceased

Source: The PGA of America

CONTACT: Jamie Carbone of The PGA of America, +1-561-624-8446, or
jcarbone@pgahq.com

-------
Profile: Sport

More Than 'Satisfaction' The Rolling Stones Rock the House

2005-09-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

More Than 'Satisfaction' The Rolling Stones Rock the House

Mick Jagger and Crew Are Summer's Hottest Concert According to the August TicketsNow Entertainment Index

CHICAGO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- They may not be as young as they once were and their clothes might be a bit outdated, but their fans remain true blue. The Rolling Stones returned to the tour circuit this month and claimed the top spot on the chart for overall hottest tickets sold on the secondary market, according to the August TicketsNow Entertainment Index. The British masters outsold U2 and Green Day combined and accounted for almost half of the total number of concert tickets sold this month.

TicketsNow.com, the world's largest and most trusted online marketplace for secondary event tickets, also witnessed a wave of football fever this month as the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys tackled their way into the top 10, at the eight and tenth spots, respectively, in overall ticket sales. US Open Tennis also broke into the charts and served itself up to the seventh spot.

For the eighth-consecutive month, Wicked held on to the top spot for theater tickets and pushed its way to the second-most popular event overall- moving up from fourth in July. Wicked ticket sales accounted for a third of all theater sales in August and doubled those of its closest competitor, Monty Python's Spamalot.

Major League Baseball switched up the batting order as the New York Yankees dropped from number one overall in ticket sales in July to third. The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs trailed the Bronx Bombers by a slight margin in the Sport Tickets category.

Following are the category leaders for August:

Top August Events Overall
1 Rolling Stones 6 U2
2 Wicked 7 US Open Tennis
3 New York Yankees 8 San Diego Chargers
4 Boston Red Sox 9 Monty Python's Spamalot
5 Chicago Cubs 10 Dallas Cowboys

Top August Sports Ticket Sales
1 New York Yankees
2 Boston Red Sox
3 Chicago Cubs
4 US Open Tennis
5 San Diego Chargers

Top August Concert Ticket Sales
1 Rolling Stones
2 U2
3 Green Day
4 Coldplay
5 Gwen Stefani

Top August Theater Ticket Sales
1 Wicked
2 Monty Python's Spamalot
3 The Wiggles
4 Phantom of the Opera
5 King Tut Exhibit

About the TicketsNow Entertainment Index

The TicketsNow Entertainment Index tracks proprietary secondary ticket sales on a monthly basis to provide a snapshot of entertainment trends for sports, music, and theater events nationwide.

About TicketsNow.com

Established in 1999, TicketsNow.com is the world's largest and most trusted marketplace for premium event tickets. More than 90% of all professional ticket agencies that list, buy, and sell secondary event tickets online utilize software developed by TicketsNow-creating the most comprehensive database of secondary event tickets in the world. Named to the Inc. 500 index of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., TicketsNow is a premium ticket provider for USA TODAY and AOL, a member of the Better Business Bureau, and a founding member of the NATB, which promotes the highest level of ethics in the secondary ticketing marketplace. For more information, visit http://www.ticketsnow.com/.

Contact:
Marlon LeWinter
Alan Taylor Communications for TicketsNow
212.714.1280 x337
marlon@alantaylor.com

Jennifer Swanson
TicketsNow
815.444.4923
jswanson@TicketsNow.com

Source: TicketsNow.com

CONTACT: Marlon LeWinter, +1-212-714-1280 x337, marlon@alantaylor.com,
of Alan Taylor Communications for TicketsNow; or Jennifer Swanson,
+1-815-444-4923, jswanson@TicketsNow.com, of TicketsNow

Web site: http://www.ticketsnow.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

Prince William County, Virginia Set To Welcome 20,000+ Visitors for PGA Tour Presidents Cup Tournament

2005-09-08T06:32:00.000-07:00

Prince William County, Virginia Set To Welcome 20,000+ Visitors for PGA Tour Presidents Cup Tournament

MANASSAS, Va., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Prince William County, Virginia (http://www.visitpwc.com/) will welcome President George W. Bush, the world's finest golfers, and more than 20,000 visitors as the PGA TOUR Presidents Cup tournament returns to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, September 20-25, 2005.

The tournament will match top U.S. golfers against an International team of players from around the world. President Bush is the honorary chairman of the event, and is expected to attend the opening ceremonies on September 22.

To welcome dignitaries, players, and spectators, the Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau will offer special area maps and visitor information at Information Stations on-site at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Information will also be provided at the Prince William County Tourist Information Center on Mill Street in Occoquan.

Legendary golfers have battled for the prestigious Presidents Cup in Prince William County three times previously -- in 1994, 1996, and 2000. During the 2003 Presidents Cup in George, South Africa, team captains agreed to share the Cup after the matches resulted in a tie.

Prince William County is renowned as one of the hottest new golf destinations in the South for its 12 pristine daily-fee golf courses.

Located just 30 miles from Washington, DC, the county is best known as the site of the first major battle of the Civil War -- Manassas/ Bull Run. The county welcomes millions of visitors annually, who enjoy the destination's unique historic towns, distinctive attractions, boutique and outlet shopping, and verdant parks.

To register for an online travel contest, go to http://www.visitpwc.com/contest.html. For more information, call the Prince William County/Manassas CVB at 1-800-432-1792.

Source: Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau

CONTACT: Tabatha Mullins of Prince William County/Manassas Convention &
Visitors Bureau, +1-703-396-7130, or media@visitpwc.com

Web site: http://www.visitpwc.com/

-------
Profile: Sport

With NFL Season Opening Tonight, Fans Should Use Care When Selecting a Source for Tickets

2005-09-08T06:21:00.000-07:00

With NFL Season Opening Tonight, Fans Should Use Care When Selecting a Source for Tickets

RazorGator Offers Tips for Protecting Sports Fans

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world champion New England Patriots open the NFL season by facing off against the Oakland Raiders tonight, many a football fan is scrambling for tickets to see their favorite NFL teams in action. RazorGator, the dominant leader in Hard-To-Get(SM) tickets for sold-out sports and entertainment events worldwide, today reminds fans to protect themselves by asking four questions when selecting a source for NFL tickets.

* Question #1: Ask if the company had any incidents of fraud.
* Question #2: Ask if the company offers a 100% guarantee.
* Question #3: Ask if the company has an official relationship with your
local NFL team.
* Question #4: Ask how many NFL tickets the company can provide.

"It's important to us that NFL fans know what questions to ask to protect themselves when trying to buy tickets to sold-out events on the secondary ticket market," said David Lord, chief executive officer at RazorGator. "With two decades of experience in the Hard-to-Get ticket business, RazorGator knows fans can obtain tickets safely and enjoy the game of their dreams."

RazorGator was the #1 ticket source for the last two Super Bowls and reported zero incidents of fraud. For Super Bowl XXXIX, RazorGator sourced 6,100 tickets for its clients -- over 8% of all attendees. All tickets delivered by RazorGator were the real deal and 100% valid.

RazorGator offers broad global reach through distribution partners like Yahoo!, Fox Sports, MSN, and Knight Ridder Digital. And, through its subsidiary PrimeSport, the global leader in Hard-To-Get event packages and corporate hospitality, it has official partnerships with professional sports teams and organizing committees. In addition to being the exclusive travel partner of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles for the NFL's 2005 Super Bowl, RazorGator counts the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks among its partners.

RazorGator's service offers a 100% guaranteed connection to the largest inventory of hard-to-get tickets to sold-out sports and entertainment events worldwide. These events include the Super Bowl, Final Four, Masters, U.S. Open, Kentucky Derby, NASCAR, U2, Paul McCartney, Broadway's hottest shows including Monty Python's Spamalot and Wicked, The Olympics, IRB World Cup, FIFA World Cup, European Championships, FA Cup, Wimbledon, French Open, and top-billed London theater. To learn more about RazorGator, go to http://www.razorgator.com/ or call 1.800.852.7771.

About RazorGator

RazorGator is the dominant leader in Hard-To-Get(SM) tickets for sold-out sports and entertainment events worldwide. RazorGator's 100% guaranteed service empowers its clients by providing them a connection to buy or sell hard-to-get tickets to any event on the planet. These events include the Super Bowl, Final Four, Masters, U.S. Open, Kentucky Derby, NASCAR, U2, Paul McCartney, Broadway's hottest shows, including Monty Python's Spamalot and Wicked, The Olympics, IRB World Cup, FIFA World Cup, European Championships, FA Cup, Wimbledon, French Open, and top-billed London theater. RazorGator's subsidiaries include PrimeSport and OpenField. RazorGator clients range from individuals to corporations. Its distribution partners include Yahoo!, MSN, Fox Sports, Real Cities/Knight Ridder Digital and Associated Cities. Major league team partnerships include the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. RazorGator is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. Investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Oak Investment Partners. For more information, visit http://www.razorgator.com/, http://www.primesport.com/, http://www.openfield.com/ or call 1.800.852.7771.

CONTACT:
Kel Kelly Ginny Pitcher
Kel & Partners Kel & Partners
781.690.3213 508.633.3100
kel@kelandpartners.comginny@kelandpartners.com

Source: RazorGator

CONTACT: Kel Kelly, +1-781-690-3213, kel@kelandpartners.com, or Ginny
Pitcher, +1-508-633-3100, ginny@kelandpartners.com, both of Kel & Partners

Web site: http://www.razorgator.com/
http://www.primesport.com/
http://www.openfield.com/

-------
Profile: Sport