Kanye West, Maroon 5 & Good Charlotte at NFL Opening Kickoff Press Event Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 1 PM at Los Angeles Center Studios

Kanye West, Maroon 5 & Good Charlotte at NFL Opening Kickoff Press Event Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 1 PM at Los Angeles Center Studios

Pro Football Hall of Famers Willie Davis, Eric Dickerson & Jack Youngblood
to Take Part

WHAT: NFL Opening Kickoff Talent Press Conference

WHO: Kanye West, Maroon 5, Good Charlotte, NFL Hall of Famers
Willie Davis, Eric Dickerson and Jack Youngblood

WHERE: Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 South Bixel Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90017

WHEN: 1 p.m.

CONTACTS: Dan Masonson, NFL (212/450-2081) or Steve Brener, BZA
(818/344-6195).

MORE INFORMATION:
* Kanye West, Maroon 5, Good Charlotte and Rihanna will headline the
entertainment for a free concert at the site of the NFL's first Super
Bowl -- the Los Angeles Coliseum -- as part of NFL Opening Kickoff
presented by Sprint on Thursday, Sept. 8. Fourteen former NFL players,
including Super Bowl XVIII MVP Marcus Allen and Pro Football Hall of
Famers Willie Davis, Eric Dickerson and Jack Youngblood, will take part
as will the USC marching band.

* The free event will take place just outside the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Gates will open at 2:30 PM with music and festivities running through 6
p.m. Portions of the event will air live on "NFL Opening Kickoff" from
5:00-6:00 PM PT on ABC and lead into the season opener between the
Patriots and Oakland Raiders at Gillette Stadium.

* NFL player appearances throughout the opening kickoff celebration are
coordinated by PLAYERS INC, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of
the NFL Players Association.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 2

Source: NFL

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LAPD Police Chief William J. Bratton & Former NFL Players Talk to Local Youth About Importance of Racial and Ethnic Unity

LAPD Police Chief William J. Bratton & Former NFL Players Talk to Local Youth About Importance of Racial and Ethnic Unity

As Part of NFL Kickoff Celebration in Los Angeles, Chief Bratton and the LAPD

Join NFL to Unveil New "Make the Right Call" trading cards by Upper Deck and

Announce NFL Distribution of 5,000 "One World: Connecting Communities, Cultures, and Classrooms" kits to Schools and After-School Facilities in areas

including, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Lynwood, Torrance, Gardena and Compton

WHO: WILLIAM BRATTON, Los Angeles Police Department Chief of Police
EARL PAYSINGER, Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief,
South Bureau
MARCUS ALLEN, Hall of Famer & former Oakland Raiders and
Kansas City Chiefs running back
SHANNON SHARPE, former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens
tight end
More than 250-area youth

WHAT: In addition to announcing the NFL's distribution of 5,000 program
kits (developed to teach young people the importance of
understanding and appreciating the difference in their races and
cultures) to Los Angeles schools and after-school facilities, a
group of local youth will join Chief Bratton, Allen and Sharpe to
unveil new NFL/ LAPD "Make the Right Call" trading cards by Upper
Deck and a unity mural created by children from various L.A.
neighborhoods. Allen and Sharpe will also lead a discussion with
more than 250 children about racial tension and cultural
understanding in their communities.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 6
4:00 p.m.

WHERE: NFL Youth Education Town at the Boys & Girls Club of Harbor City
1220 West 256th Street, Harbor City, CA 90710

More information:

One World: Connecting Communities, Cultures, and Classrooms is a unique education program designed to encourage cross-cultural understanding for students in 4th - 6th grades. One World is an interactive, multi-tiered program that is designed for educators and parents to use with their children to encourage dialogue about respecting each other, valuing diversity and ethnic differences, and taking positive actions to build stronger, more inclusive communities. Written and developed by Scholastic, Inc., the program was funded by the NFL and NFLPA Disaster Relief Fund, which was set up following September 11, 2001 to help respond to community needs resulting from the terrorist attacks. For more information on One World and to download the program visit www.scholastic.com/oneworld. For more on the NFL'S work in the community visit www.jointheteam.com

For more than a decade, the NFL has constructed Youth Education Towns in Super Bowl host cities. The NFL Youth Education Town initiative-and the educational and recreational centers built as a result-is aimed at positively impacting youth in at-risk neighborhoods in Super Bowl host cities. The NFL donates more than $1 million toward the project annually, with other funding coming from local public and private support. Since 1993, there have been twelve YETs dedicated in ten cities-Los Angeles (first built), Phoenix, New Orleans, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and two in Tampa, Houston, and San Diego.

NFL player appearances throughout the opening kickoff celebration are coordinated by PLAYERS INC, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association.

Contact: Adina Ellis, NFL, (212) 450-2435

PRNewswire -- Sept. 2

Source: NFL

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Columbia Sportswear to Present at the Goldman Sachs Twelfth Annual Global Retailing Conference

Columbia Sportswear to Present at the Goldman Sachs Twelfth Annual Global Retailing Conference

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM), a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear, announced today it will present at the upcoming Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. Tim Boyle, President and CEO, and David Kiser, Director of Investor Relations, will provide information on the Company's long-term growth strategies during a 40 minute presentation followed by a 20 minute question and answer session.

When: Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 2:45pm EDT

Where: Hilton New York, New York City

Presenters: Tim Boyle President & Chief Executive Officer
David Kiser Director of Investor Relations

Web cast: Columbia's audio portion of the conference will be webcast
live on the Columbia Sportswear web site:

www.columbia.com

The webcast will be archived for two weeks following the
conference.

Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. To learn more about Columbia Sportswear, please visit the Company's website at www.columbia.com.

Source: Columbia Sportswear Company

CONTACT: David Kiser, Director of Investor Relations of Columbia
Sportswear Company, +1-503-985-4584

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

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Pennsylvania Game Commission: Adams Countian Guilty of Using ATV to Chase Deer; Game Law Violations Lead Officers to Other Criminal Activity

Pennsylvania Game Commission: Adams Countian Guilty of Using ATV to Chase Deer; Game Law Violations Lead Officers to Other Criminal Activity

HUNTINGDON, Pa., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In an act called by one Pennsylvania Game Commission official as "something no one with a conscience could endorse," a McSherrystown resident pled guilty to charges for using an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to chase a deer to the point of exhaustion and then killing it. Adams County Wildlife Conservation Officer Darren J. David filed the charges.

On Aug. 31, Marshall C. Mixell, 30, pled guilty to unlawful taking and possession of a white-tailed deer before District Judge Daniel Bowman, Bonneauville, and was fined $800. In addition, Mixell is subject to loss of hunting privileges for at least one year.

WCO David was notified by the county dispatch center when an alert citizen reported that a dead deer was being transported on an ATV that was traveling through a farmer's crop fields. The defendant, Mixell, was located with the deer at his friend's home in Conewago Township. He claimed the deer was found after it injured itself crossing a fence and that he killed and removed it as an act of mercy and out of courtesy to the local farmer. However, according to David, the details provided to support Mixell's story of how he got the deer "weren't adding up."

Backtracking on tire marks left by an ATV from the acquaintance's home to a neighboring farm, David was able to determine that Mixell first encountered the deer in open fields and gave chase with his vehicle. By the time the deer had tried to escape over a nearby fence, it was apparently too exhausted to leap the fence that, according to David, was "only about two feet high."

Mixell then went back to the friend's house to retrieve a knife, returned and approached the deer to stab it to death before taking it to the house.

WCO David said that recent high temperatures were probably a contributing factor to the deer's death.

"Most know how hard winter is on wildlife, but heat-induced stress can be just as deadly," David said. "With the hot and humid weather we've been experiencing in Pennsylvania, it wouldn't take much to chase a deer with a vehicle to the point where it could no longer negotiate minor obstacles."

As estimated damages to crops was less than $100, those farmers impacted by the incident told WCO David that they did not wish to pursue additional charges as long as the defendant was charged for the deer.

GAME LAW VIOLATIONS LEAD OFFICERS TO OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

DALLAS- Pennsylvania Game Commission officials announced that a Pocono Pines resident has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a game law violation and other criminal activity in the Monroe County area.

Jason Horton, 20, was charged with allegedly shooting at or interfering with an active osprey nest. Horton also faces criminal charges for the unlawful possession of a firearm, selling or transferring a firearm to a minor, burglary, criminal trespass and criminal conspiracy. He was arraigned before District Judge Richard Claypool, Pocono Pines, on Aug. 11, and currently is being held in the Monroe County Correctional Facility awaiting trail.

Charges against three juveniles who were with Horton, are pending at this time.

The incident occurred on July 31, in the Forest Glen Development of Pocono Pines. A witness, who is an avid hunter, called the Game Commission Northeast Region in Dallas, after he observed four individuals shooting at or into an active osprey nest, with what he described as a high-powered rifle. At the time of the shooting the nest contained two adult birds along with two juvenile fledglings.

"The caller was able to provide accurate information on the vehicle and its license plate, along with a pretty good description of the four individuals involved," stated Pete Sussenbach, Monroe County Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO). "Without this information, this violation most likely would have gone unsolved."

Arriving at the nest site, WCO Sussenbach began a search of the area and found spent shell casings from two separate calibers of firearms. Fortunately, no osprey was found dead or injured, however the birds where nowhere to be found.

While WCO Sussenbach was conducting his search of the area for any other clues, Game Commission Dispatcher Diane Grimes was working on determining the owner of the vehicle. As it turned out, the vehicle's owner was a New Jersey resident who also had a local residence within the Pocono Pines community.

WCO Sussenbach, along with officers from Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, went to the residence and found one of the suspects home. This individual, a 17-year-old male, confessed his role in firing several shots into the osprey nest. He also provided the names of the other individuals, including Horton, who, when interviewed, also admitted to firing at or into the nest. The two other suspects, both juveniles, were located, and gave full confessions to their role in the shooting. Officers were able to secure two firearms -- a .270-caliber bolt-action rifle and 30/30-caliber lever action rifle -- believed used in the violation.

As the investigation began to unfold, it was determined that both firearms seized were stolen from a local residence in a reported burglary that occurred a week earlier. Evidence gathered by Pocono Mountain Police Detective Steven Mertz from this and several other recent home burglaries in the immediate area indicate a connection with some of these individuals.

"Fortunately, none of the birds was killed or injured," stated WCO Sussenbach. "They all returned to the nest area within a few days of the incident. I'll never understand why some people do something like this."

Ospreys, also known as "fish hawks," are large eagle-like hawks. They are primarily fish-eaters and, in areas of good habitat, can be seen diving from the sky into the water to catch prey. They currently are listed as a "threatened species" in Pennsylvania, but in recent years they have made considerable progress on the road to recovery. Their population, like other birds of prey, was devastated by the widespread use of the now-banned pesticide DDT.

The Game Commission, in cooperation with East Stroudsburg University, Wild Resources Conservation Fund and local Audubon Society chapters, worked to restore ospreys to the Commonwealth in the early 1980s through a pioneering hacking program, similar to the one used to fuel Pennsylvania's bald eagle recovery.

The first Pennsylvania-hacked osprey returned in 1983, and two years later the state documented its first nesting pair since 1910. Additional reintroduction efforts were sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Tioga-Hammond Dams, and by the Morraine Preservation Fund in Butler County. Ospreys were down-listed from endangered to threatened in 1998 in response to the success for these programs. Today, more than 50 pairs of ospreys are nesting in the state.

"Ospreys still are a fragile species in our Commonwealth," said WCO Sussenbach. "They have made a remarkable comeback, especially in the Pocono Mountain area, but there is still plenty of unoccupied habitat waiting for ospreys to use. Until they move into these areas, we'll continue to consider these birds a species of special concern."

Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission

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

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

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

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Lowe's and Team 48 Driver Jimmie Johnson are 'Racing for Relief'

Lowe's and Team 48 Driver Jimmie Johnson are 'Racing for Relief'

Johnson Will Race at the California Speedway to Support the American Red Cross

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's and NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Jimmie Johnson are "Racing for Relief" to generate funds for disaster relief efforts from Hurricane Katrina. Lowe's will donate $480 for every lap of the scheduled 250 laps that Jimmie completes this weekend at California Speedway. If Jimmie wins the race, Lowe's will donate an additional $4,800. In another show of support, Johnson personally has pledged $48,000 to the program. Additionally, Lowe's is matching customer contributions up to $1 million.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031205/LOWLOGO)

"My wife Chandra and I have been watching some of the accounts of the devastation and we felt that we needed to help in some way," said Johnson who has been involved with the American Red Cross for three years. "Our team has been able to raise more than $200,000 with Racing for Relief over the years and we felt it was the perfect way to help get the word out about how people can help those affected by Hurricane Katrina. I know many people in the racing community live in the area where the hurricane hit. This is our opportunity to offer our support."

"Money raised through the Lowe's Racing for Relief will help the American Red Cross provide for people's basic needs -- food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance -- following Katrina and the thousands of other disasters that the Red Cross responds to each year," said Kathleen Loehr, vice president of strategic fundraising at the American Red Cross. "We can, and will continue to be there for victims of disaster because of the financial support provided by companies like Lowe's and people like Jimmie Johnson."

Lowe's supports the American Red Cross as part of its commitment to help people recover and rebuild their lives following natural disasters. Lowe's serves as an official Red Cross cash donation site and responds to disasters by contributing to local and national Red Cross disaster relief funds, donating product and supplying volunteers. Anyone interested in making donations to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund may go to any Lowe's store nationwide or make an online donation at www.lowes.com or www.redcross.org.

ABOUT LOWE'S:

Lowe's is a proud supporter of American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity International, United Way of America, and the Home Safety Council, in addition to numerous non-profit organizations and programs that help communities across the country. Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation awards more than $3 million annually to diverse organizations across the United States. Lowe's also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe's Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteer initiative. Lowe's is a FORTUNE(R) 50 company with fiscal year 2004 sales of $36.5 billion and has more than 1,125 stores in 49 states. For more information, visit Lowes.com/community

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031205/LOWLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Lowe's Companies, Inc.

CONTACT: Karen Cobb of Lowe's Companies, Inc., +1-704-758-3497, or
Karen.S.Cobb@lowes.com ; Kristine Curley of Lowe's Racing, +1-816-679-5091, or
kcurley@gmrlive.com

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

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Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces Record Month

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces Record Month

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that the company sold more adventure packages this last month than in any other month of their history, excluding the holidays. "We realized almost a 50% increase in August gross revenue over the same period last year. That is the fifth month in a row that sales have increased and a great indicator of our continued growth," said company President Tim Shannon.

In the last month and a half the school has completed successful programs at the Milwaukee Mile, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Kansas Speedway, the Texas Motor Speedway and the Kentucky Speedway. The complete 2006 schedule will be released within the next couple of months and should include California, Phoenix, Kansas and Chicagoland as well as the tracks mentioned above.

The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure features the opportunity to race actual NASCAR Nextel Cup racecars. The company books various dates during the year at NASCAR tracks and customers purchase laps ranging from a 3-lap ride to an 80-lap drive. Students can achieve speeds of up to 165 mph at the Superspeedways and are allowed to pass and draft with other students. An instructional session is used to acquaint the student with the racecar, safety precautions and the proper groove of the racetrack. DJRT was started in 1998 and is backed by the Jarrett brothers (Dale and Glenn) as well as their Father, Ned, Dale's son, Jason and Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. More information is available on the Racing Adventure by visiting www.racingadventure.com.

Contact:
Investor Relations: Tim Shannon 1-704-489-8001

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, particularly as related to the business plans of Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. to gain market acceptance, are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the company's expectations and estimates.

Source: Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Tim Shannon of Dale Jarrett Racing
Adventure, +1-704-489-8001

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

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Bravo! Foods International to Host Conference Call

Bravo! Foods International to Host Conference Call

- CEO Roy Warren to Discuss Significant Recent Developments -

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bravo! Foods International (BULLETIN BOARD: BRVO) , a brand development and marketing company that manufactures, promotes and distributes vitamin-fortified, flavored milks, announced that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 4:00 p.m., EDT, to discuss significant developments at the Company, including its recently signed, master distribution agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.

Bravo! CEO Roy Warren said, "As we move forward in this next stage of development, interest in recent progress and our strategy is growing. We look forward to providing a full update on recent progress and answering questions for shareholders about the evolving Bravo! story."

To participate in the conference call, dial 877-407-8035. International callers, please dial: 201-689-8035.

This call is being webcast by Vcall and can be accessed at Bravo!'s investor relations web site: http://www.otcfn.com/brvo or at: http://www.vcall.com/ .

A recording of the call will be available until September 7, 2005. To hear this recording, dial 877-660-6853 (International: 201-612-7415) and enter account number 286; conference identification number 167865.

About Bravo! Foods

Bravo! Foods International Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: BRVO) develops, brands, markets, distributes and sells nutritious, flavored milk products throughout the 50 United States, Mexico, Great Britain and various Middle Eastern countries. Bravo!'s products are available in the United States and internationally through production agreements with regional aseptic milk processors and are currently sold under the brand name Slammers(R).

Many of Bravo! Foods' Slammers(R) line of extended shelf-life, single- serve milk drinks are co-branded through exclusive partnerships with Masterfoods(TM), a division of Mars Incorporated(TM), Marvel Enterprises(TM) and MD Enterprises(TM) (Moon Pie(R)), providing superior name recognition packaged with quality, great-tasting drinks.

Slammers(R) are now available at more than 30,000 stores nationwide, including such popular chains as: 7-Eleven, A&P, Associated Grocers, Bi-Lo, Bruno's, C/S Metro, Dutch Farms, Giant Food Stores, Jewel, Mars, Pathmark, Piggly Wiggly, Ralphs, Safeway, Sam's Club, Shaw's, ShopRite, Speedway, SuperTarget, Unified, Waldbaums, Walgreens and White Rose.

For more information, visit: http://www.bravobrands.com/ or http://www.otcfn.com/brvo .

Contact: Roy Warren, CEO Bravo! Foods, 561-625-1411 or James Dryer, Investor Relations, 561-837-8057 or Jamie@otcfn.com.

Safe Harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, regulatory approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties as may be detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Bravo! Foods International Corp.

CONTACT: Roy Warren, CEO, Bravo! Foods, +1-561-625-1411, or James Dryer,
Investor Relations, +1-561-837-8057, or Jamie@otcfn.com, for Bravo! Foods

Web site: http://www.bravobrands.com/
http://www.otcfn.com/brvo
/Audio: http://www.vcall.com/

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Leading Tennis Doubles Players Bring Antitrust Suit Against Association of Tennis Professionals

Leading Tennis Doubles Players Bring Antitrust Suit Against Association of Tennis Professionals

Lawsuit alleges that proposed new ATP rules to aid doubles circuit would actually rig tournaments in favor of singles players, turning doubles matches into marketing tools to promote the star-studded singles circuit

HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The best tennis doubles players in the world have joined together to file a lawsuit against the ATP Tour, Inc. (ATP) to "save doubles" and preserve the tradition and integrity of the sport of tennis.

The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, alleges that the ATP's efforts to purportedly "enhance" doubles competition is in fact a concerted effort by tournament directors to run the best doubles players out of the game. The alleged actual aim is to turn the doubles circuit into nothing more than an exhibition marketing tool for the promotion of singles tournaments. The suit also alleges that the ATP's directors have violated their fiduciary obligations to the players by enacting rules that prevent doubles players from competing, contrary to the express wishes of the players. (Contact numbers below obtaining copy of the complaint.)

Ironically, the ATP, which has governed the professional tennis tour since 1990, was formed to promote and protect the future of the sport and to give tour players a voice in their sport. The suit was filed on September 1 in the midst of the U.S. Open, the highest-attended tennis tournament in the world, in which the plaintiff players are participating.

The international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. and the Houston-based firm of Ellis, Carstarphen, Dougherty & Goldenthal P.C. have teamed up to bring the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of the highest-ranked doubles stars.

The plaintiffs, who are among the game's best, include:

* Bob and Mike Bryan, U.S. standouts and twin brothers who were ranked
no. 1 in 2003 and most of 2005;
* Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor, the number-one ranked team in 2002 and
2004;
* Mahesh Bhupathi, another former no. 1 doubles player;
* Graydon Oliver, a former NCAA champion and tour standout who is fast
rising in the rankings;
* Richard and Will Barker, Houston-based twins and former NCAA Champions,
who joined the tour in 2004.

Some of the players filing suit and their attorneys will hold a press conference at the U.S. Open tournament site in Flushing Meadows, New York on Friday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m.

The complaint seeks injunctive relief to stop the ATP's and its directors' alleged unlawful and anticompetitive conduct against athletes who excel in doubles. The players charge the ATP and its directors with antitrust violations and breaches of fiduciary duties.

"Monkeying with Integrity of Game"

After the recent Wimbledon matches, the ATP announced fundamental changes to the rules concerning scoring in doubles as well as how players would qualify for doubles tournaments. The players claim the ATP, controlled by self-interested tournament directors, has unfairly changed the system to exclude doubles players in favor of singles players, upsetting long traditions in the sport. The new rules completely divorce entry requirements from past competitive success in doubles competition. The players were flabbergasted by the announcement especially given that the Players' Council (comprised of mostly singles players and a few doubles players) voted 8-0 against the doubles reform.

Mike Bryan, one-half of the dynamic and fan-friendly U.S. team stated: "They are monkeying with the integrity of the game. Ninety-nine percent of the players whom I've talked to think it's going to be bad for doubles and fans. People are going to lose a lot of respect for doubles. The players voted against it and the tournaments passed it [anyway]."

Under the new rules, doubles experts, who train and play an event with unique requirements as compared to the singles game, will be required to qualify for the singles tournament before being eligible to compete in ATP doubles tournaments, no matter how successful they have been in prior doubles competition.

A Rigged Match

Under the new regime, doubles Grand Slam champions would be denied entry into tournaments if they did not also qualify for the singles draw beginning in 2008. However, because of the special requirements to excel at the highest level of doubles, most of the top doubles players do not play the singles events. If the rules are implemented as planned, the result will be that a century old sporting event enjoyed by millions of players around the world today -- doubles tennis -- will virtually disappear as serious competition at the professional level.

"These so-called 'reforms' are nothing more than the latest, but most outlandish, step in the ATP's effort to get rid of today's doubles stars," said John F. Sullivan III, a partner in Fulbright's Houston office. "Unfortunately for our clients, as well as the entire sport of tennis and its fans, a small number of ill-advised and self-interested directors of the ATP are not only attempting to unlawfully take away the livelihood of the best doubles' players in the world, they are also seriously harming a sport that millions of people love to watch and play.

"They have failed miserably to promote doubles," continued Mr. Sullivan. "In retrospect, that is actually part of their overall scheme to get rid of the event so they won't have to compete for players in that market -- thus putting more money into their own pockets. Worse, these directors have flaunted their misguided intentions without even acknowledging their fiduciary duties to the players and members of the APT, which they don't seem to appreciate includes the doubles stars."

David Mantor, a partner at Ellis, Carstarphen, Dougherty & Goldenthal, said, "Doubles is such a great event that even with no promotion by the ATP, it's clear that that fans love it. It should be obvious to all that with proper promotion and attention, the event of doubles can flourish and be profitable to all concerned."

"At the U.S. Open earlier this week, the Grand Stand Stadium was packed with boisterous fans cheering on the Bryans against a team of singles players," added Sullivan. "While next door in Louis Armstrong Stadium where two singles stars slugged it out, there were few fans and little cheering. The Bryans won that match in three sets and saluted the crowd who gave them a standing ovation. Just think what it would be like if the ATP had truly promoted it."

The new requirements will not extend to the four major Grand Slam events, which are governed by the International Federation of Tennis, but the effect of the rules will keep most doubles stars out of competition in those events too based upon the ranking system. If double players are prohibited from playing ATP events because their singles rankings are not high enough to secure entry to singles draws, they will lack the ATP standing to be eligible for doubles draws at the Grand Slam events.

The players have also started a non-profit entity called "Save Doubles" because of the expressed interest of so many fans who want to contribute financially to support these great players and the sport. Those wishing to support the cause can send contributions to "Save Doubles" Care of: Nancy Stark, Suite 5100, 1301 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77010-3095.

Contacts or to obtain copy of the lawsuit:

Adrien Seybert
(212) 721-9978 or aseybert@yahoo.com

Allan Ripp
(212) 721-7468 or arippnyc@aol.com

Leigh Ann Nicas, Public Relations Manager
(713) 651-5582 or lnicas@fulbright.com

Source: Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

CONTACT: Adrien Seybert, +1-212-721-9978, aseybert@yahoo.com, or Allan
Ripp, +1-212-721-7468, arippnyc@aol.com, or Leigh Ann Nicas, Public Relations
Manager, +1-713-651-5582, lnicas@fulbright.com all for Fulbright & Jaworski
L.L.P.

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CardPlayer.com Supports Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

CardPlayer.com Supports Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Site Will Donate 100% of its King of the Gridiron Sweepstakes Revenue Through September 8th

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CardPlayer.com announced today that, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, it will donate proceeds from its King of the Gridiron sweepstakes to American Red Cross rescue and relief efforts. The total donation has already exceeded $1,500.

"This affords our users an opportunity to donate a small amount towards the relief efforts while participating in an exciting contest with a great prize," says Card Player Media, LLC. Chairman Barry Shulman.

CardPlayer.com's King of the Gridiron sweepstakes allows participants to win a $12,000 World Series of Poker prize package for just $10. The package, sponsored by FullTiltPoker, includes a $10,000 seat in the World Series main event and $2,000 in spending money. Contestants can enter as many times as they wish, for $10 per entry. To become the King of the Gridiron, all contestants need is a free MyCardPlayer account. To sign up for this free account, and for a full list of rules and to learn more how to play, go to http://www.cardplayer.com/football/.

About Card Player Media

Card Player Media is the leading media resource for poker enthusiasts at every level of interest and ability. With more than 18 years of service to the poker industry, Card Player Media is the publisher of Card Player, Card Player College, and Card Player Europe. These magazines have a combined monthly circulation of nearly 500,000.

Card Player Media also owns and operates the leading poker information portal on the Internet, CardPlayer.com. The site offers an array of useful tools and insightful content that ranges from basic rules of the game to advanced strategy analysis. An opt-in poker newsletter is distributed twice- monthly to more than 350,000 subscribers through the site.

About Full Tilt Poker

With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface www.fulltiltpoker.com offers software geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. The site is home to Team Full Tilt, a select group of the world's finest professional poker players, including Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel and many others.

Source: Card Player Media

CONTACT: Justin Marchand of Card Player Media, +1-702-327-8298,
Justin@cardplayer.com

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

Web site: http://www.cardplayer.com/football

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PLAYERS INC is the First Organization in History to License Fantasy Sports

PLAYERS INC is the First Organization in History to License Fantasy Sports

PLAYERS INC is the Exclusive Licensing Resource for Fantasy Football.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- PLAYERS INC, the marketing and licensing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, is the exclusive licensing resource for all fantasy football games. Since 1989, PLAYERS INC has been licensing the rights to use NFL players names, stats and likenesses to companies throughout the sports industry for use in their fantasy football games. Soon after, other players associations and leagues followed PLAYERS INC's lead and now all major leagues or players associations (depending on the rights holders) license fantasy games for their respective sports. The following are statistics and information about PLAYERS INC and it's involvement in leading the fantasy game phenomenon:

* PLAYERS INC became the first organization to license fantasy football
in 1989.

* USA Today became PLAYERS INC's first mainstream fantasy football
licensee in 1993.

* CBS SportsLine became PLAYERS INC's first online fantasy football
licensee in 1995.

* Though fantasy football television shows are now common, PLAYERS INC
has the distinction of co-producing the first weekly fantasy football
television show. The show began in 1995 and ran for six years on FSN.

* PLAYERS INC's list of fantasy football licensees includes companies
such as NFL.com, CBS Sportsline, ESPN, Yahoo, Fox Sports Net, the
Sporting News, AOL and EA.

* Fantasy Football is PLAYERS INC's fastest growing licensing category.

* An estimated 15 million people play fantasy sports.

* 90% of all fantasy players play fantasy football.

"We've been promoting fantasy football for many years now and we're thrilled to see fans embracing fantasy sports and getting closer to the game of football," said Clay Walker, senior vice president of PLAYERS INC, the marketing and licensing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. "Over the past decade fantasy sports has grown exponentially and fantasy football continues to be the leader in the marketplace."

PLAYERS INC has offered a free online fantasy football league at www.nflplayers.com for the past three seasons, allowing fans to make up their ultimate fantasy teams while providing statistics comparison tools, injury updates, player profiles and exclusive weekly prizes and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. PLAYERS INC fantasy game resets each week, giving players a new chance to get in the game and more chances at winning.

This year www.nflplayers.com features "Beat the NFL Players Fantasy Football Game" where football fans can test their fantasy skills against former NFL players Ron Jaworksi, Daryl Johnston, Ed McCaffrey, Fran Tarkenton, Thurman Thomas and Jack Youngblood who will be picking teams on the PLAYERS INC website each week. Each week fantasy players can win an autographed jersey or players can compete week after week for the grand prize of a trip for two to the 2006 Pro Bowl and a meal with a real-life fantasy team.

About PLAYERS INC:

Formed in 1994, PLAYERS INC is the for-profit licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Representing more than 1,800 active and 3,000 retired NFL players, PLAYERS INC "takes the helmets off" the players and markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. PLAYERS INC activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and other promotional programs. PLAYERS INC schedules more than 3,500 NFL player appearances each year. For more information, please visit www.nflplayers.com.

Source: PLAYERS INC

CONTACT: Lara Potter, +1-202-496-2885, Lara.Potter@nflplayers.com, or
Joanna Comfort, +1-202-463-2214, Joanna.Comfort@nflplayers.com, for PLAYERS
INC

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

NOTE TO EDITORS: Please feel free to contact us and use us as a resource to get information on the history of licensing fantasy sports and fantasy football in general

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Save Doubles Tennis Files Lawsuit Against ATP Tour, Inc.

Save Doubles Tennis Files Lawsuit Against ATP Tour, Inc.

HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The best doubles players in the world have joined together to file a lawsuit against the ATP Tour, Inc. (ATP) to "save doubles" and preserve the tradition and integrity of the sport of tennis. Ironically, it is the ATP that governs the professional tennis tour, formed in 1990, to, among other things, "promote and protect the future of the sport of professional tennis" and to give tour players a voice in their sport. The suit was filed earlier today on the fortnight of the U.S. Open, the highest attended tennis tournament in the world, in which the plaintiff players are participating. Some of the top players in the suit and their attorneys will hold a press conference at the tournament site in Flushing Meadows, New York on Friday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m. E.T. The lawsuit alleged that the ATP's efforts to purportedly "enhance" doubles is in fact a concerted effort by tournament directors to run the best doubles players out of the game and turn the doubles circuit into nothing more than an exhibition marketing tool for tournament directors to promote their singles tournaments. The lawsuit also alleges that the ATP's directors have violated their fiduciary obligations to the players by enacting rules that prevent doubles players from competing, contrary to the express wishes of the players.

The international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. and the Houston- based firm of Ellis, Carstarphen, Dougherty & Goldenthal P.C. have teamed up to bring the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of the highest ranked doubles stars, including U.S. standouts and twin brothers, Bob and Mike Bryan who were ranked no. 1 in 2003 and most of 2005, Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor, the number one ranked team in 2002 and 2004, Mahesh Bhupathi, another former no. 1 player, Graydon Oliver, a former NCAA champion and standout on the tour who is fast rising in the rankings, as well as Houston resident twin brothers and former NCAA Champions, Richard and Will Barker, who joined the tour in 2004, among numerous others of the game's best. The complaint seeks injunctive relief to stop the ATP's and its directors alleged unlawful and anticompetitive conduct against athletes who excel in doubles. The players charge the ATP and its directors with antitrust violations and breaches of fiduciary duties.

After Wimbledon, the ATP announced fundamental changes to the rules concerning scoring in doubles as well as how players would qualify for doubles tournaments. The players claim the ATP, controlled by self-interested tournament directors, have unfairly changed the system to favor excluding doubles players in favor of singles players, upsetting long traditions in the sport and completely divorcing entry requirements from past competitive success in doubles. The players were flabbergasted by the announcement especially given that the Players' Council (comprised of mostly singles players and a few doubles players) voted 8-0 against the doubles reform. Mike Bryan, one-half of the dynamic and fan-friendly U.S. team stated "They are monkeying with the integrity of the game ... 99 percent of the players who I've talked to think it's gonna be bad for doubles and fans. People are gonna lose a lot of respect for doubles. The players voted against it and the tournaments passed it anyway, so it's a pretty corrupt system." Under the new rules, doubles experts, who train and play an event with unique requirements as compared to the singles game, will be required to qualify for the singles tournament before being eligible to compete in ATP doubles tournaments, no matter how successful they have been in prior doubles competition. Under the new regime, doubles Grand Slam champions would be denied entry into tournaments if they did not also qualify for the singles draw beginning in 2008. However, because of the special requirements to excel at the highest level of doubles, most of the top doubles players do not play the singles events. If the rules are implemented as planned, the result will be that a century old sporting event enjoyed by millions of players around the world today -- doubles tennis -- will virtually disappear as serious competition at the professional level.

"These so-called 'reforms' are nothing more than the latest, but most outlandish, step in the ATP's effort to get rid of today's doubles stars. Unfortunately for our clients, as well as the entire sport of tennis and its fans, a small number of ill-advised and self interested directors of the ATP are not only attempting to unlawfully take away the livelihood of the best doubles' players in the world, they are also seriously harming a sport that millions of people love to watch and play. They have failed miserably to promote doubles, which, in retrospect, is actually part of their overall scheme to get rid of the event so they won't have to compete for players in that market -- thus putting more money into their own pockets." said John F. Sullivan III, a partner in Fulbright's Houston office. "Worse, these directors have flaunted their misguided intentions without even acknowledging their fiduciary duties to the players and members of the ATP, which they don't seem to appreciate includes the doubles stars." David Mantor, a partner at Ellis, Carstarphen, Dougherty & Goldenthal makes the point that "Doubles is such a great event that even with no promotion by the ATP, it's clear that fans love it." "It should be obvious to all that with proper promotion and attention, the event of doubles can flourish and be profitable to all concerned." Sullivan adds: "at the U.S. Open yesterday, the Grand Stand Stadium was packed with boisterous fans cheering on the Bryans against a team of singles players ... while next door in Louis Armstrong Stadium where two singles stars slugged it out, there were few fans and little cheering ....the Bryans won that match in three sets and saluted the crowd who gave them a standing ovation. Just think what it would be like if they truly promoted it."

The new requirements will not extend to the four major Grand Slam events, which are governed by the International Federation of Tennis, but the effect of the rules will keep most doubles stars out of competition in those events too based upon the ranking system. If double players are prohibited from playing ATP events because their singles rankings are not high enough to secure entry to singles draws, they will lack the ATP standing to be eligible for doubles draws at the Grand Slam events.

The players have also started a non-profit entity called "Save Doubles" because of the expressed interest of so many fans who want to contribute financially to support these great players and the sport. Those wishing to support the cause can send contributions to "Save Doubles" Care Of: Nancy Stark, Suite 5100, 1301 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77010-3095.

Source: Save Doubles Tennis

CONTACT: Save Doubles Tennis Press Office, +1-202-721-7257

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Cingular, ABC Sports Once Again Teaming Up With College Football Fans to Present Player of the Week and Year Awards

Cingular, ABC Sports Once Again Teaming Up With College Football Fans to Present Player of the Week and Year Awards

The Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week Award is the only honor in college football voted on exclusively by the fans

ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Down. Set. Text message! Another exciting college football season is upon us, and Cingular Wireless and ABC Sports are calling on college football's experts - the fans - to select this year's outstanding performers. For the second year in a row, fans will represent the sole voice in determining the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of Week and Year thanks to the convenience and ease of wireless text messaging. The first award announcement is on September 8.

Beginning this weekend and extending through the end of the season, four candidates for the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week will be picked by ABC Sports and ESPN college football analysts based on their performances that week. The nominees will be revealed to fans on the 9 a.m. ESPN "SportsCenter" each Sunday morning and on the Web at http://www.abcsportsallamerica.com/. Fans will then have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the following Wednesday to submit their vote. The winner will be announced during the first half of the ESPN Thursday Night College Football Game.

Fans need only register one time by text messaging "VOTE" to "87654" on their wireless phone.* Then, each week, the four candidates for Player of the Week will automatically be sent to their wireless phones. Every time fans vote, they will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the Bowl Championship Series game of their choice.

"Cingular, ABC Sports and ESPN continue to lead the way in using technology to enhance the fan experience," said Daryl Evans, vice president of advertising and marketing communications for Cingular Wireless. "College football fans are some of the most passionate in all of sports, so it makes sense to let them choose the Cingular/ABC Sports All-America Player of the Week. We're proud to help present the only major award in college sports voted on exclusively by the fans."

"This agreement is a great example of how ESPN ABC Sports Sales tailors a marketing program to suit our customer's needs as well as engage sports fans whenever and wherever they consume sports," said Ed Erhardt, president, ESPN ABC Sports Customer Marketing and Sales. "We are pleased to grow and develop a continuing relationship with Cingular Wireless."

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.

Last year's Player of the Week awards were dominated by the Big 12, which had five players selected as winners, led by University of Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson with three awards. Other 2004 winners who return to the

college gridiron this season include USC quarterback Matt Leinart and University of Michigan running back Michael Hart.

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

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: Clay Owen of Cingular Wireless, +1-404-236-6153, or
clay.owen@cingular.com ; or Mark Mandel of ABC Sports, +1-212-456-4867, or
mark.d.mandel@abc.com

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

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Dick's Sporting Goods Management to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 8th

Dick's Sporting Goods Management to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 8th

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) today announced that management will participate in the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Thursday, September 8th 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

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LeBron James, MTV2, Comcast, Charter, and Nike Join Forces for 'Nike Battlegrounds: King of the Court'

LeBron James, MTV2, Comcast, Charter, and Nike Join Forces for 'Nike Battlegrounds: King of the Court'

NBA Superstar LeBron James, NBA Rookie Sensations Andre Iguodala and Ben Gordon to Host Popular MTV2 Basketball Series Premiering Sunday, September 18th at 8pm ET/5pm PT

Nike Battlegrounds Preview Special Set to Exclusively Premiere with Comcast and Charter ON DEMAND September 7th

Platinum Recording Artist, T.I. Creates Theme Song and Performs During Season Finale as the Worlds of Music and Basketball Collide in Third Season of Nike Battlegrounds

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV2 and Nike are teaming up for the biggest season of Nike Battlegrounds ever -- "Nike Battlegrounds: King of the Court." Airing on MTV2 beginning in September, the weekly, popular basketball series will be hosted by NBA star LeBron James as the show takes on a new twist by focusing on the team aspects of the sport, as opposed to an individual 1-on-1 elimination process. National bragging rights are at stake as Nike Battlegrounds documents the search for the best hometown basketball players in Chicago and New York, creating two teams that will have an eventual face-off in the series finale in the ultimate showdown. Nike Battlegrounds will feature a performance by Grand Hustle recording star T.I., hip-hop's self-proclaimed "King of the South," and his song, "Battlegrounds: King of the Court," which will serve as the Nike Battlegrounds theme song.

Comcast ON DEMAND and Charter OnDemand will premiere the Nike Battlegrounds preview special exclusively on September 7th and then on MTV2 on September 11th at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The series premiere of Nike Battlegrounds will debut on MTV2 Sunday, September 18th at 8pm ET/5pm PT and then on Comcast ON DEMAND and Charter OnDemand the following week. In addition, MTV2.com and MTV Overdrive will have all the Nike Battlegrounds episodes on demand from your desktop immediately following their premiere on MTV2.

"With each new season of Nike Battlegrounds, MTV2 and Nike aim to raise the level of competition as well as the musical talent involved with the show," said Paul DeBenedittis, SVP, Programming, MTV & MTV2. "This year undoubtedly promises to be the best yet. With hosting duties provided by the NBA's brightest superstar, LeBron James, alongside Andre Iguodala and Ben Gordon, the NBA's newest rookie standouts, music provided by hip-hop's latest heavyweight, T.I., and by partnering with Comcast and Charter, Nike Battlegrounds will continue to be the premier destination for fans to check out the lifestyle and stories behind some of the country's most competitive and passionate basketball players and their raw, competitive desire to be the king of the court."

LeBron James will send two of the hottest NBA rookies back to their hometowns to coach the young talent and develop the teams. New York native and the first rookie ever to win the NBA 2004-2005 Sixth Man Award, Ben Gordon will return home from his first successful season playing for the Chicago Bulls to coach the New York squad. After thriving in his first season playing for the Philadelphia 76'ers, Illinois native Andre Iguodala will lead the Chicago team. The series will follow each team from the earliest selection process until the final match-up. Episodes of Nike Battlegrounds will highlight the team as it takes shape through practices, the cities they represent, and the courts they grew up on, before the players meet in a bragging rights battle to see which city is really king of the court.

"Today's game goes beyond flashy playground tricks," said Adam Roth, Nike's Director of Global Content & Partnerships. "Basketball is a team sport epitomized by the way a guy like LeBron James plays. For this season's Nike Battlegrounds series, we wanted to focus on that 'all for one' theme by following the ups and downs of some of Chicago and New York's best young ballers as they work hard to come together to represent their respective cities. Given Chicago and New York's historic hoops rivalry, it's a challenge that both Ben (Gordon) and Andre (Iguodala) take very personally as well."

The partnership between MTV and Nike began in 2003 when MTV chronicled Nike's Battlegrounds tournament, showcasing the best street ball players in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Toronto. The special aired in September of 2003 and is currently available on DVD nationwide. Last year's season of Nike Battlegrounds took the series international as it focused on one-on-one street battles between players from Paris, Chicago, Germany, Los Angeles, Italy, Philadelphia, Barcelona, and New York in order to find the true street ball "King of the World."

Nike Battlegrounds is a Nike, Wieden + Kennedy Entertainment and @radical.media production in partnership with MTV2.

With the evolution of MTV2 in 2005, the channel continues to deliver the hottest mix of music videos, music long form programs, and cross platform programming. The ongoing strength of MTV2's signature music blocks is further exemplified by the hip-hop powerhouse, "Sucker Free Sundays," which has grown 17% among P12-34 and 52% among Teens vs. last year. MTV2's success with music continues with shows such as the $2 Bill concert series, Video Mods, Playlistism, and Discover and Download. The first full season of the Sic 'Em Friday programming block which consisted of "WildBoyz," "Wonder Showzen," "Team Sanchez" and "Damage Control", was seen by over 26 million viewers.

For more info check out: http://www.mtv2.com/, and for more info on Overdrive check out: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)(NASDAQ:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 21.5 million cable customers, 7.7 million high-speed Internet customers, and 1.2 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable networks and in the delivery of programming content.

The Company's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, Outdoor Life Network, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One and four regional Comcast SportsNets. The Company also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76'ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Comcast Class A common stock and Class A Special common stock trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbols CMCSA and CMCSK, respectively.

About Charter Communications

Charter Communications, Inc., a broadband communications company, provides a full range of advanced broadband services to the home, including cable television on an advanced digital video programming platform via Charter Digital(TM), Charter High-Speed(TM) Internet service and Charter Telephone(TM). Charter Business(TM) provides scalable, tailored and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to organizations of all sizes through business-to-business Internet, data networking, video and music services. Advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media(R) brand. More information about Charter can be found at http://www.charter.com/.

About NIKE

NIKE, Inc. based in Beaverton, Oregon is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan(R), which designs, markets, and distributes fine dress and casual shoes and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, mtvU, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, Comedy Central, and Spike TV, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

Source: MTV2

CONTACT: David French of MTV2, +1-212-846-6698,
david.french@mtvstaff.com, or Nate Tobecksen of Nike, +1-212-367-4445,
nate.tobecksen@nike.com

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
http://www.mtv2.com/
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive
http://www.comcast.com/
http://www.charter.com/

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation/

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation/

In the news release, Glenn Frey, Robin Williams and a Special Surprise Guest Join the Line-Up of Performers at the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert, issued earlier today by Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the first paragraph, first sentence, should read "Solo performer and member of the Eagles, Glenn Frey, comedian Robin Williams and a special surprise guest will join Celine Dion, Duran Duran, Earth, Wind & Fire, George Lopez and Mary J. Blige on stage Saturday, Oct. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Tenth Anniversary Grand Slam for Children benefit concert presented by Genworth Financial" rather than "Solo performer and former member of the Eagles, Glenn Frey..." as originally issued inadvertently.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 1

Source: Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation

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The National Basketball Referees Association Expresses Support for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

The National Basketball Referees Association Expresses Support for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA) is saddened by the tragic effects of Hurricane Katrina on the U.S. Gulf Coast cities and communities. We express our support and prayers for the victims and their families. In particular, we express our concern for our own Derrick Collins of Slidell, Louisiana whose family has been seriously affected by the hurricane.

The NBRA plans to make a significant financial contribution to the American Red Cross to assist in the disaster relief effort. We encourage all Americans and citizens of other countries to generously donate what they can to responsible relief organizations*. We also request the thoughts and prayers of those around the world for the residents of the U.S. Gulf Coast who have been affected by these catastrophic events.

* Some responsible relief organizations include:

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/
The American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
USA Freedom Corps
http://www.freedomcorps.gov/

About the NBRA

The National Basketball Referees Association represents 62 active and 14 retired referees who officiate all of the games for the National Basketball Association.

CONTACT: Lamell J. McMorris, Spokesman for National Basketball Referees Association, +1-202-638-5090, lmcmorris@perennialsg.com.

Source: National Basketball Referees Association

CONTACT: Lamell J. McMorris, Spokesman for National Basketball Referees
Association, +1-202-638-5090, lmcmorris@perennialsg.com

Web site: http://www.fema.gov/
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.freedomcorps.gov/

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NASCAR Favorite Michael Waltrip Cruises Into the Epicenter

NASCAR Favorite Michael Waltrip Cruises Into the Epicenter

*** MEDIA ALERT ***

Two-Time Daytona 500 Winner to Drive Best Western #99 Show Car Onto Field; Throw Out First Pitch at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes-San Jose Giants Baseball Game

WHAT: NASCAR veteran Michael Waltrip will bring his Best Western #99
Show Car to the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter, driving onto the
field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as the Quakes
host the San Jose Giants in the final home game of the season.

Best Western is the Official Hotel of NASCAR, and served as the
primary sponsor of Waltrip's #99 Busch Series Car in the Zippo
200 at Watkins Glen International on August 13, 2005.

Approximately 300 members of the YMCA of Upland, CA will be in
attendance as guests of Best Western.

WHO: NASCAR Favorite Michael Waltrip

WHEN: Thursday, September 1
7:00 PM

WHERE: The Epicenter
8408 Rochester Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

CONTACT: Denise Seomin/Best Western International 602.561.8805
Meridith Zembal/Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 909.481.5000

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030627/BESTWESTERNLOGO )

PRNewswire -- Sept. 1

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030627/BESTWESTERNLOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Best Western

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

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'Players Choice Club(TM)' Comes to Boston with Children's Baseball Clinic and Meet-and-Greet with Hall of Famer Dave Winfield

'Players Choice Club(TM)' Comes to Boston with Children's Baseball Clinic and Meet-and-Greet with Hall of Famer Dave Winfield

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinity Club Network, LLC is proud to announce the launch of the Players Choice Club(TM) in Boston, the only club officially licensed by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). The Players Choice Club(TM) is a members-only club providing fans the opportunity to attend year-round special events where they can interact directly with Major League baseball players off the field. Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, co-chairman of membership for Players Choice Club(TM), will be in Boston on September 7 to officially introduce the new club and participate in a children's clinic and meet-and-greet event.

Unlike many promotions where one fan in a million meets a player, the Players Choice Club(TM) was created so all members can get closer to the players and get closer to the game of baseball. Members are invited to attend personal meet-and-greet events with current and former players, bring their kids to children's baseball clinics given by current and former players, and attend group outings with current and former players, for example.

"Players Choice Club will make fans feel like baseball insiders, with special access, special products and special memories available only through their club membership," said Judy Heeter, Director of Business Affairs and Licensing for the MLBPA. "We couldn't be more excited about all the opportunities that Players Choice Club presents for fans to share with players in celebrating this great game."

Highlights of the member benefits available in Players Choice Club(TM) include:

* Free Meet-and-Greet Events with current and former Major League
baseball players around the country

* Free Children's Baseball Clinics with current and former Major League
baseball players around the country

* Group Outings to baseball games with former Major League baseball
players

* Members-only invitations to player parties and other special events
around the country

* Spring training conventions in Florida and Arizona

* Discounts on game tickets, road trips, baseball camps and more

* Incredible discounts on popular player products and exclusive quality
collectibles

* Access to the members-only online store featuring the newest baseball
and Players Choice Club(TM) logo merchandise

* Opportunity to get cool stuff such as authentic player autographed
photos and jerseys

Dues for Players Choice Club(TM) Membership are $19.95 per month. Baseball fans can join Players Choice Club(TM) online at http://www.playerschoiceclub.com/ or by calling (toll free) 877-883-9083.

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Cavaliers and Hokies to Compete in Commonwealth Challenge

Cavaliers and Hokies to Compete in Commonwealth Challenge

Adelphia to Sponsor the Rivalry Series

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletics Directors Craig Littlepage of the University of Virginia and Jim Weaver of Virginia Tech announced Wednesday that the two schools will partner with Adelphia Communications to begin the Commonwealth Challenge during the 2005-06 academic year.

The Commonwealth Challenge is designed as a friendly rivalry series between the schools' athletics programs on an annual basis that continues the growing relationship between the two in-state members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Commonwealth Challenge is a comprehensive competition involving teams in the two schools' athletics programs. With Adelphia's support, it is designed to increase the exposure and interest level in the various sports, while promoting good sportsmanship among student-athletes, coaches and fans of the schools. A point system determines the annual winner of the competition.

"The Commonwealth Challenge will be a unique way for fans to follow all of the sport competitions between Virginia Tech and UVa," Weaver said. "It will add to the excitement of the competition between our schools. We are excited about this annual athletic challenge."

Littlepage shares Weaver's enthusiasm for the competition.

"We are looking forward to the Commonwealth Challenge and appreciate the support of Adelphia in this endeavor," Littlepage said. "This is another example of the positive relationship that exists between our universities. Our hope is the Commonwealth Challenge increases interest and excitement in the overall competition between our athletics programs. It also provides the opportunity to feature spirited competition, while emphasizing good sportsmanship by everyone involved."

The "Challenge" joins several competitions around the nation involving the athletics departments of two in-state rivals. Duke-North Carolina and California-Stanford are two of the competitions that currently exist.

A trophy featuring a combination of the red brick prevalent at the University of Virginia and the limestone at Virginia Tech goes to the school winning the overall competition each year. The trophy will be presented at the Commonwealth Day football game between the two schools the following fall. There are also traveling plaques for the winning team in each sport.

"Adelphia Communications is proud to be the inaugural corporate sponsor of the Commonwealth Challenge between two great universities that are located in communities served by Adelphia," said Paula Trustdorf, senior vice president of Adelphia's central region. "Adelphia believes strongly in fostering a local connection to the communities we serve. Our role as primary sponsor of the Commonwealth Challenge is a logical extension of this community involvement."

Based in Greenwood Village, Colo., Adelphia Communications Corporation is the fifth-largest cable television company in the country. It serves customers in 31 states and Puerto Rico, and offers analog and digital video services, high-speed Internet access and other advanced services over Adelphia's broadband networks.

Adelphia serves approximately 600,000 subscribers and employs about 1,200 people in more than 70 communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland and Pennsylvania. More than 50 communities in Virginia are served, including both Blacksburg and Charlottesville.

"Being a strong media partner enables the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech to strengthen their visibility throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to their students, alumni and fans," said Curt Bourg, Adelphia's area vice president for southern Virginia.

The first competition in the Commonwealth Challenge is scheduled for October 4 in Charlottesville when the schools' volleyball teams meet at Memorial Gymnasium.

Source: Adelphia Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Susan Portwood of Adelphia Communications Corporation,
+1-434-951-3733

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Eagles and Colts will lead NFL in wins, according to betting sentiment on Sportsbook.com

Eagles and Colts will lead NFL in wins, according to betting sentiment on Sportsbook.com

Odds maker also revises Super Bowl and Division Odds

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com has updated odds for total wins by each team in the 2005 NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts open with over/under odds of 11.5 wins, tops in the league, while two-time defending champion New England is listed at over/under 10.5 wins. Though some sceptics feel the San Francisco 49ers will struggle to win even one game, they are listed at over/under 4.5 wins for the year.

"We have updated our odds to reflect the betting trends," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook.com. "The biggest shift has placed the Colts as the frontrunner to take the Super Bowl and to lead the League in wins."

Despite the ongoing Terrell Owens saga in Philadelphia, the Eagles are still the pick of the crop in the NFC. The Indianapolis Colts have improved their chances to win the Super Bowl at odds of 6-1, closely followed by former favorites, the Eagles and Patriots both at 7-1.

"The NFL is easily the most bet on event in North America. The interest around the country is incredible and there's a lot of competition to bring the fans the most comprehensive betting options," added Czajkowski.

For a full list of odds and props on the NFL, please visit www.sportsbook.com.

NFL - Total Wins and Super Bowl Odds
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Team Wins Over Under Odds to win SuperBowl
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Arizona Cardinals 7.5 -160 +130 40-1
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Atlanta Falcons 9.5 -105 -125 17-1
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Baltimore Ravens 10 +105 -135 16-1
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Buffalo Bills 8.5 +115 -145 42-1
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Carolina Panthers 9 -160 +130 16-1
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Chicago Bears 6.5 -115 -115 80-1
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Cincinnati Bengals 8.5 -120 -110 40-1
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Cleveland Browns 5 -105 -125 175-1
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Dallas Cowboys 8.5 -125 -105 25-1
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Denver Broncos 8.5 -160 +130 30-1
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Detroit Lions 8.5 Even -130 40-1
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Green Bay Packers 8 +115 -145 50-1
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Houston Texans 7.5 +105 -135 90-1
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Indianapolis Colts 11.5 -125 -105 6-1
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Jacksonville Jaguars 8.5 -140 +110 40-1
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Kansas City Chiefs 9.5 +105 -135 22-1
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Miami Dolphins 6 -110 -120 70-1
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Minnesota Vikings 9.5 -140 +110 14-1
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New England Patriots 10.5 -140 +110 7-1
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New Orleans Saints 7.5 -135 +105 65-1
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New York Giants 6.5 -160 +130 60-1
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New York Jets 9.5 +120 -150 22-1
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Oakland Raiders 7.5 -140 +110 38-1
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Philadelphia Eagles 11.5 +125 -155 7-1
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Pittsburgh Steelers 9.5 -140 +110 18-1
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San Diego Chargers 8.5 -115 -115 30-1
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San Francisco 49ers 4.5 -115 -115 225-1
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Seattle Seahawks 9 +110 -140 38-1
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St. Louis Rams 8.5 -140 +110 35-1
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.5 -105 -125 65-1
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Tennessee Titans 6.5 +105 -135 135-1
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Washington Redskins 7.5 -120 -110 50-1
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NFL - Division Odds
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AFC EAST NFC EAST
New England Patriots 5-9 Philadelphia Eagles 1-3
New York Jets 14-5 Dallas Cowboys 4-1
Buffalo Bills 5-1 New York Giants 9-1
Miami Dolphins 15-1 Washington Redskins 10-1

AFC NORTH NFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens 6-5 Minnesota Vikings 5-6
Pittsburgh Steelers 8-5 Detroit Lions 5-2
Cincinnati Bengals 7-2 Green Bay Packers 11-2
Cleveland Browns 18-1 Chicago Bears 6-1

AFC SOUTH NFC SOUTH
Indianapolis Colts 2-7 Atlanta Falcons 7-5
Jacksonville Jaguars 4-1 Carolina Panthers 7-5
Houston Texans 10-1 New Orleans Saints 11-2
Tennessee Titans 15-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11-2

AFC WEST NFC WEST
San Diego Chargers 5-2 Seattle Seahawks 3-2
Kansas City Chiefs 2-1 Arizona Cardinals 11-5
Denver Broncos 14-5 St. Louis Rams 9-5
Oakland Raiders 16-5 San Francisco 49ers 25-1

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Source: Sportsbook.com

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