STATS LLC

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David Hill Named to STATS Board of Directors

Northbrook, IL – March 31, 2009 – STATS LLC, the world's leading sports technology, data and editorial company, announced today that David Hill, Chairman and CEO of FOX Sports, has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.

Mr. Hill is an icon in the broadcast industry having helped start BSkyB, Eurosport and Sky Sports for News Corporation in Britain. In 1993, he was charged with creating FOX Sports from the ground up. Most recently he was president of DirecTV Entertainment before returning to FOX Sports in his current post. His reputation for creativity in broadcast and developing enhanced viewer experiences is unsurpassed.

David Hill commented: “I'm much honored to be asked to join the board of STATS, the world's leading sports information company. There are so many avenues for us to explore in this area, that the future is very, very bright."

STATS CEO Gary Walrath commented: “We are extremely pleased that David Hill will be joining our exceptionally strong board and advising our executive team. David’s global perspective and innovative background will be invaluable to all facets of our business, particularly as we continue to introduce next generation broadcast capabilities with SportVU technology.”

STATS is owned jointly by the Associated Press and News Corporation. Mr. Hill joins Tom Curley and Ken Dale of the Associated Press and Gary Ehrlich of FOX Sports Enterprises to complete STATS’ four-member board.

About STATS LLC

With more than 25 years of experience in sophisticated sports data collection, processing and distribution - STATS is the world's leading sports information, content and statistical analysis company. STATS offers a worldwide portfolio of sports information solutions, including the company’s hallmark of real-time scores, historical sports information and turnkey fantasy sports operation, along with AP editorial content, breaking sports news and photos. STATS’ innovative sports information solutions are utilized in numerous business segments: professional teams; sports broadcast production, cable and satellite networks; interactive television; broadband, wireless and internet; game developers and fantasy sports providers; print media and wire services. STATS is owned jointly by the Associated Press and News Corporation, with corporate offices in Bangalore, Barcelona, Beijing, Chicago, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Milan, Mumbai, Münster, New York, The Hague and Tokyo. www.stats.com

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