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STATS Powered ‘Play the Game’ Named Best Fantasy Football Game by Soccerlens Readers

London and Northbrook, IL – December 17, 2008 STATS LLC, the global leader in sports information and fantasy sports, announced today that the Play the Game fantasy competition it runs for Times Online, was the overwhelming winner of Soccerlens’ Readers’ Choice award for Best Fantasy Football Game 2008. Soccerlens.com is a leading destination for football fans worldwide.

Play the Game topped the Readers’ Choice poll and was described by Soccerlens’ editors as “easily the most innovative” and “beloved by hardcore fantasy football players.” Times Online, part of the News International newspaper group, commissioned STATS to provide turnkey management of Play the Game - including development, web hosting, technical operations and customer service.

Roy Clements, STATS Europe’s Managing Director, commented: “We are very gratified that Soccerlens’ diehard football fans hold Times’ Play the Game in such high regard. We look forward to another season with our partners at Times Online. STATS is also pleased to see that its FOX Sports MLS Fantasy Soccer game rated high with fans as well.”

Play the Game, which debuted during the 2007-08 Premier League season, utilizes an innovative rotisserie scoring process that incorporates ten categories to reflect each player’s true value. Play the Game delivers a platform for individuals to challenge their friends and colleagues while engaging in site blogs, discussion and debate.

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STATS is the world's leading sports technology, data and content company. The company passionately abides by its mission to revolutionize the way sports contests are viewed, understood and enjoyed. STATS’ calling card of real-time scores, historical sports information, Associated Press editorial content and turnkey fantasy sports operation was recently fortified with the addition of SportVU technology. SportVU is an innovative automated ID and motion capture technology that uniquely positions STATS to offer “next generation” sports content. Today, STATS’ worldwide client network of media companies and professional sports leagues and teams utilize a broad spectrum of dynamic in-game broadcast presentations and virtual images, multimedia enhancements and game analysis and tactical coaching tools. STATS is owned jointly by the Associated Press and News Corporation, with corporate offices across the globe. For a complete tour of STATS’ sports content portfolio and solutions, visit
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