STATS LLC

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Times Online Returns with Second Season of ‘Play the Game’ Fantasy Competition Powered by STATS

London – August 20, 2008 – STATS LLC, the world’s leading sports information provider, and Times Online, part of the News International newspaper group, publishers of The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and The News of the World newspapers, have commissioned STATS to run the hugely popular Play the Game fantasy competition for a second season.

Following its initial success during the 2007-08 Premier League season, Play the Game utilizes an innovative rotisserie scoring process that incorporates ten categories to reflect a players’ true value – so in addition to goals and assists, clean sheets and successful passes remain a key factor for game players. Building upon the strength of the football community, Play the Game delivers a platform for individuals to challenge their friends and colleagues, engage site blogs, discussion and debate. The game also acts as a key destination source for information on clubs and players in the English Premier League.

Zach Leonard, digital media publisher, Times Media, said, “Play the Game has proved a huge success and reflects Times Online’s commitment to improve user experience and valuable content for our audience.”

Scoring for Play the Game began on August 16th with game registration now open at http://playthegame.timesonline.co.uk. STATS will provide turnkey management of the game - including development, web hosting, technical operations and customer service.

STATS LLC is a subsidiary of two global media enterprises -- the Associated Press and News Corporation – and a leading fantasy sports provider internationally. Last August, STATS announced the formation of STATS Europe. The company also holds major market positions through affiliates in Dubai, India, China and Japan.

About Times Media
Times Media, the publishers of The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Online, is one of the UK's leading media companies. It offers clients access to agenda-setting content and influential audiences through a range of innovative advertising solutions across both print, online and mobile.

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, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Milan, Mumbai, Münster, New York, The Hague and Tokyo.
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