STATS LLC

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Women’s Professional Soccer Names STATS LLC its Official Statistician and Distribution Partner; Sports Information Leader also providing Online Match Tracker, Editorial and Fantasy Game in 2010

San Francisco and Northbrook, IL – May 20, 2009 Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and STATS LLC have announced a multi-year partnership that makes STATS the league’s official statistician and exclusive data distribution partner.

We are excited to have STATS on board for our inaugural season supporting us with their impressive platform of statistics and data services,” said WPS Commissioner Tonya Antonucci. “The partnership will enhance the user experience on our website and supply teams, fans and the public with timely and accurate statistical data on our league.”

“We are extremely proud to be a partner of Women’s Professional Soccer from the outset,” said STATS Senior Vice President, Greg Kirkorsky. “This is an exciting time for soccer in the United States and we look forward to leveraging our world-wide network to distribute WPS information and grow this exciting new league.”

STATS is the league’s exclusive licensor to all multi-media entities looking to utilize WPS statistics and information for commercial use. As the Official Statistician, STATS will provide WPS in-game scores and box-score updates in addition to play-by-play and leaderboards for players and teams.

STATS’ WPS Match Tracker delivers an interactive web experience that goes beyond goals and goal scorers. The Match Tracker, available at www.womensprosoccer.com, combines real-time statistical information, editorial and interactive applications such as event animations, pitch maps and rich commentary. The Match Tracker provides the WPS with extensive branding, advertisement and sponsorship opportunities.

A salary cap fantasy game, the WPS Fantasy Challenge, will be introduced for the 2010 season and available for play at the WPS web site. STATS will provide turnkey management of the game -- including development, web hosting, technical operations and customer service.

About WPS
The mission of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) is to be the premier women’s soccer league in the world and the global standard by which women’s professional sports are measured. Play kicks off on March 29, 2009, with WPS teams based in the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New York, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. The league’s eighth franchise, Philadelphia, will begin play next season with Atlanta expected to join as the ninth team in 2010, as well. For more information, visit www.womensprosoccer.com.

About STATS LLC
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 consists of real-time scores, historical sports information, Associated Press editorial content, a turnkey fantasy sports operation and SportVU technology. 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
www.stats.com

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