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(April 19, 2010) As the FOX Sports Radio Network approaches its 10th anniversary this fall, the network marks the milestone with a long-term extension of its distribution agreement between Premiere Radio Networks and FOX Sports Enterprises, a re-designed logo and the best program lineup in the history of the network.

The FOX Sports Radio Network, a division of Premiere Radio Networks, was launched in 2000 by Premiere and FOX Sports Enterprises. The parties recently renewed their long-term agreement to continue producing and distributing the FOX Sports Radio Network to millions of listeners throughout North America and Canada. Specific terms were not announced. In addition, the FOX Sports Radio Network is enhancing its distribution platform, further synchronizing the audio, digital, online and television assets of FOX Sports Enterprises, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports Radio Network. The result is expected to extend the reach, visibility and engagement of these brands with consumers.

The FOX Sports Radio Network also celebrates this anniversary with a bold new logo that better represents its exciting sports entertainment lineup featuring nationally renowned personalities such as Stephen A. Smith, Dan Patrick, Jim Rome, Chris Myers, Steve Hartman, Petros Papadakis, Matt "Money" Smith, Tony Bruno, JT "The Brick" and others. Today, FOX Sports Radio's diverse programs and personalities are heard on nearly 400 radio station affiliates across the U.S. and Canada, as well as www.FoxSportsRadio.com, XM Satellite Radio channel 142 and The Armed Forces Radio Network.

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate our 10th anniversary," stated Don Martin, Vice President/General Manager, FOX Sports Radio Network. "These significant steps are integral to the growth of FOX Sports Radio as we continue providing the best destination for sports entertainment audio content."

"FOX Sports Radio has quickly emerged as one of the top assets in our entire portfolio," said Bill Wanger, Senior Vice President, Programming & Research, FOX Sports. "Besides entertaining millions of fans daily, the radio network plays a significant role in promoting the FOX Sports brand and our unmatched calendar of the country's best sporting events and broadcast talent."

Julie Talbott, President of Content and Affiliate Relations for Premiere Radio Networks stated, "This partnership affirms our commitment to listeners and affiliates to give them the best content available, delivered by some of the most talented, knowledgeable and entertaining sports personalities on the air today."

About FOX Sports

FOX Sports is the flagship network of the FOX Sports Television Group. As America's top-rated network for sports for 13 straight years (1997-2009), FOX Sports boasts rights agreements with each of the nation's highest-rated sports. FOX Sports is the exclusive national over-the-air television rights holder for Major League Baseball, including the All-Star Game, alternating League Championship Series and World Series (2007-2013); the National Football League's NFC package, including the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowls XLV and XLVIII (2006-2013); NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from February through May, including the Daytona 500 (2007-2014); the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic and the UEFA Champions League Final. Since its inception in 1994, FOX Sports has earned 81 Emmy Awards for production excellence. David Hill and Ed Goren are the Executive Producers of FOX Sports.

About Premiere Radio Networks

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one audio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes, Kane and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide.

About FOX Sports Radio

The FOX Sports Radio Network, based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., is a division of Premiere Radio Networks in partnership with FOX Sports. All entities have combined their considerable resources to develop a turnkey personality driven and caller intensive programming opportunity for radio stations nationwide. With studios also in New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, Tampa, Phoenix, Seattle, and San Antonio, the FOX Sports Radio Network can be heard on nearly 400 stations, as well as FOXSports.com on MSN and XM Channel 142.

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