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Entries for the "Fantasy Front Office" promotion
can be submitted through April 6. The players make their pitch to be the
top player taken in fantasy drafts by wearing t-shirts during spring
training that ask fans to: "Draft Me on Yahoo! Sports. In
2005, fantasy players can expect to hear, see and read more of
Funston, Harmon and Romig, including more columns, regular appearances
on Yahoo! Sports' "SportStream" webcast show and guest interviews on
national and local talk radio shows throughout the season.

Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of Yahoo! Inc.

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A leading marketing partner for sports organizations and
sponsors, Yahoo! Sports offers customized programs to help advertisers
build brand loyalty with sports fans.

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, A special edition of USA TODAY
Sports Weekly devoted to the 2005 NFL draft guide hits newsstands today.
Millions of fans dream of this kind of opportunity and we are going to
make it a reality for one Yahoo! Sports fantasy player in 2005.

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Sports Weekly
publishes special editions throughout the year covering special events in
baseball and professional football., Inc.

"FANTASY FRONT OFFICE" PROMOTION

Fantasy sports games give users a chance to manage their own
sports franchise, but this season, one Yahoo! Sports fantasy player
will take a step from the virtual world into reality.

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MCLEAN, Va. There is no off-season for either sport in Sports Weekly
- readers will find complete baseball and professional football coverage in
all 52 issues throughout the year. In July
2004, comScore/Media Metrix named Yahoo! Sports the most popular
fantasy sports site on the Web, claiming more than 3 million users per
month -- nearly three times the total of its closest competitor.

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"In addition, we've
partnered with the San Francisco Giants to give one fan the ultimate
prize -- a real front office job with a Major League Baseball team.

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The
Sports Weekly NFL Draft Guide '05 will give football fans all they need to
know about this year's top prospects .

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The Sports Weekly NFL Draft Guide '05 will be on sale at newsstands
through the April 23-24 draft at a cover price of $4.

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Each season, Yahoo! Sports selects
some of baseball's top players to participate in the annual "Draft Me"
program, now in its third year.

ABOUT FANTASY BASEBALL

Fantasy baseball allows users to build a roster of professional
baseball players -- through drafts, trades and free-agent signings --
and then watch as the team's success is measured by the on-field
statistics of the players.

(1) Nielsen//NetRatings 2004 average monthly unique users


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com) today announced a first-of-its-kind
promotion that will land one user a real front office job with the San
Francisco Giants. Twelve users --
chosen through an online contest that combines baseball trivia and
strategy -- will win a spot in Yahoo! Sports' "Fantasy Front Office "
fantasy baseball league, and the league's winner will be offered a job
with the San Francisco Giants.
Complete commissioner controls are available to users at the click of
a mouse, making Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball PLUS one of the Web's
most customizable fantasy baseball games.

-- Premium Features

From weekly insider newsletters and draft kits to a custom fantasy
Buzz Index and wireless access, PLUS users will enjoy a constant
supply of fantasy news, analysis and statistics.

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"We're excited to once again offer our millions of users the most
customizable and easy-to-use fantasy baseball experience on the Web,"
said Brian Grey, general manager of Yahoo! Sports ."
Registration for both Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball and Fantasy
Baseball PLUS is under way at Yahoo! Sports, continuing through
Saturday, April 30.

"DRAFT ME"

While Yahoo! Sports fantasy players will be competing for a front
office job, the real players will be vying for bragging rights as
fantasy baseball's #1 draft pick.

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USA TODAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition NFL Draft Guide '05

Both players will be
appearing on television and radio outlets throughout spring training
to promote fantasy baseball and campaign for bragging rights as
fantasy baseball's #1 pick.95

Fantasy Insider Newsletter: $14.95

EXPERT ANALYSIS

Fantasy gurus Brandon Funston, Mike Harmon and Matt Romig will
once again be roaming the press boxes and scouring the box scores for
fantasy news and insights to pass along to Yahoo! Sports users.

About Yahoo! Sports

Yahoo! Sports, the No.

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* Team Profiles: Profiles of all 32 teams with analysis of each team's
needs and draft strategy as well as possible selections.

* How They Were Built: We look at how the NFL's two dominant teams of
recent years -- the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles --
have used the draft to build the nucleus of their teams .

-- Total Customization

Yahoo! Sports lets users customize statistical categories, trade
deadlines, roster sizes, position breakdowns, divisions and more. In all, the games are played by millions of
users each year in both full-season and "Pick'em" formats.
Yahoo! Sports has continued to maintain a free game option for every
fantasy game on its site, making it one of the few fantasy sports
destinations online that allows every fan the chance to get in the
game for free. (Nasdaq:YHOO ) is a leading provider of comprehensive
online products and services to consumers and businesses worldwide.

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With original
fantasy games, real-time scores and breaking news features, Yahoo!
Sports is the destination of choice for over nine million fans each
month(1).

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* Mock Draft: Sports Weekly's own mock draft gives a view how our
reporters think the draft could go.

Yahoo ! Sports and the San Francisco Giants Give Fantasy Baseball Players a Chance to Step into Reality

To coincide
with the launch of its 2005 fantasy baseball games, Yahoo! Sports
(http://sports. Following two rounds of
judging, the top 12 contestants will be placed in a special Yahoo!
Sports Fantasy Baseball PLUS league that will begin play on or around
May 1.

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* Player Capsules: Capsules on our Top 100 players as well as
information on the Top 500 players by position. Plus, a review
of each team's three-year draft strategy.


The game features a new look and feel,
and a number of new product upgrades that will give fantasy owners one
of the most comprehensive experiences on the Web. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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"Fantasy Front Office" Promotion Awards the Ultimate Fantasy
Baseball Prize: A Real Front Office Job with a Major
League Baseball Team

It's hiring time for the millions of fantasy baseball players that
have ever dreamed of a real front office baseball job."
"The Giants are delighted to team up with Yahoo! Sports to deliver
this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to one of this season's top
fantasy players," said Larry Baer, executive vice president and chief
operating officer of the San Francisco Giants.

Key features of Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball PLUS include:

-- StatTracker(TM)

This popular application lets fantasy players keep track of team
and league statistics as they happen -- individual performances,
league standings, head-to-head game scores and more.95 for a league of up to 20 teams.,
Yahoo!'s global network includes 25 world properties and is available
in 13 languages.

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USA TODAY Sports Weekly is published by
Gannett Co.

Business Editors/Baseball Writers

SUNNYVALE, Calif. Entrants will answer several trivia questions, followed by a
150-word response to a strategy question.95 per team (50% off each additional
team) or $124 .
All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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95. "The 'Fantasy Front
Office' promotion gives baseball fans across the country the
opportunity to pursue their childhood dreams of working in the front
office of a Major League team. At the close of the baseball season, the winner of the league
will be given the option to join the San Francisco Giants ' front
office for one year with the title of Special Assistant, Baseball
Operations.99

Draft Kit: $9.
Yahoo! is the No. 1 Internet brand globally and the most trafficked
Internet destination worldwide.

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We
tell you who they are. In addition, Yahoo! Sports today kicks off its
annual "Draft Me" program, which features two high-profile baseball
stars campaigning to be the top pick in this year's fantasy baseball
drafts.
Users can enter by signing up for either a free or premium fantasy
baseball team on Yahoo! Sports and clicking on promotional ads within
the game.

-- Superior User Experience

Fantasy players searching for a visually dynamic game experience
free from banner and pop-up ads need look no further than Yahoo!
Sports Fantasy Baseball PLUS .

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Our real-time
StatTracker(TM), comprehensive analysis, complete customization
options and wireless features highlight the site's premium game, which
also offers players a game environment free of ad banners.
Since its inception in 1998, the Yahoo! Sports fantasy franchise
has grown to include games for football, baseball, basketball, hockey,
golf and auto racing.

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USA TODAY Sports Weekly covers baseball and professional football with
detailed analysis and in-depth cover stories on the players and issues that
shape the two sports.yahoo." This year's
participants are two of baseball's premier pitchers: Jason Schmidt of
San Francisco and Tim Hudson of Atlanta. A few of
the most popular premium add-ons are:

StatTracker(TM): $9. Users can participate in a public league or
create their own custom league with family, friends or co-workers.

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Featured in this 48-page special issue:
* Number 1 Roulette: Without any true top choice in this draft, there
are still 11 players at the top who could produce a handsome payoff.

FANTASY BASEBALL PLUS

Players seeking the best in comprehensive fantasy baseball
content, real-time scoring and league customization need look no
further than Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball PLUS. Users also have
flexible pricing options: $24.

PREMIUM ADD-ONS

In addition to Fantasy Baseball PLUS, users can also select to
play Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball -- the site's free game -- and
purchase specific premium features on an a la carte basis.

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