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NFL SATELLITE NEWS SERVICE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3;
 INITIAL FEEDS FEATURE SEASON PREVIEWS

The twice-weekly NFL Satellite News Service, featuring weekly highlights of all 32 NFL teams, will debut next Wednesday, September 3.

The NFL Satellite News Service provides TV stations with 16 team highlight segments on Wednesdays and 16 on Fridays, giving stations access to footage of all 32 NFL teams every week.

The feeds for the first week (September 3 and September 5) will include previews of each team as the NFL kicks off its 2003 season on September 4-8.

The NFL Satellite News Service is available free-of-charge to TV sports directors for use during regularly scheduled newscasts.

The service will be available every Wednesday and Friday between 1:30-2:00 PM ET during the regular season and postseason.

COORDINATES FOR 2003 NFL SATELLITE NEWS SERVICE

September 3 through January 16, 2004:         TELSTAR 6 (C-Band)

                                                                        Transponder: C-19

                                                                        Downlink Frequency: 4080 (V)

                                                                        Audio: 6.2/6.8 mono

                                                                        Time: 1:30-2:00 PM ET

 A separate daily feed for Super Bowl XXXVIII will begin on Tuesday, January 27, 2004. 

 For additional information, contact Vince Casey at the NFL (212/450-2063).