FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 24  — CBS SportsLine, the
leading Internet sports media organization and part of CBS Interactive, is
helping Fantasy Football players across the United States prepare for the
upcoming season with memorable draft parties and informative signature
events.
Fantasy Football Draft Parties: CBS SportsLine has partnered with
Buffalo Wild Wings and Dave & Buster’s to hold draft parties at
participating locations*. Fantasy Football players simply contact their
local participating Buffalo Wild Wings or Dave & Buster’s location and
arrange a date to hold their league’s draft.
    At their draft party, each league will be provided with a CBS
SportsLine Draft Kit as well as CBS SportsLine Fantasy Football magazines.
Additionally, each draft party will receive discounts** on food and drink
as well as 10% off any CBS.SportsLine.com Fantasy Football product.
(Participating leagues do not have to play Fantasy Football through
CBS.SportsLine.com.)
    Fantasy Football Signature Events: CBS SportsLine is hitting the
streets and spreading the Fantasy Football word. Players in Atlanta (July
28), Detroit (August 11), New York (August 11), Philadelphia (August 13),
Cleveland (August 18), San Diego (August 25) and Houston (August 26) have
the chance to attend a Fantasy Football signature event where they can get
first-hand advice from a CBS SportsLine Fantasy expert, witness a
mock-draft, trade draft-tips with other fellow players, meet NFL alumni and
generally soak up the excitement of Fantasy Football – all 100% free of
charge. See full schedule of locations and dates below.
    “Being a leader in the Fantasy sports business is about more than just
providing award winning products and services, it’s about reaching out to
players everywhere, helping to educate them for their upcoming season and
providing them with a fun atmosphere to enjoy their draft,” said Jason
Kint, Senior Vice President and General Manager of CBS SportsLine. “Our
draft parties and signature events are a great way to kick off the Fantasy
Football season and we look forward to making these events an annual staple
for players everywhere.”
    *All 475 Buffalo Wild Wings locations will participate in draft party
programs. Consumers should log on to buffalowildwings.com to find a
location near them. Select Dave & Buster’s locations will participate in
draft party programs. Consumers should log on to daveandbusters.com to find
a location near them.
    **Buffalo Wild Wings customers will receive $100 worth of free food
during their draft party. For groups of five or more, Dave & Buster’s
customers will receive 10% off their final bill in addition to a $10 Power
Card for each league member.
            CBS SportsLine 2007 Fantasy Football Signature Events
                              (All times local)

    Atlanta
    Saturday, July 28 (12-3 PM)
    Dave & Buster’s in Marietta – I-75 at Delk Road
    (770) 951-5554

    Detroit
    Saturday, August 11 (11-5 PM)
    Buffalo Wild Wings – 15745 15 Mile Road (at Utica and 15 Mile Roads)
    (586) 293-9500

    New York
    Saturday, August 11 (12-3 PM)
    Dave & Buster’s in Westbury – Mall at the Source
    (516) 542-8501

    Philadelphia
    Monday, August 13 (7-10 PM)
    Dave & Buster’s at Pier 19 North – 325 North Columbus Blvd. Pier 19 North
    (215) 413-1951

    Cleveland
    Saturday, August 18 (1-4 PM)
    Dave & Buster’s in Westlake – 25735 First Street
    (440) 892-1415

    San Diego
    Sunday, August 25
    Location and time TBD***

    Houston
    Sunday, August 26 (12-3 PM)
    Location TBD***

    ***For more information log on to: http://www.sportsline.com/events
    About CBS SportsLine
    CBS SportsLine is at the leading edge of media companies providing
Internet sports content, Fantasy sports and e-commerce. In addition to its
flagship service, the company publishes the official sports site of the
NCAA. CBS SportsLine is a member of the CBS family and a part of CBS
Interactive. For more information about CBS SportsLine and for the latest
sports news, scores and expert analysis, please visit cbs.sportsline.com.
    More information about CBS and its businesses is available at
http://www.cbscorporation.com.

SOURCE CBS SportsLine

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