America Online Offers Exclusive High Speed Content From Top Sports and Entertainment Personalities.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2002 Charles Barkley and Team Discuss NBA Playoff Games, While HBO's Bob Costas Explores the Sports World and "Extra's" Leeza Gibbons Dishes Hollywood Buzz America Online, Inc., the world's leading interactive services company, today announced that AOL members accessing the service via high-speed Internet connections, including the AOL High Speed Broadband service available via DSL and with Time Warner Cable, now have on-demand access to updates from top entertainment and sports personalities, including Charles Barkley, Bob Costas, Leeza Gibbons and others. Available online exclusively to AOL members accessing at high-speeds are: -- "Win or Go Home Report" with Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith - Join the best off-the-court team in basketball for analysis and predictions of NBA games on TNT/TBS - now featuring playoff action! -- "On the Record with Bob Costas" - Hear from one of the world's most accomplished broadcasters as he delivers his take on the issues of the week in sports and then previews his popular HBO show that explores the stories behind the scores and the personalities that make up the sports and entertainment world. -- "Extra" with Leeza Gibbons - Find out the most recent buzz about your favorite stars from movies, television and music plus lifestyle news on health, fitness, fashion and more. "AOL continues to deliver the key benefits consumers look for when going online, but now made even better with the advantages of high-speed connections," said Colette Rhoney, Director, AOL Broadband Programming. "In addition to the ease-of-use, convenience and great content that AOL has to offer, members can experience a new world of exclusive broadband programming, including these well-known personalities that bring unique flavor to entertainment and sports commentary." Streaming audio and video content is available throughout AOL's Channels and Welcome Screen via the "High Speed AOL" strip, and includes features from leading media partners such as CBS News, CNN, The Weather Channel, NFL, NBA, NASCAR, CBS Marketwatch, HBO, Moviefone, Warner Bros. Online, Cartoon Network and Travelocity. AOL members accessing the service via high-speed Internet connections can enjoy the benefits of features such as live Webcasts, new movie previews and "Only on AOL" online events and programming, including the live Webcast from Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy party. They can also access Radio@AOL as well as AOL Music programming, including video premieres, artist channels, exclusive interviews, live performances from Sessions@AOL, CD Listening Parties and pre-release and new DVD content from top artists such as David Gray, Linkin Park, AC/DC and O-Town. To learn more about the AOL High Speed Broadband service, AOL members can visit KW: Cable or High Speed or call 1-800-574-1779. About America Online America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Time Warner, Inc. (NYSE:AOL). Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. |
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