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EB Games Sponsors ``1st Annual 'We R One' Celebrity Street Ball Game'' Presented by Sam Cassell, Michael Bennett, Esports and We R One Gear.


WHAT: EB Games will be the title sponsor of this Saturday's "1st
      Annual 'We R One' Celebrity Street Ball Game." The celebration,
      presented by the Minnesota Timberwolves' Sam Cassell, the
      Minnesota Vikings' Michael Bennett, Esports, and We R One Gear,
      will benefit local philanthropic organizations. A portion of all
      proceeds from the event will go to North Community High School,
      The Circle of Discipline, Cystic Fibrosis, The Ronald McDonald
      House of the Twin Cities, the Boys and Girls Club of
      Minneapolis, and the Sam Cassell Foundation. Sam Cassell's "All
      Star Team," including stars from HBO's "The Wire," Silk and
      Magic Johnson's MTV "He's Got Game," will compete against
      Michael Bennett's "All Star Team" including Daunte Culpepper,
      Darren Sharper, Nate Burleson and Kevin Williams. Special guests
      at the event will also include other players from the Minnesota
      Timberwolves such as Anthony Carter, Latrell Sprewell, Eddie
      Griffin, John Thomas, and Sidney Lowe.

      As a leading global specialty retailer of interactive
      entertainment products, EB Games is one of the most trusted and
      recognized brand names in the industry, and is a frequent
      supporter of regional charity events. The company is the
      premier gaming retailer among consumers of all ages as well as
      the retailing "hub" for both avid and casual gamers.

VISUALS/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

    --  Hundreds of fans at a live, high-energy sporting celebration

    --  Live radio remote hosted by B96's Tone E. Fly and Miss Shannan
        along with Zannie K and Big Tyme

    --  Appearances from local sports celebrities including the
        Timberwolves' Sam Cassell, the Vikings' Michael Bennett and
        Daunte Culpepper

    --  Appearances by stars from HBO's "The Wire" and from MTV's
        "He's Got Game"

    --  Other special guests from the Minnesota Timberwolves

    --  Interviews with Dave Walsh, District Manager for EB Games

WHEN: Saturday, April 16th, 5:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)

WHERE: North Community Senior High School
       1500 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, 612.668.1700

MEDIA CONTACTS:

    Jamie Douglas                     Liz O'Sullivan
    Jamie Douglas PR                  EB Games
    310.305.3814                      610.430.8100

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