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Feb
1

theScore® and Bellator Announce Expanded Programming Partnership


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TORONTO, February 1st, 2012 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that it has extended its programming partnership with Bellator Fighting Championships through its upcoming sixth season which begins March 9th. theScore will also broadcast Bellator’s Summer Season as well as its seventh season later this year. The extension gives Canadian mixed martial arts fans access to another year of Bellator fights across theScore’s multiplatform assets including theScore Television Network, theScore.com and its industry-leading application, ScoreMobile.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with Bellator,” says Benjie Levy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Score Media Inc. “Bellator has developed a reputation for being one of the world’s elite MMA promotions and its programming is a perfect fit for our young audience.”

“theScore is Bellator’s longest running TV partner worldwide, having broadcast each of our first five seasons,” says Bjorn Rebney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bellator. “As the place where Canadian fans go for MMA programming, news and information, theScore is the perfect partner to help us connect with Canadian MMA fans.”

Season six kicks off on Friday, March 9th headlined by the Bellator World Featherweight title fight between Joe Warren and Pat Curran. In addition, Bellator is planning multiple Canadian event dates in 2012.

theScore’s Bellator programming will be streamed live on theScore.com on Fridays at 8pm ET followed by repeat airings on theScore Television Network on Saturdays at 9pm ET, Sundays at 8pm ET and Wednesdays at 4pm ET.

For more information, please visit: http://tv.thescore.com/programs/bellator-fight-night.

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For more information, contact:

Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
slassman@scoremedia.com

Joe Fernandez
Executive Director, Public Relations
Bellator Fighting Championships
312-329-1199
joe@bellator.com

About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 290 employees in 2012, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

About Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator, Latin for Warrior, is partnered with entertainment industry leaders Viacom and Fremantle Entertainment, and is the world’s leading tournament-based mixed martial arts organization. Bellator’s Founder, Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “may” and “should” and similar expressions, as they relate to Score Media or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect Score Media’s current expectations concerning future results and events, and relate to, among other things, anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, new services, market forces, commitments and technological developments. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the nature of the specialty service television industry, the regulatory environment, the dependence of Score Media on broadcast distribution undertakings, programming and production costs, general economic conditions, reliance on key personnel, management of growth, competition, Canadian ownership restrictions, Score Media’s concentrated shareholder base and others including those discussed in Score Media’s annual information form filed with applicable securities regulators and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), which could cause Score Media’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, and Score Media disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required to do so by applicable law.


Jan
18

The Score Fighting Series Returns to Hamilton on March 16th


- John Alessio vs. Ryan Healy confirmed for lightweight match-up

- Tickets on sale January 24th

TORONTO, January 18th, 2012 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that The Score Fighting Series (SFS) will be returning to Hamilton, Ontario for another night of incredible MMA action on Friday, March 16th at the Hamilton Place Theatre. A marquee match-up between John Alessio (33-14) and “Diamond” Ryan Healy (19-9-1) has been confirmed for the card.

Score Fighting Series veterans Rich Clementi, Josh Hill, Alex Ricci, Shane Campbell and Lyndon Whitlock are all slated to be in action. Opponents for all of them are awaiting approval by the Ontario Athletic Commission and will be announced shortly.

Alessio is a Vancouver native and trains out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. Nicknamed “The Natural”, he has competed in the WEC, UFC and PRIDE with 10 of his 33 career victories coming by KO and 15 via submission. He recently dropped to the lightweight division where he scored a win over Luiz Firmino in November.

Healy is a WEC veteran and a member of Team Quest where he trains with MMA legend Matt Lindland and UFC star Chael Sonnen. Like his twin brother and fellow scrapper Pat, Healy has a dominant ground game but prefers to use utilize his wrestling to keep the fight standing.

The match-up was originally supposed to take place in December but was postponed when Healy suffered an injury during training. Alessio has been vocal in praising his opponent and looks forward to fighting again in Canada. "Ryan is a tough guy with good boxing skills and he’s well conditioned with no quit,” says Alessio. “This is a great fight for me to showcase all my skills, I feel like I’m better everywhere and I’m coming to finish!"

Tickets, priced from $30, go on sale on Tuesday, January 24th at the Copps Coliseum box office and online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Afromowitz
Witz End Communications, Inc.
917-566-8754
mafromowitz@yourwitzend.com

Sharon Lassman
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
slassman@scoremedia.com

About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 290 employees in 2012, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

About The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series is a mixed martial arts promotion operated by Score Fighting Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Score Media Inc. The Score Fighting Series (SFS) features fighters from North America and beyond with the focus on showcasing both established veterans and the sport’s best young athletes.  The Series can currently be seen across Canada on theScore on Thursdays at 4pm ET and Saturdays at 1pm ET.   Individual fights are also available in the MMA section on theScore.com.


Jan
9

theScore® and FOX International Sports Channels sign multi-year collegiate programming agreement


Deal includes at least 250 hours per season of live football, basketball and hockey action featuring top U.S. conferences including the Pac-12, Big 12 and Conference USA

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TORONTO, January 9th, 2012 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that it has entered into a long-term programming agreement with FOX International Sports Channels that includes at least 250 hours per year of live collegiate content and other FOX Sports and FUEL TV programming. Featuring top college football, basketball and hockey games, the deal includes some of America’s top college conferences including the Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and Conference USA.

“We are thrilled to have concluded this deal with FOX,” says Benjie Levy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Score Media Inc. “Score viewers are huge fans of college sports, and as part of this deal, they can now look forward to more coverage than ever before, including games featuring powerhouse schools like Oklahoma State, Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon, USC, Stanford and Memphis.”

Given the Canadian sports fans’ love for quality ice hockey, the deal features live coverage of top-flight programs including the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, University of Denver and the University of North Dakota. These schools have produced NHL stars including Jonathan Toews, Phil Kessel, Zach Parise and Thomas Vanek, and feature numerous Canadian players on their current rosters.

“FOX Sports Media Group is home to some of the best collegiate sports action in the U.S., and we’re excited to make much of it available to Canadian fans through this agreement with Score Media,” said Sean Riley, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Fox Networks. “Whether its hockey, football or basketball, this package includes great matchups nearly every week of the academic year.”

For theScore’s NCAA basketball schedule visit: http://tv.thescore.com/programs/ncaa-basketball

For theScore’s NCAA hockey schedule visit: http://tv.thescore.com/programs/ncaa-hockey

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For more information, contact:

Sharon Lassman

Director, Communications

Score Media Inc.

416-977-6787 x2217

slassman@scoremedia.com

About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 290 employees in 2012, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “may” and “should” and similar expressions, as they relate to Score Media or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect Score Media’s current expectations concerning future results and events, and relate to, among other things, anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, new services, market forces, commitments and technological developments. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the nature of the specialty service television industry, the regulatory environment, the dependence of Score Media on broadcast distribution undertakings, programming and production costs, general economic conditions, reliance on key personnel, management of growth, competition, Canadian ownership restrictions, Score Media’s concentrated shareholder base and others including those discussed in Score Media’s annual information form filed with applicable securities regulators and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), which could cause Score Media’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, and Score Media disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required to do so by applicable law.


Jan
9

Score Media Reports Strong Q1 Revenue Growth


Broadcast segment generates record revenue and EBITDA; Digital Media segment posts first $1 million revenue quarter

TORONTO, January 9th, 2012 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2011 in accordance with the newly adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). For the first time, Score Media is also reporting its results in two core operating segments: Broadcast and Digital Media.

  • Revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2011 increased by $1.6 million or 14% to $13.4 million compared to $11.8 million in the three months ended November 30, 2010
    • Broadcast revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2011 increased by $1.5 million or 14% to $12.4 million compared to $10.9 million in the three months ended November 30, 2010
    • Digital Media revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2011 increased by $0.1 million or 16% to $1.0 million compared to $0.9 million in the three months ended November 30, 2010
  • EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2011 was $1.9 million compared to $2.7 million in the previous year, a decrease of $0.8 million, primarily as a result of a planned increase in expenditures on personnel and technology to support the significant growth in the audience of the Company’s digital media platforms
    • Broadcast EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2011 increased by $0.4 million to $4.9 million compared to $4.5 million in the three months ended November 30, 2010
    • Digital Media EBITDA loss for the three months ended November 30, 2011 increased by $0.8 million to $1.1 million compared to a $0.3 million EBITDA loss in the three months ended November 30, 2010

“Q1 was an excellent quarter for Score Media,” said John Levy, Chairman & CEO, Score Media Inc. “Our Broadcast business delivered strong growth in revenue and EBITDA, and our Digital Media segment generated record revenues and audience growth. We plan to continue to strategically invest in our Digital Media business to capitalize on the strong position we have established in the mobile sports market, while continuing to grow our Broadcast business.”

  • The Company’s digital media assets recorded record audience growth in Q1/12:
    • ScoreMobile applications averaged 3.3 million unique users per month in Q1/12, growing by more than 1 million unique users per month, or over 60%, from Q1/11
    • theScore.com averaged 1.2 million unique users per month in Q1/12, an increase of 140% or 0.7 million unique users per month over Q1/11
  • During the quarter, the Company announced the establishment of digital media sales offices in New York and Chicago and the appointment of Ethan Ross to the position of Vice President of Digital Sales. He will be responsible for the development and execution of Score Media’s U.S. digital media sales strategy.
  • In November 2011 the Company announced a complete redesign of the ScoreMobile App for iPhone and iPod touch that introduces new features such as a customizable scoreboard to track any team or player from any league, the ability to follow your favorite teams and fantasy players in real-time, customizable feeds, detailed profiles of over 15,000 players and 800 teams, integration with iOS 5’s Notification Center feature, and one-tap social sharing.
  • In September 2011, the Company announced that hockey pro turned writer, Justin Bourne, formally joined theScore. Son of Bob Bourne – winner of 4 Stanley Cups with the Islanders in the 80’s – Justin brings a great combination of player insight, irreverence and humour to theScore’s new hockey blog, Backhand Shelf. A frequent contributor to Yahoo!’s Puck Daddy Blog, USA Today and The Hockey News, he is one the select few high-level athletes who has made a successful transition to sports writing.
  • The Company, in partnership with Gillette, announced in November 2011 that Jackie Redmond has been crowned the winner of Gillette DRAFTED 3: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. A former radio personality, Jackie is now theScore’s newest sportscaster, contributing to theScore Television Network, ScoreMobile and theScore.com and the newest member of the Gillette spokesperson family.

Score Media’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. A live webcast will be available at www.scoremedia.com.

About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment.  Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming across Canada.  The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month.  Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 290 employees in fiscal 2012, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

Forward-looking (safe harbour) statement

Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes", "plans", "expects" or "intends" and other statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

The following tables reconcile net and comprehensive income to EBITDA:

Three months ended Three months ended

November 30, 2011 November 30, 2010

(000′s) (000′s)

Net and comprehensive income for the period $ 212 $ 856

Less:

Share of profit of equity accounted investee (12) -

Add back:

Depreciation and amortization 841 975

Finance costs 208 123

Income tax expense 653 700

EBITDA $ 1,902 $ 2,654


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Segmented Information:

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The following selected quarterly financial data of the Corporation relates to the eight quarters ended November 30, 2011.

Quarterly Results

Accounting Basis

Revenue

EBITDA

Net and comprehensive income (loss)

Income per share – basic and diluted

 

($000′s)

($000’s)

($000’s)

($)

November 30, 2011

IFRS

13,417

1,902

212

0.00

August 31, 2011

IFRS

11,530

1,901

(341)

0.00

May 31, 2011

IFRS

13,092

2,148

668

0.01

February 28, 2011

IFRS

10,982

1,079

225

0.00

November 30, 2010

IFRS

11,793

2,654

856

0.01

August 31, 2010

GAAP

10,523

1,442

1,100

0.01

May 31, 2010

GAAP

11,986

1,916

568

0.01

February 28, 2010

GAAP

9,958

980

(239)

0.00

The Company’s revenues have historically reflected a seasonality trend, with the third quarter (ending May 31st) being the strongest, followed by the first quarter (ending November 30th), the fourth quarter (ending August 31st), and finally the second quarter (ending February 28th). This seasonality reflects general trends for sports media advertising, which in turn reflects the schedules (particularly the playoffs) of the major sports leagues.

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For more information, contact:

Tom Hearne

Chief Financial Officer

Score Media Inc.

416-977-6787 x2206

thearne@scoremedia.com

Sharon Lassman

Director, Communications

Score Media Inc.

416-977-6787 x2217

slassman@scoremedia.com


Dec
20

Leading, Free Sports App, ScoreMobile® FC, Now Available on Windows® Phone in Both English and Spanish


Popular soccer application now available for users of Windows Phone 7

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TORONTO, December 20th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced that its leading soccer application, ScoreMobile FC, has been made available for Windows Phone, with full coverage in English and Spanish.  The app is now available in the Windows Phone Marketplace at no charge.

ScoreMobile FC provides access to over 100 competitions from around the globe and offers soccer fans:

·    Live scores, stats and standings
·    Breaking news, top stories and updates
·    Minute-by-minute commentary
·    Up-to-date betting odds
·    Form guides
·    Injury reports
·    Top goal scorers and assists lists

“With over 3 million monthly users, ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC are the go-to apps for sports fans worldwide across all major smartphone platforms,” says Dale Fallon, Vice President, Digital, Score Media Inc.  “We’re confident that soccer fans on the Windows Phone platform will be excited about the English and Spanish availability of ScoreMobile FC with coverage of the sport’s top international leagues.”

Top leagues covered include: 

·    UEFA Champions League
·    English Premier League
·    Spanish La Liga
·    Italian Serie A
·    German Bundesliga
·    Portuguese Primeira Liga
·    Dutch Eredivisie
·    Argentine Primera Division
·    Brasileirao Serie A
·    French Ligue 1
·    Greek Superleague

“ScoreMobile FC joins the growing number of high-quality sports applications available to users of Windows Phone 7,” said Gladstone Grant, Vice President, Developer & Platform Group, Microsoft Canada. “Since Microsoft’s launch we’ve seen phenomenal growth in apps available through Marketplace, with more than 40,000 available today, just over a year since launch, thanks to the more than 15,000 developers working on the Microsoft-based platform.”

For more information follow ScoreMobile FC or ScoreMobile on Twitter @scoremobilefc or @scoremobile, visit www.scoremobile.com or contact:

Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
slassman@scoremedia.com

About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment.  Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada.  The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month.  Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 280 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “may” and “should” and similar expressions, as they relate to Score Media or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect Score Media’s current expectations concerning future results and events, and relate to, among other things, anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, new services, market forces, commitments and technological developments. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the nature of the specialty service television industry, the regulatory environment, the dependence of Score Media on broadcast distribution undertakings, programming and production costs, general economic conditions, reliance on key personnel, management of growth, competition, Canadian ownership restrictions, Score Media’s concentrated shareholder base and others including those discussed in Score Media’s annual information form filed with applicable securities regulators and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), which could cause Score Media’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this news release.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, and Score Media disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required to do so by applicable law.


Dec
15

NBA Returns to theScore® with over 126 Hours of Exciting Basketball Coverage


Packed line-up includes full slate of NBA games including 24 episodes of Court Surfing™ with new hosts, The Basketball Jones

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TORONTO, December 15th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today welcomes the return of the NBA. Beginning Tuesday, January 3rd at 8 p.m. ET, theScore will be the home for the NBA with a special inaugural edition of Court Surfing, as new hosts The Basketball Jones take viewers through the most exciting NBA games of the night and set them up for the main event at 10:30 p.m. ET as the Houston Rockets squad take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.

“The condensed season gives our hardcore fans a packed NBA line-up over the next four months,” says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Broadcast Operations, Score Media Inc.  “With over 126 hours of NBA programming – including an all-new edition of Court Surfing featuring The Basketball Jones – we’re gearing up for what promises to be a stellar season on theScore.”

theScore’s NBA broadcast schedule includes:

DATE

LIVE EVENT

TIME (ET)

     

January

   

Tuesday, January 3rd

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, January 3rd

Houston @ L.A. Lakers

10:30PM

Wednesday, January 4th

Houston @ L.A. Clippers

10:30PM

Thursday, January 5th

Dallas @ San Antonio

8:30PM

Sunday, January 8th

Memphis @ L.A. Lakers

9:30PM

Tuesday, January 10th

Phoenix @ L.A. Lakers

10:30PM

Wednesday, January 11th

Court Surfing

9PM

Thursday, January 12th

Cleveland @ Phoenix

9PM

Tuesday, January 17th

Court Surfing

9PM

Saturday, January 21st

Court Surfing

8PM

Sunday, January 22nd

Indiana @ L.A. Lakers

9:30PM

Tuesday, January 24th

Cleveland @ Miami

7:30PM

Wednesday, January 25th

Court Surfing

7PM

Saturday, January 28th

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, January 31st

Charlotte @ L.A. Lakers

11PM

     

February

   

Saturday, February 4th

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, February 7th

Court Surfing

7:30PM

Saturday, February 11th

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, February 14th

Court Surfing

9PM

Wednesday, February 15th

Court Surfing

8:30PM

Sunday, February 19th

L.A. Lakers @ Phoenix

8PM

Tuesday, February 21st

Court Surfing

9PM

Tuesday, February 28th

Minnesota @ L.A. Clippers

10:30PM

     

March

   

Saturday, March 3rd

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, March 6th

Court Surfing

8PM

Wednesday, March 7th

New York @ San Antonio

8:30PM

Tuesday, March 13th

Court Surfing

8PM

Wednesday, March 14th

Court Surfing

9PM

Thursday, March 15th

Phoenix @ L.A. Clippers

10:30PM

Sunday, March 18th

Utah @ L.A. Lakers

9:30PM

Wednesday, March 21st

Court Surfing

9PM

Thursday March 22nd

Boston @ Milwaukee

8PM

Tuesday, March 27th

Court Surfing

7:30PM

Tuesday, March 27th

L.A. Lakers @ Golden State

10:30PM

Saturday, March 31st

Court Surfing

8PM

     

April

Sunday, April 1st

New Orleans @ Phoenix

9PM

Tuesday, April 3rd

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, April 3rd

New Jersey @ L.A. Lakers

10:30PM

Thursday, April 5th

New York @ Orlando

7PM

Saturday, April 7th

L.A. Lakers @ Phoenix

10PM

Tuesday, April 10th

Sacramento @ Dallas

8:30PM

Wednesday, April 11th

Court Surfing

8:30PM

Thursday, April 12th

Miami @ Chicago

8PM

Thursday, April 12th

Dallas @ Golden State

10:30PM

Saturday, April 14th

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, April 17th

Court Surfing

8PM

Tuesday, April 17th

San Antonio @ L.A. Lakers

10:30PM

Thursday, April 19th

Chicago @ Miami

8PM

Thursday, April 19th

L.A. Clippers @ Phoenix

10:30PM

Tuesday, April 24th

Miami @ Boston

8PM

Wednesday, April 25th

Court Surfing

8PM

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For more information, visit http://tv.thescore.com/programs/nba-basketball-live or contact:

Sharon Lassman

Director, Communications

Score Media Inc.

416-977-6787 x2217

slassman@scoremedia.com

About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 280 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “may” and “should” and similar expressions, as they relate to Score Media or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect Score Media’s current expectations concerning future results and events, and relate to, among other things, anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, new services, market forces, commitments and technological developments. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the nature of the specialty service television industry, the regulatory environment, the dependence of Score Media on broadcast distribution undertakings, programming and production costs, general economic conditions, reliance on key personnel, management of growth, competition, Canadian ownership restrictions, Score Media’s concentrated shareholder base and others including those discussed in Score Media’s annual information form filed with applicable securities regulators and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), which could cause Score Media’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, and Score Media disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required to do so by applicable law.


Dec
12

theScore Secures Broadcast and Digital Rights to the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011


Starting December 14th, live early morning coverage begins with same day primetime repeat

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TORONTO, December 12th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that it has secured the exclusive television rights to the semi-final and final matches of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011. Live coverage begins on theScore on Wednesday, December 14th with replay airings scheduled throughout the final two rounds of the tournament. theScore.com will also live stream each of the semi-final and final matches.

theScore’s exclusive broadcast schedule includes live coverage on:

· Semi #1: Wednesday, December 14th airing live at 5:30 a.m. ET (replay at 7:00 p.m.)

· Semi #2: Thursday, December 15th airing live at 5:30 a.m. ET (replay at 8:00 p.m.)

· Championship Game: Sunday, December 18th airing live at 5:30 a.m. ET (replay at 1:00 p.m.)

"With European champions, Barcelona – led by the world’s greatest player Leo Messi – and South American giants, Santos – led by arguably the ‘next greatest player’ Neymar – we know our dedicated footy fans will be excited about catching the semi-finals and championship game of the FIFA Club World Cup on theScore," says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Broadcast Operations, Score Media Inc.

For more information contact:

Sharon Lassman

Director, Communications

Score Media Inc.

416-977-6787 x2217

slassman@scoremedia.com

About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 280 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

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Nov
30

A footie in the door


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By KATHY RUMLESKI, The London Free Press

Last Updated: November 30, 2011 7:38am

A meeting at a pizza joint with a high-profile soccer player helped Londoner Jackie Redmond get a dream job as a sportscaster.

The 24-year-old competed in the third season of the Score Television Network’s Gillette Drafted against nine other people — all performing mock interviews and other broadcasting assignments — and snagged the job.

Now she’s got a year’s contract with the Score, ScoreMobile and theScore.com, and will also be a Gillette spokesperson for the next 12 months.

Redmond can thank, in part, Patrice Evra of Manchester United.

As the final challenge in the 10-week competition, Redmond headed to Chicago to track Man U — one of the most successful sports franchises in the world — which was in town for an exhibition match.

“I knew going into it that the access was going to be tough to get interviews with the players,” she said.

Redmond found out some team members were doing a pizza promotion the day before their game. Redmond showed up there and it paid dividends.

“As soon as we landed, I got off the plane and went to this pizza place, hoping I would be able to talk to one of them.”

That’s where she met the talented defender Evra.

“All we talked about was pizza because I was just so shocked that he was talking to me that I couldn’t really think of anything else to talk about,” she said.

But the next day he remembered her, joked about pizza and did an interview.

“Some of the players walked past major sports networks in the States and didn’t talk to them and talked to me,” she said.

In case you’re wondering, Wayne Rooney blew right by her.

“I was like, ‘Please, please,’ and he just looked back, but he kept walking.”

Redmond, who graduated from Regina Mundi and Humber College, worked on air for 102.3 BOB FM before leaving her post to start her new duties.

“I wanted to win so badly that I was putting a lot of pressure on myself,” she said.

Redmond is not sure exactly what she’ll be doing at the Score, but Sharon Lassman, Score Media’s communications director said Redmond’s face will be seen throughout the year.

“Jackie will definitely be all over the Score.”

Redmond starts on Monday.

E-mail kathy.rumleski@sunmedia.ca, read Kathy’s blog, her column or follow KathyatLFPress on Twitter.


Nov
29

Jackie Redmond Crowned the Winner of Gillette DRAFTED Season 3 on theScore!


Former radio personality becomes Canada’s Next Sportscaster and Gillette Spokesperson

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Jackie

TORONTO, November 29th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. in partnership with Gillette today announces that Jackie Redmond has been crowned the winner of Gillette DRAFTED 3: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. A former radio personality, Jackie is now theScore’s newest sportscaster, contributing to theScore Television Network, ScoreMobile and theScore.com and the newest member of the Gillette spokesperson family.

In a 10-week sportscaster challenge filled with everything from highlight challenges to mock job interviews, Jackie’s stellar track record and poise landed her the ultimate dream job.

“Jackie stood out as the one to beat from the very first challenge and kept getting better as the competition progressed,” says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Broadcast Operations, Score Media Inc. “We’re thrilled to have her join our team at theScore and I can’t wait to see all the great things she will achieve in her career.”

In addition to becoming Canada’s next sportscaster, Jackie has also won the opportunity to be a Gillette Canada spokesperson for one year.

“We are so excited to congratulate Jackie Redmond for winning Gillette DRAFTED 3 and welcome her to the Gillette team,” says Chris Lamb, Gillette Brand Manager.  “It was a fantastic season and all ten finalists delivered under pressure, but it was Jackie’s passion and consistently strong performance that wowed the judges. Gillette has an exciting year ahead and we’re looking forward to having Jackie with us.”

For more information, contact:

Score Media Inc.
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
416-977-6787 x 2217
slassman@scoremedia.com

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About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 280 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

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Nov
28

Chris Clements to Face Rich Clementi on December 3rd Score Fighting Series Sarnia Card


Alessio-Healy bout rescheduled for 2012

TORONTO, November 28th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that MMA fans in Sarnia, Ontario will have one more reason to cheer at The Score Fighting Series event coming up this Saturday. After losing his initial opponent to injury, local fighter Chris “The Menace” Clements has agreed to step into the cage with UFC® veteran Rich “No Love” Clementi. This match-up will be the co-main event alongside the previously announced John Fraser-Travis Reddinger fight. In other news, Ryan Healy has been forced to pull out of his bout with John Alessio due to injury. The Score Fighting Series expects to reschedule the affair in 2012.

This will be a defining fight for Clements (9-4) who is on a three -fight win-streak including a brutal KO that ended the career of former UFC fighter Jonathan Goulet and a devastating spinning back-kick finish of Travis Briere. Clements is a true knockout artist with all nine of his victories coming via TKO or KO. He currently lives in London, Ontario where he trains at the Adrenaline Training Center alongside UFC standouts Mark Hominick and Sam Stout but grew up just outside of Sarnia in the town of Dresden. Clements knows that in order to fulfill his dream of signing a contract with a major American promotion that he must continue to score decisive wins over big name opponents so he will be looking to put an early end to Clementi’s night.

Clementi (42-20-1), however, is a 9-time UFC veteran and has plans of his own on getting back to the big show. He will have a considerable edge in experience over Clements and holds notable wins over Melvin Guillard, Anthony Johnson, Ross Pointon and Clement’s teammate Sam Stout. Clementi usually competes at lightweight but will be moving up to welterweight for this bout.

Clements was originally supposed to face another UFC veteran in Forrest Petz. The change in opponents will also bring a stark contrast in styles as Petz is most comfortable on his feet while Clementi is best known for his stellar ground game. Nearly 60% of Clementi’s victories have come via submission which would appear to be a monkey wrench in Clement’s preparations. However, after having to deal with possibly not being on the card at all, Clements was relieved when event organizers found another opponent of Petz’ caliber if not the same style. “I have been training for nine weeks for a right-handed striker and now a week away I find out I’m facing a left- handed grappler,” says Clements.  “But I don’t see the end result any different. My arm will still be raised at the end of the fight.”  

The card will take place at the RBC Centre in Sarnia, Ontario. All ten fights will be streamed live on theScore.com with commentary by The Score Fighting Series’ broadcast team of Mauro Ranallo and Robin Black. The live stream will not be available in the Sarnia area. The fights will also air on The Score Television Network at a later date. Tickets start at $40 and are available at the RBC Centre box office and online at www.rbccentresarnia.com.

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Lassman

Director, Communications

Score Media Inc.

416-977-6787 x2217

slassman@scoremedia.com

About Score Media Inc.

Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 280 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

About theScore Fighting Series

The Score Fighting Series is a mixed martial arts promotion operated by Score Fighting Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Score Media Inc. The Score Fighting Series (SFS) features fighters from North America and beyond with the focus on showcasing both established veterans and the sport’s best young athletes. The primary objectives of the series are to deliver evenly matched, exciting fights and to help fighters maximize their career potential. The Series can currently be seen on theScore on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm ET and Saturdays at 1pm ET. Individual fights are also available under the MMA section on theScore.com.


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