THE NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY PRESENTS THE 28th ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY AWARDS Don Ohlmeyer Honored At New York City Ceremony With Lifetime Achievement Award New York, NY – April 30, 2007 – Winners of the 28th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards were announced tonight by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a special ceremony at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Prominent sports broadcasters, athletes and executives attended the star-studded ceremony. The awards were presented by a distinguished group of sports figures and television personalities including: veteran sportscaster Bob Costas (host of NBC’s Olympics coverage and HBO’s “CostasNow”); former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Cris Collinsworth (sports analyst for NBC’s NFL coverage and HBO’s “Inside the NFL”); veteran sports broadcaster and HBO boxing commentator Jim Lampley; sports commentator Mary Carillo (HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel”); champion heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko, (HBO); sports announcer Joe Buck (FOX Sports NFL and MLB); lead game analyst Tim McCarver (MLB on FOX); champion NASCAR driver and lead analyst for NASCAR on FOX Darrell Waltrip; champion crew chief and FOX race analyst Jeff Hammond; Jim Nantz, lead play-by-play announcer, NFL on CBS and play-by-play broadcaster for college basketball and golf on CBS; play-by-play announcer Dick Enberg (CBS); studio host Ernie Johnson, (TNT’s “Inside the NBA”); play-by-play announcer Chip Carey, (TNT); play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, (ESPN’s “Monday Night Football”); ESPN sideline reporter Suzy Kolber (“Monday Night Football”) and former New York Knicks guard and ESPN’s NBA analyst Mark Jackson. Winners in 30 categories including outstanding live sports special, sports documentary, studio show, play-by-play personality, and studio analyst were honored. This year, three Emmy Awards for outstanding sports content – event coverage, long-form and general interest – delivered via broadband, including the Internet, cell phones, personal media players and other devices were also presented. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Don Ohlmeyer, legendary television producer/director/executive and winner of 16 Emmy Awards. Ohlmeyer has enjoyed one of the most varied careers in the history of television.  He has served as Executive Producer, Producer, Director and Writer for entertainment and sports programming since 1967, and served as President, NBC West Coast, overseeing the activities of all the company's entertainment-related businesses, including NBC Entertainment, NBC Studios and NBC Enterprises, 1993-2000.  American Airlines and Thomson Grass Valley are official sponsors of the 28th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal is the exclusive magazine partner. The Sports Emmy Award recipients were chosen by a Blue Ribbon Panel of their peers from over 700 entries in 30 categories. The awards recognize outstanding achievement by individuals and programs broadcast throughout the 2006 calendar year. A breakdown of the Awards by broadcast and cable entities as tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Lutz and Carr, LLP, New York, follows: NBC 9HBO3Fox Sports Net1ABC 4Beingstanley.com1NASCAR Images1ESPN4CBS1NFL Network1TNT4ESPN.com1Race2Replace.com1FOX3ESPN21 A complete list of winners follows and is also available on-line at www.emmyonline.org. The National Television Academy is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering and Business & Financial Reporting. Excellence in Primetime programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.   Regional Emmys are given in 20 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, the National Television Academy has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public.  For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.org. Contact: Cheryl Daly cdaly@emmyonline.tv 212-484-9446 OUTSTANDING LIVE SPORTS SPECIAL: THE WINNER IS: * MLB on FOX: Post Season FOX Executive Producers Ed Goren, David Hill Senior Producer Bill Brown Coordinating Producer Scott Ackerson Producers Jeff Gowen, Gary Lang, Carol Langley, Pete Macheska Directors Bob Levy, Jim Lynch, Rich Russo, Bill Webb Operations Producers Jim Bernard, Jack Simmons, Jacob Ullman Associate Producers Bryan Biederman, Kevin Dresser, Steve Horn, Yvonne Wagoner Associate Directors Eric Billigmeier, Janice Casazza, Judy Hoang, Cathie Hunt, Larry Lancaster, Stephanie Medina, Aaron Stojkov OUTSTANDING LIVE SPORTS SERIES: THE WINNER IS: * NASCAR on TNT & NBC TNT / NBC Executive Producer Jeff Behnke, Dick Ebersol, David Neal Coordinating Producer Sam Flood Producers Scott Cockerill, Carlos DeMolina, Rich O'Connor, Jeff Randolph, Jamie Shiftan, Mike Wells Associate Directors C.J. Bottitta, Matt Kane, Jeremy Levin Producer Craig Barry Associate Producers Tom Ginocchi, Patrick Perrin Creative Producers Whit Albohm, Matt Arden, Craig Barry, Vincent Costello, Matt Mosteller, Pam Surbaugh, Drew Watkins OUTSTANDING LIVE EVENT TURNAROUND: THE WINNER IS: * Beyond the Wheel NASCAR Images / SPEED Executive Producers Jay Abraham, Robert Ecker, Jim Jorden, Hunter Nickell Coordinating Producers William Boyer, Jeff Hillegass, Ryan McGee, Reid O'Brien, Scott Perry Producers Kevin Foley, Kevin Jackson, Scott Leatherman, Ed Mabe, Joel Maydak, Wayne Riley, Shawn Truax Directors Al Francesco, Kevin Mooney Associate Producers Nora Driscoll, Jeff Lotierzo, Chris Rohfl, Katja Schwarz, Karen Thompson, Glenn Vasko Assistant Director Pat Berger Assistant Managing Editor Brent Buntyn Assistant Directors Harry Cogan, Dave Colozzi OUTSTANDING EDITED SPORTS SPECIAL: THE WINNER IS: * 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship NBC Ironman Productions Executive Producers Dick Ebersol, David Neal, Ben Fertic Producers Peter Henning, Billy Matthews, Phil Parrish Coordinating Producers Sam Flood, Jon Miller, Jeffrey Cokin, Diana Bertsch Senior Associate Producers Eric Begley, Summer Zemel Associate Producers David Beld, Karen Doane, Cathy Driscoll, Chris Gurr, Jimmy Hadder, David Karabinas, Russ McCarroll, Alan Schneider, Terry Stewart, Al Trautwig, Frank Walters OUTSTANDING SPORTS DOCUMENTARY: THE WINNER IS: * One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar ESPN Red Line Films Executive Producers Ron Semiao, Dan Weinberg Producer Al Szymanski Director Peter Franchella Associate Producers Gary Arnold, Jill Durso, Jonathan Fierro, Elliott Fisher, Pete Iannuccilli, Gary Scarpulla OUTSTANDING EDITED SPORTS SERIES / ANTHOLOGY: THE WINNER IS: * Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel HBO Executive Producers Rick Bernstein, Ross Greenburg Senior Producer Kirby Bradley Director Jeff Winn Operations Producers Kenneth Clausen, Steven Kalifowitz Segment Producers Andrew Bennett, Lisa Bennett, Chapman Downes, Ezra Edelman, Beein Gim, Amani Martin, Joe Perskie, Michael Sullivan, Tim Walker Associate Producers Ultan Byrne, Lenny Davidowitz, Lauren Gafney, Pierre Kahn, Naomi Marcus, Dan Marks, Leah Williams OUTSTANDING STUDIO SHOW - WEEKLY: THE WINNER IS: * Sunday NFL Countdown ESPN Executive Producers Steve Anderson, John Skipper, Norby Williamson Executive Editor John A. Walsh Managing Editors Bob Eaton, Mark Gross Director of News Vince Doria Senior Coordinating Producers Stephanie Druley, Bob Rauscher Coordinating Producer Mike Cambareri Coordinating Director Michael Feinberg Producer Greg Jewell Bureau Producers Michael Flasch, Michele Froman, Eric Lundsten, Jim Witalka Coordinating Producer - Features Bill Friedman Feature Producers Lisa Fenn, Tom McCollum, Matthew Doyle, Drew Gallagher, Ben Hobbs, Lydelle King, Jonathan Punko, Denny Wolfe Associate Producers Russell Baxter, Christopher Bloxom, Zachary Budman, Aisha Chaney, Sean Cooney, Paula D'Ambrosio, , Mark Eiseman, Ira Fritz, , Matt Garrett, , Gary Horton, John Minton, Ryan Schiavo, Dave Stevens Associate Director Brian Jaskelewics OUTSTANDING STUDIO SHOW - DAILY: THE WINNER IS: * Inside the NBA – Playoffs TNT Executive Producer Jeff Behnke Senior Producers Tim Kiely, Howard Zalkowitz Producer Chris Carmody Director Steve Fiorello Associate Producers Phil Barker, Lori Brooks, Maceo Grant, Alex Houvouras, Matt Kane, Steve Lee, Paul Monusky, Matt Mosteller, Krista Saponara, Don Slouffman, Alan Springer, Keenan Thomas, Alvin Whitney, Mike Winslow, John Allen, John O’Connor Associate Directors Bert Bondi, C.J. Bottitta, Monica Campbell Creative Producers Craig Barry OUTSTANDING SPORTS JOURNALISM: THE WINNER IS: * Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel HBO Uninsured Executive Producers Rick Bernstein, Ross Greenburg Senior Producer Kirby Bradley Producer Michael Sullivan Associate Producers Ultan Byrne, Naomi Marcus Reporter Bryant Gumbel OUTSTANDING SHORT FEATURE: THE WINNER IS: * NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament CBS Jason McElwain Executive Producer Tony Petitti Senior Producer Eric Mann Coordinating Producer Harold Bryant Producer Sarah Rinaldi Associate Producers Fred McGraw, Ken Woo OUTSTANDING LONG FEATURE: THE WINNER IS: * SportsCenter ESPN Travis Roy Senior Coordinating Producer Craig T. Lazarus Coordinating Producers Glenn Jacobs, Robbyn Footlick, Andy Tennant Feature Producer Lisa Fenn Associate Producers Aaron Frutman, Tim Horgan, Tom Racicot Reporter Tom Rinaldi OUTSTANDING OPEN / TEASE: THE WINNERS ARE: * Indianapolis 500 ABC Tease Executive Producers John Skipper, Norby Williamson, Jed Drake, Mike Pearl, Bob Toms Senior Coordinating Producer Rich Feinberg Coordinating Producer Jill Frederickson Producers Shawn Murphy, Chris Pfeiffer Editor Chris Reinhart AND * NBA Finals ABC Basketball Hall of Fame Executive Producers John Skipper, Norby Williamson, Jed Drake, Bob Toms Senior Coordinating Producer Tim Corrigan Coordinating Producer Patricia Lowry Producers Matt Brady, Alen Petkovic, Mark Teitleman OUTSTANDING BROADBAND – COVERAGE: THE WINNER IS: * Race 2 Replace Race2Replace.com Discovery Communications Executive Producers Christo Doyle, Robin Sestero Producers Mike Kane, Shannon Marek Field Producer Rob Davis Art Director Dale Graham OUTSTANDING BROADBAND – LONG FORM: THE WINNER IS: * The Real Frozen Tundra - Barrow, Alaska ESPN.com Executive Producers Kevin Jackson, John Papanek Coordinating Editor Jay Lovinger Coordinating Producer Mike Colangelo Producer / Director Nik Kleinberg Associate Producers Paul Desjarlais, John Tipton, Morgan Worth OUTSTANDING BROADBAND – GENERAL INTEREST: THE WINNER IS: * Being Stanley Beingstanley.com Catman & Mary Productions Director Gregor Clark Animation Director Sebastian Conley OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – STUDIO HOST: THE WINNER IS: * Ernie Johnson TNT OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – PLAY-BY-PLAY: THE WINNER IS: * Al Michaels ABC / NBC OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – STUDIO ANALYST: THE WINNER IS: * Cris Collinsworth HBO / NBC OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – SPORTS EVENT ANALYST: THE WINNER IS: * Cris Collinsworth NFL Network OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL TEAM REMOTE: THE WINNER IS: * Sunday Night Football NBC OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL TEAM STUDIO: THE WINNERS ARE: * Fox NFL Sunday: Road Show FOX AND * MansionPoker.net Poker Dome Challenge Fox Sports Net OUTSTANDING CAMERA WORK: THE WINNER IS: * Jeep World of Adventure Sports NBC Camerapersons Brett Lowell, Josh Lowell OUTSTANDING EDITING: THE WINNER IS: * NBA on TNT TNT Editor Brett Langefels, Matt Lucas-Valci THE DICK SCHAAP WRITING AWARD: THE WINNER IS: * One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar ESPN Red Line Films Writer Al Szymanski OUTSTANDING MUSIC COMPOSITION / DIRECTION / LYRICS: THE WINNER IS: * The XX Olympic Winter Games NBC The Stories of Torino Composers Jeffery Fayman, Yoav Goren OUTSTANDING LIVE EVENT AUDIO / SOUND: THE WINNER IS: * NASCAR on FOX FOX Sound / Audio Fred Aldous, Ben Altopp, Eric Anderson, Tim Denmark, Barbara Hanford, Denis Ryan, Allen Slansky, Doug Wilson OUTSTANDING POST PRODUCED AUDIO / SOUND: THE WINNER IS: * Timeless ESPN2 2006 Season Red Line Films Sound / Audio Gary Arnold OUTSTANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN: THE WINNER IS: * The XX Olympic Winter Games NBC Graphic Designers David Barton, Juan Beltre, Sue Bennett, Mark Bernardo, John Berry, Matt Celli, Victoria Coleman, Sharon Eagan, Bruce Fallini, Edward Goldberg, Borys Jarymovych, Mark Levy, Robert McCleary, Stacy Merrill, Erica Neiges, Philip Paully, Darlene Ruess, John Schleef, Dana Stefenson, Mike Trinker, Neil Wright, Doug Zider OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN / ART DIRECTION: THE WINNER IS: * NBA Finals ABC Tease / Open Art Directors Bob Toms, Tim Corrigan, Mark Teitleman, Alen Petkovic Art Designers Renato Grgic, Kristijan Petrovic, Hrvoje Bolkovac, Igor Mijolejevic THE GEORGE WENSEL TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: THE WINNER IS: * The XX Olympic Winter Games NBC The High Definition Games Innovators Chip Adams, Matthew Adams, Terry Adams, Robert Dixon, James Eady, Dick Ebersol, Errol J. Foremaster, Ron Gnidziejko, Edward Goldberg, Frank Grillo, Bucky Gunts, Chris Jorgensen, Robert Kiraly, William Lorenz, David Mazza, Isidoro Moreno, David Neal, Philip Paully, Thomas Saylor, George Spence, Mark Stokl NBC (9) The XX Olympic Winter Games 3 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship 1 Cris Collinsworth 1 Jeep World of Adventure Sports 1 Al Michaels 1 NASCAR on TNT and NBC 1 Sunday Night Football 1 ABC (4) NBA Finals 2 Indianapolis 500 1 Al Michaels 1 ESPN (4) One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar 2 Sunday NFL Countdown 1 SportsCenter 1 TNT (4) Inside the NBA – Playoffs 1 Ernie Johnson 1 NASCAR on TNT and NBC 1 NBA on TNT 1 FOX (3) Fox NFL Sunday: Road Show 1 MLB on FOX: Post Season 1 NASCAR on FOX 1 HBO (3) Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel 2 Cris Collinsworth 1 Beingstanley.com (1) Being Stanley 1 CBS (1) NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament 1 ESPN.com (1) The Real Frozen Tundra – Barrow, Alaska 1 ESPN2 (1) Timeless 1 Fox Sports Net (1) MansionPoker.net Poker Dome Challenge 1 NASCAR Images (1) Beyond the Wheel 1 NFL Network (1) Cris Collinsworth 1 Race2Replace.com (1) Race 2 Replace 1 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences The 28th Annual Emmy Awards for Sports For Programming from Calendar Year 2006 WINNERS 20 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences The 28th Annual Emmy Awards for Sports For Programming from Calendar Year 2006 SUMMARY OF WINNERS BY NETWORK 17 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences The 28th Annual Emmy Awards for Sports For Programming from Calendar Year 2006 SUMMARY OF WINNERS BY NETWORK National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences The 28th Annual Emmy Awards for Sports For Programming from Calendar Year 2006 SUMMARY OF WINNERS BY NETWORK 18