Latino Sports' Best and Brightest Shine at 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports Presented by DHL

Delivering on its mission to bring Latino sports fans closer to their favorite athletes and teams, Fox Pan American Sports (FPAS) today hosted its 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports presented by DHL, the only awards program of its kind to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Latino athletes and personalities from the world of sports. Winners in three categories were voted on exclusively by fans via text messaging, while 19 additional awards were voted on by an expert panel of judges and crowned during the official Premios Fox Sports awards ceremony at the Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts in Miami Beach, Florida. "Premios Fox Sports once again has proven to be one of the top Latino events of the year,” said Jim Ganley, COO for Fox Pan American Sports. "Thanks to the wonderful support of our sponsors, advertisers, partners and our friends from throughout the Fox family, this year’s awards show was our biggest to date. Fox Pan American Sports congratulates this year’s distinguished honorees and sends a special thank you to the many athletes, entertainers and personalities that helped make the 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports an overwhelming success.” Airing on December 17 in the United States on Fox Sports en Español and throughout the Spanish-speaking Americas on Fox Sports Latin America, the 2006 edition of Premios Fox Sports brought together some sports and mainstream celebrities to honor the year’s greatest achievements across a variety of sports. Presented by title sponsor DHL for the second year-in-a-row, the 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports was once again hosted by Mexican film and television personality and star of Univision’s blockbuster novela "La Fea Más Bella,” Jaime Camil, alongside Candela Ferro, one of the leading ladies of Spanish-language television and current host of Telemundo’s primetime show "Decisiones.” The evening’s biggest winner was international soccer superstar Rafael Márquez who took home both "Outstanding Latin American Player in Europe” and "Athlete of the Year” honors. Márquez, considered the most successful Mexican soccer player in Europe since Hugo Sánchez and one of Barcelona’s standouts, played a key role in Barca’s UEFA Champions League and Spanish League championship wins. He also represented his native Mexico in this year’s FIFA World Cup. "Like any winning athlete, DHL values and appreciates what we call ‘Entrega Total’ (giving it your all™), which is crucial to becoming a part of the winners circle. The sponsorship of an event such as Premios Fox Sports not only enables the DHL brand to be showcased on primetime timeslots, but most importantly serves as the ideal platform to establish the human link between the shared values of speed, agility, reliability and determination that are central to athletes, sports enthusiasts and DHL,” said Samuel Cuñado, head of marcom and marketing intelligence for DHL Express International Americas. The Viewers’ Choices This year marked the first time that viewers voted for their favorites in three categories, each representing one of the most important club level soccer tournaments in Latin America, via wireless text messaging. Viewer’s choices included: BEST GOAL OF COPA TOYOTA LIBERTADORES Ernesto FARIAS (River Plate, ARG) vs. Corinthians (BRA)BEST GOAL OF COPA NISSAN SUDAMERICANA Angel MORALES (Banfield, ARG) vs. San Lorenzo (ARG)BEST GOAL OF RECOPA Martin PALERMO (Boca Juniors, ARG) vs. Sao Paulo (BRA) The Judging Panel’s Selections Marking another first for Premios Fox Sports this year, Fox Pan American Sports introduced its first-ever awards selection committee to ensure recognizing the most notable sports achievements of the past year, regardless of the individual sport or athlete’s popularity. Upon submitting nominations in each category via secret ballot, each committee member’s recommendations were tabulated and the five nominees receiving the most votes in each category were selected as finalists; the top vote getter overall was selected the winner in his/her respective category. Winners include: OUTSTANDING SOCCER PLAYER Rodrigo PALACIO (ARG) - Boca Juniors (ARG)OUTSTANDING LATIN AMERICAN SOCCER PLAYER IN EUROPE Rafael MARQUEZ (MEX) - Barcelona (ESP)OUTSTANDING SOCCER MANAGER Alfio BASILE (ARG) - Boca Juniors (ARG)/ Argentina National TeamOUTSTANDING LATIN AMERICAN SOCCER TEAM BOCA JUNIORS (ARG) - Champion of Clausura Tournament and Recopa 2006OUTSTANDING GOALIE Oswaldo SANCHEZ (MEX) - Chivas de Guadalajara (MEX)OUTSTANDING BASKETBALL PLAYER Juan Ignacio SANCHEZ (ARG) - Unicaja Malaga (ESP)/ Argentina NationalTeamOUTSTANDING BASEBALL PLAYER Johan SANTANA (VEN) - Minnesota Twins, MLBOUTSTANDING BOXER Miguel COTTO (PUR) - Welterweight Champion, AMBOUTSTANDING MOTOR SPORT DRIVER Ruben PARDO (MEX) - Busch Series EastOUTSTANDING TENNIS PLAYER Fernando GONZALEZ (CHI)BREAKOUT STAR Fernando GAGO (ARG - Soccer)PARALYMPIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Perla Patricia BUSTAMANTE CORONA (MEX - Track & Field)OUTSTANDING CAREER Jose SULAIMAN (MEX), President of WBC, International Boxing Hall ofFamerOUTSTANDING SOCCER CLUB Ecuador, Historic Octafinals Qualifier, FIFA World Cup 2006BEST ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Rafael MARQUEZ (MEX) - FC Barcelona (ESP)SPECIAL MENTION Jose Manuel DE LA TORRE (MEX) - Coach of Chivas de Guadalajara (MEX)SPECIAL MENTION Bruno MARIONI (MEX) - Top Scorer in Mexican Apertura TournamentHONORABLE MENTION Argentina National Team, World Cup Champions (Mexico 1986)YOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR Oscar USTARI (ARG) - Independiente (ARG) On the music front, performers at the 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports included Latin Grammy winner Juan Fernando Fonseca (Fonseca); Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist Cristian Castro; Mexican sensation Paty Manterola; and Argentine multi-platinum recording artist, Diego Torres. Sports personalities in attendance included: José Sulaiman (President of the WBC and International Boxing Hall of Famer), Orlando Cepeda (Major League Baseball Hall of Famer), Tito Ortiz (Ultimate Fighting Championship), Alexis Arguello (Boxing), Carlos Zarate (Boxing), Pipino Cuevas (Boxing), Christy Martin (Boxing), Jill Diamond (Boxing), Miguel Cotto (Boxing), Jorge Campos (Soccer), Lennox Lewis (Boxing), Adrián Fernández (Motor Sports), Carlos Bilardo (Soccer), Luis Diaz (Motor Sports), Jaime Moreno (Soccer), Enrique Borja (Soccer), Héctor "Macho” Camacho (Boxing), Cobi Jones (Soccer), and Helio Castroneves (Motor Sports). Film, television and performing artists in attendance included: Grammy-winner Enrique Iglesias, Kate Del Castillo ("American Visa,” "Ramona”), Obie Bermudez (Latin Pop Singer, Latin Grammy Winner), Rene Lavan ("Christmas with the Kranks”), Jimena (pop star), Alicia Machado (former Miss Universe), Yvonne Montero ("Decisiones”), Saul Lisazo ("Gitanas”), and Gustavo Sánchez/Jon Secada/Elizabeth Meza ("Latin American Idol” Judges). Film and television actress Zoë Saldana ("Guess Who”; "The Terminal”) was also in attendance, alongside six month old cancer patient Beatriz, on behalf of the International Kids Fund, the official charity of Premios Fox Sports. The following FPAS on-air personalities were also on hand to share in the celebration: Jorge Ramos, Martín Liberman, Fernando Niembro, Ximena Córdova, Hernán Pereya, Pablo Carrillo, Viviana Semienchuk, Waleter Safarian, Mara Almada, Rubén Espejel, Pepe Espinoza, and Claudia Aranalde. Later in the evening, Grammy-winner Willy Chirino and Puerto Rican salsa sensation N’Klabe pumped up the volume with live performances for VIP guests at a private after-party at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, where event sponsor Ocean Drive Español presented Bruno Marioni with the MOST STYLISH ATHLETE award. Private Reception, Additional Honors Presented on December 13 A series of awards were also presented at a private reception on December 13 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, including LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS to Jorge Campos (Soccer, MEX), Carl Herrera (Basketball, VEN), Enrique Borja (Soccer, MEX), Ubaldo "El Pato” Fillol (Soccer, ARG), and Francisco "Pacho” Maturana (Soccer, COL). SPECIAL AWARDS were also presented in honor of CHIVAS DE GUADALAJARA (MEX) and the PARAGUAYAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION’S 100-year anniversaries. In addition to title sponsor DHL, sponsors of the 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports included American Airlines, DirecTV, Sprint, T - Mobile, Allstate, Lowe’s Home Improvement, McDonald's, Nissan, Domincan Tourism, GM, Wrigley's, US Army, Jose Cuervo, Da Vinci Realty, Don Q Rum, Poland Select Vodka, Las Lajas Wines, and Red Bull. For additional information on this year’s awards show and 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports telecast, please visit www.foxsportsla.com/premios, the official hub for Premios Fox Sports presented by DHL. About Fox Pan American Sports Fox Pan American Sports LLC, operator of Fox Sports en Español and Fox Sports Latin America, is an international sports programming and production entity jointly owned by HM Capital Partners, LLC and News Corporation's (NYSE:NWS) Fox Sports International. Premios Fox Sports presented by DHL, now in its fourth year, is Fox Pan American Sports’ signature annual event and the first and only awards program of its kind to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of U.S. Hispanic and Latin American athletes both on and off the field. Voted on by fans and an expert panel of judges, winners were crowned during the official Premios Fox Sports 4th Edición awards ceremony on December 14, 2006 at the Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts in Miami Beach, Florida. The show will be transmitted to more than 27.6 million households on December 17, 2006 through Fox Sports en Español in the United States and Fox Sports Latin America throughout the Spanish-speaking Americas. About DHL DHL (www.dhl.com) is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of 45bn euros in 2005.