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BODENHEIMER TO SPREAD X GAMES DOCTRINE AROUND THE WORLD

          ESPN President George Bodenheimer announced plans for
     expansion of the network's X Games, with commitments for
     several events annually around the world, including the
     return of the Asian X Games Qualifier presented by Toyota in
     December 2000.  That will be followed by four worldwide
     events in 2001 and as many as five events in 2002.  The
     year-round, global schedule will include events in Asia,
     Europe and Latin America with additional event sites under
     consideration in Australia, Canada and Japan (ESPN).

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