Not only will these tribute messages live forever online on an interactive video wall where football lovers can continue to contribute their feelings, WinkBall also made a film of the moving eulogies which was projected on a large screen in The Lion of Vienna Hospitality Suite at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium to an invited audience at a memorial evening organised by the Bolton Wanderers Supporters Association.

Many fans expressed their utmost respect for and personal memories of Nat, with one supporter telling our WinkBall Reporters: “He’ll be remembered as one of the best ever Bolton Wanderers players that will ever play for Bolton;” and another lifelong supporter recalling the great fortune he had spending an evening with him when he was Chairman of Atherton Cricket Club and Nat was their chief guest.

Covering football games up and down the country, WinkBall citizen video reporters speak to the fans before and after the game to find out their thoughts and footballing opinions.

Giving the fans a unique video platform to express their views, WinkBall’s football coverage focuses entirely on the fans and it is their opinions that matter. With the sad passing of Nat Lofthouse OBE, www.winkball.com saw it fitting to go to the fans and find out what they had to say about the legend that was Nat Lofthouse OBE.

A film of tribute messages can be found online at the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_JtbN2zVEw

People who want to pay their respect to Nat can leave a video message online at the link below to celebrate the Bolton legend’s life:

http://www.winkball.com/walls/zU0a6izcVBGt/tributes-to-nat-lofthouse-the-lion-of-vienna/

Ads promoting alcohol and other products geared toward an older audience.

Christy Buchanan, professor of psychology at Wake Forest University and an expert on parent-child relationships, says parents shouldn’t squirm on the couch until each round of beer ads is over, but should take action. They can turn uncomfortable moments in front of the TV into “values moments” with their children.

“It is important for parents to address issues and share their values,” says Buchanan, “So, when beer commercials come on, talk about your views on drinking. There are so many societal messages that say ‘drinking makes life fun.’ This is a parent’s opportunity to say what they think and start a discussion.”

Pro football is by far the most popular sport to watch among kids; 66% of kids ages 7-11 say they watch pro football on television. A study by the non-profit group Common Sense Media reviewed nearly 6,000 commercials in 60 NFL games in a recent NFL season and found the following:

• 300 of the ads were for alcohol
• 40% of the games included advertisements for erectile-dysfunction drugs
• 500 of the advertisements involved significant levels of violence, including gun fights, explosions, and murders
• 80 of the advertisements involved significant levels of sexuality, including scenes about prostitution and strippers

Buchanan offers the following tips to parents trying to figure out what to do when a kindergartner asks, “What is Viagra?” or a teenager comments on how much fun people are having in a beer commercial:

• Take a “values moment” — Leave the TV on, but talk about family values. For older children (middle school age and up), use the opportunity to engage children in conversation, particularly about issues such as drinking.
• Ask children what they think about what they are seeing or hearing, then respond to their perceptions and reactions.
• Switch channels and find another show — For younger children, hit the previous channel button to Animal Planet or “Sponge Bob” on the remote control. Go back to the game in two minutes.
• Mute the TV — Without the sound, commercials lose a lot of their impact. Use this time to talk about what’s happening in the game.

“I do think that doing things like the Super Bowl can be ‘family bonding’ events despite the commercials,” Buchanan says.

Hyundai Motor America will lift the veil on one of the longest standing conspiracies in the auto industry during Super Bowl XLV on Sunday, Feb. 6.  Hyundai contends that consumers have been conditioned to purchase boring compact cars for practicality and reliability, and accept uninspired design, cramped interiors, and limited innovation, for far too long. Marketing has systemically lowered expectations in the compact car segment, with consumers rewarding the industry by continuing to buy appliance-like clones. Hyundai urges consumers to “Snap Out of It,” with a two-part group therapy session beginning in the game’s first quarter with a spot called “Hypnotized,” followed by a healing session in Q3 with an ad called “Deprogramming.” Both offer the all-new 2011 Elantra as treatment for the malaise afflicting the long-suffering compact car shopper.

Hyundai marks its fourth consecutive year as a Super Bowl advertiser by deprogramming 100 million Americans tuned in to watch the game. Both Elantra spots, themed “Snap Out of It,” stem from the same campaign that originated during the AFC Championship Game, but offer two distinct interpretations.

“Hypnotized” features everyday driving imagery interlaced with the rhythmic staccato placement of title cards asking: “Have we been hypnotized to believe compact cars are good enough?”  The spot questions the idea that compact cars are as good as they can be, and suggests consumers in turn question how that belief has become so ingrained in our culture. Long-held beliefs softened by the first spot are then confronted directly with the second, called  ”Deprogramming,” which seeks to hypnotize 100 million viewers simultaneously through a kaleidoscope of graphics featuring compact car stereotypes paired with a soothing voiceover declaring, among other things, “compact cars can be more.” Once the viewer is fully entranced, the voice calmly brings them back to reality saying, “Snap out of it, man.”  After the Elantra reveal, look for Hyundai to play further off viewers lulled into therapeutic susceptibility with a light-hearted nod to New Age empowerment.

“We love the Super Bowl’s ability to transform over 100 million Americans into advertising aficionados, so we went with a playful theme that ties a marketing-driven conspiracy theory to our fresh take on the compact car segment, the 40-mpg Elantra,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America.  ”Building from the first two Elantra ads in the AFC Championship Game, and 10 viral spots online right now, the Super Bowl shifts the campaign into top gear with what may be the biggest group therapy hypnosis session ever attempted.”

Hyundai will round out its Super Bowl appearance with a third spot starring the 2011 Sonata Hybrid which highlights Hyundai’s commitment to innovation. The ad, titled “Anachronistic City,” shows a variety of early-generation devices – all innovative in their time – to convey that, while Sonata is not the first hybrid to the market, it is a sophisticated evolution of hybrid technology and a smart challenger of conventional, early-generation hybrids. The Sonata Hybrid spot will run in the fourth quarter.

All three Super Bowl commercials feature Hyundai’s 2011 “New Thinking, New Possibilities” brand vision.  Innocean Worldwide Americas, Hyundai’s agency of record, is responsible for all creative. To view Hyundai’s Super Bowl ads, please visit, www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/Video_Clips/.

The 2011 Elantra sets the bar in the compact sedan category offering modern design, outstanding fuel economy, loads of comfort and convenience features at a low starting price of $14,830.  Unique in the compact car segment, every 2011 Elantra sedan has a 40-mpg highway fuel economy rating, with no extra-cost fuel economy packages required.

Sonata Hybrid delivers a segment-leading 40-mpg highway fuel economy rating, higher than any other mid-size sedan, hybrid or non-hybrid. In city driving, Sonata Hybrid delivers 35 mpg, yielding a 37 mpg combined city/highway rating from the EPA. Sonata Hybrid’s fuel economy is powered by the industry’s first application of third-generation lithium polymer batteries which are more space efficient, lighter weight and offer higher energy density than existing nickel-metal hydride and pending lithium-ion applications.

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, will host the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 27 at 8:30 pm ET. B-roll, video interviews with Commissioner Garber, New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry, and LA Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan, and the All-Star logo can be downloaded at www.MLSAllStarMedia.com.

The AT&T MLS All-Star Game brings together the League’s finest talents for a singular event and for the eighth time, the MLS All-Stars will face a high-profile international club. The event provides soccer fans from around the world a chance to see MLS’ best compete against some of the world’s most renowned clubs.

Since 2003, the MLS All-Stars have faced Manchester United FC (England), Everton FC (England), West Ham United (England), Celtic FC (Scotland), Chelsea FC (England), Fulham FC (England), and CD Guadalajara (Mexico), posting a 5-1-1 record. The 2011 All-Star Game opponent will be announced at a later date.

This year’s All-Star Game will mark the third time the metropolitan New York area has hosted the mid-summer showcase; the inaugural MLS All-Star Game in 1996 and the second in 1997 were played at Giants Stadium. The 25,000-seat, state-of-the-art Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey has played host to multiple friendlies between the Red Bulls and international clubs, along with select national team matches, but the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will be the first marquee MLS event at the $200 million venue.

“The combination of one of the most spectacular stadiums of its size in the world with the passionate soccer supporters in the metropolitan New York area will provide a terrific showcase for our All-Star Game,” Garber said. “Red Bull Arena will be a tremendous venue for this marquee event and we are pleased to bring the All-Star Game to an area with a rich soccer tradition.”

Fans from throughout North America and across the globe are expected to travel to the metropolitan New York area to attend the game and surrounding All-Star festivities, such as the MLS Soccer Celebration that will take place during All-Star Week.

A media panel and fan vote on www.superbowl.com will determine the MVP Award winner, announced during the Super Bowl XLV Postgame Show on Fox, presented by Chevrolet.

“The new Camaro Convertible arrives in dealerships in February and will be a fitting reward for the MVP,” said Rick Scheidt, US vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “It’s a great opportunity for Chevy to have Camaro play a role on one of the world’s biggest stages, the Super Bowl.”

The Camaro Convertible will appear on the field during the postgame celebration in North Texas. The convertible continues the momentum of Camaro, which has taken the lead in its segment in the United States.  Available with an efficient 3.6-liter Direct Injection V6 engine, or as the V8-powered, 426-hp SS model, Camaro now features a power convertible top for the unequalled fun of open-air driving.

The Super Bowl MVP receives the Pete Rozelle Trophy, a silver trophy made by Tiffany & Co., and the Camaro Convertible.  The MVP will be available following the winning coach’s news conference on Monday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m. CST at the Super Bowl XLV Media Center, Houston B-C (3rd Floor).

Manchester United, the 18-time champions of the English Premier League, and Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), announced today a multi-year agreement to make SiriusXM the official U.S. radio broadcaster of Manchester United.

Sirius and XM subscribers will have access to live play-by-play of every Manchester United English Premier League match and will hear the official Manchester United club broadcast.

The agreement also gives SiriusXM the rights to stream Manchester United Premier League matches to Sirius and XM subscribers online at www.sirius.com and www.xmradio.com and through website access via the SiriusXM App.

“Manchester United is delighted to announce this arrangement with SiriusXM,” said Manchester United Chief Executive David Gill.  ”This agreement demonstrates the enduring strength of the Club internationally. We are very proud to have SiriusXM as our first satellite radio broadcaster in the US. This is an exciting arrangement as we know how passionate our fans are in the United States and now they can catch all the match action live on Sirius and XM.”

“Manchester United is one of the most famous and widely followed sports franchises in all of the world and we’re thrilled to offer our listeners access to every one of their Premier League matches,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer.  ”Fans across the U.S. will be able to tune in to live play-by-play through their radios, through their computers and through the SiriusXM App.  No matter where you are in the U.S., you won’t have to miss a minute of Manchester United football throughout the EPL season.”

With 18 Premier League titles, four Football League Cups and a record 11 FA Cups, Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in the history of English soccer.  Currently atop the standings in the Premier League, the club has also won three European Cups and is unique in having won the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League triple-header in the 1998-99 season.  The club’s current manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is the most successful manager in the team’s history, having won 26 major honors since taking over the club in 1986.

In addition to SiriusXM’s expansive play-by-play coverage of Manchester United, fans can also hear comprehensive soccer talk on SiriusXM’s The Football Show, the daily talk program hosted by legendary striker Giorgio Chinaglia and soccer expert Charlie Stillitano.  Every weekday morning (7:00-9:00 am EST on Sirius channel 125 and XM channel 241), Chinaglia and Stillitano cover the best teams and leagues from around the globe with expert analysis and interviews with some of sport’s most intriguing personalities, including Manchester United’s legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Throughout the EPL season, SiriusXM listeners can hear multiple games each week featuring several of the best teams in the U.K.  All games will air on Sirius channels 125 and 113 and XM channels 241 and 244.

The BBVA Compass Bowl, an ERT owned and operated event, will be played Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at Birmingham’s historic Legion Field and will be televised by ESPN at 11 a.m. CT.

“We are extremely pleased to host the University of Pittsburgh in this year’s game,” said Mark Meadows, Executive Director of the BBVA Compass Bowl.  ”We congratulate Coach Wannstedt and his team on winning a share of the BIG EAST championship. We look forward to having the Panther fans in Birmingham with the opportunity to experience some great southern hospitality during their stay.”

Pittsburgh (7-5, 5-2 BIG EAST) is lead by head coach Dave Wannstedt, in his sixth season, and finished in a three-way tie for the BIG EAST regular season championship this season. The Panthers will be playing in their 27th bowl game and will be making their third straight postseason appearance.

Pitt has claimed nine national championships through the years, sixth-highest in the college ranks.

”We greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent the BIG EAST Conference in this year’s BBVA Compass Bowl,” said Steve Pederson, Pittsburgh Director of Athletics. ”The city of Birmingham has done an exceptional job growing this game into a great event. We look forward to some tremendous southern hospitality and the chance to square off against an SEC opponent in January.”

The team representing the BIG EAST Conference has won all four previous bowl games held in Birmingham, including last year’s 20-7 victory by Connecticut over South Carolina.

Tickets to the 2010 BBVA Compass Bowl will be available at 56 BBVA Compass branch locations throughout North and Central Alabama including those in Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery starting Monday, December 6th. Tickets are also available online at www.bbvacompassbowl.com or by calling 800-590-3981. Tickets are priced at $50 each for sideline seating and $30 each for corner seats.

”At BBVA Compass, we want to provide fans an opportunity to participate in what they love,” said Chris Ward, BBVA Compass east region retail executive. ”We also know from listening to our customers that convenience is one of the most important aspects they want in their banking relationship. So, we are very pleased that for the first time in the history of this bowl fans will have the added convenience of purchasing tickets at BBVA Compass branch locations throughout North and Central Alabama.”

Continuing its extensive multi-platform coverage of the 2010-2011 season of Spain’s La Liga, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN3.com present exclusive live television, radio and online coverage of El Clasico – Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Monday, Nov. 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET from the Camp Nou in Barcelona.

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona meet for the first time this season at the Camp Nou. The two favorites are currently the most prolific teams ranking in the top with only a point difference – Real Madrid 33, Barca 32. This past weekend, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, again showed why they are ranked the world’s best as they struck hat-tricks for their respective sides, during big wins for both teams. With this head-to-head battle between these superstars, this Clasico will have all the drama and excitement fans have come to expect from this rivalry.

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

ESPN Deportes

On match day, ESPN Deportes will feature comprehensive live coverage from Barcelona, starting with Los Capitanes at 1:00pm ET . The commentary program will be followed by a pre-game special show also live from on-site, featuring special guest Former FC Barcelona star and Mexican National Team captain Rafa Marquez alongside renowned soccer expert Jose Ramón Fernandez.

The live telecast of the game will be presented by Fernando Palomo (play-by-play), World Cup Argentinean soccer stars Mario Kempes (analysis) and Quique Wolf (analysis) in the television booth and Martin Ainstein reporting from the pitch. The match will be followed by a special edition of Sportscenter with in-depth analysis and recap of the game.

In addition, the morning of the match, ESPN Deportes will present the excitement of the last two Clasico matches in re-run starting at 9:00 a.m. ET .

ESPN Deportes Radio

The only radio network providing around-the-clock national Spanish-language sports coverage will feature coverage of the game live from Barcelona. The broadcast will be lead by La Liga commentators Jorge Ramos (play-by-play) alongside Hernan Pereyra (analysis).

ESPN3.com

Additionally, for sports fans not in front of a television but rather a computer screen come game day, ESPN3.com will carry the action of El Clasico live exclusively online in both English and Spanish.  Barcelona vs. Real Madrid will be the highlight event of the day with coverage beginning at 2:55 p.m. EST.

ESPNdeportes.com

The Spanish-language site will deliver complete coverage of the match including highlights, special reports from onsite talent, videos, photo galleries, GameCast, and Cover It Live— chat with editors and special interaction with TV talent via twitter. Fans will also be able to receive Mobile alerts for the latest on La Liga news by texting “LA LIGA” to 43776 (message and data rates may apply).  In addition, fans can follow up-to-the-minute reports related to El Clasico from Twitter (@ESPNDeportes) and Facebook (facebook.com/ESPNDeportes.)

El Clasico coverage is part of ESPN Deportes’ season-long coverage of Spain’s La Liga. This season, ESPN Deportes is providing exclusive Spanish-language coverage of 114 La Liga matches live.  ESPN3 – ESPN’s live sports broadband network – will stream all 114 matches live in English.  ESPN2 will televise select matches.

What better backdrop for football’s biggest game than the world’s largest domed stadium, in the state where everything is bigger? On February 6, 2011, the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington will make history by hosting Super Bowl XLV, marking the first Super Bowl in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and the third Super Bowl held in Texas.  The stadium will seat more than 90,000, serving as the largest venue to host a Super Bowl since 1993. This event presents a valuable opportunity for visitors to experience the Lone Star State, and to enjoy all the experiences Texas has to offer beyond the stadium.

Sixteen events hosted by several North Texas cities will surround the 45th Super Bowl, including the NFL Experience at the Dallas Convention Center on January 27-30 and February 2-6. On February 5, the Taste of the NFL will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center, and the NFC Fan Party will be held in Dallas’ historic Fair Park. Fort Worth’s Sundance Square will serve as ESPN’s production headquarters. For the schedule of events,  visit http://www.northtexassuperbowl.com.

“The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a vibrant melting pot of nightlife, cuisine, shopping, culture and family fun, and we encourage visiting sports fans to spend a few extra days exploring,” said Julie Chase, Tourism Director for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.

Part of the Prairies and Lakes Region, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a popular Texas destination. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington is also home to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, the International Bowling Museum, Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. The region stretches north and south through charming small towns, as well as natural attractions such as freshwater lakes, forests, and authentic dinosaur tracks.

A sophisticated city with superb nightlife and restaurants, Dallas welcomes visitors to shop and dine at NorthPark Center and the Galleria, to explore the Dallas Arboretum, bustling Uptown area, historic West End Entertainment District, Dallas Museum of Art or Nasher Sculpture Center, and experience the multi-venue AT&T Performing Arts Center with four state-of-the-art facilities featuring music, opera, theatre and dance. F ort Worth, the “City of Cowboys and Culture,” is home to some of the country’s best museums, in addition to Bass Performing Arts Center, the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (January 14 through February 5), the world’s largest honky tonk (Billy Bob’s Texas) and world’s only twice daily cattle drive in the Stockyards National Historic District.

Visitors to Plano enjoy museums, shopping, historic landmarks, and the famous Southfork Ranch of “Dallas” fame. Grapevine is easily accessible by the Tarantula Train from the Fort Worth Stockyards, and features wineries, parks, the Grapevine Opry, shopping at Grapevine Mills and downtown, and more. Denton is known for its lively music scene and is considered Texas’ horse country. Centrally located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Irving is home to numerous hotels, golf courses, and the Mustangs of Las Colinas, the largest equestrian sculpture in the world.

The Prairies and Lakes Region is only one of Texas’ seven diverse regions, each of which offers dramatic landscapes, storied history, and opportunities for exploration and adventure. This includes outdoor adventure in the Big Bend Region and live music, art and cuisine in the Hill Country, the 624-mile Texas Gulf Coast, world-renowned birding in the Rio Grande Valley and lush national forests in the Piney Woods. In Texas, there truly is something for everyone.

The opening of the new terminal in Kyiv will be the third occasion in a series of Ukraine’s air gateways modernization within the framework of the country’s preparations for EURO-2012. Earlier this year Kharkiv and Donetsk airports were opened after substantive renovation.

The new terminal’s total area is 20685.6 square meters. The airport’s average capacity provides for 900 passengers per hour in arrivals and same quantity in departures. The maximum capacity during rush hours can be up to 1500 passengers in departures.

Terminal F is not the end of Ukraine’s main gateway modernization. The construction of another new terminal D started in 2008. The management of the airport expects the building to be finished by September 2011. In 2012, all operating terminals of Kyiv-Boryspil airport will be able to process more than 6 thousand passengers per hour, whereas the UEFA requirements for EURO 2012 are not less than 4500 passengers.

The opening of the new airports in the country is one of the clearest signs of the positive impact that EURO 2012 is making on Ukraine. Many experts agree that had it not been for the Championship, it would have taken Ukraine much more time to modernize its airports as well as to develop other important infrastructure.

Kyiv-Boryspil International Airport is located at the crossroads of many air routes from Europe to Asia and America. Currently the airport is serving the flights of more than 50 foreign airlines with more than 100 flight itineraries. To date the airport is Ukraine’s only gateway serving trans-continental flights.