FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, December 7th, 2012

NFL, NBA AND MLB STARS FEATURED IN “THE WHISTLE,” TODAY AT 4 P.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK

Episode Also Includes the Harlem Globetrotters and BMX Rider Dave Mirra

New York – December 7, 2012 – The Whistle, NBC Sports Network’s weekly series centered on kids, explores the world of professional sports with the NFL, NBA and MLB in today’s episode. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lamarr Woodley, Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, along with the Harlem Globetrotters and BMX Rider Dave Mirra, are featured in Friday’s show, airing at 4 p.m. ET. Highlights include:

· How I Do It: An interview with Super Bowl XLIII champion and Steelers linebacker Lamarr Woodley;

· Face Time with Utah Jazz player Gordon Hayward;

· A look inside the mind of Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Matt Kemp;

· How to Dunk: The Harlem Globetrotters give advice on the classic slam;

· Set Up: A behind-the-scenes tour of BMX rider Dave Mirra’s gear tweaks and personal preferences;

· And an educational segment on the importance of the ACL and how to treat the sports injury.

The Whistle on NBC Sports Network covers the players, the fans, the training and the sports for kids.

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