ESPN announces gifts to ESPY nominees...

[SirFozzie]

Wow. Who needs winning an ESPY when you get all this just for being nominatted..


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2006

THE 2006 ESPYS

UNWRAP THE GIFT BASKET TO BE GIVEN TO THE PRESENTERS AND NOMINEES OF THE 14TH ANNUAL SPORTS CELEBRATION

NEW YORK, NY - To show their appreciation to the celebrity presenters and nominees at The 2006 ESPYS (Sunday, July 16 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN), ESPN has put together a one-of-a- kind Presenters’ and Nominees’ Gift Basket filled with exclusive luxury items created especially with this year’s recipients in mind.

The following is the list of gifts that each recipient will receive:

Under Armour
An assortment of Under Armour apparel

Archos
A Gemini 402 Camcorder

Disneyland
Park Hopper passes

Klipsch Audio
The iGroove all-in-one digital music speaker system

SAMSONITE Black Label Luggage
A Pro-DLX carry-on upright

Edgetech “Pocket Surfer”

Pocket Surfer wireless Internet device that includes complimentary lifetime connection service

BLOCKBUSTER Online
A gift certificate for a complimentary one-year subscription to BLOCKBUSTER Online

Mr. Handyman
One day of Handyman Service

Yogaworks
A gift certificate for a complimentary year of unlimited yoga at any of their bicoastal studios

The Sports Club/LA
A One Year bicoastal Membership

Zirh
A gift package that includes Smooth Shaving Set, Best Bets Kit, and Age-Defying Duo

Invicta
A watch from the “Anatomic Collection”

Keurig
A Special Edition B60 coffee brewer plus a three-month supply of coffee

Logitech
A “Harmony 550” Advanced Universal remote

Starwood Luxury Collection
Complimentary two-night stay in a deluxe ocean front suite at The Atlantic Fort Lauderdale PLUS a 50-minute spa treatment at Spa Atlantic

OR:
Complimentary 2-night stay in 2- bedroom Oceanfront Suite at The Resort At Singer Island plus 50-minute spa treatment at Si Spa

The Shave of Beverly Hills
A Signature MVP Treatment deluxe signature hot towel shave, haircut and fingernail clip n’ clean.

Renzi
A custom-made shirt

Timbuk2
A custom ESPY Messenger bag and gift certificate towards a “Build Your Own Bag” online at www.timbuk2.com

Tiger & Jones
A personalized hand-stitched stationary set

Dada Footwear
The CODE M is an MP3 player integrated in your shoe with a wireless headset and holds up to 100 songs with a 6-hour battery life.

Argyle Spa
A gift certificate for “The Hydrafacial” by Debrah Depiano at Argyle LA

John Varvatos
John Varvatos Fragrance Platinum Set and John Varvatos Fragrance Limited Edition

Hasbro Games
Trivial Pursuit Totally 80’s game and gift card for Clue DVD, Bulls Eye Ball 2, Connect Four Folio and Twister Dance Game

Hasbro Toys
VCAM NOW game PLUS gift certificate for: Transformers Cybertron Primus, Sigma 6 Commando Figure, Star Wars Vintage Figure, Furreal Friends Cuddle Chimp, Play-Doh Activity Mats.

eMusic.com
A music download gift card for music on www.emusic.com

Bose
Quiet Comfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones

Diamonte Cabo San Lucas
A customized Belding Tour Series black leather golf bag.

Dr. Perricone MD
“Perricone Program for increased Tone & Radiance” Starter Set that includes: Citrus Facial Wash, Amine Complex Face Lift, Evening Facial Emolient, Eye Area Therapy, and Face Finishing Moisturizer

Amadeo Decada
A limited Edition tee, leather belt and Gift Card for purchase on www.amadeodecada.com

T3 Tourmaline
Overnight Professional ionic hair dryer for travel

Six Flags Theme Parks
A season pass for four

Mondrian Hotel
Two-night hotel suite stay in the newly renovated Mondrian Scottsdale

Rosetta Stone
A gift card for an online language subscription

Dirt Devil
A gift certificate for the Dirt Devil “Reaction” Vacuum

Grohe
Gift certificate for a choice of shower fixture from their Movario line

Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown Face Lotion SPF 15 Creamy Shave Foam, Soothing Face Tonic, Bobbi Brown Lip Tint SPF 15, and Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks

Marchon Eyewear
Sunglasses by Coach, Fendi, and Michael Kors

Mitchell & Ness
An NBA Inspired Warm Up Jackets from various teams, authentic vintage logo and authentic NBA Hardwood Classics collection

Kawesch Laser Center
A gift certificate for Lasik Procedure

ESPN Golf Schools
ESPN Golf Schools 3-Club Tour

Palms Resort and Casino
Complimentary two night stay in Salon suite at the Palms in Las Vegas

Gamefly
One-year VIP membership

Shari’s Berries
A gift certificate for online shopping at www.berries.com”

SONY Cierge Membership
A by-invitation-only program membership for premium level service and exclusive access to Sony personal shopping program

Public Enemy
Novel by Will Staeger

Hyperion Books
Natural Selection Real Men Don’t Apologize; Education of a Coach; Invincible Glory Road

ESPN Books
Baseball Sudoku; Rules of the Red Rubber Ball; 2006 ESPN Sports Almanac

Home Depot
Gift certificates

Tache Jewelry
Nikos Jewels Selectrum Pendant

ZOOM
Gift certificate for one-hour teeth whitening

Sunset Tan
Gift certificates for tanning or sunless tanning at any of their locations

[Vince]

Jeez. A little excessive, don't you think?

[ice4277]

Well, the important thing is, they're helping people who normally couldn't afford this kind of stuff.

[dervack]

Jeez. A little excessive, don't you think?
Not really. I wouldn't exactly call the ESPY's a must attend award show, and this way they reward the ones who decide to attend.

Er, not reward, but give the athletes some incentive to travel to NY on their off-day.

[ISiddiqui]

Reminds me of the Sopranos episode :D.

[SackAttack]

It's just advertising. The list gets put out there, they get exposure, and some people go "Hmm, let's see what XYZ is."

[Samdari]

Not really. I wouldn't exactly call the ESPY's a must attend award show, and this way they reward the ones who decide to attend.

Er, not reward, but give the athletes some incentive to travel to NY on their off-day.

All award shows give gift packages to presenters/nominees. They usually end up being quite expensive. The companies who make the stuff provide it in return for promotional considerations - such as listing in a press release announcing the gifts - so it costs the group putting on the show nothing.

Its a non event, and non news story.

[dervack]

All award shows give gift packages to presenters/nominees. They usually end up being quite expensive. The companies who make the stuff provide it in return for promotional considerations - such as listing in a press release announcing the gifts - so it costs the group putting on the show nothing.

Its a non event, and non news story.
Yeah, kind of what I was getting at without saying all that.

[Riggins44]

All award shows suck. Next thing you know FOFC will have some awards show.

[Vince]

All award shows suck. Next thing you know FOFC will have some awards show.

Is this intentional, or have you never heard of the Golden Scribes?

[cartman]

Is this intentional, or have you never heard of the Golden Scribes?

You definitely DON'T want to see what's in the gift bag those guys get. Sandwiches despoiled by HA and microwaved peeps have been in previous gift bags.

:D

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

On the bright side - the value of all those goodies in the gift basket is taxable to the receipient as compensation. :)

[MizzouRah]

You definitely DON'T want to see what's in the gift bag those guys get. Sandwiches despoiled by HA and microwaved peeps have been in previous gift bags.

:D

Yeah, I've heard stories about those sandwiches. DO NOT open the box with "dola' written on the outside of it.

[thealmighty]

I heard they put a couple vials of EPO in the bag so Lance wouldn't miss Le Tour too much during this time of year.

[Mustang]

Well, the important thing is, they're helping people who normally couldn't afford this kind of stuff.

At least Jason McElwain gets a shit load of stuff.

[stevew]

Reminds me of the Sopranos episode :D.
I'd probably punch Lauren Bacall for that gift basket.