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SportsGroupie was mentioned in this Sunday's Washington Post. Here are the details:

TRAVEL TECH
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On the Web, 10 Worth a Click

By Carol Sottili
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, February 12, 2006; Page P04

Every year, as more travelers use the Internet to plan and pay for their vacations, more players are trying to get a piece of the action.

In 2005, more than 64 million Americans bought or reserved an airline ticket, hotel room, rental car or package tour online -- up nearly 20 million from 2004, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. And with each leisure traveler spending an average of $1,288 online, real money is changing hands. We took a look at several dozen sites that have come online during the past year. Most weren't worth more than a cursory glance, but several broke new ground, fit a niche or at least accomplished what they set out to do. Here are 10 sites worth checking out.

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• SportsGroupie.com

WHO IT'S FOR: If you don't know the Jets from the Nets, this site is not for you. Geared to those who plan their vacations around playoff schedules. The name says it all.

PROS: Great resource for sports schedules, from the Olympic Games to baseball spring training. Offers sports tickets ($2,565 for a Super Bowl ticket a couple of days before game time), hotel and flight booking, and sports-oriented vacation packages.

CONS: Travel-planning aspect of the site just links you to other places, namely Kayak.com.