BEACH VOLLEYBALL ICON SINJIN SMITH ADDED TO SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO LINEUP

NEW YORK – October 1, 2004 - SIRIUS (NASDAQ: SIRI), the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, has added beach volleyball ambassador Sinjin Smith to the roster of superstars who will have a presence on SIRIUS Faction, the innovative new music channel created especially for action sports enthusiasts.
Smith is regarded as the world’s greatest beach volleyball player and is often referred to as the “King of the Beach.” His accomplishments in the sport are unparalleled and his contributions to beach volleyball have helped put the sport on the map and at the Summer Olympics. Together with partner Randy Stoklos, Smith finished his 25-year career with a record of 147 victories. He is currently President of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Council that oversees world and Olympic competition.

"Volleyball players and fans everywhere look up to Sinjin Smith as one of the sporting world’s most inspired and durable athletes,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President of Entertainment and Sports. "Sinjin is in the top-tier of the sporting world and we’re proud to have him as part of the SIRIUS Faction lineup."

“SIRIUS Faction plays the kind of music that was part of my professional life on the beach volleyball circuit,” said Smith. “I can’t wait to join the SIRIUS staff and take part in this cutting-edge radio.”

Smith joins skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, world champion surfer Kelly Slater, professional skateboarder and “Viva La Bam” host Bam Margera and fellow Olympic competitor and beach volleyball champion Kerri Walsh as a host on SIRIUS Faction. SIRIUS will announce additional star athletes who will join Faction's on-air team.