Pro Football Is Most-Followed Sport on Mobile Devices [INFOGRAPHIC]

About 65% of sports fans that watch games on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are using them to follow football -- far more than any other U.S. sport, according to new data.

With the start of the official 2012 National Football League season right around the corner, a new infographic created by IMRE Sports -- with data compiled by Harris Interactive -- reveals just how popular mobile devices are among football fans watching games in real time, opening up a wider market for advertisers and teams to directly reach out to fans.

But viewing games and video content isn't the only thing luring fans to pick up mobile devices while the game is on -- there are more than 290 footba…
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Tony Scott's Death Certificate Reveals Surprising Detail

Tony Scott's death is still under investigation according to his death certificate.
Although he left goodbye notes to his family - investigators did not check off "suicide" as the director's official cause of death on his death certificate, and instead put "deferred" and that it was still "pending investigation."
We're guessing this will just be a [...]

Elephant Quest is an addictive, deep platformer

When someone tells me about a "platformer", my first thought is that it's probably a simple game that mainly revolves around running and jumping around, with a minimal plot. [Play a Zelda game! -Ed]

Elephant Quest is one platformer that managed to prove me completely wrong. Yes, you do run and jump around, and you also shoot at stuff. But the game has much, much more going for it.

Basically, as you run, jump and shoot, you gain experience points and level up. Hitting Space brings you into an interface where you can convert your experience points into Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Dexterity points. Once you've "specialized" your points, you then get to pick what exact skills you'd like to enhance in each field. For example, you could use your dexterity to enhance your weapons or increase your swiftness.

The game is played in a huge maze; you go through rooms using doors, and there's a large map. As the name implies, there are quests you can take, too. For example, one quest had me searching all over the place for ten balloons.

The bottom line is that this is a surprisingly deep game that just might ensnare you for a good bit longer than you intended to play. Beware!

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LeAnn Rimes Enters Treatment Facility

It looks likes LeAnn Rimes is going through a rough patch. The singer has entered a treatment facility for what is being called emotional issues. Rimes will spend 30 days at an undisclosed location to deal with some of her problems or as she is calling them emotional issues. I don?t exactly know what that means but it clearly means she is having some troubled times. That or she is really in the facility for something else and her camp came upwiththat excuse, just a thought. LeAnn issued this statement to People magazine regarding her need to seek out treatment. ?This is just a time for me to emotionally check out for a second and take care of myself and come back in 30 days as the best 30-year-old woman I can be. All the things in my life will be there when I get out, but you know what? I?m hoping they?re not going to affect me as much. I?ll have the tools to know how to deal with them.? She may be spending time at the treatment center but Rimes won?t be on lock down for the whole 30 days she is there. She will get weekends off [...]

Apple Just Made the App Store A Lot More Annoying to Use [Apple]

Apple just rolled out an updated App Store for iOS 6 beta users and though it's a lot prettier on the surface, it's also going to be a lot more annoying to use. Why? Because it's going to take forever to find an app by searching. More »

Texas A&M Wins ?College Gameday? Ad Contest [VIDEO]

Providing the setting for a quirky ad for ESPN's College GameDay show has become a badge of honor of sorts in the gung-ho and image-conscious world of college football fandom. The spots validate national stature, and guarantee an audience of millions for school colors and traditions.

Texas A&M stars in the most recent promo after its fans won an online voting contest powered in large part by social media.

The contest called on fans from more than 100 schools to vote via the GameDayVote.com site or a special Facebook app -- the first time fan input has decided an ad shoot location for the college football season staple of highlights and analysis.

Texas A&M fans proved the most…
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Shia LaBeouf Sent His ?Sex Tapes? To Land Movie Role? (VIDEO)

Shia LaBeouf Sent His “Sex Tapes” To Land Movie Role? (VIDEO)

Shia LaBeouf told talk show host Chelsea Handler that he mailed in sex tapes of him and his girlfriend, Karolyn Pho, to director Lars von [...]

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Blood and Glory: Legend brings back gladitorial mayhem to Android

 

Glu has launched their sequel to Blood and Glory on Google Play today, offering a remastered experience of one-on-one tactical combat. Say what you will about this being Infinity Blade in ancient Rome - gladiators are badass, and I really can't wait to get my thumbs on this one. Here's a quick run-down of the features. 

• Motion comic storyline: Journey through the Empire, leaving blood-thirsty bosses in your wake as the all new animated comic story unfolds!
• Stunning & award-winning AAA graphics: Perfect your skills and unleash stunning Special Attacks, Super Combos and the all new Glorious Strike!
• Daily bonus: Come back every day to earn free money and equipment!
• New arenas and enemies: Battle new towering Giants and seductive Claw Vixens to the death in the new Snake Den, Viking Ship, and Neptune Temple!

Of course, Glu is all about free-to-play, and that means in-app purchases. If you can deal with that and dig the trailer below, you can get Blood & Glory: Legend over here in Google Play.

PHOTOS: 3.1 Phillip Lim and Brancott Estate celebrate the release of City Of Style by Melissa Magsaysay with Beso.com

On Tuesday night, glam gals including Minka Kelly, Kristen Bell, Whitney Port, Mandy Moore and Brittany Snow celebrated the book release of City of Style: Exploring Los Angeles Fashion, from Bohemian to Rock by style writer Melissa Magsaysay. Fashionable guests mingled, sipped Brancott Estate Wine and browsed the racks at 3.1 Phillip Lim during the [...]

RAWR: Samsung Canada Wins The Internet With This Custom Galaxy S III

It all started with a simple Facebook message from a loyal Samsung fan to the company's Canadian Facebook page. "I was just wondering if I could get a free Galaxy S3?" asked Shane. And for good measure the Samsung fanboy included a picture of a dinosaur going rawr. It wasn't a very good drawing but it was cute. And cute counts. Shane himself, age 26, told TechCrunch today he is far from an artist. Artist or not, he's now the proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S III with his artwork adorning the backside -- and he got the customized phone for free.

Rep: Juliette Lewis Involved in a Hit-and-Run Car Crash

Paul Ryan Pledges To Create 'Opportunity For The Young'

Republican vice presidential candidate aims fire at Obama administration in Republican National Convention speech.
By Gil Kaufman

Paul Ryan speaks at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida on August 29
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Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's New Business Venture: To Open 'GTL' Salons

A spring stint in rehab hasn't slowed Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino. A source reveals in the new issue of In Touch, on newsstands now, the 30-year-old Jersey Shore star will soon be capitalizing on the clan's infamous motto, "Gym, Tan, Laundry" now that MTV has finished taping its final season.

"He's starting a line of GTL salons," the insider reveals to In Touch.

But the triple-threat salon, equipped with a laundromat, tanning salon and a gym, won't be everywhere! According to the source, the salons will open in Miami and New Jersey to start, though there are plans to expand in the future.

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President Obama's doing an AMA on Reddit today, invites the people to pose their digital questions

His competition from the GOP, Mitt Romney, already answered the people's questions on Yahoo! Answers, and now the Commander in Chief has decided to take on any and all internet queries too. The virtual Q&A with Obama is set to start at 4:30 ET today via an ask me anything session on Reddit, so head on over to the source link and see if your President will see fit to answer your questions -- be they about health care, net neutrality or even the Cubs non-existent playoff chances.

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President Obama's doing an AMA on Reddit today, invites the people to pose their digital questions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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