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Wayne Rooney Is the Ugliest Football Player on the Planet

It’s been said before and we’ll say it again without running the risk of redundancy: people love charts and lists. Ever since one can remember, there have always been lists with the best-looking in a particular field, or the worst-dressed at a particular party or the hottest man/woman of the year. The Wor...

8 July 2010
13:31 GMT

Serena Williams Talks Being Different, Refusal to Diet

Serena Williams has just won her fourth Wimbledon title but it’s not her athletic performances that she’s opening about in the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The star, known for being very outspoken as regards matters of body image and body confidence, sat down with the famous women’s magazi...

5 July 2010
11:12 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo Hired Surrogate Mother to Have His Baby

Though he’s certainly not lacking female admirers, reports suggest that soccer hunk Cristiano Ronaldo chose a paid surrogate mother to deliver his baby boy, whose birth he announced yesterday. This would also explain why he chose not to have her name revealed to the press since it is believed she is bound by co...

5 July 2010
10:19 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Birth of Child

Though it would be completely understandable to assume that 25-year-old soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo simply can’t take one step without the media knowing about it – complete with pictures – it seems that the star can – and does – keep secrets if he wants to. Cristiano has just become a ...

4 July 2010
04:22 GMT

Tennis Player Gets Breast Reduction to Improve Game

Romanian tennis player Simona Halep was the target of men’s attention on the court and it wasn’t only because of her game, as the British publication the Daily Mail puts it. Simona boasted 34DD cups, which clearly hindered her performance so she decided to have a reduction. She just recently unveiled her ...

27 May 2010
16:31 GMT

Venus Williams Raises Eyebrows with Lace Number for French Open

Venus Williams is an excellent tennis player so perhaps few can actually hold her daring fashion choices against her. Nevertheless, the black lace number she chose for the French Open first round, with red trimmings and flesh-colored underpants, actually became the talk of town after she left the tennis court –...

25 May 2010
16:21 GMT

David Arquette Knocked to the Ground in Stadium Altercation

David Arquette, husband to Courteney Cox Arquette and, for many years, one of the worst dressed actor (though no less lovable for it), was involved in a violent altercation the other night, at the Staples Center. The star tried to get in between a bouncer and an unruly fan to make them calm down and saw himself caugh...

19 May 2010
10:47 GMT

Figure Skater Johnny Weir to Record Music

Johnny Weir, three-time US National Champion, 12th figure skater in the world, as ranked by the International Skating Union, and future author, is looking to branch out by adding one more thing on his already impressive resume. The skater, who has often made headlines for his flamboyant style both on ice and on the p...

4 May 2010
10:40 GMT

NFL Mobile Now Available Exclusively at Verizon

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has released a new application for its users, NFL Mobile, available for select 3G smartphones and 3G multimedia phones. According to the company, the new solution is meant to offer access to a wide range of information on teams, players and games, including in-depth profiles of ...

14 April 2010
14:01 GMT

Nike Presents Ad with Tiger Woods and Earl, His Dead Father

Tiger Woods has already announced that he’s to make his comeback to competitive golf with this week’s US Masters and Nike, one of the few sponsors that did not drop him in the aftermath of the cheating scandal, is looking to capitalize on that. A new ad for Nike has just been introduced, a black-and-white...

8 April 2010
05:23 GMT

Jake Gyllenhaal Got Buff with Freerunning

When the announcement came that Jake Gyllenhaal had been cast in the new “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” film, on which incredibly high hopes are pinned, fans were skeptic that he’d be able to carry the role, at least from a physical point of view. The first shots on set, though, did not disap...

7 April 2010
15:31 GMT

Tiger Woods ESPN Interview: ‘I Did Some Very Bad Things’

After a media scandal around his private life and how he cheated on wife Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods is about to make his return to golf this April. Over the weekend, the star granted his first interview since the November crash to ESPN – and talked about anything and everything, from how he’d done some p...

22 March 2010
06:03 GMT

TrailRunner 3.0 Build 512 Released for Mac OS X

TrailRunner is a route-planning software application developed by Berbie specifically for Mac users who like to stay in shape. Now at version 3.0 build 512, the program fixes the Google Terrain map source, and adds a button in activity details to recalculate calories, to name some of the changes. According to Berbie...

15 March 2010
09:39 GMT

David Beckham in Tears As He Ruptures Achilles Tendon

David Beckham has most likely blown his chances of playing the World Cup after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon during the game for AC Milan this Sunday. He is to undergo surgery today, which is also when fans will know for certain just what are the chances to see him in the World Cup in three months’ time...

15 March 2010
04:23 GMT

Verizon Customers to Taste NFL Mobile in April

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced today that it would offer its users a great experience on mobile phones in collaboration with the National Football League (NFL). Verizon and NFL have revealed a four-year agreement that will kick off next month, and which will offer Verizon customers the possibility t...

9 March 2010
10:58 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 Build 496 for Mac OS X

A new version of Berbie’s TrailRunner is now available for Mac OS X. The updated route-planning application fixes a problem where routes could lose their speed value after edit, according to the release notes. Tracing the footsteps of TrailRunner 2.1 Build 490, issued at the beginning of February, TrailRunner ...

15 February 2010
08:37 GMT

Danica Patrick Makes NASCAR Debut, Crashes

Danica Patrick made her NASCAR debut over the weekend, at Saturday’s Nationwide Series but, despite the preceding hype and expectations pinned on the race, it did not end well for the driver and occasional (glamour) model. Her car was caught up in a 12-vehicle pileup and she finished only 35th, as the Blea...

15 February 2010
04:40 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 Build 490 for Mac OS X

TrailRunner, the well-known route-planning software application for Mac OS X, has received a new maintenance update, fixing errors removing rotation value for manually added maps, while adding other fixes and improvements. The software is free to download and use on any Mac running Tiger or higher. According to Berb...

2 February 2010
06:43 GMT

YouTube Strikes Deal to Stream Live IPL Matches

YouTube has confirmed previous rumors that it inked a distribution deal with the Indian Premier League to stream its live cricket matches from the upcoming season starting March 12. It is the first live sports deal YouTube has landed, making a significant breakthrough. The deal covers every country in the world exce...

21 January 2010
02:36 GMT

Live Sports Coming to YouTube Soon

YouTube is the clear leader in online video worldwide, but Google is working hard to expand the catalog, already the biggest in the world in some respects, especially with professional content in order to boost ad sales. One interesting opportunity, according to new reports, is live sports streams which could be a h...

20 January 2010
06:19 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 Build 482 for Mac OS X

Berbie has launched a new version of TrailRunner, its route-planning software application for Mac OS X. TrailRunner is updated on a weekly basis, and can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and work...

18 January 2010
06:49 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 (Build 475) for Mac OS X

Developed by Berbie, TrailRunner is a route-planning software application for Macintosh users. Updated on a weekly basis, the program can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and workouts from GPS fi...

11 January 2010
10:27 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 (Build 474) for Mac OS X

Berbie has issued a new update for users of its route-planning software application, TrailRunner. The program can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and workouts from GPS fitness devices like the G...

7 January 2010
05:02 GMT

We Don’t Want Your Soccer, Mark Wahlberg Tells David Beckham

It’s only months that a major US publication went ahead and crowned David Beckham the biggest sports flop America has seen in many years. Now, Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg is also speaking out against the star, saying unwanted paparazzi attention has been the only thing Beckham has accomplished while in the US...

29 December 2009
11:06 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1.470 for Mac OS X

Last week, Berbie issued the latest version of its route-planning software application for Mac OS X, TrailRunner. We only got around to covering the update then. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well a...

28 December 2009
05:58 GMT

Sports Don't Build Character As Much As Thought

Swedish researcher Stefan Wagnsson announced during the dissertation speech he gave at the Karlstad University that sports, regardless of whether they were individual or team-based, did not contribute to the formation of character and personality of small children as much as first thought. The researcher said that th...

22 December 2009
14:01 GMT

Weightlifter Elizabeth Poblete Gives Birth to Child She Didn’t Know She Had

22-year-old Chilean Olympic weightlifter Elizabeth Poblete had the surprise of her life earlier this week when, during training, she gave birth to a child she did not even know she was carrying, That’s Fit informs. The child was three months premature and did not survive, with reports saying it passed away in t...

18 December 2009
13:31 GMT

NFL Star Chris Henry Dies in Hospital

NFL star Chris Henry was admitted the other day to a hospital in North Carolina with “life threatening” injuries to the head that he had sustained during a domestic situation with his fiancée Loleini Tonga. He did not survive, TMZ says, passing away hours after being admitted. Henry was 26 and was ...

18 December 2009
04:10 GMT

NFL Star Chris Henry Suffers Life Threatening Injuries in Accident

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has been admitted to hospital with what police describe as “life threatening injuries” after falling from the back of a truck that his girlfriend was supposedly driving. According to USA Today, the sports star is on life support, with some even telling the media tha...

17 December 2009
04:37 GMT

Tiger Woods’ Absence Kills Golf Tournaments

Over the weekend, Tiger Woods announced that, because of the recent developments in his personal life, he would be taking an indefinite break from golf until he gets his life back in order. The move as unexpected as it will prove to be unwelcome, with industry insiders estimating that golf programs will see ratings d...

15 December 2009
09:36 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 Build 469 for Mac OS X

Berbie has issued yet another maintenance release of TrailRunner, its route-planning software application for Mac OS X. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and workouts from GPS fitn...

14 December 2009
08:19 GMT

More Advertisers Drop Tiger Woods

Golfer Tiger Woods is believed to make an estimated $100 million a year from endorsement deals alone, but in light of the recent car crash and the allegations it has brought about, it’s safe to say that things are not looking good for him. Ever since he crashed his SUV on his neighbor’s lawn, sponsors hav...

14 December 2009
07:04 GMT

Tiger Woods Announces Break from Golf

It’s been two weeks that Tiger Woods was involved in a one-vehicle crash on his neighbor’s lawn, which opened the can of allegations and rumors. Since then, the golfer has kept out of sight, save for a single press statement speaking of unnamed “transgressions” as more and more women were step...

12 December 2009
04:05 GMT

Ubisoft Announced Racquet Sports

While some studios have decided that it's time to focus less on releasing new Wii games and focus more on other platforms, Ubisoft doesn't mind offering some third-party software support for Nintendo's console. The developer has just unveiled the next Wii sports game, and, while it doesn't compete...

10 December 2009
07:27 GMT

TrailRunner 2.1 Build 466 for Mac OS X Improves Drawing Performance

A new version of TrailRunner, Berbie’s route-planning application for Mac OS X, has brought the program to version 2.1 Build 466. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and workou...

7 December 2009
06:35 GMT

TrailRunner 2.1 for Mac OS X Brings Startup Repair Routine - Free Download

Berbie has issued a new release of TrailRunner, bringing the program to version 2.1 Build 465. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and workouts from GPS fitness devices like the Garm...

2 December 2009
02:58 GMT

David Beckham Has Asthma

David Beckham, Mr. Goldenballs himself, as some of his fans dubbed him a long time ago, suffers from asthma, his spokesperson has confirmed for the media. However, David’s condition is only a mild one and will not interfere with his future performances. Furthermore, his case can be seen as an example for all pe...

24 November 2009
09:34 GMT

TrailRunner Adds Dropbox Support - Free Download

Berbie has released a new update for users of its route-planning software solution, announcing that it has fixed a problem with the nikeplus pace import, while adding Dropbox support to sync TrailRunner data between different Macs. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like ...

23 November 2009
10:02 GMT

Hulk Hogan Left Bloodied During Australia Press Conference

Hulk Hogan is finally touring Australia for the first time, in what is a joyous event both for his fans and for the wrestler himself, as he made it a point of saying in recent interviews. However, during a press conference the other day, things were far from joyous, as Hulk and ring rival Ric Flair got into a very vi...

19 November 2009
10:56 GMT

Download New TrailRunner 2.1 Build 445 for Mac OS X

Developer Berbie has released a new version of its route-planning software application for Mac OS X, TrailRunner. Version 2.1 Build 445 is a maintenance release (pretty much like every release so far), including mostly bug fixes. Softpedia users will always find the latest version of TrailRunner immediately available...

9 November 2009
06:56 GMT

TrailRunner Improves Stability for the iPhone Track Importer

Developer Berbie has recently posted an update to its route-planning software solution for Mac OS X, announcing that it has fixed a problem with the nikeplus importer, as well as improving stability for the iPhone track importer. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USG...

3 November 2009
08:55 GMT

Andre Agassi Reveals Crystal-Meth Use in New Memoir

Former tennis champ Andre Agassi is coming out with a memoir and, in true memoir fashion, “Open” is not devoid of shocking revelations. Speaking of the ‘90s, Agassi writes of a troubled period on a personal level, problems that eventually pushed him to try crystal meth that, in turn, caused him seri...

28 October 2009
10:43 GMT

Download New TrailRunner 2.1 v443 for Mac OS X

TrailRunner 2.1 (v443) is now available for users of Berbie’s route-planning solution. The new version fixes almost a dozen issues discovered mostly by users. The Tiger-supported branch (TrailRunner 1.6) has also been updated recently, including both fixes, as well as new additions. TrailRunner can display map...

26 October 2009
11:58 GMT

Magazine Names David Beckham America’s Biggest Sports Flop

David Beckham may still be one of the most successful stars in terms of endorsement deals but, when it comes to doing the thing that launched him, namely playing soccer, he’s nothing short of a “catastrophe.” In a scathing piece, Maxim magazine named the British star the biggest flop America has see...

16 October 2009
15:21 GMT

Black Wii Controllers Come to America

Nintendo's Wii has been around for three years now and even though it proved to be everything it promised, that being an endless source of fun, people still managed to find things to complain about. Apparently, one of them was the lack of color variation. At first, it might be a bit weird that people so focused ...

15 October 2009
04:04 GMT

Serena Williams Does ESPN The Body Issue

Tennis champ Serena Williams is just one of the many athletes to be featured in the upcoming edition of ESPN Magazine, the first ever The Body Issue. This special edition will aim to show the world the perfect bodies in sports such as the editors at ESPN see them – and one of them belongs to cover girl Serena. ...

7 October 2009
04:20 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 Build 439 for Mac OS X

Berbie has released a new version of its route-planning software application for Mac, TrailRunner. Version 2.1 Build 439 delivers the usual array of improvements and bug fixes, including a better GPX import, an updated Japanese localization, support for iPod 5G Nike+ workout imports, and more. TrailRunner can display...

6 October 2009
08:13 GMT

Playing Football Better than Running to Stay Fit

Women who enjoy doing stuff together, including working out, have now one more reason to do so, as a recent study cited by the Daily Mail says playing football is a much better alternative to staying fit than running. Not only is football more engaging, fun and efficient, but it also offers something that regular jog...

5 October 2009
14:41 GMT

Download TrailRunner 2.1 v436 for Mac OS X

TrailRunner, the Berbie-developed, route-planning software application for Mac OS X, has received yet another maintenance update this week, fixing problems with merging tracks of a route, enhancements to the diary field, and improved map scrolling, to name a few of the changes. TrailRunner can display maps and eleva...

1 October 2009
08:29 GMT

Bug Wipeout - TrailRunner 2.1v434 for Mac OS X

Berbie has released a new version of its route-planning program for Mac OS X, TrailRunner. The app can calculate a route for the desired distance, is freely available for download and can export directions onto the users' iPods. According to the release notes, TrailRunner 2.1 build 434 fixes a problem where imp...

28 September 2009
09:22 GMT


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