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Apple approaches 50 billion App Store downloads

From Angry Birds to Summly, smartphones and tablets have accelerated a huge business that began just five years ago

Nobody knows which was the first app to be downloaded from Apple's iPhone App Store on 11 July 2008 - but the total is expected to pass 50 billion on Wednesday, marking a huge

NFL and Premier Rugby to Partner in USA

The NFL Network and Premier Rugby Limited, the parent company of The Aviva Rugby Premiership in England, will soon partner in an initiative which, if successful, has the potential to result in the creation of North America's own professional rugby league.

Andrew Simpson obituary

The British yachtsman Andrew Simpson was a leading figure in the development of the Artemis Racing 72ft wing-sailed catamaran for the upcoming America's Cup. He has died at the age of 36 after being trapped under the boat when it capsized in San Francisco bay during a routine training exercise.

Olympic champion Cakir faces life ban after second offence

LONDON (Reuters) - Turkey's Asli Cakir Alptekin, who came back from a doping ban to win the women's 1,500 meters under a cloud of suspicion at the 2012 Olympics, faces a lifetime ban after being charged with another anti-doping offence, athletics officials said on Friday.

Lawrence Okoye Is Intriguing Practice Squad Possibility for 49ers

He's never played a down of football in his life. Heck, he didn't even know how to put on pads. But there isn't a more intriguing undrafted free agent than Lawrence Okoye, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers and could earn a spot on the practice squad this year.

IAAF sees bright prospects for Diamond League deal

LONDON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The focus of the world's gaze during the 2012 Olympics, athletics is now searching for a new title sponsor for its elite series of meetings just two weeks before the season opens.

Breaking Down Why, How and on Whom LA Lakers Should Use Their Amnesty Clause

A 91-79 loss to the San Antonio Spurs to open up the 2013 NBA playoffs all but confirmed what we already suspected about the Los Angeles Lakers: that they're not long for the postseason and, as such, that a lengthy summer of shakeups likely awaits them.

Lawrence Okoye Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for British Olympian

Lawrence Okoye wants to go from British Olympian to 2013 NFL draftee. Here's the rub: He's never played organized football. 

There's no way to tell, but the Briton has every physical attribute necessary to make things interesting.

Life on Mars to become a reality in 2023, Dutch firm claims

Thousands apply to become one of four astronauts selected to set up a human colony in a plan that comes with snags

A few months before he died, Carl Sagan recorded a message of hope to would-be Mars explorers, telling them: "Whatever the reason you're on Mars is, I'm glad you're there.

London Marathon 2013: Viewing Information for Sunday's Race

The 33rd annual running of the London Marathon will take place on Sunday, and the majority of competitors will embark on their 26,2-mile journey beginning in Greenwich Park.