New Apple Sports App Introduces Scoreboards (Source: Apple)
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Apple announced the release of a new free Apple Sports app for iOS that displays real-time scores and stats for MLS, NBA and other teams.
Sports scores are already a popular way to use Apple Live Activity on iPhone, but now they also have their own dedicated app.
We built Apple Sports to give sports fans what they want—an app that delivers incredibly fast access to scores and stats,” said Eddie Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, in a statement. . “Apple Sports is available for free on the App Store and allows users to stay up to date with their favorite teams and leagues.”
Available now for free in the US, UK and Canada, Apple Sports launched with support for ten sports:
- MLS
- NBA
- NCAA Basketball (men's and women's)
- NHL
- Bundesliga
- LaLiga
- Liga MX
- League 1
- Premier League
- Serie A
All of these sports are currently in season. Apple says it will add more sports to the app as seasons begin.
Specifically, Apple says that the following games will be added when the season begins:
- MLB
- NLF
- NCAAF
- NWSL
- WNBA
Users can choose from their favorite leagues as well as their favorite teams. The app is a scoreboard that can be customized to display tournaments, teams, and leagues.
The Apple Sports app requires iOS 17.2 or later.
The release follows Apple's expansion of its sports coverage, from adding The Athletic to Apple News+ to filming the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 3D.
