Apple releases Sports app for iPhone

Apple today launched a new free app for iPhone, called Apple Sports. As the name suggests, this is a dedicated destination for users who want to stay up to date with scores and statistics about their favorite teams.

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Apple Sports is now available to download for iPhone users in the US, UK and Canada. At launch, it includes MLS, NBA, NCAA basketball, NHL, Premier League, etc.

You can follow your favorite teams and leagues to customize the scoreboard you see on the app's home screen, as well as view upcoming matches on the schedule. Your selected teams sync seamlessly with the "My Sports" experience already in Apple News and the Apple TV app.

In Apple Sports, you can follow teams from the following leagues right now:

MLS
NBA
NCAA Basketball (men and women)
NHL
Bundesliga
LaLiga
Liga MX
Ligue 1
Premier League
Serie A

Additionally, support for MLB, NFL, NCAAF, NWSL, and WNBA will arrive in time for upcoming seasons.

Apple Sports combines rich team statistics, lineups, play-by-play information, live betting, and more, all in one place. The app includes shortcut links so users can easily switch to watching live matches through the Apple TV app or connected streaming apps.