Hands-On With the New 'Apple Sports' App

[MacRumors]

Apple today released Apple Sports, a brand new app that's designed to be a dedicated hub for sports fans to find real-time statistics, scores, lineup details, live betting odds, and more. This is Apple's first new app in some time, so we thought we'd give it a quick evaluation.

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The Apple Sports app has a straightforward design that puts each person's favorite leagues and teams front and center. It's updated for all the leagues that are in season right now, including MLS, NBA, NCAA basketball, NHL, Premier League, and more.

As of right now, NFL and college football aren't available, but Apple is planning to add support for those and MLB, WNBA, and NWSL when those seasons begin.

You can see all pertinent stats for your favorite teams, along with play-by-plays and schedules so you don't miss anything. You can only get this app on the iPhone, and right now, Live Activities don't seem to be working, though support might be coming in the future.

Apple Sports is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It can be downloaded from the App Store. [Direct Link]

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[UKFan643]

No live activities, no widgets, no Apple Watch support…

Seems like this was made by a talented 3rd grader for a contest at Apple. I don't get it.

 

[HailstormX]

Needs NFL support surprised they dont have it in there at least as a place holder.

 

[NashMan2]

A little bare bones. At least show how to watch the games.

 

[cflem]

its out of season...

 

[roland.g]

They're going to try to compete with ESPN and didn't come out with all the features and really enable it to be a killer app. Way to put your best foot forward!

Looks like you can't even sort standings by division, conference, league, wild card, etc.

 

[herocero]

The prevalence of live odds is disturbing. Let me turn it off. Livesoccertv is still no. 1 for all things footie re: number of leagues supported.

 

[Rafterman]

No live activities, no widgets, no Apple Watch support…

Seems like this was made by a talented 3rd grader for a contest at Apple. I don't get it.

And no dedicated iPad app.

 

[supergt]

SO they invested resources of some kind into this app and yet they don't have a calculator on the iPad.

Boggles the mind!

 

[deadlock]

The prevalence of live odds is disturbing. Let me turn it off. Livesoccertv is still no. 1 for all things footie re: number of leagues supported.

You can in the Settings

 

[ThaGoochiestMane]

No live activities, no widgets, no Apple Watch support…

Seems like this was made by a talented 3rd grader for a contest at Apple. I don't get it.

I think that also applies to that new "Journal" app. No quick actions, etc.

Why does every company nowadays release software in an unfinished state? Even Apple can't escape this trend.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Needs NFL support surprised they dont have it in there at least as a place holder.

It only shows scores and standings currently. NFL won't be back til the fall so no rush.

 

[Rafterman]

They're going to try to compete with ESPN and didn't come out with all the features and really enable it to be a killer app. Way to put your best foot forward!

Looks like you can't even sort standings by division, conference, league, wild card, etc.

While I'm sure it will be expanded over time, still. The initial release is barebones.

 

[ThaGoochiestMane]

SO they invested resources of some kind into this app and yet they don't have a calculator on the iPad.

Boggles the mind!

"What is a calculator?"

 

[supergt]

While I'm sure it will be expanded over time, still. The initial release is barebones.

Barebones is not the typical Apple way. Don't give us crap or some half ass implementation.

 

[VolceOntra]

No live activities, no widgets, no Apple Watch support…

Seems like this was made by a talented 3rd grader for a contest at Apple. I don't get it.

It's called MVP

 

[ProfessionalFan]

The iPad calculator app outrage every time has to be a meme at this point. There's no way so many people really want to use a calculator on their iPad that much

 

[ElectricPotato]

MLS, NBA, NCAA basketball, NHL, Premier League, and more.

What about snooker?

Oh, that's a bad miss.

 

[75Batt]

I think that also applies to that new "Journal" app. No quick actions, etc.

Why does every company nowadays release software in an unfinished state? Even Apple can't escape this trend.

Because softward will never be ‘finished’ new features are released in stages as part of an ongoing product roadmap

 

[richpjr]

This is so barebones I can't think of a reason I'd ever even open it. Already deleted. Maybe they will build it out but it is useless for my needs.

 

[Mr_Ed]

The iPad calculator app outrage every time has to be a meme at this point. There's no way so many people really want to use a calculator on their iPad that much

Maybe you don’t, but I find use for it fairly regularly. I’m more likely to be reading up on something on my iPad than on the iPhone. As a result, I need to quickly crunch a few numbers and end up reaching for my phone, which is inconvenient if it’s not nearby.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Maybe you don’t, but I find use for it fairly regularly. I’m more likely to be reading up on something on my iPad than on the iPhone. As a result, I need to quickly crunch a few numbers and end up reaching for my phone, which is inconvenient if it’s not nearby.

So you'd find it quicker to switch off the app you're reading and open the calculator app?

@mistasopz got a reply or just a passive aggressive downvote?

 

[CordovaLark]

Only Apple could release a half ass live coverage "sports" score app...

 

[spazzcat]

The iPad calculator app outrage every time has to be a meme at this point. There's no way so many people really want to use a calculator on their iPad that much

And they should have figured out by now that Apple will not create a calculator app for the iPad.

 

[RodThePlod]

I think that also applies to that new "Journal" app. No quick actions, etc.

Why does every company nowadays release software in an unfinished state? Even Apple can't escape this trend.

Yes - the minimal viable product - i work for a well known software company who did this until recently. We got a backlash from our customers, and so the powers that be have decided not to continue down the MVP route any more!