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Apple today announced several new features and changes coming to its Sports app on the iPhone.

Apple Sports to Offer Live Activities for All Leagues Available Within App Feature
Starting with iOS 18 and watchOS 11, the Apple Sports app will offer Live Activities for all teams and leagues available in the app, according to Apple. Live Activities provides live scores and play-by-play information at a glance on the iPhone's Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on newer models, and on the Apple Watch.

Apple added that Live Activities will no longer be available in the Apple TV app with iOS 18.

Apple said the Sports app has also been optimized for the latest NFL and college football seasons. The app now offers "quick access to scoring drives presented alongside the view of every game play," along with a new dynamic drive tracker that "lets fans visualize where the ball is on the field at any time," the press release said.

In addition, Apple said the app will be updated later this year with a new drop-down navigation and enhanced search functionality.

Apple Sports provides scores and more for the following leagues:

  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • MLS
  • MLB
  • NBA
  • WNBA
  • NCAA basketball (men's and women's)
  • NHL
  • NWSL
  • Premier League
  • Bundesliga
  • LaLiga
  • Liga MX
  • Ligue 1
  • Serie A

Apple said additional leagues will become available in the app over time, including Champions League and Europa League.

Apple Sports is a free app available in the App Store.

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ReidWings
22 months ago
They need a feature to delay the updates by 30-60 seconds. It's too on time! If I'm watching a game streaming, I'll get an alert on my phone when someone scores - before it happens on my TV! I have to turn these on and off for when I'm watching games and not watching them.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jwdsail
22 months ago

Apple today announced ('https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/08/apple-sports-is-ready-for-football-season/') several new features and changes coming to its Sports app on the iPhone.



Starting with iOS 18 and watchOS 11, the Apple Sports app will offer Live Activities for all teams and leagues available in the app, according to Apple. Live Activities provides live scores and play-by-play information at a glance on the iPhone's Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on newer models, and on the Apple Watch.

Apple added that Live Activities will no longer be available in the Apple TV app with iOS 18.

Apple said the Sports app has also been optimized for the latest NFL and college football seasons. The app now offers "quick access to scoring drives presented alongside the view of every game play," along with a new dynamic drive tracker that "lets fans visualize where the ball is on the field at any time," the press release said.

In addition, Apple said the app will be updated later this year with a new drop-down navigation and enhanced search functionality.

Apple Sports provides scores and more for the following leagues:


* NFL
* NCAAF
* MLS
* MLB
* NBA
* WNBA
* NCAA basketball (men's and women's)
* NHL
* NWSL
* Premier League
* Bundesliga
* LaLiga
* Liga MX
* Ligue 1
* Serie A

Apple said additional leagues will become available in the app over time, including Champions League and Europa League.

Apple Sports is a free app available in the App Store ('https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829').

Article Link: Apple Sports App to Offer Live Scores and Play-by-Play for More Leagues on iPhone's Lock Screen ('https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/29/apple-sports-live-activities-and-more/')
So... still no motorsports?


No NASCAR?
No IMSA?
No V8 Supercars?
No F1?
No IndyCar?
No WEC?
No WRC?
No NHRA?
No MotoGP?


Huh.

Oh well.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jonnyb098
22 months ago

What about the iPad? Does that mean the iPad will lose Live Activities for sports since the Sports app is exclusive to the iPhone and Live Activities are moving to the Sports app?
It’s clear what Apple thinks of the iPad.

They raised prices and gave it a calculator. 🤪
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jonnyb098
22 months ago
Why do the simplest things require a major iOS update to use? Live activities have been a thing for 2 years.

Add this app to the long list that will eventually get thrown to the corner and rarely updated.

It only exists because one guy…Eddie Cue wanted it.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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d-klumpp
22 months ago
I'm not interested in the sports covered by the app. And I'm not into gambling. Together, that makes this app a total loser for me, so the minor embellishments don't matter one iota.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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iStorm
22 months ago

Wait… what? Apple has a “Sports” app? Is this a relatively new app? Or has this been out for years and somehow I never knew? 😂
Been out for half a year now.

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/21/apple-sports-app-hands-on/
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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