Top sports apps on Android

 

Sifting through the endless lists of the Google Play store can be a challenge. With so many options to choose from, varying levels of cost and content and tons of shady operators out there it's a struggle to get the information you want directly to your Android phone sometimes. This is especially true when it comes to the sport industry, which has so many different facets and financial factors running alongside the betting industry - choosing which app you get your information from can be exactly the wrong sort of gamble.

 

There are some reliable sources out there, and luckily they're not too hard to find - which one you pick is really just down to the level of information you need. We'll focus on apps which collate and deliver a multitude of different sports, with the option to tailor them to your specific interests. The sports are also followed by the sportsbook industry with their mobile platforms, so arming yourselves with a few of these apps along with a reliable sportsbook is a great way to ensure you're making the best bets possible. Even if you're not interested in gambling, this app list is a fantastic place to start kitting out your Android phone with the most useful news.

 

BLEACHER REPORT

 

The Bleacher Report app is a frequent number one entry in these lists, and for good reason - it's one of the sports industry's most reputable voices, and often gets breaking news out before anybody else. Downloading Bleacher Report will help you stay on top of the news you care about, with the option to select specific games and teams to reduce the amount of unnecessary noise a lot of these apps usually come with.

 

Bleacher Report is also branching out into a live-streaming service, although this will come with a subscription fee of $9.99 or pay-per-view.

 

365scores

365scores is a great choice for sports enthusiasts and stat junkies. It provides detailed coverage of a range of sports, with a fantastic notification system to keep you up to date at all times. It comes with the option to follow your favourite teams, too, following schedules, scores and statistics with videos and heatmaps. If you like a little bit more statistical depth with your news, this would be a great addition to your app line-up, but it may be a little bit too technical for casual fans who just want the highlights.

 

YAHOO SPORTS

 

Yahoo Sports is easily one of the best "all rounder" sports apps available on Android. It offers quick, easy information on football leagues, and also allows you to watch baseball and NHL games for free without a subscription. It does have a bit more of a football focus, so if that's not your game there are probably better options out there - nevertheless Yahoo Sports does still curate content from several smaller sports like boxing, cycling, and tennis to name a few. The app does allow you to select your favourite sports and teams to tailor the information it sends, as do all the other apps on the list - but Yahoo offers a remarkably clean and simple user interface at the same time, backed up with an incredibly useful search feature for articles and videos.

 

If football's your game, the Yahoo Sports app is a must, delivering enhanced content on all the major leagues whilst skimming the best news and developments from other sports. Yahoo also offers a Fantasy app which is an amazingly easy way to run a fantasy league, allowing users to set up leagues, make picks, set drafts and organise their information in an incredibly simple, streamlined way.

 

FlashScore

FlashScore should be your one and only stop if you want real-time updates as though you were watching the game yourself. With more than thirty sports tracked and the ability to tailor which push notifications it sends through based on personal selections, FlashScore will keep you ahead of the game with your favourite team's scores and standings. It also features live text commentary for events, an invaluable feature for when you're on the move and aren't able to listen to a stream. Android is all about multitasking, and FlashScore has all the tools necessary to help with that.