The best free Android apps for sports fans
Like all other categories of Android apps, the sports apps available for your Android phone are extremely diverse. In my opinion, this particular category may be the most diverse simply because of all the different sports played around the world. Of course, with every sport comes hundreds of Android apps.
If, for example, you’re looking for an app that lets you keep up with the many European soccer leagues, you need at least some help before you start downloading apps. If you go blind, you’ll most likely download ten apps that sound like they work before you find one that does half of what you’d like it to do. That’s how it is. I just hope that if you’re looking for apps like that, you’re doing it with free apps; otherwise, you could lose hundreds of dollars pretty quickly.
One last note: I’m going to focus on the free Android sports apps that are popular now and will be in the future. Well, that’s obvious, right? Not exactly, many of the apps fly to the top of the rankings because it’s a certain time of the year or because there’s a big sporting event going on (World Cup or the Olympics). I am also looking into the pure quality of the app and the developer of the app. This way, if you want an awesome soccer app (either US soccer or regular soccer), you should be very happy now and in the future with the one I list…
Although there are plenty of Android sports apps that do a lot more than just provide sports news, I am concentrating on the free Android apps for sports fans in this particular list.
Sports News Professional Soccer
If you are a huge NFL fan, this app should be on your phone. This is a great app for game day or if you’re like me and like to look up all the stats for every player! The user interface is elegant and not too crowded.
CBS Sports Pro Soccer
I really shouldn’t have two professional soccer Android apps on my list, but it’s the most popular sport in the US and after thinking about it, why not have three? Maybe I won’t go that far. This is a great soccer app for everyone, but it’s really aimed at those who play Fantasy Football through CBS Sports. Just login and you will have full control over your fantasy team!
NBA Playtime Lite 2009-10
This is the official Android app of the NBA from last season. This upcoming season’s app is sure to be even better! It provides all player and team stats, real-time scores and even TV info so you can find out which channel your favorite team is playing on! If you’re a fan of the NBA and want a standalone pro basketball app, this is your best bet.
LIVE F1 RACES
Are you a fan of Formula 1? I’ll tell you what, I’m honestly not a big fan, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love this app. This free sports app for Android offers more than just live updates for every F1 race around the world. Plain and simple, the graphics and features are fun. If you download this app, you won’t be disappointed!
FotMob 5.0 – Live Football
The best soccer leagues from around the world are followed in this application. Some of them include the Premier League, Serie A, First Division, and Allsvenskan. I could go on and on but I really wouldn’t have a clue what I’m talking about haha. I’ll admit I’m not the biggest soccer fan, but I reviewed this app and it’s a very solid, professionally built app that I would recommend to anyone.
ESPN Scoring Center
I really shouldn’t have to say much more than this is the official app of ESPN. Heck, I’m not going to do it – ESPN is “the world’s leader in sports” after all!
sport faucet
This is again more of a sports portal. All the big sports are covered by this app and it is obvious why millions of thousands of people really like it. It is tastefully done and you will never complain about the lack of stats or information.
If you’re looking for just one free sports app for Android to satisfy your sports needs, you can’t go wrong with ESPN ScoreCenter or SportsTap!
Major League Baseball News
There is way too much baseball information (not in a bad way) stuffed into this app! If you can’t get enough of MLB, you should download this free Android app now. Along with all the standard stats, standings and results, each team has its own page and you can customize your own RSS feed through this app!
MMA News
All the latest scores, upcoming games, and Octagon gossip you could wish for! If you like mixed martial arts, this is the app to get. In my opinion, it beats any other MMA related Android app.
sports radio droid
This radio app gives you the ability to listen to almost any sports program in the country! There is quite a list of stations that are covered and I literally NEED this app when I go on vacation. God forbid I’d be off my sports talk show for a few days haha. It’s also a great app if you live far from your hometown and your favorite team.
Honorable Mention:
BOXING NEWS
fantasy guru
golf mobile channel
NHL news source
WNBA Center Court