Top 5 Apps for Sports Enthusiasts

By Maryam Aftab Kola, II MAJMC

Sports is a significant source of joy and entertainment for millions of people worldwide. Many enjoy watching sports from home, but busy schedules can make it difficult to stay updated on the sports world. Fortunately, several sports apps have emerged in the past decade to keep fans informed about matches, player details, scores, and more. Here are some of the top sports apps:

1. CRICBUZZ

Cricbuzz, as the name suggests, is all about cricket which is India’s most popular sport. The app features news, articles, and live coverage of cricket matches including videos, text commentary, player stats, and team rankings. 

Cricbuzz offers highly engaging and entertaining ball-by-ball commentary, including detailed commentary for each ball. The app offers you detailed player profiles that contain stats, runs, wickets, and other information. 

Aniket B., a final year MA Journalism and Mass Communication student at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru, says, “As an ardent cricket fan, Cricbuzz is my number one choice as it provides rapid updates and delivers a seamless user experience.”

2. ESPN

The ESPN app is a versatile sports app that provides up-to-date coverage of statistics, short videos, and news across several sports, such as football, cricket, tennis, golf, basketball, and more. It provides real-time coverage of all major football leagues, NBA, NFL, cricket, boxing, and other sports. The app offers ESPN+ subscribers access to exclusive live sports and ESPN+ Originals without cable, including live events from the UFC, MLB, PGA TOUR LIVE, NHL, La Liga, Bundesliga, college football, basketball, and more. 

“The app has an outstanding capacity to furnish comprehensive updates pertaining to the realm of chess, a sport in which I am deeply involved. Moreover, I use it regularly to stay updated on other sports including football and cricket,” shares Sherwin D’souza, a university-level chess player and a final-year student pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. 

3. SofaScore

SofaScore is a sports app that provides real-time results and updates for dozens of sports, including ice hockey, soccer, water polo, cricket, darts, snooker, and badminton. 

Users can personalize the app by selecting their favorite teams or players to monitor their entire year. They can adjust how often SofaScore alerts them during the course of each game. Although SofaScore’s main emphasis lies in delivering scores and statistics, it may additionally provide links to live streams or guidance on how to access specific events, although this can vary based on the region and the particular event.

4. Bleacher Report 

Bleacher Report stands as an indispensable resource for those in pursuit of immediate and comprehensive sports news. While it covers all major American sports, it distinguishes itself by offering extensive coverage of international soccer leagues, UFC, cricket, rugby, and various other competitive sports often overlooked by larger competitors in this domain.

Furthermore, the app allows users to seamlessly integrate their fantasy sports accounts, ensuring you stay well-informed about the players crucial for securing those game-changing points in your friendly rivalries. What truly sets Bleacher Report apart, however, is its customizable news feed, setting it apart from the multitude of sports news options available.

5. Flashscore

Flashscore offers a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, soccer, boxing, MMA, and more, along with lesser-known sports like netball, volleyball, and eSports.

This Czech-based tech company not only provides up-to-date league standings but also offers post-match articles and statistics for a deeper understanding of your team’s performance and their current standing in the league. What sets Flashscore apart is the opportunity for fans to provide their own audio commentary for the sports they’re watching. has a unique feature that allows fans to become active commentators and enhances their engagement with the games they love.

Top sports apps, such as Cricbuzz, ESPN, SofaScore, Bleacher Report, and Flashscore, offer instant updates, personalized content, and immersive functionalities and many more features. Whether you’re a dedicated cricket fan or a multisport enthusiast, these apps ensure that the excitement of sports is always at your fingertips.