by Al Sacco

10 Free Sports Apps for Android and iPhone

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Apr 6, 2011
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Calling all sports fans: Check out these 10 great apps for Google Android and Apple iPhone that will keep you up to date on your favorite sport or team while on the go. And save your spending money for the ballpark.

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The professional baseball season is just beginning, soccer is in full swing and both pro basketball and hockey are heading into the playoffs. Now would be a great time to load up your smartphone with mobile applications so you can keep tabs on all the action.

Whether you’re a fan of the more popular sports, or niche games that sometimes fly under the radar, such as tennis, cricket or rugby, I’ve got apps for you. Best of all: Each and every one is free.

(Note: All applications featured in this post are available for both Android and iOS, but features may differ slightly depending on the mobile OS.)

MLS MatchDay 2011 for Android, iPhone

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The official mobile application of Major League Soccer (MLS), MatchDay 2011 provides real-time scoring information and detailed play-by-play breakdowns for every MLS game. Customization options make it simple to follow your favorite club. And the app also offers a number of valuable features typically only found in paid sports apps, such as video of noteworthy plays shortly after they happen and complete game highlights following every match.

Download MLS MatchDay 2011 from the Android Market and iTunes

ATP/WTA Live for Android, iPhone

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ATP/WTA Live for Android and iPhone, the official mobile application of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), lets you closely follow all of your favorite pro tennis players. You can access player bios and head-to-head records as well as keep up to date with major tennis tournaments via live scores, match stats, and detailed breakdowns of finished matches.

Download ATP/WTA Live from the Android Market and iTunes