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The top 5 must-have sports apps: Apps are essential for sports fans at home or on the go

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Stay up to date with all the latest sports news and highlights with these essential sports apps for your phone or tablet

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  1. ESPN ScoreCenter
    Customize your app to follow your favorite sports and teams. Instead of having to search through an entire list of sports news you may not care about, this app allows you to see results and news from your favorite football team right next to your favorite basketball team. If you are interested in a certain league or sport, then select to follow it for the most up-to-date information. This app is a must-have for sports fans.
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  2. NFL Mobile
    Whether you are a die-hard football fan, or just pretending to be interested in football so you can carry on a conversation with a significant other, this app has all the news, scores, and highlights you could ever want. For those NFL fans who don’t have television or a way to watch the game, this app allows you to watch all of the scoring plays from each game around the league, and even gives data for fantasy football followers.
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  3. Watch ESPN
    If you don’t have television on hand but your family has a major satellite or cable provider at home, then this app is for you. Watch ESPN allows you to use your television provider from your smartphone or tablet to watch live ESPN. Every channel is available for free. All it takes is a provider. Don’t miss out on Sports Center or nationally televised sporting events because you don’t have T.V.
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  4. Yahoo Sports
    This app provides all the breaking news stories and team updates any sports fan could ask for. Often times, Yahoo Sports will have different stories or perspectives than other major sports networks.
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  5. ESPN Radio
    Another sports app that delivers, ESPN Radio, is a fun way to listen to news and commentary on the current events around the sports world. A nice change from reading, this app allows you catch up on news while working on other things.