Apple now provides real-time scores with new Apple Sports app, Tim Cook says 'Can’t wait to…'

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Apple has launched a new Apple Sports app that gives sports fans access to real-time scores, stats, odds and more right from their lock screen. The new Sports app is free and doesn't come with any ads for now, and is initially available to iPhone users in the US, UK and Canada.

Also Read | Beware iPhone users! Apple issues big warning: 'Don’t put your iPhone in a bag of..' Apple says that its new Sports app can currently help keep users up to date on numerous leagues, including MLS, NBA, NCAA basketball, NHL, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Premier League and Serie A. Furthermore, the Cupertino-based tech giant said that many other prominent leagues will be available from there next season, including MLF, NFL, NCAAF, NWSL and WNBA.

While explaining the reason for the new Sports app, Apple’s senior vice president of Services Eddy Cue said, “We created Apple Sports to give sports fans what they want — an app that delivers incredibly fast access to scores and stats. Apple Sports is available for free in the App Store, and makes it easy for users to stay up to date with their favorite teams and leagues." According to a report from Engadget, users have been able to access real-time scores since iOS 16 by moving around the Apple TV app or other third-party apps, such as MLB's own app, which would also display live scores on a user's lock screen or dynamic island, but Apple says the new method is "a simple and fast way to keep up with the teams and leagues you love".