Remember that time when we had to sit on the edge of our seats waiting for the final score to be announced on the television? Fingers crossed? Nervous?
No?
Neither do we. The smartphone has eclipsed all memory of those heart-jangling moments and now we can sit on the edge of our seats and follow the entire game. Live.
There are thousands of sports apps on the market nowadays. Bringing us the latest news, telling us how our fantasy teams are doing and even giving us the chance to become sports stars; albeit by flicking away at the screen like we’re kicking a last-second Super Bowl conversion.
Here are just a few of our recommended must-have apps for your smartphone.
iPhone
Paper Football 3D
A perfect app to pass the time, Paper Football 3D will grant you endless hours of fun mastering the easiest job in football, the kicker. With a rich, artistic detail and a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour, this app brings its number one sports app predecessor into the 21st century.
Full Tilt Poker Rush
Taking the game of poker beyond the tables, the Full Tilt Poker Rush app allows you to play on the go. You can learn the ropes by taking on fellow beginners at the low-stakes table or test your hand against some of the best players in the world; even getting the chance to qualify for live tournaments.
This fun, fast-paced variant is perfect for on-the-go and a much enjoyed pass-time on a long commute.
Windows Phone
Bing Sports
Bringing you all the news, views and results from all your favourite sports teams, Bing Sports is Microsoft’s official sports app that covers everything from NASCAR to the English Premier League.
Android
ESPN Scorecenter
Brought to you from renowned sports broadcaster ESPN, this app delivers all the latest scores, news and standings- hot off the press. With the option to follow your favourite teams, you’ll never be far away from knowing who’s fit for the weekend and who’s on the side-lines.
MLB.com At Bat
At Bat comes in two forms, the free version and the paid option. The free version boasts a whole range of features including breaking news, real-time scores, schedules and all Major League Baseball standings.
For an extra $14.99, you can receive extra coverage including radio games for all MLB games as well as one live video game per day; whether it’s worth the extra $15, well that just depends how much you love baseball.
