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20 Apps for Sports Fanatics

From Tennis Training Apps to Fantasy World Cup Apps

— August 29, 2014 — Tech
If you are a fan of both watching and engaging in athletic activities, then these apps for sports fanatics will definitely have you glued to your mobile phone.

With consumers becoming increasingly reliant on their mobile devices for everyday efficiency, traditional activities like sporting events and exercise routines are receiving a digital overhaul to make such experiences more convenient. Offering sports fans the chance get involved, train or even interact with others all through their mobile phones, these apps will definitely encourage even the most reluctant sports fan to give athletics a try.

From apps that help improve your golfing game to those that personalize scoring systems to your distinct taste, these apps for sports fanatics are changing the way athletic activities are portrayed among consumers, particularly those of a younger age.
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Personalized Sporting Event Apps
Personalized Sporting Event Apps
The ESPN FC Soccer World Cup App Lets You Customize Alerts
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Emotional Sports Fan Apps
Emotional Sports Fan Apps
The Fanmode App Helps Fans Feel Emotionally Connected to Sporting Events
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Revamped Sports Apps
Revamped Sports Apps
The New SportsCenter App Has a New On-Air Broadcasts Feature
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Basketball Star Apps
Basketball Star Apps
The LeBron James App Keeps You Up-to-Date on the Basketball Star
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Sports Lingo Language Apps
Sports Lingo Language Apps
Rosetta Stone's Portuguese Language App is Ideal for the World Cup
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Immersive Olympic Event Apps
Immersive Olympic Event Apps
The Sochi 2014 Guide App Keeps Tabs on All the Winter Games
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Soccer Gambling Apps
Soccer Gambling Apps
The BetHero Brazil 2014 Makes Watching the World Cup More Interesting
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Tweeting Football Apps
Tweeting Football Apps
The TweetQB iPhone Application Will Keep Fans Posted on Scores
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Fully Loaded Football Apps
Fully Loaded Football Apps
The NFL Now Mobile App Offers Tons of Video Highlights
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Football Inflation Apps
Football Inflation Apps
BallTune is a Soccer App that Makes Sure Match Balls are Up to Par
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Baseball Encyclopedia Apps
Baseball Encyclopedia Apps
The Pennant App Has Over 60 Years of Baseball Stats and Info
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Communal Soccer Apps
Communal Soccer Apps
Brazil National Team Fans Can Showcase Their Pride Through Nike Football App
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Spiral-Analyzing Apps
Spiral-Analyzing Apps
The Replay Football App Teaches You to Throw the Perfect Pass
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Tennis Training Apps
Tennis Training Apps
The Sony Smart Tennis Sensor App Will Teach You To Play Like a Pro
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Immersive Rugby Apps
Immersive Rugby Apps
The O2 Matchday App Captures the Action of the International at Twickenham
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Fantasy World Cup Apps
Fantasy World Cup Apps
The FIFA 14 by EA Sports App Lets You Build a World Cup Fantasy Team
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Cheer-Generating Apps
Cheer-Generating Apps
This Noise-Making App Helps Fans Cheer for Football Games from Afar
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Local Pick-Up Sports Apps
Local Pick-Up Sports Apps
'Sportan' is the Pick-Up Sports App for the Everyday Athlete
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Incentive-Driven Fitness Apps
Incentive-Driven Fitness Apps
The Fitmob App Makes Workouts More Financially Appealing
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Boot Camp iPhone Apps
Boot Camp iPhone Apps
The Gym Genie App Acts as Your Virtual Personal Trainer
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