Report updated Apr 4, 2026
Yahoo Sports: Scores and News
v12.11.1Sports fans who require fast, real-time updates and deep engagement with specific teams, leagues, and fantasy sports communities.
What Is Yahoo Sports: Scores and News?
Launched Jun 28, 2016
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Live scores, stats, play-by-play, and win probabilities for major professional and college leagues
Customizable notifications for game starts, score changes, and injury news synced across devices
Exclusive in-app game where users pick outcomes for daily games to climb leaderboards
Follow game-changing moments like touchdowns and turnovers directly from the lock screen
Real-time game threads, discussions, and fan rankings to engage with other users
Original programming and expert analysis from industry insiders like Ariel Helwani and Kevin O'Connor
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate comprehensive sports coverage and ease of access to scores, but report forced content & lack of customization and technical bugs & stability.”
What Users Love
best sports app ever I get any news on all sports
It has everything a sports fan need
All scores and highlights right at my fingertips.
I can always get scores and stats quickly
Pain Points
when I scroll through the news I'm constantly plagued with seeing sports I actually have no interest in
No matter what I do, they make sure to include in the top 3 of my leagues either WNBA, OR NCAAWB
Every time I open this app it asks me to choose my favorite teams. Super annoying.
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High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Free | #63 | ▼24 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Comprehensive multi-sport coverage and historical data
- Early adoption of Live Activities and lock-screen features
- Strong expert-led original content (Helwani, O'Connor)
- Integrated fan community and gamified rankings
Cons
- Persistent login and 'favorite selection' bugs
- Intrusive advertising and gambling pop-ups
- Inability for users to fully filter out non-favorited leagues
- Declining app store performance and user sentiment
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduce a 'Minimalist Mode' to appeal to users frustrated by ad-clutter
- Leverage AI to create a truly personalized news feed that respects user filters
- Expand the 'Daily Draw' gamification into a broader loyalty program
- Capitalize on the decline of traditional sports media by expanding insider access
Market Threats
- ESPN's dominant market share and brand authority
- Social-first competitors like 'Real' attracting younger demographics
- Niche apps (FotMob, Action Network) winning on specialized utility
- League-specific apps offering deeper, exclusive content
Who competes with Yahoo Sports: Scores and News?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Multi-Sport Fantasy Leagues
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Expert Analysis and Rankings
Contenders
FotMob - Soccer Live Scores
FotMob AS
The gold standard for soccer scores that has expanded into a broader sports utility with superior live notification speed.
The gold standard for soccer scores that has expanded into a broader sports utility with superior live notification speed.
Sofascore: Live Sports Scores
Sofascore
Offers deeper statistical analysis and broader global league coverage than Yahoo, appealing to data-driven fans.
Offers deeper statistical analysis and broader global league coverage than Yahoo, appealing to data-driven fans.
365Scores: Live Sports Scores
365Scores
A highly customizable score aggregator that competes on personalization and real-time game visualizations.
A highly customizable score aggregator that competes on personalization and real-time game visualizations.
Flashscore: Live Scores & News
Livesport s.r.o.
Provides massive coverage of over 30 sports and thousands of competitions with a focus on raw speed.
Provides massive coverage of over 30 sports and thousands of competitions with a focus on raw speed.
Peers
The official league app that draws users away for exclusive football content and official stats.
Live Game Integration
The definitive app for baseball fans, offering pitch-by-pitch data that rivals Yahoo's MLB coverage.
Real-time Fantasy Scoring
The Athletic: All Sports News
The New York Times Company
Competes for the user's time spent on deep-dive sports journalism and expert insider reporting.
Competes for the user's time spent on deep-dive sports journalism and expert insider reporting.
Garten of Banban 8: Anti Devil
Euphoric Brothers LTD
Official league app providing deep basketball stats and live game tracking that overlaps with Yahoo's NBA coverage.
Official league app providing deep basketball stats and live game tracking that overlaps with Yahoo's NBA coverage.
New Kids on the Block
Trulia Real Estate & Rentals
Trulia, Inc
A fast-growing social-first sports app that gamifies live game tracking and community interaction.
A fast-growing social-first sports app that gamifies live game tracking and community interaction.
Action Network: Sports Betting
The Action Network, Inc.
A rising threat that blends live scores with betting analytics and expert picks for a modern audience.
A rising threat that blends live scores with betting analytics and expert picks for a modern audience.
What are the key takeaways?
Yahoo Sports: Scores and News is a divisive sports app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.7/5 rating from 277.9K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate comprehensive sports coverage, though forced content & lack of customization remains a common concern.
Best for: Sports fans who require fast, real-time updates and deep engagement with specific teams, leagues, and fantasy sports communities.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a broad, ad-supported user base with upsells for premium fantasy sports features.
iOS Version
12.11.1
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Jun 28, 2016
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Yahoo