Apple Sports App Update: Real-Time NCAA March Madness Coverage and MLB Support

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The Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month.
The updated version of the app also syncs your favorite team(s) with the Apple News and Apple TV apps.
The updated version of the app includes optimizations for NCAA March Madness and added support for Major League Baseball (MLB).
With this update, you can now follow both the men's and women's tournaments in real-time using the Apple Sports app. Full data will be available starting with Opening Day later this month.
Apple Sports App Update: Real-Time NCAA March Madness Coverage and MLB Support

The Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month. The updated version of the app includes optimizations for NCAA March Madness and added support for Major League Baseball (MLB). With this update, you can now follow both the men's and women's tournaments in real-time using the Apple Sports app. Additionally, full data will be available starting with Opening Day later this month. The updated version of the app also syncs your favorite team(s) with the Apple News and Apple TV apps.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if the app includes any new features or improvements other than NCAA March Madness coverage and MLB support.

Sources

67%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Apple Sports app receives first update with MLB support, NCAA March Madness data, more

9to5Mac Chance Miller Thursday, 14 March 2024 12:34
  • Unique Points
    • The Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month.
    • > The updated version of the app includes optimizations for NCAA March Madness and added support for Major League Baseball.
    • With support for NCAA March Madness, you can now use the Apple Sports app to follow both the men's and women's tournaments.
    • < With support for MLB, full data will be available starting with Opening Day later this month.>
    • The Apple Sports app syncs your favorite team(s) with the Apple News and Apple TV apps.
  • Accuracy
    • > The release notes for today's update include information about following the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments, starting with Opening Day in MLB season, sorting final scores by league.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month when it was actually released on February 14th according to a press release by Apple. Secondly, the author states that full MLB data will be available starting with Opening Day later this month but does not provide any information about what data is currently available or if there are any limitations to the data being provided. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism and emotional manipulation by stating 'Go Reds!' which could potentially influence readers' opinions on MLB teams.
    • The author claims that the Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month when it was actually released on February 14th according to a press release by Apple.
    • The article uses sensationalism and emotional manipulation by stating 'Go Reds!' which could potentially influence readers' opinions on MLB teams.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Apple has made optimizations for NCAA March Madness and added support for Major League Baseball. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'Go Reds!' which is not relevant to the content of the article.
    • The article states,
  • Bias (75%)
    The article has a moderate amount of bias. The author uses language that is overly positive and enthusiastic about the updates to the Apple Sports app. They also use phrases such as 'go Reds!' which are not objective or neutral.
    • > Ready for March Madness? Follow the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments for real-time updates.<br>Starting with Opening Day, go deep this MLB season with play-by-play updates, betting odds, box scores, and more for all of your favorite teams.<br>The Apple Sports app can be downloaded from the App Store for free. It's available only on iPhone.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    75%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Apple Sports App Updated for MLB and NCAA's March Madness

    Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Joe Rossignol Thursday, 14 March 2024 00:00
    • Unique Points
      • The Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month.
      • , The updated version of the app includes optimizations for NCAA March Madness and added support for Major League Baseball.
      • With support for NCAA March Madness, you can now use the Apple Sports app to follow both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
      • After updating the app, you will see new banners across the top of the app promoting each tournament.
      • ... sorting final scores by league.
    • Accuracy
      • > The updated version of the app includes optimizations for NCAA March Madness and added support for Major League Baseball.
      • < With support for NCAA March Madness, you can now use the Apple Sports app to follow both the men's and women's tournaments.>
      • > You can also now follow your favorite MLB team and follow the league as a whole.
      • < Full MLB data will be available starting with Opening Day later this month.>
      • The Apple Sports app syncs your favorite team(s) with the Apple News and Apple TV apps.
      • Go Reds!
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'MLB and NCAA's March Madness', but it does not mention that this update specifically includes these leagues. The body of the article also only briefly mentions them before moving on to other topics such as iPhone 16 Pro rumors and resale value trends for iPhones. This is a lie by omission, which is deceptive because it implies that the update has more specific features related to these leagues than it actually does.
      • The title mentions 'MLB and NCAA's March Madness', but it does not mention that this update specifically includes these leagues. This is a lie by omission.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Apple Sports app is available for free on the App Store and then proceeds to provide information about other apps without mentioning their availability or cost.
      • Apple Sports app is available for free on the App Store
      • The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with larger displays
      • The third-generation iPhone SE experienced a significant drop in resale value, losing 42.6%
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains examples of monetary bias and religious bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who do not support the MLB or NCAA March Madness, which is a form of religious bias. Additionally, the author mentions Apple's products in relation to their price points and resale value, which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
      • Starting with Opening Day, go deep this MLB season with play-by-play updates, betting odds, box scores, and more for all of your favorite teams.
        • The new Apple Sports app for the iPhone received its first update today with optimizations for the MLB and NCAA's March Madness. If you are a fan of these leagues, make sure to update the app to ensure that complete data is available.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Joe Rossignol has a conflict of interest on the topic of iPhone SE models depreciation trend as he is an author for MacRumors which covers Apple products and their resale value.
          • <https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/14/apple-sports-app-mlb-and-ncaa-marchmadness/>
            • SellCell iPhone SE models have historically depreciated much more rapidly than the company's more premium offerings. The third generation iPhone SE, which launched in March 2022, experienced a significant drop in resale value.

            71%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            The Apple Sports app includes betting odds — here's how to make them disappear

            Tom's Guide Philip Michaels Tuesday, 12 March 2024 06:30
            • Unique Points
              • The new Apple Sports app puts scores and stats right at your fingertips for all your favorite teams and sports. But it also prominently displays something you may not want - betting odds for each contest.
              • Some Sports app users may have moral objections to gambling, while others prone to addictive behavior may not want odds front and center.
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in that it prominently displays betting odds for each contest despite the fact that not everyone appreciates having gambling placed so prominently in an app they are using just to check scores. The author presents their personal opinion as if it were a fact and implies that there is only one reason why someone may want to remove the betting odds from the Sports app, which is because of moral objections or addictive behavior.
              • The new Apple Sports app puts scores and stats right at your fingertips for all your favorite teams and sports. But it also prominently displays something you may not want — betting odds for each contest.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that '37 states have legalized sports betting' without providing any evidence or sources for this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when he says 'I just don't like the way gambling has crept into every aspect of sports coverage and would prefer not to have to see it on practically every screen of Apple's Sports app.' This statement is subjective and does not provide any evidence or logical reasoning for his opinion. The article also contains a dichotomous depiction by stating that 'some Sports app users may have moral objections to gambling, while others prone to addictive behavior may not want odds front and center' without providing any evidence or sources for these claims.
              • The appeal to authority fallacy: '37 states have legalized sports betting'
            • Bias (85%)
              The article is biased towards people who may not want to see betting odds in the Apple Sports app. The author expresses their own moral objections to gambling and suggests that others might have similar feelings or addictive behavior. They also suggest that some users may prefer not to see betting odds on every screen of the app.
              • The new Apple Sports app puts scores and stats right at your fingertips for all your favorite teams and sports. But it also prominently displays something you may not want — betting odds for each contest.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              64%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Apple Sports app gets MLB and NCAA support in first major update

              BGR News José Adorno Thursday, 14 March 2024 14:16
              • Unique Points
                • Apple Sports app gets MLB and NCAA support in first major update
                • Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments for real-time updates
                • MLB season with play-by-play updates, betting odds, box scores, and more for your favorite teams.
                • Sports app is a simple and fast way to stay up to speed on the teams and leagues you love.
              • Accuracy
                • The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be.
              • Deception (30%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Sports app will include NFL, NCAAF, NWSL and WNBA for their upcoming seasons but there's no mention of it anywhere else on Apple's website or any official statement from them.
                • Apple says Sports is designed for speed and simplicity by using personalized experience to put users favorite leagues and teams from center. But there's no mention of this feature anywhere else on Apple's website or any official statement.
                • The article states 'In the future, this app will include NFL, NCAAF, NWSL and WNBA for their upcoming seasons.' However nowhere is it mentioned that these leagues are included in the update.
              • Fallacies (70%)
                The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Apple Sports is designed for speed and simplicity without providing any evidence or reasoning behind this claim. Secondly, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that fans can only stay up-to-date on their favorite teams and leagues through Apple Sports when in fact there are other ways to access sports information. Thirdly, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that MLS Season Pass is free this weekend without providing any context or qualification for this claim.
                • Apple Sports is designed for speed and simplicity
                • Fans can only stay up-to-date on their favorite teams and leagues through Apple Sports
                • MLS Season Pass is free this weekend
              • Bias (85%)
                The article is biased towards Apple and its Sports app. The author uses language that depicts the app as a simple and fast way to stay up-to-date on sports teams and leagues without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
                • >Apple says Sports is designed for speed and simplicity by using personalized experience to put users' favorite leagues and teams from center.<br>The app gives fans a simple and fast way to stay up-to-speed on the teams and leagues they love.<br>This coming weekend (March 16th and 17th), fans in more than 100 countries around the world can catch all 14 live matches across the league for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish. With an MLS Season Pass subscription, viewers can access every MLS game with no blackouts, in-depth coverage and analysis, an array of exclusive content, and more.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                70%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                Apple Sports iPhone app updated for March Madness

                Cult of Mac Ed Hardy Thursday, 14 March 2024 14:00
                • Unique Points
                  • The new Apple Sports app for iPhone got an update.
                  • An update released Thursday morning by Apple promises timely new features: Ready for March Madness? Follow the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments for real-time updates.
                  • Currently, fans can follow teams and leagues that are now in season.
                • Accuracy
                  • Starting with Opening Day, go deep this MLB season with play-by-play updates, betting odds, box scores, and more for all of your favorite teams.
                  • The updated software is available now in the App Store.
                • Deception (50%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Apple Sports app update focuses on basketball and baseball when it actually updates for a wide range of sports leagues. Secondly, the author quotes Eddy Cue saying that they created Apple Sports to give sports fans what they want an app that delivers incredibly fast access to scores and stats but does not provide any evidence or link to support this claim.
                  • The new Apple Sports iPhone app just received its first big update. It's now ready for basketball's March Madness and baseball's Opening Day.
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that Eddy Cue said the Apple Sports app was created to give sports fans what they want. This statement is not supported by any evidence and should be taken with a grain of salt.
                  • > Ready for March Madness? Follow the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments for real-time updates.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article is biased towards Apple and its Sports app. The author uses phrases such as 'Apple Sports' and 'the free sports app that debuted in February', which implies a positive view of the company and product. Additionally, the author quotes Eddy Cue from Apple stating that they created the app to give sports fans what they want, further promoting Apple's brand.
                  • Apple Sports
                    • the free sports app that debuted in February
                      • “We created Apple Sports to give sports fans what they want — an app that delivers incredibly fast access to scores and stats,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s SVP of services,
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication